Hella Well With Danielle

Dance is part of our long history of communal healing in the Black community and is a powerful connection to our past. In this episode, my guest, Dr. Rennes Toussaint-Keshinro, discusses why dance therapy works, how dance can be used to heal from emotional trauma and the benefits of using dance for mental health. Show notes: https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/dance-is-healing-in-motion / ‎...

Music has the power to heal like no other medium. Hella cultures have used music as a form of healing and medicine for centuries, especially in Africa. Music/sound is even credited with being the creation of the universe in the bible and in other spiritual and religious texts. You don’t need to understand the lyrics or meaning to feel or be moved by music, which is why it’s the universal language...

We build habits that support how we currently think about ourselves. Meaning, your current habits, whether conscious or subconscious, are reflections of who you believe yourself to be at this moment (aka- your identity). However, when we talk about building better habits, it's usually around eating healthy, getting more sleep, or exercising. We don't think about our identity-based habits and that'...

Your mindset directly impacts your success and failure but have you checked your beliefs recently to determine if they’re in alignment with what you say you really want in life? If not, you may be missing out on the overflow of abundance and joy you've been praying and trying to manifest and wondering why it's not working out. To be honest, it can be tough to tell if your thoughts are unintentiona...

Food travel is one of the top reasons why people travel. It is after all the universal language that tells the story of the destination’s people and culture. Food tours are hella popular right now, do you know how to spot a good one? Or you should be considering when selecting an off-the-beaten-path destination versus a major city? In this episode, celebrity chef Nina Gross tells stories of her ex...

Are you tired of being disappointed by your vision board results? Or do you ever question why you can’t stick to a new year resolution or goal to save your life? There are things you’re unknowingly doing that will keep you from attaining your visions and goals. Info You'll Hella Want To Catch: - Common resolutions - One thing you MUST do before creating a vision board - 5 Vision board pitfalls to...

Happy New Year! This is the time of year when most are saying “new year, new me,” but it’s hard to make major shifts when your plate is already maxed out and you’re at capacity…or worst, living beyond your capacity. For years I lived beyond my capacity under the pretense that this is simply the life of the typical strong Black woman until it almost killed me. That’s why I wanted to bring on my pod...

2020 is one unforgettable year. Yet, all too quickly the holiday rush leads you to rush right into the New Year without first taking the much needed time to rest to reflect on all that this year has been. There are the blessings and the lessons that you have experienced in such a defining moment of your life. In the final episode in the Awaken to You series it’s time to do an end-of-year review to...

2020 has been a year of lost expectations, daily routines, vacations, and sadly, our loved ones. We are all grieving what we knew as “the norm.” In the fourth episode of our Awaken to You series, a month-long series focused on intentional reflection as we approach a new year, we’re talking all about grief and how it’s more than just the loss of a loved one. My guest, Herdyne Mercier of the Redefin...

What are limiting beliefs? Limiting beliefs are thoughts and stories you tell yourself that prevent you from pursuing your goals and dreams. Instead of leaving that job you hate or traveling the world as you’ve always desired, these beliefs are like your personal prison holding back from the life you really want. So how do you overcome limiting beliefs and turn them into limitless possibilities? A...

Being a superwoman can feel like a 24/7 job that you can never quit - and that’s exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be. We all have superpowers but we don’t know when to tap into them and when it’s time to use our natural gifts. Think about it, Superman wasn’t Superman all the time. He’d switch into Superman when he needs an extra boost but then go back to being Clark Kent. As women of color, we o...

If someone asked me what’s one of the most important things someone seeking to reduce stress, gain clarity, and be more intentional about their well-being can do right now to make a noticeable difference in their lives? My answer would be to start journaling. Keeping a journal helps you create order when your world feels like it’s in chaos. Journaling allows you to take time for self-awareness, wh...

Saisha Lacon of Thick Thigh Yoga is proudly representing the power and ability of our curvy sisters in the yoga community and debunking the myth that size matters when it comes to yoga. I’ll confess I hated yoga the first couple of times I tried it. That was until a powerful and funny experience in Bali that changed my mind. In today's episode, Saisha discusses her story and the benefits of yoga t...

