Talk To Danielle

The topic of raw food diet can be quite controversial. In this episode, my guest Axay Shah, joins me as he sheds some light on the misunderstood lifestyle choice, walks us through the process of how our body responds to plant-based raw food nutrition, and gives us great information and tips on how to transition into Raw Food Diet. He also shares some down-to-Earth wisdom on how to drown out the ba...

What happens when your parenting doesn't reflect the values that matter most to you? In this episode of Talk to Danielle , Danielle C Baker explores why even the most loving parents can find themselves reacting in ways that don't align with who they want to be. Discover how stress, nervous system overload, and old patterns create a gap between our intentions and our actions, and learn practical st...

There is no such thing as Perfect Parenting but there is such a thing as Present Parenting. Rachel Russell from Quite Frankly Coaching joins me this week to help us understanding our children's behaviours and needs in terms we can all understand. From getting over what we expected our children to be before we had them, to bringing everything back to what truly matters when things feel out of contr...

PTSD is not a life sentence. As long as you are ready to do something about it and find someone trained specifically in PTSD to guide you through it. Faust Ruggiero joins me this week, sharing some of the most important points on how to get started in your healing journey and how to help your loved one get the support they need. Faust gives us absolute gold in this episode, opening up a conversati...

Anxiety, trauma, blocks, and habits we can't seem to be able to shake off. We are covering it all in this episode. Tim Shurr joins me in this episode to share the framework he has perfected to can help us move ahead of our blocks. Tim gives us gold here by walking us through some changes we can make in our lives now that will have a long-lasting impact on what we want to build for ourselves and ou...

What does Australia's social media ban for children under 16 really mean for families? In this powerful conversation, we look beyond the headlines to examine how the digital world is shaping children's brain development, mental health, emotional well-being, and social connections. My guest, Dr. Sajita Setia, explains why this ban presents a valuable opportunity for parents and educators to underst...

What if one of the most powerful leadership skills isn’t strategy but emotional intelligence? In this episode, Ellie Laliberte helps us explore why emotional intelligence is the foundation of leadership. From raising resilient children to guiding teams, organizations, and future leaders, she breaks it all down. Ellie shares practical insights on helping youth, professionals, and CEOs recognize emo...

You didn’t fall off track. You fell back into pattern. In this episode of Talk to Danielle , Danielle C Baker explores why old parenting patterns resurface under stress, what your nervous system is really doing in those moments, and how awareness (not pressure) is the first step toward lasting change. If you’ve been questioning how you’re showing up lately, this conversation will help you understa...

In this deeply moving episode, we explore how mediumship can offer comfort, healing, and connection to families navigating grief. With over 30 years of experience supporting individuals through crisis, loss, and trauma, my guest, Barbra Banner, shares how she now helps people reconnect with loved ones who have passed on, bringing messages of love, peace, and reassurance. Through compassion, wisdom...

Blending a family takes more than good intentions, it takes patience, empathy, and the right approach. In this episode, Karine Di Cesare joins me as we explore how stepparents can gently find their place within the family, build meaningful connections with their stepchildren, and create a sense of stability without overstepping. We also dive into how to maintain peace with the other parent and, mo...

Are you busy… or actually moving forward? In this powerful episode, we’re shifting the conversation around time management. Because it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what truly matters. My guest, Jill Wright walks us through how to stop filling our schedules just to feel productive and start focusing our energy on what aligns with our values, our goals, and our life. We dive into simple,...

This episode holds an extremely important message from a parent whose name had to be removed from the episode due to her son's school calling her in for a meeting once this episode was Live. She has been advocating and fighting for her autistic son's basic rights since he started school. The unfortunate reality of too many autism parents. Imagine! A parent who works with 8 therapists for her son t...

This conversation needs to happen to address the reality that Autism Parent Burnout is not comparable to any other form of burnout. Dealing with extreme chronic stress, social isolation, and guilt, autism parents are truly underserved for support and resources. In this episode, Danielle identifies the most common signs that an autism parent is facing this form of burnout, the main causes for Autis...

Not being a "perfect" parent is exactly where real connection begins. In this episode, I sit down with parenting coach, Gayathri Vamsi, who helps families repair and rebuild their bond after reactive moments. We dive into the power of asking for help, why it actually makes you a stronger parent, and how to navigate the tough realization that parenting doesn’t always look the way we imagined. If yo...

How do you feel when you are getting ready to head over to work on Monday? In this episode, we explore what it really means to hit reset on success. So many high-achieving parents find themselves chasing goals that once mattered, only to realize they feel burned out, disconnected, or completely misaligned. My guest, Bill Amirault shares a powerful framework to help you step back, reflect on how yo...

In this episode, Cameron Allen brings a powerful neuroscience approach to helping families navigate physical and mental health challenges. By making complex medical scans accessible to everyone and easy to understand, he helps parents gain clearer insight into what may be happening in their child’s brain so they can make informed decisions about their care and support. We talk on how parents can o...

What if the habit that changes your parenting, leadership, and entire life isn’t productivity? In this episode of Talk to Danielle , Danielle C Baker breaks down the one internal shift that transforms how you respond to stress, show up for your children, lead others, and navigate everyday pressure. If adding more habits hasn’t worked for you, this conversation will not only show you why but will a...

What happens when all you can do is focus on the negative? When you reach a point when you are DONE but realize that nothing changes. How many times do you need to be "done" to start doing something about it? My guest this week, Denise Frenette, walks us through how to manage those moments when we are not proud of how we showed up for our children and how to make peace with how our parents showed...

What if your parenting triggers aren’t about your child… but about your past? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Hector to uncover the hidden patterns of trauma that quietly shape how we show up as parents. We explore how unresolved experiences can surface as overprotection, heightened anxiety, and fear-based decision making , often without us even realizing it. You’ll learn why al...

We are getting real this week, addressing and shedding light on certain realities of autism parents that we often not hear about. Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply emotional. But, most importantly, if not addressed properly, can lead to PTSD, trauma, isolation, and guilt that no parents want to admit to. In this powerful episode of Talk to...

What if the new goals you are struggling to achieve or you find yourself reverting back to old habits aren’t a discipline issue at all? What if it was a safety signal? In this episode, Danielle explains why we default back to our old ways when we try to create new habits, how emotional safety shapes our habits, our boundaries, and our motivation, and walks us through simple steps to reframe our ne...

In this episode, double board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Angela Casey joins us for an important and timely conversation about skincare for our tweens and teens. Angela breaks down why young skin needs a very different approach, which ingredients can actually do more harm than good, and how parents can help their children navigate the overwhelming (and often misleading) skincare advice they see o...

With so much health advice online, it can be hard to know who to trust. In this episode of Talk to Danielle , Sarah Boyd shares the habits needed to maintain long-term health, why old patterns resurface, and how to distinguish credible health expertise from influencer content. We also explore insights from her book, The Health Revolution , and its impact on women’s health. Exercise, nutrition, and...

Life’s challenges don’t have to break you, They can actually build you. In this episode, Angèle shares how to turn adversity into opportunity by shifting inward, gently regulating your nervous system, and releasing the victim mindset. Learn how self-leadership, emotional awareness, and intentional energy create lasting change. Inspired by her book: The Frequency Effect , this episode explores how...

Parenting on the autism spectrum comes with unique emotional demands. In this episode, Cristina P. Simmons joins us to share practical tools to help parents regulate their nervous system, model self-soothing techniques for their children, and communicate more effectively using fewer words. Learn how to stay grounded, reduce overwhelm, and navigate the daily emotional roller coaster of parenting wi...