The Art of Living Consciously

Episode #034: In today's episode, we’re exploring an emotion we often crave but unknowingly limit: joy. Join us as we reveal why so many of us hold back from fully embracing joy and how to break through this self-imposed “joy ceiling.” Together, we’ll uncover how deeply rooted beliefs and fears sabotage our happiness—and what we can do to let more joy in. Ever heard of the "upper limit dilemma"? Using both personal stories and practical insights from Gay Hendricks’ book The Big Leap, I guide you through the ways we unknowingly cap our joy and success. Whether it’s through unconscious beliefs or everyday worries, learn how to recognize when you’re pulling back from joy and what you can do to expand your capacity for it. If you’re ready to experience more joy, connection, and fulfillment, this episode is your roadmap to breaking through. Key Points and Takeaways: Why Joy is Challenging: Discover the hidden reasons why we push joy away, even when we deeply want it.What’s Your Joy Ceiling? Understand the concept of an “upper limit” on joy and how it shows up in relationships, work, and life.Core Beliefs Holding You Back: Learn about four core beliefs that may be silently sabotaging your happiness and success—and how to identify them in yourself.Spotting Your Sabotage Patterns: From overthinking to self-criticism, learn to recognize when your mind is holding you back from experiencing joy.A Practical Tool for Growth: a simple yet powerful self-reflection exercise to check in with your upper limit moments and begin inviting more joy in. Resources mentioned in this Episode: 📕The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level. By Gay Hendricks Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

Episode #033: Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your personality—the parts of yourself you might be hiding or repressing?Join us as we explore the compelling concept of the shadow, a term introduced by Carl Jung. Through engaging stories, including insights from Dr. Aziz Ghazipura's book "Not Nice," we unravel how societal norms shape our shadows and discuss how embracing these hidden aspects can lead to a more authentic and empowered life. The story of a little boy whose nanny unknowingly encouraged him to suppress his natural aggression offers a vivid illustration of how these shadows form.Our conversation delves into how unacknowledged traits can sneak into our everyday lives, manifesting as strong emotional reactions to others. Using the metaphor of a seesaw, we highlight the necessity of acknowledging both our strengths and our flaws to achieve balance. Discover the surprising ways unresolved shadow elements might be affecting your body and mind. By becoming aware and accepting these parts of ourselves, we unlock the potential to live more balanced and genuine lives, free from the shadows' grip.Finally, we share personal journeys of transformation, including the liberating practice of "angry journaling" as a tool to express suppressed emotions. It's about more than just rest and reflection; it's about finding the courage to confront the internal noise and discomfort. By integrating these hidden parts, you can free up energy and rediscover a vibrant and joyful existence. Tune in for actionable steps to embrace your shadow, and celebrate the beauty of being "flawsome"—perfect in your imperfection. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - Exploring the Concept of the Shadow(10:34) - Exploring the Shadow Within(23:35) - Embracing Your Shadow Through Journaling(40:10) - Taking Action on Shadow Work Resources mentioned in this Episode: 🎙TAOLC EP007: The Mind-Body Connection: How to Boost your Physical Wellbeing​.  ⁠📕Not Nice by Dr. Aziz Gazipura  Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

Episode #032: Fear is often seen as something to avoid, but what if you could use it as a powerful tool for growth? In this episode of The Art of Living Consciously, we dive deep into the nature of fear, uncover its positive intent, and learn how to transform it from a roadblock into a compass guiding you towards your most fulfilling life. I’ll walk you through the different types of fear—situational vs. psychological—and how our brains often confuse the two. You’ll also learn practical ways to reframe fear, so it becomes a source of power, not paralysis. Plus, I’ll share a personal story about overcoming my own fear of public expression and how it’s shaped my growth journey. You'll learn: The difference between biological and psychological fear, and why your brain can’t tell them apart.How fear manifests as procrastination, avoidance, and anxiety, and what these coping mechanisms are really trying to protect you from.Why emotional intelligence and emotional regulation are revolutionary acts, key to personal growth and societal change.How choosing to face your fears instead of running from them can unlock your true potential.How to build resilience and even thrive in stressful environments by adopting an "antifragile" mindset.A simple, powerful exercise to help you reframe your fears and start taking action today. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - Overcoming Fear (14:34) - Choosing Power Over Coping Mechanisms (27:37) - Embracing Fear for Growth (38:44) - Harnessing Fear for Personal Growth Resources mentioned in this Episode: 🎙TAOLC EP024:  Unlocking Body Wisdom: Three Simple Embodiment Practices to Manage Overwhelm 🖥 @itsnicolebrennan's free Workshop: From Fear to Freedom 🗣Ted Talk: ⁠How to Make Stress Your Friend⁠ (Kelly McGonigal) 🗣Ted Talk: Why You Should Define your Fears instead of Your Goals (Tim Ferriss) Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