The covid-19 pandemic has impacted how we work, spend our leisure time, and now how we spend the holidays. 2020 is truly the year of staycations and I'm not talking about simply pulling up a YouTube video and watching the waves in the Maldives. If done right, a staycation can truly rival your normal vacations. Discover the keys to organizing an epic staycation at home and local getaways just in ti...

Even when you think you’re doing all the right things to lose weight, like exercising and following a strict diet, the real reasons you’re not losing weight or keeping it off will hella surprise you. Evelyn LeVasseur of EvelynFit.com answers the question many women are asking, “Why is it that I’m watching my food intake and exercising, but I'm still not keeping the weight off? So many of us have s...

People are desperately craving to get out of isolation and ways to connect with family and friends. As the holidays are fast approaching, and the pandemic doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon, travel pods are trending as a new way to travel and focus on safety. What is a travel pod? A travel pod also called a vacation pod, is when two or more households (couples, families, or friends) decide...

You don't wake up one morning and all of a sudden burnout. Being burnout creeps up on us over time like a slow leak, if you don’t know the signs. This week my guest, Whitney Johnson of Real Muvahood LLC breaks down the signs, how mothers especially can avoid that burnout feeling and pour into themselves without guilt. Show Notes: http://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/burnout-is-real-but-theres-...

What if all you had to do is think of your wildest dream and then it came true? Like saying one day, “I’m going to meet and hug Oprah, have two amazing kids and a husband?” Well, that’s exactly what happened to my guest, Dani Faust, spiritual life & manifestation coach, intuitive energy healer, metaphysical practitioner, and the host of Manifest It, Sis Podcast. She manifested the life she desired...

Are you ready to travel again internationally, but not sure where Americans can travel right now due to COVID restrictions? If so, you stumbled upon the perfect podcast episode breaking down: * What countries are open to Americans  * Travel requirements for each  * What to consider when traveling internationally right now * What's the difference between PCR and the antibody COVID tests  For more i...

October 10 is the World Mental Health Day and honestly, it couldn’t have come at a better time. Our daily lives have drastically changed from what we knew as the norm due to: - COVID-19 pandemic. - racial tensions - Economic uncertainty In this bonus episode discover what is World Mental Health Day and how you can celebrate by taking your own mental day and push pause on life for some ‘me time.’ G...

The Breonna Taylor ruling was recently announced, and I'm hella not ok. Assuming I'm not alone, I decided to do a two-part series on self-care for busy women of color. Right now, self-care is not a luxury. It never has been, especially for women of color, but we often make the excuse that we are too busy to add self-care to our daily or weekly routines. Because I want women of color to thrive and...

This is one of the most chill conversations about being vegan-ish, and honestly, we sorta need more of these for people to feel comfortable to explore being vegan or simply eating better. Even if you’re not vegan and never plan to consider it, there still is so much to gain from this conversation with Stephanie Willams-Johnson, founder of Vegan, What? Discussion topics include: - What’s the differ...

Have you ever wondered, why you can’t stick to anything like a routine, diet, or self-care goals? In the beginning, it’s easy because you’re all in and excited. But then you miss a few days and eventually feel defeated and you give up. There are a few reasons why you may be struggling to stick to anything. You’re probably making one or more of these 8 common mistakes people make when trying to con...

If you're like me or anyone else who hella loves to travel, especially internationally, you've been grounded for most of the year due to the coronavirus…and you’re probably going a bit crazy. Countries are slowly starting to open but, the elephant in the airport (or room)…is traveling internationally during the COVID pandemic safe and what do I need to consider? If you’re thinking about traveling...

Welcome to the Hella Well podcast, where we are creating a wellness revolution helping busy and overwhelmed women of color put down the superwoman cape long enough to gain empowering tools to make self-care, traveling the world, and living the life they truly desire an attainable reality (and without guilt or shame). This intro offers listeners a glimpse into what to expect from this podcast and h...