This micro-episode comes from a recent post I shared on Substack (danaevans.substack.com). I read a message that my Inner Voice shared with me on The Wisdom of Darkness and Owl Medicine in November 2022. 

If you are enjoying these micro-episodes where I share stories and updates, I invite you to subscribe to my Substack platform. I'm writing posts with photos, and sharing weekly -- only some of the posts become audio that I share to the podcast. 

xo Dana

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I'm popping in to share a life update, how to find me on my new platform, Substack, and a story about Mia escaping our yard. This is a short check in episode that will bring you up to date.

I hope to see you on my Substack blog channel, where I've been sharing regular posts. 

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What if letting go isn’t about loss—but about redirecting your energy?

In this honest and intimate episode, I take you inside a recent experience of emotional shedding and transformation. Through real-time journal entries, Inner Voice guidance, and client stories, I share what letting go actually feels like—not as a dramatic leap, but as a softening, a redirection, and a return to clarity.

We explore:

• Why letting go often feels so hard (and what actually makes it easier)
• How emotional shedding and rest play a role in your evolution
• What it looks like to release identities, expectations, and timelines with compassion

This episode is for you if:
You're in a season of change, feeling stretched between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming—and craving a gentler way to meet yourself in the in-between.

Mentioned in This Episode:

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A hike. A wave of anger. A choice not to calm down.

In this episode, I share the surprising moment I stopped trying to be “fine” and let my emotion move—through my body, through the story, and all the way to clarity.

We explore:

• The problem with forced peace and performative calm
• What happens when you let anger move through instead of shut down
• How to find clarity on the other side of intensity

This is for you if:
You’ve been told to be nice, stay quiet, or calm down—but deep down, you know you need something else.

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What if your biggest growth doesn’t show up in joy… but in conflict? In this episode, I share the real story behind a season of deep becoming—where old patterns dissolved not through ease, but through staying, softening, and choosing to see myself more clearly.

This is for you if:
– You’re doing the work but don’t feel the “results”
– You fear conflict but crave deeper connection
– You’re learning to let yourself be fully seen—even when it’s messy

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In this episode, I share how choosing to honor my boundaries (instead of people-pleasing) completely shifted the energy of a trip with my dear friend.

You’ll hear how one hard conversation opened the door to unexpected flow, connection, and ease—and what it taught me about trust, friendship, and the power of inner alignment.

We Discuss:

• How to recognize when it’s time to speak your truth
• The shift from “doing it for them” to “experiencing it with them”
• Why discomfort can lead to deeper connection

A must-listen if you’re navigating boundaries, communication, or big personal growth moments.

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Today, I’m sharing my experience with a month-long financial fast—why I did it, the surprising lessons I learned, and how it completely reset my relationship with money and consumption. What started as a challenge to curb unnecessary spending turned into a transformative experience that left me feeling lighter, more intentional, and way more grateful for what I already have. I’ll take you through the rules I set, the shifts I experienced, and why I’ll be making this an annual practice. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of mindless spending or overwhelmed by consumption, this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

• How a financial fast can reset your mindset around spending and consumption
• The powerful shift that happens when you break the cycle of over-consuming
• Practical ways to curb impulse spending and increase financial awareness
• How fasting from things like TV and social media can open space for creativity, movement, and joy
• The lasting effects of the fast and how it changed my approach to money for good

Mentioned in this Episode:

• 2024 Financial Fast Episode 143
• Monarch - Money Management App (free 30 day trial)
• Libby Libray App
• BookBub.com — discount books
• Thriftbooks.com — discount physical books
• Uncommon Beauty Eye Cream

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This episode is for you if you feel the weight of year-end busyness, crave a sense of peace amidst the chaos, or are looking for practical ways to reset and prepare for the new year.

We explore the power of slowing down, creating space, and tending to ourselves during the unique liminal period between the holidays and the new year. From home organization to emotional release and self-care rituals, this episode offers a grounding framework to help you align with your inner stillness and find clarity as you step into 2025.

Text me your reflections, releases, and intentions for the new year—I'd love to hear how you’re making space and what you’d like to explore on the podcast in 2025!

Happy New Year, and thank you for being part of this community.

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This week on The Tuning In Podcast, we’re diving into stillness—what it means, why it’s so hard to access, and how to truly settle into it. After realizing I’d been living in a state of distraction and busy-ness, I embarked on my own journey to reconnect with spaciousness, quiet, and grounded energy. I share how this reckoning showed up for me (spoiler: it started with a big wake-up call at the acupuncturist) and the steps I’m taking to find balance again. From reintroducing meditation to nourishing my body, this episode is a deep exploration of slowing down to find clarity, calm, and nourishment in life.

This is for you if...

• You’re constantly busy but crave a sense of peace.
• Life feels scattered, and you’re looking for clarity and grounding.
• You’re ready to slow down, listen inward, and let go of the rush.

Join me as I embrace the winter season’s call to reflect, restore, and settle into the magic of stillness. Press play and let’s tune in together. 

Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Fullest Saffron Latte
• Kamana Coffee Replacement
• Dandy Blend Coffee Replacement
• Five Mary’s Ranch Sheep Pelts
• Insight Timer Anchoring Meditation
• Tallow Body Wash
• New Favorite Shampoo
• Join the Vitamin D Newsletter

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In this episode of The Tuning In Podcast, we're talking about breaking free from the "Groundhog Day" trap—where every day feels like a monotonous loop. We explore how to reclaim your spark and bring meaning back into the seemingly mundane. I’ll guide you through practical steps like slowing down, scaling back, shifting your perspective, and trying something new. It’s not about a complete life overhaul but finding joy, meaning, and vibrancy in the life you’re already living. Plus, I share a glimpse of my exciting new office space and the lessons it’s teaching me about creating environments that nurture us.

This is for you if...

• You feel stuck in a monotonous loop and wonder, “Is this all there is?”
• Life feels flat, and you’re craving deeper meaning and connection.
• You’re ready to rediscover joy in the small moments and create a life that lights you up.

Let’s spark your light back to life—press play and tune in! ✨

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 33: Quarantine Diaries: How to Stop the Groundhog Day Cycle
Episode 147: Navigating functional freeze, numbness and emotional overwhelm
Episode 156: Say Freeze -- Understanding why we shut down and how to recover from functional freeze
Book: Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller
Book: Enchantment -- Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine May

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