Hella Well With Danielle

Understanding the confusion between self-work and self-care can be the solution to why you're still feeling burnout and exhausted after doing self-care.

Self-love and self-care are hot topics. Sadly, I constantly see people mixing up self-love and self-care. It makes it real hard to incorporate these hot topics into one’s life if you don’t really understand the difference between these similar, yet different terms. I say this from my own personal experience of learning the hard way the difference between self-love and self-care. As this week is ou...

Beyonce is more than a cultural icon or a fellow Virgo. Love her or hate her, she leads by example through her music, actions, and dollars that self-care is central to one's well-being and is more than being overly conscious of your body. If you listen closely, Queen Bey has been dropping self-care gems for years. In today’s episode of 'What Would Beyonce Do? Self-Care Edition,' we’re discussing h...

Reiki has played a huge role in my sense of self-worth and my overall well-being. Yet it’s been one of my best-kept secrets. Not any more! Today I’m discussing everything you need to know to tap into this healing energy you didn’t know you needed in your life. What is Reiki? How does it work? Can it be done remotely or only in person? And what are my clients saying about working with me as a Karun...

We live under so much stress and exhaustion because of systemic oppression and racism. Up until 2020 and the outspoken racial tension in the U.S.A., everybody was telling us this wasn't real. That was a lie.  What's worst, is when you'd seek out safe spaces to heal only to encounter that same feeling of oppression. Is decolonizing wellness the answer? Dalia Kinsey and author of the upcoming book,...

Want to step completely into your personal power and stop questioning if you're where you “should” be?  If so, Human Design is an excellent tool to use and the next generation of self-discovery. The best way to describe Human Design is that it's like a mix of the Myers-Briggs personality test and astrology. I wish I was an expert, but I'm not. That's why I invited two of Clubhouse’s Human Design e...

The Reiki precepts are a set of principles or mantras to help guide you in your daily life. And the great thing about them is that you don't have to be a Reiki practitioner to use them. Adding these to my daily self-care practice has made a difference in how I show up in the world. What's special or unique about the Reiki precepts is that there is something so spiritual and magical about saying th...

Why aren’t we taught about the power of words as kids? Words have the power to inspire, hurt, heal, destroy, and evoke all kinds of emotions. When you're not intentional about the power and energy in your words, you can unconsciously sabotage your desires. Discover: - Two words that can make or break you - 3 words to substitute out of your life - Kotodama and the spirit of words - Words and your s...

Rest shouldn’t feel like a chore you add to your to-do list. But so many of us struggle to find the time to rest and then feel guilty about it. What’s worse is when you try to fix your lack of energy by getting more sleep or doing nothing and you still feel exhausted. That’s like a slap in the face! You know you need to rest. Even God knew and used the seventh day to rest. But one of the main reas...

Finding the right travel companion for your specific trip is one of the most important decisions you can make. Select the wrong travel partner, and even the best travel destinations can be ruined. Trust me, I've heard of so many friendships and relationships destroyed forever because they were horrible travel companions. No matter how close you are, some people are not meant to travel together; an...

As this country celebrates its independence (my ancestors weren't free in 1776), it has me thinking. Are we truly free? Seriously, think about this for a moment. You may not be physically enslaved, in prison, and have some flexibility in how you think and move in this country, but does that really equate to freedom? I think it's time to take a look closer. In my opinion, I don't think we are free...

There are so many benefits to being in nature that it only makes sense to bring that feeling into your home. Plus plenty of scientific studies back up this theory. Plant care is a great form of self-care and therapy that many didn't realize they needed, including me, until a pandemic lockdown. Becoming a plant parent can have a calming effect, boosts your memory, and even has the potential to incr...

Should is one of the most harmful words in the English language. It's also a word after listening to this podcast episode that may have you rethinking ever using it again. I don’t know about you, but I find myself should all over myself all the time; most of the time it’s not intentional. Why do we do it? And seriously, who is this external authority that has you feeling like you "should" feel or...

