Perfectly Broken

What if abundance isn't something you earn—but something you embody? In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest shift that completely transformed my relationship with money, receiving, and the way abundance flows through my life. This isn't another “abundance mindset” conversation. I'm diving into the nervous system, energetic embodiment, and the simple shifts that helped me move fro...

In this deeply grounding conversation, I sit down with shamanic practitioner Randy Lovelace to explore what it really means to trust the unseen, heal old wounds, and find safety within yourself. From near-death experiences and ancestral guidance to balancing the divine masculine and feminine, this episode is a reminder that even life's hardest seasons can become sacred invitations to grow. If...

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in your head? In this month's embodiment practice, I'm guiding you through a simple 3-minute Heart-Brain Coherence meditation designed to help regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and reconnect with the wisdom of your heart. This is a practice I return to again and again before difficult conversations, important decisions, or anytime I ne...

Have you been feeling like life is one big blur lately? Like you're moving through deep emotions but somehow feeling less attached to the stories that used to define you? So many of us are feeling this, so you aren’t alone. We're processing deep emotions, releasing old patterns, and learning howto surrender in ways we've never had to before. In this short solo episode, I share a powerf...

For years, I heard people talk about being "called to Ayahuasca," and honestly, I didn't get it. I thought it sounded mysterious, confusing, and maybe even a little woo-woo. In this episode, I share my personal journey from skepticism and curiosity to experiencing a deep soul-level calling that ultimately led me to sit with this sacred plant medicine. I dive into what it actually mea...

In this deeply soul-led conversation, I sit down with Somatic practitioner, mentor, and host of Body Wisdom Rising , Alyssa Stefanson. Together, we explore the transformative power of surrender, nervous system healing, shadow work, spirituality, and what it truly means to trust the unfolding of your path. Alyssa shares her journey from addiction, abuse, and rock bottom moments to building a thrivi...

In this deeply personal life update, I share the profound shifts that unfolded over the past month— from consciously ending a beautiful relationship to uncovering a decades-old repressed memory, completing a 72-hour fast, and moving through a powerful spiritual awakening. Through heartbreak, healing, somatic work, and radical surrender, I've learned what it means to trust life's unfolding,...

In this monthly embodiment practice episode of the Perfectly Broken Podcast, I share the powerful self-inquiry process inspired by my ayahuasca integration work and somatic healing practices. Inside this episode, you’ll explore: The 3 transformational intentions used in ayahuasca ceremonies How triggers reveal unresolved nervous system patterns The 4 somatic reflection questions I use daily How ch...

This episode is a deep, vulnerable, and powerful conversation about sexuality, tantra, intimacy, nervous system healing, relationships, miscarriage, devotion, and what it truly means to feel turned on by life. I sit down with renowned tantra teacher and best-selling author, Leola (“Talk Tantra To Me”) to unpack sexual shame, somatic healing, feminine energy, sacred partnership, and the transformat...

⁠Access Your Free Akashic Records Reading Guide Here⁠ In this deeply intimate and unfiltered episode, I invite you behind the scenes of a live Akashic Records reading with myfriend Anna Bolender, which she invited me to do to share on her own podcast, Radiant You. Together, we explore what it actually looks like to access your soul’s blueprint in real time—diving into patterns, purpose, relationsh...

In this deeply personal episode, I share what true surrender has looked like in my life since my ayahuasca experience—and how it’s completely transformed the way I move through chaos, heartbreak, and the unknown. Instead of gripping for control, I’ve learned to soften, trust, and stay grounded in my body, even when everything feels like it’s falling apart. This episode is about releasing the illus...

In this episode, I had the honor of being interviewed by my dear friend and fellow Somatic Embodiment leader, Anna Bolender, on her podcast Radiant You. This was such a special conversation because it’s the first time you’ll hear me on the other side of the mic—being held, witnessed, and guided by Anna’s intuition. We dive into my current relationship, the lessons it’s bringing up, and the real-ti...

