The Brunette Edit

I always thought i’d be a mom...

In this episode, I unpack the quiet ache of wanting to be a mom—when life hasn’t followed the roadmap, and time feels like it’s folding in on itself. I talk about what it means to carry maternal love in a body that may never get to use it the way it was meant to. This isn’t about pity or perfection—it’s about the longing for a “simple kind of life” that somehow feels out of reach. I reflect on expectations, aging, grief, and hope, all tangled together in this space of maybe, maybe not.

I am an American. But when someone threatened to call ICE on me, I realized that to some people, my ethnicity will always mean I don’t belong. In this episode, I talk about the ICE raids happening in Los Angeles right now, why they’re unconstitutional, and how they echo the early warning signs of fascism and genocide. This isn’t about politics—it’s about humanity. If we truly mean “Never Again,” then we must mean it for everyone.

Join Dani as she welcomes Trina, the voice behind "Intentional Tangents with Trina," to discuss esoteric gifts, the transformative power of spiritual awakening, and personal growth. Discover how past life experiences can shape our present, influence our relationships, and guide us on a path to self-awareness and compassion.

Trina's Website: https://www.intuitivelytrina.com/

Book Recommendation:

Healing Your Lost Inner Child by Robert Jackman

In this episode, I talk about what it’s like to grow up in a narcissistic family unit. I wasn’t raised. I was managed. I became the scapegoat. I share the grief of being erased to protect someone else's happiness, and the moment I realized I wasn’t crazy. I was reacting to something real. This is for anyone who was blamed for bleeding, shamed for noticing, or turned into the villain just for speaking up.

Now you only bring me black roses and they crumble into dust when they’re held.

Join me on a personal journey of going no contact with a parent, exploring the emotional complexity of setting boundaries, grieving the relationship, and finding peace. I reflect on the abuse and instability that led to my decision, the guilt and societal pressure that often come with it, and how I’ve committed to breaking generational trauma. Tune in for a powerful conversation on choosing peace over toxic connections.

Join me in my return with my new, rebranded, podcast as I discuss recent life events and dealing with internet trolls. I talk about navigating through a viral moment and its personal impact.

Trigger Warning: Discussion of body dysmorphia and mental health.

Reflect on self-love, self-esteem, and how life impacts

your relationships; romantic, personal, and professional. Hear how my perspective has developed and shifted in the last several years.

Join me on my first episode as I discuss who I am, what my podcast is about, and why I started it.

Promoting a platform of support, community, and relativity for women of all ages and backgrounds. Hear about who I am as an individual, what inspired this podcast, and what I hope for the future.