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Welcome back to The Daring Well Podcast!
As the dust of New Year’s resolutions settles, it’s time to check in—are you still aligned with your goals and purpose? In this episode, we’re leaning into the power of choosing a Word of the Year to anchor you in truth, clarity, and intentional action.
We’ll explore:
✨ How your word connects to your values and vision
✨ The importance of alignment in your daily life
✨ Why resistance to change keeps you stuck—and how to break free
I’ll also share my Word of the Year and practical steps to help you realign with yours.
🔗 Join me for the Sacred Rest Retreat to reset and recharge: https://www.daringwell.com/Retreat
💌 What’s your Word of the Year? Share it with me at [email protected] or connect on YouTube!
Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a review—your support helps spread this message to women just like you.
Until next time, keep living, loving, and daring well!
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In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Chandra Skye to discuss her journey through divorce, PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), and her path to self-love. Chandra shares how radical acceptance, DBT therapy, and self-compassion helped her reclaim her life after emotional and physical hardships.
We talk about breaking free from negative self-talk, overcoming suicidal ideations, recognizing the signs of abuse, and the small steps that lead to healing.
If you or someone you love is struggling with PMDD, toxic relationships, or a major life transition, this episode is a must-listen.
🌟 Connect with Chandra:
Website: https://www.strollingskye.com/
📲 Instagram:www.instagram.com/strollingskye/
🔗 Listen now and take a step toward healing and empowerment!
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Join me on The Daring Well Podcast as I chat with Davida Elizabeth Arnold about the unique journey of Black women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
We explore self-reflection, resilience, and embracing change with grace. Lean in and tune in for empowering insights and practical tips for how to thrive through this season of life.
To connect with Davida Elizabeth Arnold:
https://www.wetheaunties.club/work-with-me
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@wetheaunties
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Join me for a special guided meditation focused on embracing joy and reconnecting with your divine feminine energy. In this episode I guide you in grounding yourself with a peaceful moment through breathwork, positive "I am" affirmations, and mindful awareness. This guided meditation is perfect for incorporating into your daily routine, and it can help to rewire negative thought patterns, reduce stress, and cultivate more self-love.
Whether you're getting dressed, doing dishes, or commuting, take this opportunity to pause, center yourself, and awaken the powerful feminine energy within. Leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and rooted in joy that shines from within, regardless of external circumstances.
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In today's episode, we’re talking about the concept of Wintering and exploring this idea of Leaning into Rest.
In our fast-paced world, the idea of "wintering" goes far beyond the literal cold season. It's an invitation—a deeply personal journey of retreat, reflection, and renewal. Just as nature teaches us through its cycles, wintering is about honoring the seasons of our own lives, whether they're moments of joy, pain, growth, or transition.
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In this week's episode, discover the healing & transformative power of forgiveness with Author, International speaker, Forgiveness & Transformation Coach, Katharine Giovanni. Learn how to free your mind, release negativity, and embrace joy through a step-by-step method to forgiveness. Start small and work your way up to reclaiming your joy, peace, and freedom today!
To connect with Katharine Giovanni:
Her website: https://katharinegiovanni.com/
Her latest book, "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power"
https://katharinegiovanni.com/forgiveness/
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This week’s episode, we exploring Emotional Healing with EFT Tapping. Ann Hince shares her journey of healing trauma with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping. Learn how emotional energy impacts well-being and our nervous system, and explore powerful techniques for releasing trauma, fear, and emotional energy.
To connect with Ann Hince:
https://annhince.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AnnHinceWisdom
https://www.instagram.com/ann.hince/
https://www.youtube.com/@annhince
https://annhince.com/liberation-beyond-loss/
Book: A Pathway to Insight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N9P9LP6/
Book: A Pathway to Insight Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6W5LZKX/
Video Series, articles: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annhince
YouTube EFT Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR73ely3K7o&t=58s
YouTube Words to use with EFT video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZy4RiM8id4&t=35s
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Today, I want to talk about how to quiet the noise so you can feel more free and calm within.
Are you tired of smiling on the outside, while inwardly you’re fighting back tears from the pressure of stress and overwhelm?
If you’re ready to let go of feeling anxious, irritable, and restless you’re in the right place. In today’s episode, we’re gonna talk about how to quiet the noise. I have a few moments of planned reflection time to help you dig deeper, so it might be helpful to grab a journal and pen.
At the end of today’s episode, I'll share some practical strategies that you can implement right away.
My dear, you were created to live an abundant life. The abundant life that is full of joy, freedom, calmness, love, peace, so let’s get into it.
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In today’s episode, we’re talking about nurturing self-love and finding balance.
Self-love seems to a big buzzword these days. But self love is truly how we find more balance, joy, and peace.
So, if you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, negative self talk, or feeling disconnected and unfulfilled, my dear this episode is for you. Let’s get into it.
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In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I had the opportunity of speaking with Emily Black, a certified menopause coach. Together, we explored the complex symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, debunked myths, and shared wellness strategies to navigate this phase with grace and self-compassion.
I'm excited to share our new segment of Expert Series. It's going to include expert guests sharing their insights to inspire, educate, and empower the audience of amazing women, just like you so that you can live, love, and Dare to be well in mind, body, and spirit!
To connect with Emily, please see the links below:
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/still.forher/
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/still.forher/
Website: https://www.stillforher.com/
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Are you ready to feel empowered and motivated to crush your personal development and wellness goals?
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Your one stop for mindfulness, meditations,…
Well, I’m your host, Rita Mercer. I’m a holistic wellness and mindset coach, licensed counselor, and your new virtual friend on this wild and crazy journey called life.
On the Daring Well podcast, we will explore holistic wellness practices to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode we will learn new coping skills and explore holistic wellness tools and tips to shift your mindset and discover your true self.
With nearly a decade of experience as a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and integrative mental health, I’m excited to share some nuggets of wisdom, clinical experience and research that I’ve learned along the way.
I invite you to lean in as I share stress management tools, resources, and guest interviews to help you DARE TO BE free, calm, have more joy, create meaningful relationships, be your true and authentic self.
Want more wellness and mindset support, let’s connect at DaringWell.com or on YouTube at Daring Well Coach.
If you’re ready to Dare to be Well, let’s lean in!