Rita Mercer, Wellness, Mindset & Mental Health Expert

The Daring Well Podcast - Holistic Health & Wellness, Mindset, and Personal Growth

Are you ready to feel empowered and motivated to crush your personal development and wellness goals? Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Your one stop for mindfulness, meditations, holistic wellness, mental health, evidence based strategies, healthy habits, and deep and meaningful conversations to help you transform your mind and relationships.  Well, I’m your host, Rita Mercer. I’m a holistic wellness and mindset coach, licensed counselor, and your new virtual friend on this wild and crazy journey called life.  On the Daring Well podcast, we will explore holistic wellness practices to strengthe...

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Rita Mercer, Wellness, Mindset & Mental Health Expert

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www.daringwell.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Menopause & Self Care with Expert Guest Emily Black 29.01.2025

In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast , I had the opportunity of speaking with Emily Black, a certified menopause coach. Together, we explored the complex symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, debunked myths, and shared wellness strategies to navigate this phase with grace and self-compassion. I'm excited to share our new segment of Expert Series.  It's going to include expert gu...

Grief & Joy Can Coexist. Overcoming Suicide Loss with Lisa Sugarman 22.01.2025

In today's episode, we're leaning in to bear witness to Lisa Sugarman's story.  In Lisa's My Daring Well Story, she shares in an intimate conversation of leaning into grief, suicide loss, and finding joy and purpose through it all.   I'm so honored for you to hear Lisa's story of Grief & Joy Can Coexist. Overcoming Suicide Loss.   This new segment of My Daring Wel...

How to Manage Anxiety & Take Control of Your Thoughts 15.01.2025

Today, we’re tackling a topic that many of us face—managing anxiety and reclaiming control over our thoughts. Have you ever felt overwhelmed or frustrated by racing thoughts or struggled to find calm to quiet the noise within?  well my dear, you’re in the right place.  This episode will guide you in learning how to recognize the symptoms of anxiety and equip you with actionable next steps to help...

Hope to Cope with Stress, Depression, & Suicide 08.01.2025

Today’s episode is a super important one—Coping with Stress, Depression, & Suicide.  We’re going to walk through each of these wellness concepts, explore the science behind how our bodies and minds respond, and share actionable steps and resources to help you or someone you love to mitigate and prevent moments of overwhelm and hopeless that could lead to suicide.  Send us Fan Mail Support the...

Break Free of the Stress & Burnout Cycle: Learning to Heal & Listen to Your Body with Deidre Gestrin 01.01.2025

In today's episode, we're leaning in to bear witness to Deidre Gestrin's My Daring Well Story as she shares in a candid conversation of navigating stress and burnout while leaning into ways to listen to your body & lower the stress response. I'm so excited for you to hear Deidre's story of Breaking Free of the Stress & Burnout Cycle:  Learning to Heal & listen...

The Dichotomy of Life: Overcoming Trauma & Scarcity Mindset with DeDee Cai 25.12.2024

In today's episode, we're leaning in to bear witness to DeDee Cai's My Daring Well Story as she shares in a candid conversation of navigating the pain of change while leaning into self-love. I'm so excited for you to hear DeDee's story of The Dichotomy of Life: Overcoming Trauma & Scarcity Mindset. This new segment of My Daring Well Story, it's going to include wo...

Changing Toxic Habits: Toxic Intimate Partner Relationship and an Unhealthy Relationship With Food with Amanda Russo 18.12.2024

In today's episode, we're leaning in to bear witness to Amanda Russo's My Daring Well Story as she shares in a candid conversation of navigating the pain of change while leaning into self-love. I'm so excited for you to hear Amanda's story of Changing Toxic Habits: Toxic Intimate Partner Relationship and an Unhealthy Relationship With Food. This new segment of My Daring We...

Navigating Expat Life & Overcoming Burnout with Wholehearted Resilience in Motherhood, Grief, Business & Self-Care with Angela Vitiello 11.12.2024

Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a inspirational conversation of self-compassion with Angela Vitiello's My Daring Well Story. I'm so excited for you to hear Angela's story of Navigating Expat Life & Overcoming Burnout with Wholehearted Resilience in Motherhood, Grief, Business & Self-Care. This new segment of My Daring Well Story, it's going to include wo...

The Breaking Point: From Burnout to Self Compassion, My Daring Well Story with Gabby Wnek 04.12.2024

Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a inspirational conversation of self-compassion with Gabby Wnek's My Daring Well Story. I'm so excited for you to hear Gabby's story of Breaking Point:  From Burnout to Self Compassion. This new segment of My Daring Well Story, it's going to include women sharing their stories of overcoming difficulties in life and love, and how t...

Guided Meditation - Compassionate Balance (Replay) 27.11.2024

For many, the holiday season brings many stressors, many memories, and a sense of heaviness and loss. So I wanted to send out my love and my prayers your way. I hope that this episode serves as a sweet reminder to pause, to reflect, to honor your feelings, and a sweet reminder to balance the pain, the stress, and the heaviness of this moment with the compassion and truth.  Send us Fan Mail Support...

Growing up as a Glass Child: Choosing the Path of Freedom, Self Love, & Becoming Visible with Lou Bowers 20.11.2024

Hello, my dear. Welcome back to The Daring Well Podcast! Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a inspirational conversation of self-love and self-worth with Lou's My Daring Well Story. I'm so excited for you to hear Lou's story of Choosing the Path of Freedom, Self Love, & Becoming Visible. This new segment of My Daring Well Story, it's going to include women shar...