Episode #031: What if sadness isn't the void we've been taught to avoid but a state of being full? Join us on this episode of the Art of Living Consciously podcast as we explore the profound meaning and essential role of sadness in our emotional landscape. By tracing its etymology back to Old English, where sadness meant "full" rather than empty, we challenge the conventional narrative. We discuss how sadness serves as an emotional pause, a necessary slowdown to process loss and reflect deeply. This fresh perspective helps us understand sadness not as a burden but as a vital component of our emotional well-being. We also confront the cultural pressures that stifle our ability to fully experience and integrate sadness. Reflecting on personal experiences, we reveal how the Western obsession with productivity can hinder emotional healing. It's not about getting stuck in prolonged sadness but striking a balance between feeling our emotions and moving forward. Through this lens, we discuss the importance of self-awareness, seeking professional help when needed, and taking actionable steps to understand and navigate our emotional states. The episode underscores the significance of recognizing the interplay between sadness and other emotions, such as anger, and how they act as different forms of energy that shape our reactions and behaviors. Finally, we reframe sadness as an ally rather than an adversary, encouraging listeners to embrace it as a guide towards healing, introspection, and personal growth. We provide practical exercises to help you reconnect with moments of sadness, inviting you to observe your physical sensations and emotional responses. By welcoming sadness as a guest in our lives, we can better understand its positive intent and essential role in our emotional journey. Don’t miss this heartfelt exploration that aims to enrich your understanding and appreciation of sadness, ultimately fostering a more conscious and balanced approach to living. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - The Fullness of Sadness (15:10) - Navigating The Wisdom of Sadness (21:32) - Emotions as Energy (27:38) - Exploring Sadness as an Ally (35:08) - Welcoming Depression as a Guest Resources mentioned in this Episode:📕The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig🎙TAOLC EP028: The Hidden Strength Of Anger: How To Use It For Positive Change. Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

Episode #030: What if you could unlock a wellspring of creativity and intuition with a simple exercise? Inspired by a recent Spanish interview with the insightful Elisabeth Niut, this bonus episode introduces the transformative "20 Idea Method." Originally developed by Earl Nightingale and popularised by Brian Tracy, this technique disrupts repetitive negative thought patterns and encourages innovative thinking by challenging you to generate 20 solutions to a single question in one sitting.  Get ready for an exhilarating exploration into the depths of your mind's untapped potential. Discover how focusing on quantity over quality can break down mental barriers and lead to groundbreaking ideas. We emphasise the significance of pushing past initial limiting thoughts and the power of brainstorming without self-censorship. But it doesn't stop there; taking action on even one of these ideas can set you on the path to achieving your goals and overcoming limiting beliefs. Grab a pen and paper and prepare for a paradigm shift in your approach to problem-solving and creativity. Resources mentioned in this episode: 📕Creativity and Problem Solving by Brian Tracy 🎙TAOLC EP029: Conquista tu tiempo, despierta tu intuición y potencia tu creatividad con autora y coach creativa Elisabet Niut Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

