Dani Sumner | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Director, Spiritual Transformation Coach
A HOLY MESS | Nervous System, Somatic, Regret, Exhausted, Burnout, Boundaries, Emotional Healing, Christian Mindset, Recovery
Do you ever feel stuck, emotionally drained, or like you’re constantly striving but never “enough”? You’re in the right place! Welcome to A HOLY MESS Podcast (ranked in the top 1% globally🎉), a podcast designed for you if you’re ready to break free and heal from self-doubt, burnout, and overgiving—so you can step into confidence, peace, God’s grace and purpose with clarity. Each week, I share biblical wisdom, mindset shifts, and real conversations to help you:✨ Overcome self-doubt and fear with faith-based confidence.✨ Let go of striving and perfectionism and embrace God’s grace.✨ Set heal...
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Dani Sumner | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Director, Spiritual Transformation Coach
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Jul 11, 2026
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135. In A Tough Season? 1 Daily Strategy That Will Help You Move Forward With Resilience When You’re Dealing With Difficult Emotions Or Overwhelming Thoughts That Keep You From Being Productive... 23.03.2024 22:17
Doors are open to Dani's coaching program, and you're invited to join us in The Feel Better Journey - 8 weeks to get unstuck from the things holding you back! Bonuses: The first ten people who sign up will get $100 off, and the first five will ALSO get a free 30 one-on-one coaching call with me! ($100 value) Use code EARLYBIRD24 for the bonuses! Here's the link. Hi friend! I'm trying something n...
134. How To Know When To Put Up Boundaries And When To Help In Difficult Friendships. Quote by Frederick Buechner, Brennan Manning & Fruit Of The Spirit Wisdom 17.03.2024 13:22
Doors are open to Dani's coaching program, and you're invited to join us in The Feel Better Journey - 8 weeks to get unstuck from the things holding you back! Bonuses: The first ten people who sign up will get $100 off, and the first five will ALSO get a free 30 one-on-one coaching call with me! ($100 value) Use code EARLYBIRD24 for the bonuses! Here's the link. Hi friend! If you've ever strug...
133. A Close Call. I Had A Drink, But I'm Still Sober. Story Time & Some Encouragement. 13.03.2024 18:28
Doors are open to Dani's coaching program, and you're invited to join us in The Feel Better Journey - 8 weeks to get unstuck from the things holding you back! Bonuses: The first ten people who sign up will get $100 off, and the first five will ALSO get a free 30 one-on-one coaching call with me! ($100 value) Use code EARLYBIRD24 for the bonuses! Here's the link. Hi friend, Well, life got real fo...
132. Faith Struggles Or Feeling Distant From God? How Childhood Experiences And Past Wounds Shape And Impact Our View of God's Love 22.02.2024 16:28
Doors are open to Dani's coaching program, and you're invited to join us in The Feel Better Journey - 8 weeks to get unstuck from the things holding you back! Bonuses: The first ten people who sign up will get $100 off, and the first five will ALSO get a free 30 one-on-one coaching call with me! ($100 value) Use code EARLYBIRD24 for the bonuses! Here's the link. Hi friend! In today's episode, I'...
131. ✅ 3 Tips For Dealing With Intense Emotions And Moments When You're Triggered 14.02.2024 21:40
Doors are open, and you're invited to join us for The Feel Better Journey—eight weeks of working with Dani to get unstuck from the things holding you back! Hello friend, "The goal of life is not to NOT be triggered."—I know that sentence is not the best grammar, but that's the theme and message of today's episode! I hope the episode encourages and blesses you. Also, join my email list here. I'd l...
130. Conversation w/ Therapist Jim Beebe. Learning Radical Acceptance. 🚨Also, Last Call For This Round Of The Feel Better Journey! 02.02.2024 25:09
Hi friend, I'm so grateful for our time with Jim today. If you're new around here, welcome! Jim is a regular on the show, and he's been a Therapist for over 40 years. I'm so grateful for the insight and wisdom he shares with us. We're continuing the conversation about learning to be okay when everything's not okay. And last call for this round of The Feel Better Journey-my group coaching and m...
129. ⏰1 Quick Tip For Bringing Serenity In A Hard Moment: Box Or Square Breathing. Christian Meditation, Breathwork W/ Jesus 29.01.2024 13:42
Hi friend, I used to think meditation was so "woo-hoo" or "new agey" until I started doing it and realized what a holy and fantastic practice it could be! It doesn't have to be intimidating or be 20 minutes a day. You can do a short one in 30 seconds. The more I practice, the more it helps. It's funny how things work that way. Also, doors are open to The Feel Better Journey --my group coaching...