Reclaiming Joy: Life After Divorce. I Not Only Survived, But I Thrived with Amey Stark-Foust 13.11.2024

Hello, my dear. Welcome back to The Daring Well Podcast! Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a inspirational conversation of self-love and self-worth with Amey's My Daring Well Story. I'm so excited for you to hear Amey ’s story. This new segment of My Daring Well Story, it's going to include women sharing their stories of overcoming difficulties in life and love, and ho...

Healthy Relationship Goals: Are You in a Balanced & Healthy Relationship? 06.11.2024

Hello my dear! Welcome to another episode of The Daring Well Podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re talking about Healthy Relationship Goals, which is important in both our personal and professional lives.  As we’re walking through today’s episode, I invite you to pause and check in with yourself, take inventory of your needs and your relationships, and start to ask yourself the hard questions -  Am...

Guided Meditation - Growth Minded Relationships: Life, Love, & Positivity 30.10.2024

Hello my dear! Thank you for joining The Daring Well Podcast!  Today we will be strengthening our belief systems by focusing on positive affirmations about life, love, and positivity to develop growth minded relationships. Just like planning a seed, the practice of using positive affirmations daily can help to create new neural pathways in our brain and create new belief systems while untangling d...

Answering God's Call - Overcoming Doubts, Fears, and Finding Purpose with Stephanie Van Allan 23.10.2024

Hello, my dear. welcome back to The Daring Well Podcast! Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a inspirational conversation of self-love and self-confidence with Stephanie’s My Daring Well Story. This new segment of My Daring Well Story, it's gonna include women sharing their stories of overcoming difficulties in life and love, and how they've taken bold action to embrace their...

Healing From Trauma & Finding Emotional Freedom: My Daring Well Story with Michaela Mae 16.10.2024

Hello, my dear. welcome back to The Daring Well Podcast. Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a powerful and inspirational conversation. This new segment of My Daring Well Story, it's gonna include women sharing their stories of overcoming difficulties in life and love, and how they've taken bold action to embrace their journey of self-love and self-confidence so that they can...

Embracing Self-Love: The Journey to Loving Yourself Truly & Fully 09.10.2024

Hello my dear! Thank you for tuning into another episode of The Daring Well Podcast!  If this is your first time, I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome, welcome, welcome! In today’s episode, we’re leaning into self love.  While the journey to embrace and prioritize self love can be challenging and it can also be one of the most rewarding ways to foster healthy relationships with others.   Today, we’ll...

Blessing of Peace 02.10.2024

Today’s episode is going to be short and sweet, as I share a Blessing of Peace. May you embrace this Blessing of Peace for you, your loved ones, and everything connected to you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow us on YouTube & TikTok: @DaringWell For free wellness resources. Click the link to tap into new ways to reset with mindfulness, holistic wellness tips, and coping skills. https:...

Journey to Self Love: My Daring Well Story with Rita Mercer 25.09.2024

Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a powerful and inspirational, new segment series on this podcast called "My Daring Well Story.” In this episode, I get a little personal and I share a piece of my story, my journey of being a Teen Mom to Divorcee to Trauma Survivor to Wellness Warrior! I'll share how I overcame some challenges and my journey to self love.  If you would like...

Shifting Mindsets to Finding Happiness: My Daring Well Story with Jessica Graham-Tolsdorf 18.09.2024

Today, we’re leaning in to bear witness to a powerful and inspirational conversation as part of a new segment on the podcast called, My Daring Well Story. This new segment, will include women sharing stories of overcoming difficulties in life and how they’ve taken bold action to embrace their journey of self love and self confidence to build a life they love.    In this episode, we’ll dive into Je...

Guided Meditation for Embracing Self Love 11.09.2024

Hello my dear! Thank you for tuning into The Daring Well Podcast!  If this is your first time, Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Today we will be rewiring our minds through the power of positive affirmations focused on embracing self-love.  This guided mediation is designed to help you to strengthen your mindset to reconnect with your inner strength, your self worth, and a deeper sense of love for...

Mindset Motivation: Change. You Get to Choose 04.09.2024

Hello my dear! Thank you for tuning into another episode of The Daring Well Podcast!  If this is your first time, I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome, welcome, welcome! Today’s episode is all about: Change. It’s about recognizing our power in it.  We have all the freedom to choose.  And, yes, YOU my dear, you get to choose .  May you find today’s episode as an invitation to choose your mindset, how y...

Unplug, Recharge, & Reconnect with Blue and Green Spaces 28.08.2024

Hello my dear!  Welcome back to another episode of The Daring Well Podcast!   Are you tired of feeling empty?  Feeling a lack of motivation, energy, and drive? Lean in as we explore new ways to unplug, recharge, and reconnect with blue and green spaces. Today, we’re going to take a look at ways to recharge without having to go on vacation.   When you think of the color green, what comes to mind? ...

The Flow of Abundance: A Meditation to Create New Mindful Pathways 21.08.2024

Hello my dear! Welcome back to another episode of The Daring Well Podcast!   Today, I invite you to join me as we lean into the The Flow of Abundance: A Meditation to Create New Mindful Pathways This mediation is designed to help you to strengthen your mindset through the power of positive affirmations to overcome limiting beliefs and a scarcity mindset.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow u...

Pathways to Healing with Nature Therapy: Life’s Reset Button 14.08.2024

Hello my dear!  Welcome back to another episode of The Daring Well Podcast!   Are you tired of feeling disconnected?  Are you seeking more balance?  Well, today’s episode is just for you.  Lean in as we explore ways to heal, reset, and restore through the healing power of nature therapy.  Imagine being able to hit a reset button, to reset your mind, your emotions, and even your nervous system whil...

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