Pain To Joy

This week Danielle records Pain To Joy from Lampedusa , Italy . She shares the joys of travel and the opportunities and perspective it can bring. She speaks of her experiences with solo travel , and new connections that she is very thankful for. She is reminded of an Einstein quote as she invites listeners to be open to fresh perspectives in their own lives. Danielle provides simple tools to creat...

On this week's episode Danielle shares multiple joys from the past week in the midst of getting her home prepared to rent again. She shares her deep appreciation for two wonderful souls who helped her fix the Murphy bed that was rendered unusable by previous tenants. She asks listeners to pin point a moment of connection that has recently brought them joy . Danielle emotionally expresses her thank...

In this week's episode Danielle shares some updates about her condo as she had some tenants who mistreated several items in her home. She sings the praises of a kind gentleman from the Murphy bed company who is her remotely. She asks listeners how they can incorporate more fun , joy and pleasure into their lives. She expresses how she is being intentional about taking her time, and taking time for...

This week, Danielle shares an emotional moment when she allowed herself to be fully human that inspired this episode. She acknowledges that she may have been a toxic positivity person, and explains how sharing inspirational and motivational quotes was a survival tool along her healing journey. She shares something detrimental that a doctor told her back in 2012 and how she's so thankful she chose...

In this week's episode Danielle shares how her daily journalling practice helped her have a positive shift in perspective . She talks about a childhood activity that prepared her for many life moments, as well as for what she is moving through now. She speaks to being intentional about her wellness journey and the actions she is taking to sustain optimal wellbeing . Danielle shares a tale of magic...

In this week's episode Danielle shares an insight from the swimming pool that is a helpful tool for everyday life. She talks about her healing and self-compassion journey and the value of being here now. Trusting that by focusing on the present moment , we will get to where we want to go. She professes how being at the public pool is full of incredible people who inspire her. Danielle invites list...

This week Danielle talks about how waking up feeling panicked recently allowed her to recall when her mindfulness journey began. She shares her first panic attack experience, as well as a tool to help calm the nervous system if panic ensues. She reflects on the start of her mindfulness journey , and expresses her thankfulness for Don Maclean of Practical Wellbeing in Calgary where she began to lea...

In Episode 14 Danielle shares a quote and reminds listeners that their presence in this world is a gift . She talks about the abundance of love letters that she is so thankful to receive . She explains how how she has come to see love everywhere , and how listeners can begin to see and experience more of what they choose to. Danielle asks listeners to reflect on what they love about themselves , a...

This week Danielle shares a tool to help listeners experience more joy and more ideal days. She speaks to the gifts that a recent pain flare has given her; and how we can all gain perspective from life's more challenging moments. She invites listeners to reflect on ways to be more kind to themselves. And continues to champion Kristen Neff , Christopher Germer , and Brené Brown for teaching her how...

In episode 12 Danielle shares that by creating and sharing this podcast she continues to build trust and belief in herself. She talks about magical surprises , where she is now, and who and what got her there. She reflects upon all of the love in her life and invites listeners to do the same. Danielle speaks to the importance of saying yes , and inquires about what may be holding us all back from...

In Episode 11 Danielle shares the joy of unexpected fun times with friends and family, and one of her most favourite things ; live music ! She speaks to an inspiring Dr. Wayne Dyer quote, "See the light in others as if that is all you see," after having a fantastic human experience with a lovely gentleman at her bank. She reflects on her summer bucket list , and shares a helpful tool that she uses...

Episode 10 is inspired by a message Danielle received from her amazingly supportive friend Crystal. The message sparked a reminder of a useful tool she uses to remain optimistic and hopeful, because the best truly is yet to come . Danielle talks about some deep feelings she moved through, and the realization that much of life is about being courageous enough to keep showing up to grieve whatever l...

In Episode 9 Danielle shares a moving Alan Watts quote that reminds listeners that " they will always be loved more than they will ever know ." She shares how the Stanley Cup finals and a recent dating experience uncovered some feelings that she didn't know were still there . She encourages listeners to be intentional about scheduling self-care and self nourishing practices in order to love themse...

In episode 8, Danielle shares the joys of attending her niece's grade 6 farewell and unanticipated family time. She explains why she believes being kind is always possible . Danielle recalls her journey with shingles , its challenges , and expands upon the many gifts that shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia have brought into her life. She talks about learning to ask for help ; that it's okay to h...

In Episode 7 Danielle is inspired by a conversation with a childhood friend named Chris who is training for a race called the Sinister 7 . Their exchange sparked Danielle to recall her experience with Landmark's Advanced Course where she uncovered some valuable, life-changing truths about herself. She touches on her appreciation of true connection through presence , and the importance of giving yo...

In episode 6 Danielle was inspired by a conversation between David Shands and Myron Golden on episode #449 of the Social Proof Podcast , reminding us that when we are experiencing someone's light , it was often borne from hard work and perseverance that took place in the dark . Find it here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5BUDCjAW8P/?igsh=MWp4aTFhcGg3N2dzZA== https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Kb0...

In episode 5 Danielle speaks about a video of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman discussing anxiety and how it can serve you and be a gift . Find it here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1508851559988842?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=4wKefo She shares how trusting her gut to keep a counselling appointment allowed her to experience a deep emotional breakdown - breakthrough , how she was reminded to keep...

In Episode 4 Danielle shares her continued gratitude for the outpouring of love , feedback and support after having begun this podcast adventure . She talks about how she's been feeling lately, and shares tools she has learned to take better care of herself, decrease anxiety , and love herself more and more . Danielle shares the value and importance of tuning into your body and brain with loving k...

In Episode 3 Danielle shares tales from her days as a high school language teacher . She opens up about her grief journey and how she started to become more self-aware. Danielle talks about her experiences healing her brain , and how Village Ice Cream was a motivator. She speaks of the value of baby steps when you're making new habits and when you want to get unstuck , heal , and transform your li...

In Episode 2 Danielle shares her heartfelt gratitude for all of the love and support she's received since launching this podcast. She gives an update about how she's really feeling about the evicted tenants who mistreated her home and belongings. Danielle reveals the healing gems she discovered at a recent visit with her wonderful acupuncturist, Don Wensrich, a.k.a. The Wizard. She shares how she...

Welcome to Episode One! A little bit about me. Sharing challenges and some wins from the past few days and some joy too!