🇪🇸 Episodio #029:  ¿Te sientes atrapado en la rutina y buscas una chispa de inspiración? En este episodio, Dannie Reeve entrevista a Elisabet Niut, una enfermera y madre de dos hijos que, contra todo pronóstico, se convirtió en autora de ciencia ficción y coach creativa. Descubre cómo Elisabet utilizó la escritura diaria para desbloquear su creatividad, incluso sin experiencia previa, y cómo puedes aplicar sus técnicas para transformar tu vida diaria en una experiencia creativa. Lo que Aprenderás: 1. Descubre tu Fibra Creativa: Aprende cómo pequeños hábitos diarios, inspirados por "El Camino del Artista" de Julia Cameron, pueden despertar tu creatividad escondida. 2. Transforma Obstáculos en Oportunidades: Elisabet comparte su estrategia para manejar un trabajo a tiempo completo, responsabilidades familiares y aún así dedicarse a su pasión creativa. 3. Conecta con tu Verdadero Potencial: ¿Sientes que algo te detiene? Descubre cómo soltar el control y permitir que tu intuición guíe tu proceso creativo. 4. Inspiración Real: Este episodio es un llamado a todas las personas que piensan que no tienen tiempo o habilidades para ser creativas. ¡Tú también puedes hacerlo! 5. Cierra con Música Original: Sumérgete en el episodio con una emotiva canción interpretada por Elisabet Niut, un reflejo de su viaje personal hacia la creatividad. Este episodio es un must-listen para cualquiera que quiera revitalizar su vida con creatividad y descubrir nuevas maneras de aprovechar su tiempo. Recursos adicionales mencionados en este episodio: 📕 "El Camino del Artista" de Julia Cameron🎶  Cover de la canción "El poeta Halley" de Love of Lesbian interpretada por Elisabet Niut.  Conecta con nosotras: Elisabeth Niut: 👉Instagram: ⁠@elisabetniut⁠ 📕Libros: En todos los Universos posibles El Mini Libro de las 50 frases intuitivas Dannie Reeve 👉Página web: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ¡Siempre me encanta saber de ti! Tus comentarios, preguntas y sugerencias son bienvenidos. 🌟Suscríbete y deja una reseña 🌟:  Si te ha gustado el episodio, te invito a suscribirte y a dejarnos una reseña. Este pequeño gesto nos ayuda a difundir el episodio y nos permite seguir creando contenido que puede mejorar tu día a día.  Un abrazo ❤️Dannie

Episode #028: Join me in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the often misunderstood emotion of anger. Many of you voiced through our Instagram poll that anger is a challenging emotion to express and manage. We'll uncover how all emotions, including anger, serve a vital purpose in our lives and are neither inherently good nor bad. We'll flip the script on this misunderstood feeling, showing how it helps us gather the energy to assert ourselves and set necessary boundaries. It can also play a crucial role in processes like grieving, helping us move from despair to re-engaging with the world. By understanding and integrating anger, we can better process our emotions and avoid staying stuck in negative states. In this episode, we also discuss how embracing and understanding anger is crucial for healthy relationships and personal growth. We'll reflect on how our childhood experiences and the dynamics between our primary caretakers shape our responses to conflict. By examining the behaviors and perceptions of our parents, especially how they managed disagreements, we gain insight into our own coping mechanisms. This awareness helps us balance assertiveness with introspection, fostering healthier communication and relationships. Additionally, we delve into the importance of integrating anger and aggressiveness in a healthy way by examining our childhood shadows. We'll introduce a practical shadow exercise to help identify and reflect on the qualities we judge in others, particularly our parents or caretakers. Embracing both the positive and negative aspects of people and situations is essential for personal growth and making healthy decisions. Finally, we'll highlight the wisdom of Carl Jung's quote, "I'd rather be whole than good," emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and integrating all aspects of our being for true fulfillment. Join us for this enriching exploration of misunderstood emotions. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - Exploring the Purpose of Anger (16:32) - Navigating the Spectrum of Anger (22:41) - Exploring Childhood Shadows and Growth (28:37) - Embracing Imperfection and Wholeness Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

