The Pleasure Project with Dana Skoglund

Have you ever noticed that when things start to go well in your life you self-sabotage? In this episode I explain why this happens and how to avoid it. Want help breaking patterns of self-sabotage? Reach out to me on Instagram! Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

You can’t bring the old you into a new reality. To create different results, you need to be a different version of yourself. The process of change is about practicing a new way of thinking, feeling and acting. The pleasure project is a practice of deprogramming my old self and reprogramming a new self. In this episode I share how I'm deprogramming stress, worry, doubt, and lack and reprogramming e...

According to yoga and Ayurveda, our soul's purpose has 4 main aims. In this episode I break down each one as well as how I see them fit together. Got a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Reach out to me on Instagram . And if you want to focus on these goals in your own life, let's chat. I'm currently taking 1-1 coaching clients.  Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

A huge part of creating the changes you want is believing in your capacity to do so. In this episode I share 6 steps to building a new belief and acheiving your desires. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

In today's episode I answer a question from one of my clients: "How do I know what is “selfish” vs what’s just me trying to enjoy life, have boundaries and not people please?".  Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Send me a message on Instagram! Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

I am more than 1/3 of the way through this 80-day project of creating a life that sparks joy. In this episode I review the lessons learned and observations of week 4.  Mentioned on the podcast: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

In this episide I share one of my favorite hindu myths and what it has to teach us about revolving around what matters most. If you want to clarify and align your life with your core values and you want help doing so, reach out to me on Instagram and we can set up a time to chat. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

What's the difference between clean and dirty pleasure? It's all about the motivation. Dirty pleasures not only lead to negative consequences and feeling worse, they get in the way of your growth and long term fullfillment. If you're ready to let go of numbing behaviors that have become unhealthy habits, reach out to me on Instagram . Building healthy habits and letting go of bad ones is my specia...

Triggered in a relationship? Most likely you have an instruction manual for how you think they "should" be. Your manual is the #1 thing that's creating conflict in that relationship. In this episode I share the manuals I have for my mom and how I'm thinking about them to create more unconditional love and acceptance. Struggling in your relationships? Need help navigating your triggers to create he...

What's your relationship to boredom? For so many of us it's an emotion that's uncomfortable and we often avoid. What if it's the key ingredient to tapping into creativity?  Creating empty space in our day is critical for coming up with original ideas and solutions. An the way we can learn to be internally stimulated and not always relying on external stimulation. Click here to join The Pleasu...

This 2 minute practice will calm your nervous system and bring you into a state of pleasure and ease. Try it and let me know how you feel! Reach out to me on Instagram. If you're curious about life coaching, I have a few spots opening up in September! Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

You might not necessarily equate discipline with pleasure. But there is a lot to be said about the feeling of following through on your commitments and having your word to yourself actually MEAN SOMETHING. If you struggle with consistently showing up for yourself and you want to develop more discipline, reach out to me on Instagram . I can help. Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

Week 3 of the Pleasure Project is complete! I share my insights, challenges, lessons learned and discoveries from week 3 of creating a life that sparks joy. Ready to create your own Pleasure Project? Reach out on Instagram and let's set up a time to chat . Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

There are certain emotions that keep us in our heads and out of action. Specifically anxiety, overwhelm, doubt, confusion and indecision. These feelings cause procrastination and are our brain's sneaky way of keeping us in our perceived "comfort zone".  In this episode I share how we can step back and become the observer of our minds to think strategically and align ourselves with what we rea...

Gamification is a great way to infuse fun into the process of growth. Whether you're trying to be happier, less stressed or more fit, daily challenges can create momentum and accountability. Check out my Courageous love challenge . Want help creating your own Pleasure Project? Reach out to me on Instagram . I'd love to connect! Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

Will it ever be enough? That's the question I pondered today that created a big ah-ha for me. Listen in on my mini existential cricis as I explore the big questions of life and how I want to live mine. Ready to dive deep into your dreams, desires and goals and live a more authentic, aligned life? Reach out to me on Instagram if you're curious about life coaching. Click here to join The Pleasure Pr...

What if THIS is the good stuff? Right now, right here. What if there was NOTHING WRONG with your life in this moment. What if you could truly believe that you are already whole and complete and your life already amazing. In this episide I share my new practice that is helping me anchor in this new way of being. If you're ready to change your mind to change your life, think of me as your personal t...

Does your mind offer you some variation of the "not enough" narrative? Mine does.  In this episode I share a strategy for de-programming a scarcity mindset so you can work towards your goals from an abundance mindset. Want coaching and accountability on your goals? Send me a message on Instagram and let's chat ! Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

As human beings, our curse is that we are constantly forgetting our best intentions. We need practices and rituals to remind ourselves of what's most important because life bombards us with distractions that pull us off course. Pleasure comes when we remember, so we need ways of keeping ourselves connected to our highest intentions. If you want support and accountability to create habits that will...

Week 2 of the Pleasure Project is in the books! I share my insights, challenges, lessons learned and discoveries from week 2 of creating a life that sparks joy. I would love to hear YOUR takeaways! Reach out on Instagram and say hi! Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

There are 4 types of pleasure that I've identified: physical, emotional, sensual and erotic. In this episode I sahre my feel good formula which is the daily routine I've curated over the last 10 years that pretty much guaratees I feel amazing every day. If you're ready to build healthy habits and daily routines, send me a message on Instagram . I'd love to help. Click here to join The Pleasure Pro...

Where do you already experience pleasure in your life? How can you turn up the volume on the pleasure you're experiencing and enjoy it MORE? I explore 3 ways we can savor micro moments of pleasure in daily life. Listen to my Pleasure Seeker playlist here . Ready for a life coach? Connect with me on Instragram here . Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

Well... this project has taken an unexpected turn. But I'm following my inner guide and we're going there! Check out my pleasure and sexuality coach Lydia Feldman here . Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

What do you really want? What you desire is meant for you. Let yourself dream and enjoy the pleasure of the fantasy. Do you want help turning your impossible dreams into inevitable realities? DM me on Instagram , I would love to coach you in acheiving your desires.  Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program

"Good vibes only" might actually be creating not such good vibes after all. Are you living under the false assumptions that you should be happy all the time? Are you judging yourself for experiencing negative emotions?  In this episode of the Pleasure Project I share another "should" that was creating unneccesary suffering. Are you making your unpleasant emotions a problem?  If you want...