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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35. My Sobriety Journey REVEALED. Do You Love An Addict Or Are You Struggling With Addiction? Freedom Through The 12 Steps & SO Much Serenity & Peace! 12 Years Sober + Christian Recovery. 04.05.2022 38:54
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friend! Well, I've been putting this one off for a while... But here goes. :) In today’s episode I’m sharing my journey with addiction and some of my recovery story. I’m almost 12 years sober, by the Grace of God. I...
34. QUICK ENCOURAGEMENT. Spiritual Transformation of Our Souls Through Sorrow, Suffering, Sadness, Grief, Regret, Loss, etc… Psalm 17 & Powerful Quote by Father Richard Rohr & Prayer 23.04.2022 21:25
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! Today’s a quick encouragement episode. We talk about the process of Spiritual transformation. Transformation is a one day at a time process, but so worth it. Especially when we are going through difficult times....
33. Spiritual Intentions Series: Feeling Alone? Feeling Lost? Or Struggling w/ loss of friendship or community? There’s HOPE. Power of Community. Inner Healing through bitterness, forgiveness & Grace 13.04.2022 32:54
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friend! Ok, this one is one of my favorite subjects we have talked about yet! We dive into the important subject of ‘community’. We were created to be in community with others. HOWEVER, when we have community/friend...
32. Life Update/Dani’s family & prayer request. Walking through hardship or medical issues? Struggling with anxiety in the waiting? Encouragement & perspective. Prayer, Scripture & Hope. 06.04.2022 23:41
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friend! Can I be real? Of course I can, thank you! I'm a bit wonky emotionally this week because of some medical tests our daughter is going through this week. In today’s episode I share a bit about a medical thing...
31. Spiritual Intentions Series: Feeling Broken? Struggling with feeling bitter or resentment? Holding Your Pain Inside? Or feeling numb or confused? Journaling and Perspective-Shifting for Healing 31.03.2022 31:05
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi my friend! In today’s episode we are diving into a tactical tool that helps us heal some of our hurts, resentments and confusion we struggle with at times. Have you ever said “I don’t know what to do!”— and felt confused...
30. QUICK ENCOURAGEMENT. We’re Better Together. Scripture, Quote and Inspiring Song. The Power Of Community. John 11 & Brennan Manning. You Are Not Alone 29.03.2022 19:18
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friend! Welcome back to a “Quick Encouragement Sunday episode”! Last weekend I went to a Louis Tomlinson concert with my daughter and her friend! It was incredible! If you’re thinking “Who in the world is Louis Tom...
29. Acceptance. How to Surrender to God when life is painful. Feeling stuck? Or buried by shame or despair? The things we can do to build an AMAZING empowered life. Conversation w/ Therapist Jim Beebe 24.03.2022 50:28
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friends! Ok, by popular demand—my Therapist Jim Beebe is back! If you are struggling with any difficult places in your life, Jim continues to unwrap this concept of acceptance and surrender. Not acceptance in the se...
28.5. Feeling triggered? Feeling judged by others? Or judging yourself? Consumed by over thinking? Discerning the voice of God. The ugly & the BEAUTIFUL freeing truth about it. There’s hope! Isaiah 49 23.03.2022 30:17
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friend! Holy moly, was I triggered last week! Dealing with judgement from others can be sooo triggering and difficult to navigate. But the REAL trick and the more important work to get through-- is working through...
28. Spiritual Intentions Series. Isn’t Meditation New Age? The Truth about Prayer & Meditation. 3 secrets to improve your prayer life. Hearing from God 16.03.2022 18:50
Hi friends! Meditation is such a powerful biblical tool. Today we unpack some secrets and tools to help with our prayer practice. And we answer the question—Isn’t Meditation New Age? Yes, and no. ;) We are diving into Biblical meditation… Yes, Meditation is biblical and is one of the most powerful ways to encounter God. Please keep in mind, when we talk about Spiritual practices, I know we all ca...
27. QUICK INSPIRATION. Need help finding comfort or compassion in struggling/disappointed places? Learn a short breathing meditation, or eat a pancake. Both can be helpful! Isaiah verse 13.03.2022 11:17
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! What is up my friends?! Happy weekly inspiration—I hope these ‘short & sweet’ podcast episodes are blessing and inspiring you. :) Maybe we could call them short & sweet?! Anyways, I am still doing a happy dance since...
26. Spiritual Intentions Series-> What are Spiritual Intentions? Are they Biblical? Where did they come from? ALSO, 3 ways to stay motivated and inspired through any season! 11.03.2022 38:46
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! In today’s episode I break down 3 ways to stay motivated and inspired no matter what you are walking through. We break down and unpack the importance of: Connection—with God, with your true-self, and with commun...
25. QUICK ENCOURAGEMENT. The struggle is real. Finding meaning in our struggle is the key! Empowering music, scripture and quotes are so helpful and can be our guides! Romans 8 08.03.2022 11:48
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friend! We are beginning to dive into the topic of ‘purpose and meaning’ in our lives… it’s a BIG concept and something we will be diving into over and over again, in the next few months. Today I wanted to share one...