Episode #027: What if the key to a happier, healthier life was hidden in the way we connect with others? ​ Join us as Dr. Todd Bernston  walks us through the secrets of building deeper, more meaningful connections. A Clinical psychologist and relationship expert himself, who just celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary, Dr Todd has transformed his own life through the power of healthy relationships. Learn how we are evolutionarily designed to crave close connections for our survival and emotional well-being, and discover how these bonds can dramatically reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Dr. Todd shares his personal journey of overcoming a troubled family history to find the profound benefits of secure relationships on overall happiness and life satisfaction.  Explore the crucial role emotionally invested caregivers play in shaping a child's future emotional landscape. We delve into how parents' responses to their children's distress teach them to regulate their emotions and form attachment styles that carry into adulthood. From secure to disorganised attachment, we break down what these styles mean and how recognizing and healing from childhood wounds can pave the way for healthier relationships.  Dr. Todd's insights illuminate the long-lasting impact of our early interactions and the importance of emotional regulation in managing life’s challenges. We also tackle the complexities of emotional baggage in relationships, offering actionable strategies for managing distress and fostering connection. Navigate tricky attachment styles and learn how to recognize emotional triggers that can escalate conflicts. Through the lens of personal experiences and expert advice, we emphasize the power of authentic communication and emotional support.  Discover guiding truths about love, healing from past traumas, and how feeling loved transforms our lives. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that promises to enrich your understanding of relationships and provide practical tools for nurturing more fulfilling connections. Chapter timestamps (00:00) - The Importance of Connection in Relationships (08:15) - Understanding Emotional Regulation and Attachment Styles (18:28) - Navigating Attachment Styles and Healing (26:08) - Healing From Childhood Trauma (32:48) - Understanding Attachment Styles in Relationships (37:51) - Navigating Emotional Baggage in Relationships (43:20) - Navigating Emotional Conflict Through Awareness (58:20) - Nurturing Emotional Connection in Relationships (01:09:04) - Guiding Truths for Life's Journey Let's connect:  Dr. Todd • Website:  https://drtodd.com/ • Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dr-todd-podcast/id1751119465 • Blog Post: ​https://drtodd.com/emotional-hygiene-in-communication/ Dannie Reeve 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: https://instagram.com/theartoflivingconsciously?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my love 💚. Dannie

Episode #020: If you are reading this, chances are you are probably human and therefore have most likely experienced some form of trauma at some point in your life. Trauma isn't merely an event—it's an experience that shapes how you respond to and perceive your current circumstances. That's why understanding its wisdom can greatly improve your health and wellbeing. In other words, you don't want to miss out on this episode where I take you on a journey to help you understand what trauma is, how it can affect you, and, most importantly, how it can empower and evolve you when you listen to its cues. You'll learn: Why trauma is not what happens to you, but how you experience what happens to youWhy perception is key to healing traumaHow your brain recreates similar situations so you can process your emotions and change your responseWhy your triggers are not random and are a way your inner child communicates its pain to youHow Bioneuremotion can help you tend to that pain and help regulate your autonomic nervous system. Resources mentioned in this episode are: The CDC-Kaiser ACE studyMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklWaking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Dr Peter LevineTrauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective, by The Trauma Foundation To find out more about BNE (Bioneuroemotion®) and how I can help you, head over to⁠⁠⁠ my home page⁠⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments or book suggestions, feel free to reach out on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠. I always love to hear from you. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome! With love, Dannie

Episode #026: Unlock the secrets to living authentically and breaking free from your internal obstacles in our latest episode of the Art of Living Consciously podcast. Discover how core wounds and sub-personalities, formed at different life stages, can mask your true desires and behaviors. Leaning on Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems model, we dissect these sub-personalities—managers, firefighters, and exiles—and reveal how engaging them in dialogue can heal your inner child and usher in a more genuine self-expression. Ever feel like your overthinking or inner critic gets in the way of meaningful connections? You're not alone. Through compelling personal anecdotes, we showcase how these sub-personalities act as protectors, often leading us to self-sabotage. We discuss actionable steps to recognize these patterns, understand their protective roles, and foster a constructive dialogue to make more authentic choices. Whether it's the fear of public speaking or avoiding potential rejection, we offer practical tools to help you turn these internal barriers into allies for personal growth. In the final segment, we highlight the transformative power of inner nurturers in achieving authentic self-expression. Reflecting on the lasting impact of nurturing figures in our lives—be it a treasured teacher, a supportive coach, or an inspiring public figure—we demonstrate how journaling and dialogue with these internal nurturers can balance our perspectives and soothe reactive parts of ourselves. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - Understanding Authentic Expression Through Sub-Personalities (13:29) - Navigating Inner Dialogue for Authentic Expression (22:29) - Unlocking Inner Nurturers for Authenticity (35:38) - Continuous Growth Towards Authenticity Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. Resources mentioned in this episode: IFS: internal family systems With all my flawesome love, Dannie