Sea Moss, is one of the latest hot trends in the wellness community, but does it really live up to the hype? My guest, Jeff Austin (aka Plant-Based Jeff) is spilling the tea on this sea moss. Info You Hella Want to Catch: What is sea moss and what are the benefits What to consider before adding sea moss to your diet Key factors to know before purchasing from a vendor Different ways you can use sea...

Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 essentially for setting boundaries to preserve her mental well-being. If she broke a bone or lost her voice, would she be treated the same? My guess is no, it would not be the same, but that doesn’t make it right.  There is an unspoken rule or belief in society that demands that women and people of color to suck it up and do their ‘job’  no matter what. You should be...

While Michelle Obama's book Becoming encouraged us to become, I’m over here unlearning to be me. And after 30+ years of being me, I've discovered there's a lot to un-become and I'm sharing today part of my wellness journey. Warning: there were tears while recording this as I honestly want to share the other side of what it means to become, by first unlearning. Unlearning takes awareness. It requir...

There is a painful gap between what people want and what they actually do. But what if I told you that the way you’re trying to change or create habits is hella flawed. Oh, and that there’s an embarrassingly easier way to achieve what you desire that will make you question why you didn't think about it before that you can start today. Would you want to know more? If so, today I'm sharing what has...

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently relaxing its travel restrictions and more destinations opening up for vaccinated travelers, is the vaccination passport your ticket to international travel? Before you answer yes, you might want to learn more about what each vaccination passport app includes, which is best to use for your specific destination, the social implicatio...

Discover the ugly truth about being a people pleaser that will make you rethink your actions with this week's guest Samantha Washington of Mended Fitness. https://www.facebook.com/groups/895613094144148/?ref=share https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthawashington/ Show notes: https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/people-pleaser-this-aint-love/ Be sure to also join the Hella Well With Danielle ne...

Self-care is being peddled as the “It Girl” for all your needs. With 49.5 million posts on Instagram with the phrase "self-care," it's hard not to scroll through your social media feed without seeing a post with the hashtag #selfcare. It all sounds great until you realize self-care can be done wrong. The wellness industry is a trillion-dollar industry and larger companies are jumping on the self-c...

Olivia Pope was known as the infamous "Fixer" on the hit TV show, Scandal. She'd strut in her white outfit proclaiming, "it's handled," but did she ever seem happy fixing others? Or more importantly, did her own life ever seemed fixed or handled? Not to me! The need to fix or problem-solve for others comes with ease for those who are natural caregivers or empaths. That's just who we are, but there...

It feels like the fasten seat belt sign has gone off and more people are traveling internationally but is it really safe? Or worth it to travel right now in this new norm? This travelista is not ready as COVID-19 has caused a horrible case of travel anxiety that I've never experienced. In today's episode, I discuss why I'm choosing not to travel anytime soon and ways you can work through your own...

We’ve been conditioned to think using crystals is not for “us” and that crystals are some new age ish. All I can say is lies, lies, and more lies! Our ancestors knew what was up. Egyptians and other African cultures were known to use all different types of crystals in rituals and in their daily life. Crystals are even mentioned many times in the Bible. This episode is to reintroduce this ancient m...

You can’t escape your emotions no matter how hard you try. Anger is one emotion we often attempt to suppress (intentionally and unintentionally), which if done habitually, can have a damaging effect on your mental and physical well-being and your relationships. Discover in today’s episode: - Why you may be suppressing your anger (some reasons may shock you) - What happens when you do suppress ange...

Why is making and keeping friends so much harder as an adult? You’ll learn from my guest, Cathy Council, that making friends as an adult doesn’t have to be hard. In today’s episode we’ll discuss: - Why your circle of friends is vital to your own growth - How to adjust to the changes in your friendships - Friendships as living relationships constantly evolving - Breaking up with friends - Toxic fri...