Grounding is one of those buzzwords everyone uses but few truly understand. If your grounding practice feels vague or ineffective, it might be time to rethink what it actually means—and how it can transform your energy and resilience. Let’s get specific.

Here’s an unpopular truth: my clients are not my friends.

Yes, our work together is intimate, powerful, and full of love—but it’s different from friendship. And that difference is what makes it work.

When I coach, I bring clear boundaries, unfiltered truth, and laser focus on your growth. That’s how I help you transform—not by being your buddy, but by being your guide.

From making ends meet as a 19-year-old mom to running a business where I can make decisions beyond survival, I’ve learned that real wealth is about more than money—it’s about values, creativity, and paying it forward.

In this post, I’m sharing how my personal journey shaped my mission to make leadership coaching accessible for everyone, and why I’ve built equitable pricing into my business model. If you're ready to level up without compromising what matters most, this one’s for you.

Ever wonder who's really in control of your life? In this post, I dive into the unconscious beliefs steering the wheel and how to take back the driver's seat. Join me in exploring self-leadership, belief excavation, and the journey to living with purpose.

I’ve been feeling a powerful shift lately—a pull away from simply helping people survive their discomforts and towards something more expansive, more alive. It’s all about leadership—not the boardroom kind, but the deep, personal kind where we take the reins of our own lives and lead ourselves first.

This shift from resilience to leadership has been like a breath of fresh air for me. It’s no longer just about getting through tough times; it’s about consciously creating a life that feels aligned, whole, and true.

I’ve just poured my heart out on the blog about this evolution and what it means for me (and maybe for you, too). If you’re ready to lean into your own leadership, to step into your full inner authority, and lead with more clarity, compassion, and power… I’d love for you to join me on this journey.

I recently took a solo road trip to my hometown, which gave me the perspective I needed to break free from old habits and routines that were holding me back. Growth requires space for new versions of ourselves to emerge, but it’s easy to stay stuck when our environment reinforces the old ways. If you’ve been ignoring your intuition or hiding parts of yourself, you’re not alone—but that’s a betrayal of your spirit. I’m done with playing small and committed to living fully. Stay tuned for my upcoming workshop series, where I’ll share the tools I’ve collected over the past decade to help you reach your next level.

If you're looking for practical creativity for big ideas, then Dr. Marion Piper's your go-to gal. As a creativity coach and copywriter, she supports multi-passionate creatives to embrace the juggle so that they can share their world-changing ideas and art with confidence and passion. Marion believes that creativity has the power to save us over and over and over again if we're willing to transmute our pain into purpose. Post-traumatic growth is possible and you can spiral up from life's big challenges and setbacks using, spoiler alert, creativity. Having traveled the world and completed a swag of degrees including a PhD, Dr. Marion is here to inspire you to stop imitating everyone else and start using your own voice for real.

In this episode, Dana and Katherine Golub embark on a journey through activism and self-care, viewed through the lens of sensitivity. Katherine, lifelong activist and seasoned leadership coach, dives deep into the transformative power of aligning personal values with professional goals. These logophiles get into the profound impact of language, examining terms like ""discernment"" and ""radical,"" and how the conjunction ""and"" can liberate us from binary thinking.

Listeners will uncover the power of somatic methods in cultivating self-awareness and emotional balance, and gain fresh perspectives on authentic self-nurturing and the profound impact of holding space with presence.

Tune in for an engaging conversation that promises to inspire your unique journey in activism, self-discovery, and holistic well-being.

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Learn more about her work, subscribe to her Love Letter, and tune into her podcast: https://callingsandcourage.com/

Check out her free video portal called Somatic Practices for Social Change with ten short guided practices to help you soothe the nervous system, embody leadership presence, and tune in to inner guidance. Perfect for sensitve folks who want to get involved without getting burned out. https://callingsandcourage.com/somatic-practices-for-social-change/

Explore a client case study where a holistic approach transformed stress into resilience. Delve into the story of weekly sessions and their unexpected impact on physical health. Discover the intersection between conventional medicine and holistic approaches, and ponder the untapped potential of prioritizing holistic health in our wellness pursuits.