What if deep connection didn’t require hours of processing… but just a few intentional minutes a day? In this month’s practice drop, I’m sharing a simple yet powerfulrelationship ritual that has transformed the way I experience intimacy, communication, and emotional safety—both in romantic relationships and beyond. This practice blends structure with vulnerability, giving you a grounded way to con...

In this episode of Perfectly Broken, I break down the truth about relationships that no one really teaches us—how they evolve, why they trigger us, and what it actually takes to create secure, lasting love. From the types of relationships we experience to the four stages every relationship moves through, this conversation invites you to shift from blaming your partner to understanding yourself. If...

In this episode of Perfectly Broken, I sit down with Anna Bolender, a Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coach, to explore the deeper layers of healing, self-trust, and what it really means to come home to yourself. This conversation moves beyond surface-level personal development and into the body—where true transformation happens. We talk about perfectionism, nervous system regulation, rela...

In this episode of Perfectly Broken, I share a powerful reframe that shifted everything for me—moving away from labeling myself as “traumatized” and instead understanding my patterns as safety responses. I break down what trauma actually is (and isn’t), how it lives in the body, and why your nervous system is always trying to protect you—not sabotage you. This conversation is an invitation to soft...

Welcome back to part 2 of my episode with the incredibly insightful Ricky Patel. *Make sure to go back to the previous episode to check out part 1 to get all caught up! In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and joys of creating a harmonious blended family. Ricky shares his personal experience navigating dating, introducing new partners to children, and building a family where everyone...

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your body? This 7-minute guided body scan meditation is a simple but powerful practice to help you regulate your nervous system, feel safe in your body, and come back to the present moment. When practiced consistently, this tool can help you: reduce anxiety and emotional reactivity reconnect with your body and intuition feel more grounded, calm, a...

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Ricky Patel—lawyer, philanthropist, spiritual guide (whether he'd call himself that or not, I'm owning it for him haha), and one of the most grounding presences I’ve ever encountered. We met at Rythmia during an ayahuasca journey, where Ricky naturally became a pillar of safety and wisdom for an entire community of participants. From changing...

In this deeply personal Season 4 opener, I share a raw and powerful introduction to my ayahuasca journey—offering a grounded, honest perspective on the medicine, the transformation it sparked, and the ongoing integration into my real life. Rather than romanticizing the experience, I open up about the beauty and the brutality, and how this work has reshaped the way I move through grief, relationshi...

Season 4 of Perfectly Broken is officially here—and this year, it’s all about you . I’m shifting the energy to focus on what the collective truly needs, and starting this season, on the first of every month, I’ll be dropping a special practice-based episode. From breathwork and mind–heart coherence activations to rituals, meditations, and whatever feels most alive in the moment, these episodes wil...

Welcome to Perfectly Broken Season 4! I’m your host, Dani Stedman, and this season is all about real, unfiltered growth, embodiment, and stepping fully into your power . No fluff—just messy, transformative conversations about life, love, your body, and your inner wisdom. Whether you’re here to reflect, laugh, or level up, you’re in the right place. Hit follow, share with someone who needs it, and...

In this powerful season finale, I sit down with Heather Gardner — a devoted mom of five, chiropractic grad student, and courageous cycle breaker — for a deeply heart-opening conversation about taking your power back, healing generational wounds, and discovering the magic that unfolds when you choose yourself. Heather vulnerably shares how her transformation deepened after attending the Soulfully S...

In this deeply supportive episode, I’m diving deep into the Akashic Records—one of the most transformative tools I’ve found on my healing journey. From personal breakthroughs to client stories that blew me away, I’m breaking down what the Records are, why they matter, and how you can begin working with them yourself. What you'll hear: What the Akashic Records are and how they act as your soul’...

This is without a doubt my most vulnerable episode of the Perfectly Broken Podcast yet—one that’s packed with wisdom, raw truth, and powerful normalization of the things women have been conditioned to feel shame around. I sit down with Autumn Paone, co-host of The Health Class She Deserves podcast and a passionate advocate for women’s health, to dive deep into the realities of chronic pain, invisi...