Dare Greatly Podcast

Have you ever looked at your marriage and quietly thought… "This isn't what I thought it would feel like…" …and then immediately felt guilty for even thinking it? In this deeply personal episode of The Dare Greatly Podcast, Danielle opens up about the quiet grief many women carry inside their marriages — especially when the man they love is struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, c...

What do you do when your life feels like it's on pause… and heaven feels quiet? In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode, Danielle explores the sacred—but often painful—experience of waiting . Whether you're sitting in a hospital room, grieving a loss, longing for healing, waiting for answers, or holding onto promises that haven't yet been fulfilled… this conversation will meet you right w...

Have you ever felt tired in a way sleep doesn't fix? Like you're carrying the weight of everything — the world, your family, your responsibilities, your own emotions — and you don't know how to put it down? This episode is for you. Because here's the truth most of us don't hear enough: 👉 Feeling overwhelmed does NOT mean you're failing. 👉 It usually means you care deeply — and you're being asked...

What if joy wasn't something you stumbled into… but something you practiced? Today's episode wraps up our 3-part series on spiritual power inspired by President Russell M. Nelson, and we're talking about one of the biggest spiritual misconceptions out there: If the gospel is a gospel of joy, then why does life feel so hard? Oh, friend. You're not alone. And it's not because joy is missing. It's be...

If you've ever thought, "Can't I be a good person without all the rules of organized religion?" — this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our Spiritual Power series, Danielle gets real about something a lot of us quietly wrestle with: feeling disconnected in our worship, going through the motions, or wondering what the point of covenants even is . Here's what you'll discover in today's episode: ✨ W...

Welcome to a new three-part series on  Spiritual Power — inspired by the remarkable life and teachings of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this first episode, I'm sharing lessons that have changed the way I see repentance — not as something heavy or guilt-driven, but as a source of joy and strength. President Nelson once taught about "the joy of da...

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and today's conversation is tender, raw, and full of hope. I'm sitting down with my dear friend who lost her brother to suicide over 30 years ago. Together we talk about the weight of that loss, how grief has shaped her life, and the ways she has found resilience and meaning over the years. In this episode we explore: What it's like to navigate the first days...

Have you ever felt like the world is just… too much? The noise never stops — the headlines, the worries, the family concerns — and you wonder where to find peace in days that feel anything but peaceful? In this final episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation , we're wrapping up with a verse that feels like an antidote to the chaos: "Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my...

In this tender and illuminating episode, we're exploring what it means to live from your center and shine your light — even when it feels small. Drawing from the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world," we'll look at three kinds of light we're invited to be in the world: lower lights, luminaries, and lighthouses. Each serves a sacred purpose — including yours. You'll hear...

Welcome, friend. This episode might be the theme of why I do everything I do, helping you find balance in loving without grasping too tightly. If you've ever felt the ache of letting go as your child grows up, or the tension between holding on and trusting God—this one's for you. Today, I'm sharing a tender meditation on motherhood, rooted in the ancient wisdom of Zen and framed by my own experien...

Welcome back to Be Still – A Summer of Meditation . In this episode, we explore what it means to partner with God—not just in our stillness, but in our everyday doing. Too often we think of spirituality and meditation as passive surrender, but today, we're shifting that idea. Drawing from the powerful words of President Ezra Taft Benson, we consider ten specific promises God makes to those who tur...

What if your imagination was one of the most powerful spiritual tools you've been given? What if you could learn to use it—not to escape reality—but to see what's most true, most good, and most possible in your life, through the eyes of God? In this episode, we explore why your imagination isn't childish or frivolous—it's sacred. It's how you co-create with God. And when you combine it with stilln...

What if there's a way to meet frustration, loneliness, or even a difficult person—with something softer and something stronger at the same time? In today's episode, we explore the transformative practice of Loving-Kindness , also known as Metta —a simple but radical form of meditation that teaches us how to see others, and ourselves, through the eyes of compassion. You'll hear a story about a yoga...

Have you ever felt like you're running on fumes… Pouring love into everyone else while secretly feeling like you're the one falling apart inside? If your mind races. If your to-do list is never done. If your heart is full of love but your nervous system is fried, …then this episode is for you. In today's conversation, we're going straight to the source of power most people ignore: Coming home to y...

Life hurts sometimes. We get overwhelmed, stuck in our own heads, and desperate for peace. And if you've ever wondered why it's so hard to find it, this episode is going to help you understand more clearly. Today, I'm sharing the core of what the Buddha taught—The Four Noble Truths—not to preach a different gospel, but to point to the deeper truth: that God meets seekers wherever they are . That t...

In this episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation , we go on a journey—not just back in time, but deep within the human heart. I'll take you through the powerful story of Siddhartha Gautama, the man who became the Buddha, and explore what his quest for meaning, peace, and awakening can teach us today—especially if you, like me, are trying to follow Jesus in a world that feels loud and chaotic. Y...

Have you been craving more peace, clarity, and calm in your life—but you're not sure where to begin? Have you wanted to try meditation but not sure where to start? This episode kicks off a brand-new summer series I've been dreaming about for months— Be Still: A Summer of Meditation. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone who's dabbled in mindfulness and wants to go deeper, this series is fo...

If you've been feeling blindsided as a parent by the challenges our teens of today face, or confused on how to help and support them, today's episode is exactly what you need.    These are the most direct, concrete answers on how to help your teens navigate the anxious generation you'll ever hear.   Today, I share wisdom I learned from a high school counseling office as I spent the last three mont...

Have you ever wondered what it REALLY looks like when someone says they turned their anxiety around and it's no longer as big of a deal as it used to be? Do you wish you could just sit down with them and ask them to explain in more detail how that worked for them? If so, you're going to love my conversation with today's guest on the show, Kate Skinner...   Today's episode is a must-listen because...

In today's episode, you'll learn how one activity can set your new year up for the best it can be.   Your next chapter is going to be beautiful. It's going to be just what it needs to be. Not because of what happens to you. But because you know how to be a co-creator with how you respond to the world around you and the people in it, regardless of what they do or don't do.   And the way to do that...

Have you ever wondered how to juggle being productive while also being present with the people you interact with? - Or, are you so into your To Do list, you overlook the people you love in your day-to-day life? My guest today, Maria Reid, is here to remind us that even our To Do lists can be more heart based and less check-box based.   Maria, known in her community as one with a heart three sizes...

We all have that innate tendency to be hard on ourselves sometimes, and the concept of Grace can be confusing if we don't understand what it is or how it works. We know it's important to take personal responsibility, but we also know it's important to invite Grace into the process of personal growth. So how to do that?   This is what I call the Middle Path.    Join me this week as I explore insigh...

This is one of the hardest topics and most emotional episodes that have ever been on the Dare Greatly Podcast, the topic of men's mental health and suicide.   Today's episode is special because it is so real and honest.  My guests I am sharing with you have been through a really difficult time losing their husband and father to suicide. As you listen, you will gain insights on how to help your lov...

We all want to feel like we are good enough. We all have an innate desire to feel confident, but Imposter Syndrome can keep us from feeling like we belong, no matter how hard we've worked or how accomplished we are. Why is that? What exactly is Imposter Syndrome? How do you know if you have it and if so, what can you do to minimize it?   One of the most important things you need to know on this jo...

Would you describe yourself as someone who could use some healing given what you've inherited from the generations who've gone before you? Do your parents or grandparents have some unresolved trauma that you're carrying? This summer has been impactful for my family in that my cute dad recently passed away. My dad is really my biological uncle who adopted me when my mom passed away at a young age....