Episode #025: Join us for an enlightening conversation with Claire Heafford, head of Gymnasts for Change. As an ex-elite gymnast, high level hurdler, serial entrepreneur and NLP coach, Claire brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation.  Wether you are a sports lover or simply someone who wishes to be inspired and learn from the mindset and fortitude that helps athletes like Claire thrive through fear and step out of their comfort zone, this episode is for you.  Join us as she takes us through her remarkable journey from experiencing a personal breakdown to following her joy and purpose.  She discusses her recent initiatives, including Reset Lab Fitness, which promotes movement and body positivity, and Play Fight London, the Uk's biggest professional wrestling school. Claire also shines a light on her advocacy efforts with Gymnasts for Change, a registered charity campaigning against abuse in gymnastics, striving to create a supportive and positive environment for athletes. In the episode we delve into strategies for managing fear and building confidence. Claire offers her insights on recognising and normalising fear responses, emphasising the role of authentic relationships and positive reinforcement in nurturing confidence. Claire also shares her journey of self-discovery, where the chaotic and raw nature of wrestling helped her lean into her anger, reclaim her joy and heal from a disciplined upbringing in gymnastics and the emotional abuse she suffered as a young athlete. Through her stories, we explore the contrast between the rigid perfectionism of gymnastics and the liberating unpredictability of wrestling. We discuss the profound impact of mentorship and coaching, highlighting how trust, respect, and emotional grounding can unlock an athlete’s potential. Finally, we reflect on maintaining passion and physical activity as one ages, focusing on the joy of the process and its significance in achieving a meaningful and impactfu​l life. Key Takeaways:​ The Healing Power of Sports: How transitioning from gymnastics to wrestling helped Claire Heafford reclaim her joy, confidence, and physical autonomy. How it allowed her to confront and heal from her past trauma associated with gymnastics.Overcoming Fear: Why feeling the fear and doing it anyways is not always the best option.Techniques for acknowledging and working through fear to achieve personal and athletic growth.Physical Activity and Joy: The importance of finding joy in physical activities and how it contributes to overall well-being. How mentors and coaches can have a lasting impact on a young person's life. Let's connect:  Claire Heafford Gymnast for change: https://www.gymnastsforchange.com/ Reset Lab Gymnastics:  https://resetlabfitness.com/ Play Fight London : https://playfightlondon.com/     Dannie Reeve 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my love 💚. Dannie

Episode #024: Today we delve into the wisdom of our bodies and explore 3 simple practices you can use to better manage overwhelm. We will look at the medicine that a simple pause can offer you. And how it can help you to signal safety to your nervous system and create new neural pathways so you can start to explore new behavioural responses. Key take aways: Understanding the wisdom of your body: Learn about your multiple brains and how they communicate with each other. Understanding core wounds: Learn how emotional memories are stored in the body and how a core wound is activated. Practical Tips: I provide you with simple and effective embodiment practices that you can start implementing, today, to better manage your emotional states. Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. Resources mentioned in this episode: 📕Anxiously Attached: How to Heal and Feel More Secure in Love by Jessica Baum. 🧘😮‍💨 Othership breathwork app: https://www.othership.us/app With all my flawesome love, Dannie

Episode #023:  In this compelling episode, we sit down with Nicole Brennan, an exquisitely embodied human and talented freedom & empowerment coach who has turned her own struggles into a source of strength and joy.  Her work an example have had a profound impact on my own life. And, I am excited for you to listen in as she shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming fear, insecurity, and perfectionism, revealing how these challenges shaped her path to self-discovery and inner peace. Through candid anecdotes, profound insights and an impromptu coaching session, she illustrates how pain can be transformed into power and how embracing vulnerability can lead to authentic joy. Join us as we explore Nicole's transformative healing journey, delving into the embodiment practices and mindset shifts that helped her navigate life's obstacles. Discover how she has learned to alchemize fear and lack into a source of empowerment and fulfilment. Whether you're facing your own struggles or seeking inspiration for personal growth, Nicole's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of finding joy in the journey of life. Tune in to be uplifted, motivated, and reminded that turning pain into power is not only possible but a pathway to a more joyful and authentic existence. Key take aways: Personal Stories & Embracing Vulnerability: Hear Nicole's personal stories and experiences that highlight her journey towards inner peace and joy. Mindfulness and Embodiment: You’ll learn why healing happens in the body before it happens in the mind and what it means to be truly embodied  and walk the talk or walk the path of a warrior.  Practical Advice: Real-world advice and actionable steps Nicole shares for anyone looking to transform their pain into power. You’ll learn how to turn towards your uncomfortable feelings with compassion so as to start making conscious choices and create a bigger life for yourself.  Let's connect:  Nicole Brennan:  🕊Find out more about Nicole's work and get access to her free masterclass & inner child meditation. Website: itsnicolebrennan.com  🕊 Join the liberation code: Nicole’s signature programme  Website: theliberationcode.com - Instagram: @itsnicolebrennan Dannie Reeve 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. I always love to hear from you so feel free to reach out. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love 💚. Dannie