24. QUICK ENCOURAGEMENT. It Doesn’t Take A Lot To Make Big Changes In Life. Quote, Song & Scripture of the week! Fear Can Drive Your Faith. His Promise Preserves Your Life. Psalm 119 01.03.2022 14:21
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! Want to make BIG changes in your life? Little steps is key! The Quote of the week is “small hinges swing big doors.” And it’s been speaking to my heart for weeks! Ok and you guys, I encourage you to listen to th...
23. Inner Healing. Dealing w/ places of hurt, sadness or frustration is a process! Or Dealing w/ triggers like anger, anxiety, or inner turmoil--time for more healing work? * Polar plunge, meditation! 24.02.2022 35:45
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friend! Holy moly can things that trigger us be so hard to deal with at times! But they are also indicators that we need more inner healing in wounded places. We don't need to run from our feelings, they are there f...
22. QUICK ENCOURAGEMENT. Amazing perspective by Edith Eger quote, prayer for peace for those struggling with life, especially anxiety. Numbers 6. 20.02.2022 10:26
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! I am so GRATEFUL for today’s Quick Encouragement Sunday episode! I have been wrestling through a season of anxiety and this scripture and song so blessed me. And I just ‘happened’ to read this quote this morning...
21. QUICK ENCOURAGEMENT. Life, feelings and/or circumstances can beat us down, but the truth is YOU’RE extraordinary. A masterpiece! The world needs you and your experience and wisdom. Ephesians 2 13.02.2022 12:14
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! Welcome back to another Quick Encouragement Sunday episode! This week’s quote, scripture and song for the week have me pumped! Quote of the week: “Never love anyone who treats you ordinary. ”— Oscar Wilde. I cou...
20. Anxiety Wake Up Call. Ever wake up in middle of the night with anxiety or despair? Or struggle with sleep or overthinking in general?! Me too! 4 tips to help you get back to sleep and find peace. 12.02.2022 19:04
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! Waking up in the middle of the night can be such an issue for many of us at times. Especially when we wake up with anxiety. In today's episode I share 4 tips that help me go back to sleep when anxiety hits in th...
19. QUICK INSPIRATION. Redemption & Grace have the last word. Holding on to the hope and belief that good will come out of our heartache takes so much courage, and patience. Praying Romans 8 over you. 06.02.2022 9:36
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! Welcome back to another Quick Encouragement Sunday episode! This week’s quote, scripture and song for the week have been blessing me for days. I hope you enjoy! You are not alone! Quote of the week: “Your emptine...
18.Conversation w/ Therapist Amy Sargent. Struggling with hopelessness, working on inner healing, or disappointed with God? You’re not alone! Encouragement to do the internal work & find more healing. 03.02.2022 45:26
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friends! Today we have another guest--Therapist Amy Sargent. Amy has been a friend for nearly 20 years and has so much life experience through her own trials and heartache that she has worked through. She also has...
17. QUICK ENCOURAGEMENT. Struggling with heartache? Hurting over regret, bitterness, loss or grief? Compassion is the pathway to peace. Inspiring quote, Scripture and Song of the week. 30.01.2022 9:46
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! Welcome back to another Quick Encouragement Sunday episode! This week’s quote, scripture and song for the week have been blessing me for days. I hope you all enjoy! You are not alone! Quote of the week: From “Abb...
16. QUICK INSPIRATION. Need encouragement to keep going even when going through a difficult season? Mercy, Goodness and Grace are running after you. This week’s quote, song and verse of the week! 23.01.2022 14:57
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! I am so pumped for today’s Quick Inspiration Sunday episode! If you're new around here, welcome! We just started a Sunday episode with a quote, scripture and song(s) for the week to encourage us. I think we are g...
15. Triggered by Guilt or Regret? Even the little things we struggle with can add up and overwhelm us. 4 Steps to take when overwhelmed by the trigger to usher in peace and ease the frustration. 20.01.2022 22:21
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friend! Today we are talking about what to do when we are triggered by guilt or regret. Even the little things add up at times, and when we don't deal with them, they can feel like BIG things and weigh us down! But have h...
14. QUICK INSPIRATION. Don’t give up, enduring hardship, living well. James and Luke scripture and prayer! 16.01.2022 11:02
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi friends! In today's Quick Inspiration Sunday episode I shared a few options for us to name this new Sunday series! I love your feedback, let me know what you think! I'm leaning towards "Weekly Wamba Jamba"--but I have a s...
13. Feeling the sting of devastation, heartache or loss? OR thinking ”holy moly, how did life turn out to be so hard?!” Don’t quit before the miracle happens! Romans 8 & Genesis 50 15.01.2022 25:53
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hi my friend! Today’s episode I share about how God moved in my heart when I was watching the movie “Monuments Men” a few nights ago while recovering from Covid. This episode is not about Covid, but holy moly what a crazy se...
12. QUICK INSPIRATION. Song, Quote, Prayer & Verse of the week! Goodness of God, answered prayers & write it down! 11.01.2022 12:36
Holy Shift! Ready for one?! Book a call with Dani to talk through if working one-on-one with her or working through one of her programs could help you! Click here to schedule! Hello my friend! Need some inspiration?! Who doesn't! Every Sunday for the next couple of months around here I will post a quick episode with a song for us to listen to, or binge on all week--if binging is your thing.;) I t...
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