128. 3 Simple Tools & Strategies To Help w/ Your Evening Routine. Learning To Habit Stack, Especially If You Struggle w/ ADHD, Seasonal Depression, Or Are Going Through A Tough Season 25.01.2024 20:57
Hi there! I've struggled with simple routines for years...until recently! And I have to say, routines and systems in place can be a gift and lifesaver, especially if you're in a struggling season (or a struggling lifetime, haha. More on that another day. Rome wasn't built in day! ;) Simple tools, like an evening routine, are a simple way to thrive and make life a wee-bit more enjoyable and manag...
127. Are You Overwhelmed, Stressed, Or Frustrated? Join Grace In The Community To Learn About Tools And Practices To Help You Feel Better 23.01.2024 30:02
Hi friend, Today, we're talking with Grace from our community. She's such a wonderful woman, and I can't wait for you to meet her! She's the real deal and such an inspiration. Grace's sharing her experience in The Feel Better Journey Group Mentoring and Coaching Program —and doors are open now! ✅🌟 Take the leap, set aside this short season, and focus on your healing and the tools to help you en...
126. Encouragement For When You're Feeling Distant From God, Struggling With Faith, Frustrated With Yourself, Or Feeling Lost Or Stuck. Psalm 139 17.01.2024 18:58
Hi friend, ➡️First, I'd LOVE for you to join me on Sunday, January 21st, for a FREE live virtual workshop called Thrive Under Pressure! Sign up here! 🎯I will talk about a few different strategies on how to move forward when you’re feeling stuck, exhausted by life, or struggling with anxiety. Come if you can; I'd love to have you there! There will be a replay if you can't make it live. Today, I'm...
125. Quick Encouragement. Struggle w/ Caring and Loving Yourself? How To Have A Healthier Relationship w/ Yourself, The Way Jesus Intended For Us All 15.01.2024 14:53
Hi friend, If you sometimes struggle to prioritize yourself, I hope this episode blesses you. Sometimes, when we try to care for ourselves, we feel guilty or selfish. I know many of us were never taught to care for ourselves in a soul-nourishing way. But I have found that when we learn this skill, we become a better help for the people in our lives that Jesus has around us. This year, we will ta...
124. Thrive Under Pressure. Learning To Accept God’s Grace. A Blessing And Poem For Your Year 12.01.2024 11:48
Hello friends! Sign up for my Free workshop coming soon: Thrive Under Pressure It's next January 21st @ 2 pm (PST). Come live if you can! But there will be a replay if you can't make it live. Sign up here! I can't wait to see you there! Thanks for being here today and being part of our community. Enjoy today's episode and the beautiful poem by Mario de Andrade (San Paolo 1893–1945) Love, Dani Her...
123. Codependent Blues: ➡️ When You’re Overwhelmed, Anxious Or Frustrated With The People In Your Life That You Want To Help, But Can’t. One Mindset Tip That Can Turn Your Day Around 15.12.2023 18:12
🎉*Here’s the WAITLIST link I mentioned in the episode! Hello friend! Holy moly, can the humans we love drive us nutty at times? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a quick story from my life and a turnaround tactic I use when I’m on the struggle bus. I talk briefly about my struggle with codependency—a very human struggle that most of us sensitive beings struggle with at times. I talk about two v...
122. 4 Steps To Learning To Thrive Through The Process of T.H.A.W. If You’re Feeling Stuck, Numb, Or Frustrated w/ Life, This Process Can Help! 11.12.2023 23:14
Hello friend! In my program, The Feel Better Journey , we unpack several concepts to find meaning and purpose in our lives and ultimately feel better! We don't just talk about these concepts in the program; we apply and practice them. That's why it works. The program aims to help empower us all to thrive through life, not just 'survive' life. In today's episode, I thought I would share one of th...
121. You Deserve Healthy Relationships: Permission For Boundaries To Protect Yourself From Bitterness 07.12.2023 14:00
Hi friend! Life can be so tiring at times, ESPECIALLY when we have to deal with people who constantly find fault or nitpick and drain our energy. I feel your pain if you have some Dracula-like people in your life—thankfully, they don't suck your blood, but they do have a way of sucking the life right out of you! In today's episode, I share a quote from Brennan Manning and hopefully a few helpful...
120. It’s Never Too Late. A Fresh Perspective On Life And Some Inspiration & Encouragement 05.12.2023 22:49
Hi friend! I heard this quote a few weeks ago—and I can't stop thinking about it— "Life's a concert, not a museum." For so long, I suffered under the 'museum' belief about my life—don't get me wrong, I love some museums, but if I had a choice between going to a concert OR a museum, I'd probably choose a concert. Actually, I'd probably skip both, stay home with a fire, and watch Netflix. But me be...
