What if the key to your health had nothing to do with willpower?

Dali sits down with Mandi Murrow, holistic and integrative health coach and founder of Rooted Holistic Wellness, for a conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about getting healthy.

Mandi shares her journey from hairstylist and salon owner to farm life, yoga teacher, health coach, and now hormone balancing specialist after having a baby at 46.

She breaks down the three pillars she believes every body needs: gut health, nervous system regulation, and sleep, and explains why fixing those first makes everything else easier.

They also talk about why BMI is outdated, how first-generation immigrants often struggle with weight due to changes in food quality and activity level, and how to honor your cultural foods while still making healthier shifts. Plus, Mandi shares her powerful philosophy: shame is worse than sugar.

In this episode:

• The gut-brain connection and what leaky gut actually means

• Why weight loss is secondary to how you feel

• Programs for intuitive eating, hormone balancing, and GLP support

• How Mandi holds clients accountable without judgment

• Menstrual cycle education for teens and adults

• Blue zones, community, and the science of slowing down

Connect with Mandi:

Website: https://www.rootedholisticwellness.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/rootedholisticcoac

Facebook: https://facebook.com/RootedHolisticWellness

Learn more about Dali: https://www.DaliTalks.com/LinkTree

What if you had a guide walking beside you through one of the hardest seasons of your life?

In this episode, Dali sits down with Nicole Bright, a strategic decision advisor who helps women navigate divorce with composure, clarity, and control.

Nicole shares her personal story of leaving a 17-year marriage, how she became the person she needed during that time, and why she transitioned from divorce coaching to strategic advising.

Together, Nicole and Dali get real about identity loss, love blinders, knowing your triggers, forgiving without excusing, and why dealing with the emotional weight of divorce early can change everything.

If you are in the middle of a divorce, thinking about one, or still healing from one, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 The 3 C's: Composure, Clarity, and Control

01:00 Meet Nicole Bright: Her Story and Her Calling

04:00 Certifications, Coaching, and Finding Your Niche

07:00 What Strategic Decision Advising Actually Looks Like

11:00 Identity Loss and Knowing Who You Are After Divorce

17:00 Love Blinders, Gut Feelings, and Staying Too Long

24:00 Low Self-Esteem, Identity, and Why We Wrap Ourselves in Others

31:00 Forgiveness, Capacity, and What People Owe Each Other

38:00 Loving to Give vs. Loving to Get

39:00 What Clients Must Commit to in the 12-Week Program

48:00 Dating After Divorce and Trusting Yourself Again

55:00 Where to Find Nicole Bright

Links and Resources:

Nicole Bright's Website: https://nicolebright.com

Nicole's Email: [email protected]Subscribe to The DaliTalks Podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4T1R5GFmU4gXWyC9eqKEGS?si=3b59804a244f4c62

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dalitalks-podcast/id1613524529

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For more information about Dali or DaliTalksvisit us at https://www.dalitalks.com/LinkTreeFollow me on Instagram @DaliTalkshttps://www.instagram.com/dalitalksFollow me on Facebook @DaliTalkshttps://www.facebook.com/dalitalkPlease like, share, subscribe to this channel, and comment below. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!#divorcecoach #DivorceRecovery #HealingAfterDivorce

In this powerful episode, Dali sits down with Ruby Raja, a 30-year domestic violence educator and trauma-informed advocate, for a deeply honest conversation about what healthy relationships actually look like, how abuse starts before you even realize it, and what young people need to know before entering their first relationship.Ruby draws from decades of frontline experience working with both victims and perpetrators in England's criminal justice system to break down the subtle tactics abusers use and the internal work we all need to do to protect ourselves.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & content disclaimer 01:00 - Ruby Raja's background: 30+ years in domestic violence and probation 03:30 - What Ruby learned from working with both victims and abusers 06:00 - How growing up in a DV home impacts self-worth 08:00 - What does a healthy relationship actually look like? 11:00 - Non-negotiables: knowing what you need before you commit 14:00 - Red flags: isolation, manipulation, and love bombing 20:00 - How abusers plant seeds of doubt about your loved ones 26:00 - Asking the right questions instead of internalizing 31:00 - Listening to your body's warning signals 35:00 - The danger of saying "I love you" too soon 38:00 - Teen relationships and sexual pressure in schools 43:00 - Oversharing secrets: why it's a risk and how it's weaponized 50:00 - 5 signs of a healthy relationship 53:00 - Where to find Ruby Raja and available resourcesConnect with Ruby Raja: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-raja-681908302/Website: www.inshiraa.com (free resources for victims and practitioners)Hotlines & Resources: www.inshiraa.com/resourcesFor more information about Dali or DaliTalksvisit us at https://www.dalitalks.com/LinkTreeFollow on Instagram @DaliTalkshttps://www.instagram.com/dalitalksPlease like, share, subscribe to this channel, and comment below. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!#dv #domesticviolenceawareness #relationshipadvice

What if all you needed was someone to truly listen, no advice, no judgment, no fixing?

