Make It Make Sense by Danielle

Inspired by a quote I heard, and understanding the "bad parts" that live inside you. What makes them bad? Talking about validating emotional wounds from childhood, and how to move forward as an adult. ✅ FOLLOW ME HERE: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lc.danielle?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritually.danielle/   💎 1-ON-1 COACHING Website:...

The long awaited episode on parentification!!!  Growing up too fast, feeling burnt out and tired in your twenties, and WTF to do? A general breakdown on what parentification is, how it can take place, and how to start feeling better about it.  Key Points: Having adult responsibilities at a child’s level. Feeling like a child in an adult world. How to un-fuck what your parents did. ✅ FOLLOW ME HER...

 I’m joined with my FIRST guest! My best friend, college roommate, and other half of my brain cell, Hannah! We dive into some of the messy, dramatic, and potentially traumatic, Reddit AITAH threads, and share our takes. Just two silly gooses judging who’s the AH in these messy situations!  Stories featured: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/150knwz/aita_for_losing_my_passport_to_avoi...

Graduated college, got a job you hate, moved out of parents, bills suck, so does your mental health, your friends are getting married, promoted, HAVING BABIES, and you’re wondering WTF you’re doing with your life.  How to figure out WTF to do with your life when you feel stuck in the same old situation. What’s causing you unhappiness, and how to change it.  Key Points: How to change feeling stuck...

Ep. 16: Speaking Insecurities & Narcissistic Parenting How growing up with narcissists impacts your self esteem and self image, like the way you speak. Words are how we defend ourselves, especially when we’re young, so how does growing up arguing with someone who is never wrong, shape you? How my fear of speaking had rooted communication blocks I experienced from childhood, and how I learned t...

One of the ways we see the effects of growing up with narcissistic parents is our inability to trust ourselves in our decisions as adults. This can show up in our anxieties, and why we internalize self hate and shame; it’s because we were never taught that our own, independent, way of thinking is ‘wrong’ in opposition to the perspective of the narcissist. Key Points: The impacts narcissistic paren...

Staying true to yourself through thick and thin, no matter how big the SCANDAL. The internet loves a good cancel, and Tana Mongeau has designed her entire brand around just that! Youtuber, entrepreneur, and storyteller.  She has created a name for herself and whether or not you like her, you probably have heard her name and know of an opinion of her. This week, I share some insights on this intern...

This week’s episode I share little life lessons on people pleasing, inner child healing, and authenticity; all inspired by certain recent events regarding a baby bird that lead me down a spiral of mommy issues! No parent is perfect, and these are a few of the ‘aha’ moments I’ve had. Key Points: Communication at work People pleasing and how to stop yourself Learning how to put yourself first ✅ FOL...

How internalized misogynistic households impact the roles and relationships of family members based on generational patterns. Why do we put more pressure on our moms to be ‘good parents’ over our dads? How does misogyny define our family roles and shape us as adults? Key Points: Breaking down generational traumas with our parents The gender hierarchy in the family (role of women vs. men) Eldest da...

Our parents raised us believing showing emotions was BAD. This black and white way of thinking is how we identify those with low emotional intelligence aka those who believe there is a right and wrong way of being human. Emotions is how we learn to empathize and how we can be empathetic to one another; it’s part of being human and there’s nothing bad or shameful about it. This week’s episode, I sh...

My thoughts on science, religion, and spirituality.  Are they all connected? Is spirituality a science? How do we make sense of reality? The way we make sense of our physical world through science, spirituality, religion, is how we shape our reality. What story do we create to understand why things are the way they are? I like to think that there is something greater out there that you have no con...

Why going to therapy/ prioritizing your mental health matters! When we hear someone is going to therapy, the word insinuates that they are going because there is something ‘wrong with them’ and by going, it would be an admission that there is something ‘wrong with you’ too; that idea is  Wanting to better your own mental health is nothing to be ashamed of. Going to therapy is one of the best ways...

Inspired by Paris Hilton’s incredible documentary, This Is Paris , on Youtube, this week’s episode reflects the monetization of the troubled teen industry through my experience in dealing with this first handedly. I have not personally experienced entering or living in one of these facilities, but I feared the threat of being admitted into one against my will because I was a minor with a mental il...

How to identify what is making you feel anxious, and how you can begin identifying your emotions to help ease your anxiety. Being more mindful of what makes you feel anxious and labeling it as an emotion can help you begin to work through your anxieties. Key Takeaways: How to begin identifying triggers Emoting is part of being human Why suppressing emotions is unhealthy Brene Brown Atlas of the He...

In this episode, I share what I learned from turning 26, and why this age is so meaningful to me. At sixteen, I thought I would be like one of the members of 27 Club, but 27 felt too far away, so I made a pact that if I made it to 26, life would be ok. After my quarter life meltdown at twentyfive , and near suicide, I gave myself a new perspective on life in my future.  Reflecting on your past. Ch...

Growing Up As The Daughter to a Narcissistic Father After a recent trip to my hometown, I reflected on my anxieties and triggers associated with traveling there, and came to terms with myself that it is the traumas associated with my narcissistic father. Growing up as the daughter in a narcissistic household, I had a hard time accepting that both of my parents are narcissists and I was the family...

Why is it important to be self compassionate? Self compassion is the best way to ensure love and security within ourselves for ourselves. Societal pressures make us believe the only solution to build self confidence and instill self improvement is through self critique; this only adds fuel to the garbage fire that our minds create that spiral us out of control in "not being enough". Key...

Setting boundaries can be intimidating, especially when it comes to family and friends. We’re afraid of losing or offending those close to us when it comes to boundaries, but it’s not as rigid as it sounds.   I dive into how you can you identify what boundaries you need to establish and how to implement them.  PLUS how to cope with reactive behaviors without disturbing your peace. (Unless you just...

Reality and 'being realistic' is just an excuse to limit yourself from achieving what you want. It is a construct of limitations placed on by your own imagination; it's one person's perception of the world, and in our society, it's a reality of the 'cans' and 'cannots' of the world. As we grow, we add limitations to our concept of reality, narrowing the tunnel o...

Welcome to the first episode of F*ck You Matter! The podcast that deals with your quarter life crisis and helping your mental health. F*ck You Matter is about a twenty-something year old ready to heal from the disease of being. a chronic people pleaser, and am sharing my own experiences through lessons and stories to help others along the way. Mental health is a trend that we've just scratched...