Fine, I'll Talk About It

What if divorce wasn't the end of your story? In this episode of Fine, I'll Talk About It, Danielle sits down with women's empowerment advocate and former radio host Shiri Carmack for an honest conversation about divorce, motherhood, identity, and rebuilding a life that finally feels like your own. Shiri shares why she celebrates her divorce, how she knew it was time to leave, and what happened af...

TW: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, child abuse, generational trauma, suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, grief after the loss of a child, stalking, emotional abuse, homelessness, and PTSD. Please listen at your own pace and take breaks if you need them. What does it take to rebuild your life after years of abuse, grief, and generational trauma? In this episode of Fine, I’...

What does polyamory actually look like beyond the stereotypes? In this episode of Fine, I’ll Talk About It, Danielle talks with licensed clinical social worker and therapist Jess Williams about the realities of polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships. Jess challenges the belief that polyamory is only about sex, a lack of commitment, or an unhealthy relationship. She explains the difference be...

What if anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and emotional overwhelm aren't signs that you're broken? In this episode of Fine, I'll Talk About It, Danielle Young sits down with Terri Lee-Shield, mentor, writer, podcast host, and founder of Love School, to explore a different approach to trauma recovery and mental well-being. After recovering from addiction, mental health struggles, abuse, and tra...

Have you ever wondered what bodybuilding really does to your mental health, hormones, metabolism, and relationship with food? In this episode of Fine, I'll Talk About It, I sit down with fitness coach, competitive powerlifter, author, and host of the Binge to Barbells Podcast, Natasha Kostales, to discuss the realities of bodybuilding, binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, fitness culture, and w...

Content note: This episode includes a brief mention of suicide and the loss of a military veteran. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. Most of us were sold a version of manifestation that looks like a poster board of magazine cutouts. Cut out the dream house, the trip, the partner, stare at it dail...

Content warning: This episode includes a firsthand account of a fatal domestic violence shooting and a suicide. Please listen with care. Resources are listed at the bottom of these notes. Beth Chisholm tried everything to heal after she witnessed her friend's murder. Three years of talk therapy. Every traditional tool she could find. None of it gave her relief. Then she found tapping. In this epis...

Are you sleeping, taking time off, and trying to slow down, yet still feeling exhausted? In this episode of Fine, I'll Talk About It, Danielle Young sits down with burnout coach Angie Mays to discuss why so many women feel drained, overwhelmed, and stuck in survival mode even when they're doing everything they can to rest. They explore people-pleasing, chronic stress, nervous system overload, self...

Most of us don't notice how burnt out we are until our body forces the issue. This week I'm joined by Lina Patel, a wellness teacher who came to this work after losing her job, carrying a heavy debt, and hitting rock bottom following her father's death. Her healing didn't start with a perfect morning routine. It started with surrender, and later, an ankle injury that put her on a yoga mat for 30 d...

Rob McCarthy spent years buying a life he thought he was supposed to want. Two bankruptcies later, he figured out that the problem was never the money. It was that he was financing his own self-worth. In this conversation, Danielle and Rob get into how social media keeps us chasing a version of ourselves that mostly lives on a screen. They talk about the script we get handed early, college and deb...

Content note: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence. Most people don't want to talk about domestic violence. It's uncomfortable. It's heavy. It's the thing survivors are taught to stay quiet about for everyone else's sake. This episode is for the women who've been there. Danielle sits down with Dr. Rita Renee, founder of Ultimate Powerhouse Coach and Powerhouse Speake...

Most people don't want to admit they carry shame. It's the thing we hide. The thing we bury. The reason we stay too long, settle for less, and abandon ourselves to keep the peace. In this episode, Danielle sits down with Kate Bares, creator of the Soul Integration Method, to talk about what's actually underneath the patterns we keep repeating. Kate spent almost a decade in a covert narcissistic re...

If you've done the trauma work, gotten to a place where life feels "fine," and quietly wondered if this is really it, this episode is going to crack something open. Kate Shipp is a holistic trauma specialist, international bestselling author, certified yoga therapist, and one of my former yoga teachers. She's spent over 14 years helping people transform trauma, stress, and survival patterns into s...