In this episode, I sit down with Deb Porter, founder of Hold Hearing Out Life Drama and professional listener, to talk about why so many people are walking around feeling unheard and what to do about it.

Deb shares how she went from working at a funeral home to building a business rooted in the power of listening, why she caps her sessions at six per year, and the CORE framework she teaches to help people become better listeners in their everyday lives.

We also get real about conscious parenting, military family dynamics, and the emotional intelligence skills nobody taught us in school but absolutely should have.

Timestamps: 00:00 The people Deb most wants to serve01:00 Welcome and Deb's introduction02:00 From seminary to funeral home to professional listener04:00 Who Deb works with and what she offers06:00 Why she caps sessions and the referral network09:00 What clients are coming to her about right now10:00 How sessions work and the six session model12:00 The CORE framework for active listening15:00 The "Listen Your Way to Deeper Connections" online course17:00 B2B work and continuing education for funeral directors19:00 Military families, parenting, and emotional regulation23:00 Practicing what you teach: Deb's real moment with her son26:00 Allowing feelings and the beauty of being real28:00 Listening is a learnable skillConnect with Deb: https://www.hearingoutlifedrama.com

For more information about Dali or DaliTalksvisit us at https://www.DaliTalks.com/LinkTreePlease like, share, subscribe to this channel, and comment below. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!#ConsciousParenting #EmotionalIntelligence #activelistening

What if your kid's business idea wasn't something to manage down but something to build up?

Leah Ellis, mom of four and founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, joins Dali to talk about how she's teaching kids as young as six to start and run real businesses, and why that changes everything.

From her daughter launching a custom art business at four years old during COVID to hosting children's business fairs where kids barter, refer customers, and build their own little economy, Leah shares how entrepreneurship becomes the classroom for confidence, resilience, and financial literacy.

They also get into the Sochi Circle, her new online membership launching for parents, educators, and homeschool communities, and what she tells parents when their kid's business hits a rough day.

Find the Society of Child Entrepreneurs at socieict.org Instagram: @sochiict | Facebook: Society of Child Entrepreneurs

Is the U.S. healthcare system broken from the inside out? I went to a screening of Suck It Up Buttercup with retired pediatrician and healthcare advocate Erin Hurley, and what I learned will stay with me for a long time.In this episode, I share what the film revealed about the pressure, bullying, and systemic greed that doctors face every day, and the alarming suicide rate among medical professionals that nobody seems to be talking about.This is not just a healthcare worker issue. This affects every single one of us as patients, as families, and as a society.Watch the trailer, share the film, and if you feel moved to take action, reach out to your legislators. I have a free handbook with scripts to help you do exactly that. Link below.In this episode:✔️Why I went to see Suck It Up Buttercup and what surprised me most✔️The hidden crisis of physician burnout and suicide✔️How insurance companies and big pharma are blocking good care✔️Why healthcare must be treated as a human right✔️How to reach out to legislators and make your voice heardResources mentioned:Suck It Up Buttercup documentary: https://siubfilm.com/Dali's Legislator Outreach Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o-1AUH6gPJ3QO9hkZi3A1Vi3PA6DmRyT/view?usp=sharing Erin Hurley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhurleymd/ Connect with Dali:https://www.DaliTalks.com/LinkTree#healthcarereforms #SuckItUpButtercup #physicianwellness Please like, share, subscribe to this channel, and comment below. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

What if the biggest thing holding you back from visibility is the belief that you're not ready?

In this episode, I sit down with Deborah Drummond, entrepreneur maven, founder of Mission Accepted Media, and the visionary behind the 262 Movement. With 30+ years in business, Deborah has helped 1,000+ women and men share their stories on stages and in publications across the world.

Deborah shares the wild, beautiful, winding road that took her from the music industry to holistic health to building seven international companies and eventually creating a thriving media empire that includes the Women's Channel, anthologies, summits, and TV production.

We talk about what it really means to get your story out into the world, who's ready for media (hint: probably you), and the one mindset shift that changes everything for entrepreneurs who want longevity.

In this episode we cover:

• How a gluten-free muffin and a pink flyer changed the entire trajectory of Deborah's life

• The moment she woke up and knew she needed to build a media company

• What a media gatekeeper looks for in a story worth putting on stage

• Why the "earn your wings" mentality is costing you time and opportunity

• The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to get visible

• Why TV might actually save you time on social media (yes, really)

• How Deborah helps women go from terrified first-time speakers to owning their own TV shows

• What the 262 anthology is and how to get involved

• Why your story is probably more ready than you think

Connect with Deborah: https://debdrummond.com

LI – https://www.linkedin.com/in/DebDrummond/FB – https://www.facebook.com/deborahldrummond/IG – @deborahldrummond; @debdrummond_official; @missionaccepted_mediaYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnh0BsWjHS1aba4cItw4rw

These women changed the world. Nobody told you about them.

In this Women's History Month special, Dali Rivera takes you on a personal journey from her childhood dreams of becoming everything from a pilot to an architect, through 10 years of military service as a mechanic and drill sergeant, all the way to her calling as a bullying prevention educator. 

