Don't Cut Your Own Bangs

You know what you want, you've taken some steps to make it happen, and then ... FEAR SETS IN. ⁣ ⁣ This is COMPLETELY normal AND also the point when we're most likely to:⁣ *Avoid⁣ *Numb⁣ *Procrastinate⁣ ...Or, abandon the process all together. ⁣ Listen now to learn more about what I tell clients when they feel stuck and what's worked for me. Enjoy! Buy my NEW book Wrestling a Walrus, HERE! If this...

⁣In today's episode we talk about what comes after inspiration strikes. ⁣ ⁣ We start to image what it would be like to:⁣ *Be in a new place⁣ *Have a new relationship⁣ *Feel better⁣ ⁣ Then, we start to:⁣ ✔️Day dream⁣ ✔️Research⁣ ✔️Make plans⁣ ⁣ This part of change can be really exciting AND it can also be where fear, doubt, and worry begin to creep in. It's where we start to see the road ahead of u...

What ACTUALLY leads to change? It's usually one of two things:⁣ ⁣ Discomfort⁣ or⁣ Desire⁣ ⁣ "I'm in pain, and I want out."⁣ "I'm frustrated, and I want to feel better."⁣ "I'm bored, and I want to feel inspired."⁣ ⁣ Knowing what the catalyst is for you can be powerful exercise AND can help you stay on track. ⁣ When we're ready for change there are 3 things we often feel, say, or do:⁣ ⁣ We feel - Fr...

Meet Kate Kennett - coach, mother, teacher, friend, and fellow whale lover. She's worn a lot of hats in her professional life, but one of things I love most about her story, and this interview, is how she's approached change head-on and with humility. ⁣ Her experiences have taught her the value in saying "Yes" - even when you don't feel ready, and how to learn from every mistake. More importantly,...

Professional podcast manager and co-host of Two Sisters and a Cult , Alesia Galati and I explore questions like: How do I know what are my original thoughts vs my training? What do I really want my life to look like? What does it mean when the people our lives don't agree? We relate on a shared sentiment of being in our mid 20's, looking around at our lives and asking, "Who's life am I really livi...

My boo David Dellen is back and we're talking about our journey over the last two years with all things:⁣ 💚Baby's ⁣ 💚Fertility⁣ 💚Parenting (in theory)⁣ ⁣ In this episode we laugh at each other, and ourselves, A LOT as we explore our "best guesses" with what it means to become parents, how we hope to be, and the thoughts that keep us up tonight. ⁣ ⁣ I know I may be bias, but he's my favorite per...

Meet Gary Noesner - author, instructor, investigator, and FBI negotiator.  Gary served as the lead hostage negotiator during the first 25 days of the 51 day siege in Waco TX. His book Stalling for Time, My life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator became the framework with the Netflix mini-series WACO .  In his words, "I've talked about WACO more in the past couple months than in my entire career, but if...

Meet Sonja Overhiser from A Coule Cooks . What began 10 years ago as an attempt to throw better dinner parties, has grown into a nationally recognized food, wellness, and lifestyle blog. Sonja and her husband Alex, took their love of food, connection, & community and build a multifaceted business driven by their love nutrient dense food, supporting their community, and keeping it simple.  In this...

Today's episode is all about healing. Specifically as it relates to - emotional healing emotional recovery emotional work About a week ago a client that I'd been working with for about 5 months asked me, "How do you know when you're done?" We explored the question for a little while, and what became clear was that she wanted to know - "...when I've healed what I need to heal, and how do I really k...

Owner of Lux Lab Hair and Body , Corey Sleet joins me on this episode to talk about his journey as a kid from Gary, IN working side jobs to buy Air Jordans, to becoming one of the leading professionals in his field. I first sat in his chair over 7yrs ago, and what I appreciate most about Corey  is his unique blend of humor, honesty, and professionalism.  Today he's fully in his element, with a con...

Don't Cut Your Own Bangs ep. 43 with Tanorria Askew ! After speaking on a panel together for Hive Indy , I was struck by Tanorria's mix of authenticity and humor. In this week's episode we talk about her career in corporate America, taking a leap of faith to audition for Master Chef Season 7 ... spoiler alert - she made it, and coming home to Indy to combine her passion for for creating connection...

Today I'm talking to Leah Carey , sexual communication coach and creator of the podcast - Good Girls Talk About Sex . Leah has a unique ability to discuss sensitive topics with candor, authenticity, and humor. In this episode we explore the power of pleasure, asking for what you want, and honoring what you need.  In her words, "I believe that taking control of our sexuality, speaking up for our ne...

Casey Jordan is a TEDx and Keynote speaker who's passionate about helping clients to shift from surviving to thriving and has message that we can all benefit from: Stop wasting your time. An Iraq war veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Casey has a deep value and appreciation for making the most of each day. She and I discuss her experience of surviving an explosion, the impact it had on her mental...

Last June at 13 weeks pregnant, I experienced a miscarriage. The physical, mental, and emotional toll the experience took on my husband and myself was heavy. I knew shortly after this was a story I wanted to share and needed to tell, in part for my own healing (I'm an external processor). I also felt this was my way to honor the grace that had been given to me. I now recognize that - in the early...

Where do baby goats, farmer's markets, and fighting food scarcity in Indianapolis meet? One woman ---> Erin Peckinpaugh. Erin, is bravery personified. Upon reflection, it's clear that she trusted an internal knowingness that her career path needed to change in a major way- AND she didn't gloss over her accompanying experiences with uncertainty and doubt. When we're in the midst of a major life tra...

Dear Listeners, you are in for a treat. This episode features two people that are so near and dear to my heart - Sarah Kleinknecht & Marie Demolein. Trust me when I tell you, these are women worth your time. Based in Los Angeles, Sarah is a nutritionist, natural beauty expert, private chef, BIG laugher, hard worker, & dedicated friend.  Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Marie is a restaurant owner, moth...

Have you ever been enjoying eating a meal so much that you're equal parts shocked & devastated, when you look down and realize there's no more left??? Well, when it comes to this season of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs, there's always enough for seconds. The conversation continues, with Lindsay Boccardo - Part 2! In her words, "I have been coaching, researching and developing programs for Millennials f...

With a heart the size of Texas and a presence that can fill an arena, Lindsay Boccardo sits down with me to explore some of life's big questions.  What you do when you feel like you're drowning? What does "self-care" look like when trying to grow a business? And, where in the middle of life's messiness can you find your joy? In her words, "I have been coaching, researching and developing programs...

Hi, I'm Danielle Ireland , and I love talking to people. So much so that I made it my profession, and now solicit friends and colleagues to talk about their life with a microphone in their face;) The purpose of this podcast is to remedy the " I'm alone ," " I suck ," and " everyone seems to have it all figured out but me " feelings . I wanted to remind myself, and you, we aren't alone. I am endles...