Join Dana Smith and sleep and stress management coach Rebecca Vigelius as they dive deep into the struggles women face with sleep in midlife.

Rebecca shares her journey to becoming a coach and offers practical tips, urging listeners to reframe their beliefs about sleep and self-care. Discover the power of aligning with your body's natural rhythms and implementing a pre-sleep ritual for better sleep quality and overall well-being.

Tune in for actionable insights and transformative strategies to reclaim your sleep and vitality.

Learn more about Rebecca's work and subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.rebeccavigelius.com

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Meet Dana Smith, a massage therapist and life coach with over 11 years of experience working with people on a healing and transformation path. In this episode, she explores the deep connection between physical pain and emotional well-being.

Dana shares her professional evolution from massage therapy to broader healing and transformative practices, driven by her patients' struggles with chronic pain and identity shifts. She discusses body neutrality and how detaching from the story of pain aids in managing it. Dana also reflects on her personal chronic pain experiences, emphasizing the importance of a compassionate relationship with one’s body.

In both of her practices, Dana strives to create a safe space for her clients to explore their physical and emotional sensations without judgment. She advocates for gentle facilitation as a way to avoid stalling the growth process by overwhelming the nervous system.

“Do I need coaching or therapy right now?”
This is a common question. And a great one to ask.

The short answer to a complex question:
They have overlaps.

I’ve been making almond milk using water, almonds, and salt. I blend it up and strain it through a mesh bag, squeezing out the liquid to be refrigerated in jars for my coffee and cereal. I season the pulp to make almond crackers in the dehydrator.$5 worth of almonds makes the equivalent of a carton of $6 almond milk and a box of $8 grain-free crackers. I suck at math, but I can figure this out.

David Whyte’s “Blessing” poems are interpreted through a visual journey across the Irish landscape in this short film.

Having a body is hard. Like really bloody hard sometimes. Especially when it’s uncomfortable or not functioning effectively.

Life often hands us more than lemons—sometimes, it feels like we're weathering storms beyond our control. In these trying moments, it's not just about survival; it's about navigating through with resilience and self-compassion. Here are four practical strategies to not only endure but thrive during challenging times.

In a recent coaching session, one of my clients shared something that's been on many of our minds: the nagging doubt about whether our work, both in our businesses and personal lives, is truly meaningful given the challenges of our world—climate change, economic upheaval, and the harsh realities of systemic injustices we face. To be honest, I share those concerns too. 

In this post, we delve into the potential of harnessing this response consciously during moments of pain and stress to effectively manage overwhelm.

Do you often find yourself grappling with uncertainty, desperately seeking control amidst the ebb and flow of change? If so, you're far from alone in this struggle. Drawing insights from the Positive Intelligence®school of thought, let's explore how the brain processes challenges through a unique lens, a division between the Sage and the Saboteurs.

Positive Intelligence® introduces the concept of the brain in two parts: the Saboteurs-controlled segment and the Sage-influenced aspect. Saboteurs attempt to foster fear, urging the need for control to ensure safety. This internal cast of characters can be quite relentless. On the other hand, the Sage embodies trust that life will find its way, skillfully identifying opportunities within every challenge.

As the Northern Hemisphere gracefully eases into autumn, a compelling urge to engage in enriching activities seems to permeate the air. This seasonal shift can trigger a nostalgic "back to school" mindset or a quiet response to nature's cue, nudging us towards inner reflection in preparation for the forthcoming winter's introspection.

Amidst this transition, I've been having many conversations with individuals who are poised to embrace new practices and wholeheartedly commit to cultivating fresh habits. Our intricate relationship with structure and routine, while inherently attractive, is also met with a degree of resistance due to perceived limitations.

Yet, one truth remains steadfast: Consistency forms the foundation upon which progress is constructed.