Along the way, she spotlights the women from her 2017 book "Embracing Differences: 21st Century Women Debunking Stereotypes" and the trailblazers who deserve a seat at every dinner table conversation this March.

You will learn about:

Olga Custodio, the first Latina to complete U.S. Air Force military pilot training and the first Latina captain of a commercial airliner at American Airlines.

Simone Manuel, the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Peggy Whitson, a biochemistry researcher who applied to become a NASA astronaut for 10 years before becoming the first woman to command the International Space Station.

Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with a major American ballet company.

Isabella Springmuhl Tejeda, a Guatemalan fashion designer with Down 

Syndrome who became a prominent figure in the global fashion industry at just 19 years old.

Aja Brown, the youngest and first female mayor of Compton, California, elected at 31 after defeating 12 candidates.

Shayla Rivera, an aerospace engineer and former NASA rocket scientist turned keynote speaker, author, comedian, and TV host.

Graciela Tiscareno-Sato, a Mexican American Air Force veteran, KC-135 aviator, award-winning entrepreneur, and author of the Goodnight Captain Mama book series.

Stella Prezeres, a researcher who successfully grew passion fruit in desert conditions through a USDA experiment in Riverside, California.

Erin Schrode, the youngest woman to run for Congress at 25, and co-founder of the nonprofit Turning Green.

And Dali herself, a Nicaraguan-born Army mechanic turned bullying prevention educator, who found her voice through women and gender studies and never stopped using it.

This episode is for every parent raising kids who need to know that women have always been builders, leaders, inventors, and pioneers. Share it with them.

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Website: https://www.DaliTalks.com

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Fear is running your divorce. And it's costing you more than you think.In this episode, Dali sits down with Liz Goll Lerner, psychotherapist, life coach, author, and divorce wellness expert, to have the real conversation about what it looks like to separate with dignity, intention, and care for your kids. Liz draws from decades of clinical work AND her own personal divorce journey to share exactly what most people get wrong, and what actually works.This is not about promoting divorce. It is about doing it right, if and when it's the path forward for your family.What you'll hear in this episode:✔️Why fear is the number one thing blocking a peaceful divorce, and the simple antidote ✔️How to tell family and friends about your separation without losing control of the narrative What to say to your kids (and what to absolutely avoid) Why "strategy" is not a dirty word when it comes to divorce ✔️The three types of divorce processes, including one most people have never heard of (collaborative divorce) ✔️Why your marriage ending is not a failure✔️Liz also walks through her book, Divorce Well and Thrive: How to Be Your Best Self Under the Worst Circumstances, chapter by chapter, so you know exactly what's inside before you grab your copy.If you are in the middle of a separation, thinking about one, or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.About Liz Goll Lerner:Liz Goll Lerner is a licensed psychotherapist, certified life coach, author, and artist. Her book Divorce Well and Thrive: How to Be Your Best Self Under the Worst Circumstances is available on Amazon. She offers courses and one-on-one coaching at YourInspiredChoices.com.Social: @LizGollLerner on Instagram | Your Inspired Choices on FacebookFor more information about Dali or DaliTalksvisit us at https://www.dalitalks.com/LinkTreePlease like, share, subscribe to this channel, and comment below. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!#divorce #divorcesupport #familysupport

She was a military spouse, a journalist, a grad student, and nearly divorced.

Brittany Anderson turned her family's breaking point into a movement.

Brittany is the founder of Renala Families and author of Living Room Leadership.

In this episode she sits with Dali to unpack how military families can stop surviving and start leading, why she ditched traditional therapy for coaching, and how building things with your hands (yes, Legos) can unlock deeper family connection than years of talk therapy ever did.

You will hear about the Be-Do-Have Blueprint her family lives by, the Family Score Assessment you can take for free today, and the real reason so many well-meaning parents are quietly eroding their authority at home without knowing it.

This is a must-listen for parents, military families, and anyone who wants to lead better at work by leading better at home first.

Key Topics Covered

• Why military marriages are harder than most people realize

• When coaching works better than therapy and why

• LEGO Serious Play: what it is, how it works, and why it activates more brain function than talking

• How guardedness in parents quietly affects their children

• Building a family vision, purpose, and values that actually stick

• Strengths-based parenting and the seeds, needs, and weeds framework

• The Family Score Assessment and where to start when everything feels like chaos

Guest Bio

Brittany Anderson is the founder of Renala Families, a family coaching and retreat organization based in Orlando, Florida. A former journalist and corporate leader turned certified coach, Brittany built Renala out of her own family's near-collapse in 2019 when her husband was flying Air Force One and their marriage was quietly unraveling. She is certified in LEGO Serious Play, CliftonStrengths, and experiential narrative practice.

Her book Living Room Leadership outlines the 9-part Be-Do-Have Blueprint she uses with families around the world. Brittany serves military families, couples, and parents who want to build a stronger family culture that spills over into powerful leadership at work.

Connect with Brittany

https://www.leadwithfamily.com

https://livingroomleadershipbook.com

Social: @RenalaFamilies on Instagram and LinkedIn

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