Episode #022: In this heart felt episode, we explore the powerful concept of radical self-honesty and its transformative impact on personal growth. I share the changes I recently went through, and the steps I took to break free from the comfort of familiarity and embrace the path of uncertainty and authenticity. Through my own experience I share steps, insights and tips that can help you on your own Hero's Journey. Key take aways: Understanding Radical Self-Honesty: Learn what radical self-honesty entails and how it can serve as a catalyst for profound personal growth. Why taking a look at the story beneath the surface of familiar comfort is a prerequisite for change. Breaking Free from Familiarity: Discover the challenges and rewards of stepping out of your comfort zone and facing the truths you've been avoiding. Practical Insights: I provide practical strategies to cultivate self-awareness, confront uncomfortable realities, and foster genuine growth when walking the path of uncertainty. Let's connect:  👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome.  🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content.

Episode #021: Today we dive deep into the transformative journey of change. In this intimate and motivational conversation, we explore the fascinating reasons behind the often tumultuous process of change and why breakdowns frequently precede breakthroughs. May you listen in and walk away motivated to continue changing and evolving. You'll learn: Why it is important to understand the resistance and challenges that often arise when attempting to make meaningful changes in life.How your unconscious mind works and why it plays a pivotal role in your behaviors, habits, and responses.How beliefs, especially those rooted in childhood, shape your reality, thoughts, and actions, even when they no longer serve youWhy your mind resists change and unfamiliar territory.How spot resistance and how building a bank of experiences through trial and error can help you listen to your inner knowing/intuition in the face of resistance. Resources mentioned in this episode are: Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr Joe Dispenza. To find out more about BNE (Bioneuroemotion®) and how I can help you, head over to⁠⁠ my home page⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments or book suggestions, feel free to reach out on instagram ⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠. I always love to hear from you. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome! With love, Dannie

Episode #019: Do you struggle to understand the men or women in your life and maintain a healthy relationship? Do you often feel out of balance and not sure about what foot to dance on? Or, maybe you are generally interested in deepening your understanding of masculine and feminine energies? If so, please listen in, as I have a long due and exciting episode in store for you. Together, we will take a deeper look at the dynamic interplay between masculine and feminine energies, and what happens when they are out of balance. I will share insights and tools that will help you to embrace your own core energy, so you can lead or lean into the polarity dance more authentically.  You'll learn: Why deepening your understanding of masculine and feminine energies is essential to leading a balanced life. How we all have a predominant core energy and what that looks like.Characteristics of a balanced masculine core person. Characteristics of a balanced feminine core person. Challenges faced by feminine core individuals who develop a masculine shield.Challenges faced by masculine core individuals who are uncomfortable with their masculinity and become hyper feminised.The impact of generational imbalances and abuse of power on how individuals perceive and embrace masculine and feminine energies.Why there is currently a crisis in masculinity in contemporary society and how it affects individuals and families. The importance of awareness and self-work in unlearning patterns and better managing our relationship with both energies Resources mentioned in this episode are: Jake Woodward's work on masculine and feminine energies and my takeaways from his workshop: primal dating. His instagram handle is _jakewoodardBook: The Boy Crisis, Why Our Boys are Struggling, and What We Can Do About It by Warren Farrell and John Grey. To find out more about BNE (Bioneuroemotion®) and how I can help you, head over to⁠⁠ my home page⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments or book suggestions, feel free to reach out on instagram ⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠. I always love to hear from you. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome! With love, Dannie