We are not supposed to talk about this. That social media is making us miserable. That it's affecting our mental health. That we're outsourcing our self-worth to an algorithm and calling it a Tuesday. In this episode, I sit down with Mari Wuellner — founder of The Crew Life and a multi-business owner who took a three-month social media sabbatical last summer and came out the other side with some u...

Are you confusing your job title for your life's purpose? In this episode, I sit down with Tanesha L. Moody — ICF certified coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Full Out Coaching — for a real conversation about what life purpose actually is, why so many of us are walking around feeling lost, and how to start living what she calls "full out." Tanesha shares her own journey from professional dance...

What if the coach you just paid thousands of dollars to has never actually done their own healing work? In this episode, I sit down with Jacquie Grillon — trained counselor, speaker, and healer — for an honest conversation about what real trauma healing looks like, and why so many people in the coaching, therapy, and healing space haven't done the inner work they're asking you to do. Jacquie share...

Psychic medium and Reiki master Jackie Ortez joins Danielle for a conversation that refuses to stay on topic — in the best way. They start with the alternative therapy world: what Reiki actually is, why readings are for confirmation not fortune-telling, and why even Jackie goes to other psychics when she needs answers (because we're all biased about our own lives). From there: astrology compatibil...

What if the traits you've been told are "too much" are actually your greatest assets? In this episode, author and creative strategist Marcus O'Dea shares his journey from surviving a toxic upbringing and addiction to reframing his ADHD and high sensitivity as superpowers. Marcus breaks down the stigma around neurodivergence, introduces his "80 HD" framework (80 high-definition channels of creative...

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Shoulak—author, mental health advocate, and remote HR professional—to talk about her upcoming memoir on death, grief, and the messy, real parts of healing that no one wants to say out loud. Sarah opens up about quitting drinking at 27, breaking free from people-pleasing patterns, and why she decided to write a brutally honest memoir at 35 instead of waiting u...

Discover how shamanic healing combines with neuroscience to create powerful transformation. Laura Martinez, the Neuro-Shamanic Healer, explains what shamanism really is (hint: it's not what you think), how it integrates with mental health practices, and why alignment is the key to living a fulfilling life. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ What shamanism actually is (and what it's NOT) ✨ How neur...

In this episode, Danielle Young and Claire Meredith discuss the complex journey of leaving a religious upbringing, exploring themes of indoctrination, questioning beliefs, and the impact of personal experiences on faith. Claire shares her story of growing up in an independent evangelical church, the defining moments that led her to question her faith, and the challenges of navigating relationships...

In this episode of 'Fine I'll Talk About It', host Danielle Young and guest Sophie Shaw discuss the impact of relentless positivity on mental health, particularly in the context of personal struggles such as cancer. They explore the importance of embracing all emotions, setting boundaries, and the journey of self-acceptance. The conversation emphasizes that it's okay to have bad days and that true...

In this episode of 'Fine I'll Talk About It', host Danielle Young and psychic intuitive life coach Becky Dotson delve into the world of psychic abilities, discussing the journey of discovering one's gifts, the ethical considerations in psychic readings, and the importance of self-reflection and emotional healing. They explore the red and green flags to look for in psychics, the role of therapy, an...

Katie Corlis joins Danielle to dive deep into the chaos of dating as a successful businesswoman while navigating the responsibilities of being a solo caregiver to aging parents. From married men at speed dating events to partners who can't handle her success, Katie shares unfiltered stories about searching for her "ideal handsome duck" in a world that wasn't built for ambitious women. This episode...

Modern parenting feels overwhelming for many families today. Between social media parenting advice, impossible standards, and constant comparison, many parents feel burned out, anxious, and like they are failing. In this episode of Fine, I’ll Talk About It , Danielle Young talks with EMDR therapist and trauma-informed parenting coach Danik Bernier about why parenting feels harder than ever and wha...