119. Struggling With The Holiday Doom & Gloom? Here’s How To Survive The Painful Part Of The Holidays And A Couple Of Tips For A More Peaceful Filled Season. Conversation w/ Counselor Jim Beebe 19.11.2023 25:39
Hi friends! We have Therapist Jim Beebe with us today, and I'm sharing a bit about my struggle with the holiday season. I share a bit about my childhood experience with Christmas time and how it still affects me now. I'm committed to thriving this holiday season! And I hope this episode and my conversation with Jim will encourage and help you thrive, too, no matter what circumstances you find you...
118. Those That Hurt You Can’t Heal You. It Sounds Hopeless, But There’s Hope—The Gift Of A Healthy Community 15.11.2023 12:19
Hi friends! I know for so long, I waited, and waiteddddd for an apology from those that hurt me. I thought, "If only _____ apologizes and sees the error in their way and how deeply they hurt me, THEN I would feel better!" And the reality is most of us are still waiting for that heartfelt apology most of the time. And what a journey that can be! But the great news is that your destiny isn't just t...
117. Feeling Distant From God, Holy Spirit Or Jesus? 3 Quick Questions That Can Help 07.11.2023 11:13
Hi friend! I know a lot of us struggle with feeling distant from God. And even worse, we blame ourselves for it because, after all, "God never leaves us"—so we think thoughts like, "It must be me! I must be doing something wrong." In today's episode, I share three other possible reasons you could be feeling distant from God. And it may have nothing to do with you and your choices at all. It's a t...
116. Quick Encouragement. Dealing w/ The Wreckage Of Hardship Or Regret? Holding On To Transformation Through The Gift Of Compassion 31.10.2023 14:08
Hi friends! Quick encouragement episodes are back! I've found that no matter how 'pretty and put together' our life looks on the outside--We all deal with internal angst about the difficult things in life. I hope this episode encourages you a bit as you continue showing up the best you can in your life. Quote: "Ruin is the road of transformation."—Liz Gilbert Verse: Isaiah "The Lord will comfort...
115. Take Care Of Yourself. Overwhelmed And Struggling By The News? Talking About Stewarding Our Sensitive Soul and Permission For Boundaries & Self-Care 26.10.2023 7:29
Hi friends! If you're struggling w/ the news and current events—I hope today's episode encourages you. Especially if you're a sensitive human used to 'pulling up by your bootstraps.' We all have permission to take care of ourselves. Sometimes, it's not easy to navigate how actually to take care of ourselves. I hope this short episode blesses you, and gives you a few helpful tips to thrive in th...
114. Growing In Self-Awareness Through Knowing Our Unique Background Noise 17.10.2023 14:45
Hi friends! This is a short episode where I share a recent story of when I was hit by rejection. Rejection and I have a long and complicated relationship, and it's a soft spot in me, that's for sure. I know so many of us are affected by our history, and I think being aware of our 'soft spots' is half the battle. I hope this episode encourages you. *I know the world's absolutely on fire, and many...
113. Comforting Scripture. Psalm 34 04.10.2023 8:30
Hi friends! Song—"Joy" by Andy Grammar. Spotify // YouTube // iTunes As someone who feels alll the feels daily, I've realized the need to 'practice joy', and lately, I've actually been obsessed with it. And this song, called JOY, that I've been dancing to for days brings me joy! I hope it blesses you! Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are cursed in spirit." I...
112. I See You. Are You Struggling In Ways You Can’t Even Put Words To? Or In Ways You Aren’t Ready To Share Yet? You’re Not Alone 02.10.2023 13:32
Hi friends! I know so many of us are struggling in ways that are difficult to even talk about or share. Today, well, actually every day, I want YOU to know you're not alone, and you're welcome here. I hope today's short episode blesses you. :) Also, are you on social media?— me too! And we just started posting on social media! We can connect here: Facebook , Instagram SIGN UP for the email list...
111. ”The Waiting” - How To Be Okay When You Don’t Know The Outcome 28.09.2023 26:19
Hi friends! Our resident Counselor, Jim Beebe, is back! :) We're having a conversation about "the waiting"—when we don't have all the answers to situations or circumstances in life. "Fun" topic, I know. ;) Hopefully, the perspective we talk through will help make the waiting a bit more bearable. I'd say 'enjoyable,' but what's enjoyable about waiting? haha. It can be sooo mind-boggling and chall...
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