Episode #018: Do you feel stuck in certain areas of your life? Maybe you have ticked all the external boxes of success, but a part of you feels unfulfilled and unmotivated. Perhaps you are struggling to make changes that you know deep down you need to make. Maybe you just need an extra pep talk on ways that you can reflect on your life and improve or up-level certain aspects that are deeply meaningful to you. If so, please listen in as we delve deeper into ways to break the comfort zone barrier, tap into your inner wisdom to add meaning and depth to your own game of life. You'll learn: What the comfort zone looks and feels like Meaningful journaling questions that can help you assess your own comfort zoneWhy radical honesty is the only way to change direction and up-level your lifeThe consequences of playing safeWhy taking small steps in the right direction is better than not taking any Resources mentioned in this episode are: Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self , by Dr. Thema BryantTo access the full transcript and journaling prompts, head over to https://www.danniereeve.com/podcast.html (episode 018) To find out more about BNE (Bioneuroemotion®) and how I can help you, head over to⁠⁠ my home page⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments or book suggestions, feel free to reach out on instagram ⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠. I always love to hear from you. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome! With love, Dannie

Episode #017:  In this episode we delve into the transformative process of fully feeling and expressing difficult emotions, in order to process grief and heal pain. As Arthur Janov wisely said: "Feeling is the antithesis of pain. The more pain one feels, the less pain one suffers." Today I unpack what that means and give you insights and tools to help you with your own process. You'll learn: Why feeling and emoting are feminine and masculine processes that complement each other. Why you need to integrate both to fully heal.Tools and strategies to help you to sit with your feelings and repressed emotions.Tools and strategies to help you ease into the emoting process. Resources mentioned in this episode are: The Tao of Fully Feeling: Harvesting forgiveness out of Blame by Peter WalkerHealing Trauma by Peter LevineWaking the Tiger by Peter Levine A Path with Heart by Jack Cornfield Vipassana meditation Urubu - Ecstatic dance wellbeing and embodiment (School of transformative arts / London. UK) To find out more about BNE (Bioneuroemotion®) and how I can help you, head over to⁠⁠ my home page⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments or book suggestions, feel free to reach out on instagram ⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠. I always love to hear from you. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome! With love, Dannie

Episode #016: If you are listening to this podcast you are likely to be someone who is looking to keep evolving into the best version of yourself. You also know that books have the power to touch you, move you, inspire you and transform you. They are a gift to this world! A book can spark something in you, but what really matters is how you decide to apply that wisdom to your own life. So today, as a tribute to World Book Day, I shall share my personal takeaways and insights from two books that had a meaningful impact on my own life. I share: Why  knowledge only becomes power when you use it.Oliver Burkeman's refreshing perspective on managing your time to lead a full, present, rich life. Simple and effective tools to manage difficult relationships from an emotionally mature perspective, thanks to Lindsay Gibson. Resources mentioned in this episode are: Blog post: 7 Books for Healing Trauma and Recovering from a Painful Past by Sheleana Aiyana Four thousand weeks by Oliver BurkemanAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents : How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay Gibson To find out more about BNE (Bioneuroemotion®) and how I can help you, head over to⁠⁠ my home page⁠⁠. If you have any questions, comments or book suggestions, feel free to reach out on instagram ⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠. I always love to hear from you. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome! With love, Dannie

Episode #015: Do you sometimes struggle to believe in yourself? Do you often put yourself down and forget about your inner strengths, assets and qualities? Or maybe you are pretty aware of your capabilities and strengths, but are eager to strengthen that foundation? Today's episode is all about cultivating a strong sense of self and banking on your inner assets to deal with overwhelm and overcome the hurdles that come your way. A way to recognise your inner assets is to see them reflected back in the people you love and admire. That's why I take you through a powerful exercise so you can harness the qualities that you admire in others by recognising them as yours. You'll learn: Why it is important to fill your cup up and periodically acknowledge your qualities A simple exercise to help you to see yourself through the people you love and strengthen your sense of selfEmpowering sentences and perspectives I learned from my mentors. A powerful exercise to harness the qualities of your own mentors to better manage feelings of overwhelms and every day hurdles. Resources and mentors mentioned in this episode are: The Soul of Money – Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources by  Lynne Twist & Teresa Barker  The Sufi poem mentioned is attributed to Hazrat Inayat KhanMarianne Williamson, writer, teacher of a course in Miracles, politician, and candidate in the 2024 United States presidential election. Enric Corbera, author and founder of the BNE institute Rob Dial, host of the Mindset Mentor podcast. To find out more about BNE (Bioneuroemotion®) and how I can help you, head over to⁠ my home page⁠. If you have any questions, or comments, feel free to reach out on instagram ⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠. I always love to hear from you. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome! With love, Dannie