The Pleasure Project with Dana Skoglund

On of the things I'm working on is embracing the paradox of going after goals WHILE letting go of my attachment to the outcome. This has been personally very challenging and recently I made a breakthrough during one of my coaching sessions when I posed these 3 questions to myself: 1) What will be different when I achieve the goal? 2) What will be exactly the same? 3) Why is what I have now not eno...

Today I'm getting on my soapbox to talk about quitting. It breaks my heart when people decide to give up on thier dreams because of past failures. They think because they haven't acheived something yet, it's not possible for them. They make their failed attempts mean that it wasn't meant to be, or they aren't capable. Your past has no bearing on your future, unless you let it. When you create an i...

What happens when you commit to a course of action, an intention, a focus for 8 weeks? Shift happens!  In the episode I share the changes taking place in these 8 weeks of my Pleasure Project.  Stay tuned for details of the Pleasure Project Program that launches in January 2023 which I'll be teaching the tools and practices I've been using such as self-directed neuroplasticity, identity e...

As humans we're hardwired to seek approval, be liked and avoid rejection. Unfortunately that sometimes leads to people-pleasing and not showing up as our ourselves. We overly try to manage ourselves to try to control other people's thoughts and feelings towards us. The problem is that rarely works (and isn't a good use of our efforts - we can barely manage our OWN thoughts and feelings!). In this...

This pleasure practice can be used any time you feel triggered or stuck in a difficult emotion and you want to find peace, clarity and relief.  Let me know how it goes and send me your feedback on Instagram ! Please share if it was helpful and if you want more practices and meditations on the podcast. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

My favorite question to ask my clients when they're going through a challenging situation or if they are working through trauma of the past is: "How did this happen FOR you?".  The way we can find joy in our suffering is through creating meaning. You can change the past by re-writing the story in a way that empowers you. The only way the past affects you in this moment is in how you choose to...

I'm fired up about shame and undoing some of the patterning we ALL have around not being enough, thinking there's something wrong with us, or believing our lives are problems to be solved. Listen to this pep talk anytime you're shame spiraling and not embodying your own self-worth. Ready to work with a life coach to un-shame yourself? Reach out to me on Instagram and let's talk ! Click here to joi...

Are you judging your desires? Are you not giving yourself permission to want what you want because you think you should want something different? 2 beliefs I have about your desires: 1) Your desires are the map to your dharma, your destiny, your purpose, and 2) Your desires are for the greater good of all. Following your desires leads to being more connected to your intuition and a life of integri...

As humans we have a negativity bias, it's what has helped us survive as a human species. Your negative thoughts are not the problem - but the way you react to them can be.   In this episode I share how to stop judging your unproductive thoughts and how to deal with them so you don't add unnecessary suffering to your life. Are you looking for a personal trainer for your mind? I'm your girl 👋...

Answering the question of how to become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself, letting go of the "shoulds", subconscious re-programming and everything else I explored this week. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

Your emotions are your superpower (even your difficult ones). In this episode I share 5 reasons why understanding and building a better relationship to your emotions is the most important skill you can learn. Want to learn the skills of Emotional Empowerment? Reach out to me on Instagram ! I'd love to chat.  Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

Abhyanga, or self massage with oil is one of the most powerful daily habits of Ayurveda. It has dozens of benefits including: ❣️better, deeper sleep ❣️lubricates the joints ❣️increases circulation ❣️assists in elimination of impurities (detoxification) ❣️calms the nerves ❣️softens and smoothes the skin ❣️increased self-love DIY massage oil for fall 👇 What you need: Glass pump bottle 🧴 Avocado or...

I'm smack dab in the messy middle of this journey! This is the part of any cycle of change where it's hard, you're questioning everything, you feel lost, etc. This is ALSO the point in most people's journey where they QUIT. I'm not quitting, but I am sharing what I'm grappling with and how I'm feeling as I navigate this valley of despair. Are you resonating with the podcast? I would SO appreciate...

Does your brain default to the worst case scenario? Do you often worry about what could go wrong and potential problems you might face? Do those fears and doubts prevent you from moving forward? We need to train our brains to focus on best case scenario. In this episode I share my 10-step manifestation process to create your ideal outcome. Do you have a goal you'd love to manifest? I want to hear...

A pleasurable life includes a certain amount pain on purpose. We watch scary movies, listen to sad songs, get deep tissue massage and tattoos - these are all ways we seek out pain ON PURPOSE because of the pleasure we hope to get on the other side. What about the pain we DON'T choose? How do you handle emotional pain that's unwanted?  In this episode I share how you have more control of your...

How much of your brain space is spent in the past? What you focus on expands and what you think about, you bring about. When we allow our brains to repeat the same thoughts again and again we build mental habits that become the default program. But if you want to create a different reality, you need to train your mind to think new thoughts. If you want to master the skill of managing your mind, re...

Exploring the balance of effort and ease, creating a good life and other things I'm mulling around. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

Easeful living is one of the quintessential habits of Ayurveda and Yoga. What does it mean and how do we practice it?  In this episode I share several ways of cultivating more ease in your life. What does easeful living mean to you? Send me a message on Instagram and let me know! Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

What are the ingredients of a life that sparks joy? Here they are: 1. Radical Self-Care 2. Mindset Mastery 3. Identity Evolution 4. Know Thyself 5. Integrity With Your Word 6. Joy In The Journey 7. Courageous Aligned Action 8. Environmental Architecture 9. Trust, Ease and Intuition 10. Enriching Relationships Want to LIVE these 10 tenets? Stay tuned for details on my brand new program coming in Ja...

Experiencing a life with more pleasure is also about how we deal with life when it's less than pleasurable. Half of the time we might find ourselves in unwanted situations. How do you react when sh*t happens? I've identified 4 ways we resist reality. Which one do you do? Send me a message on Instagram and let me know! Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

Viktor Frankl said: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms— to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way .” There are things we can control (our thoughts, feelings and actions), and things we can't (other people and circumstances out of our control). Learn to put your attention and effort into the things you can. Do...

In this episode I share another one of my favorite Hindu myths and a valuable teaching on showing up for yourself and your life. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

There's so pleasure being in environments where you can fully be yourself. Why is it so hard to be our most authentic, honest, real version of ourselves sometimes? In this episode I share how to think to show up as yourself in any environment.  Are you struggling with people-pleasing? Do you fear rejection and notice you're consumed by worried that you might not be liked? Reach out to me on I...

Subconscious mind, shifting states of being, self-hypnosis, changing your relationship to undesireable emotions and everything else that's unfolding for me in this Pleasure Project. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

Integrity is being aligned with your truth, your values and your core desires. Our emotions can be powerful messengers to guide us back to being in integrity. In this episode I share how I've struggled with being out of integrity and how I'm finding my way back to my truth. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program