Let's Get Real With Dani

Before You Blame Hormones: Start Here First

In this episode, I’m breaking down something that almost no one is talking about when it comes to perimenopause and menopause… It's that your body might not be getting enough fuel. So many women over 30 are dealing with: - low energy - brain fog - weight gain - poor sleep - feeling completely disconnected from their body …and the first place they’re told to look is supplements. But what I see over and over again working with women is this: Years of dieting + under-eating + on-and-off cycles Which makes all these symptoms hit harder. In this episode, we talk about: - why chronic dieting impacts your body more as you age - how under-eating can worsen common perimenopause symptoms - why supplements are NOT the first step (they’re the top layer) - what “fueling your body properly” actually means - why maintenance calories are the most overlooked starting point - how to stop living in the “on vs off” cycle with food This is about coming back to the basics and rebuilding a foundation your body can actually function on. Because when your body is finally getting what it needs… everything else becomes easier. If you’ve been feeling like: “I don’t feel like myself anymore” “I’ve tried everything and nothing works” This episode will help you understand why AND what to focus on instead. If you want help figuring out your own maintenance calories, I’ve created a simple 3-day guide you can start right away (linked below). https://3day.wellnesswithdani.net/3dayclarity [https://3day.wellnesswithdani.net/3dayclarity]

When Life Feels Heavy (Here’s What to Do)

How movement, nutrition, and small habits can support your mental health when you're going through a tough season. When life feels heavy, it can feel selfish to focus on yourself, however it’s often the most important place to start. In this episode, I’m talking about the connection between mental health and the way we care for our bodies through movement, food, and daily habits. Not from a place of perfection or “overhauling your life,” but through small steps that help you start feeling like yourself again. Inside this episode we talk about: • Why “something is better than nothing” actually matters • How movement can support mental wellness (without turning it into punishment) • The connection between nutrition, energy, and mood • Why small wins build confidence and momentum • When it might be time to ask for support If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to change everything overnight. Sometimes the most powerful shift is simply taking the next small step. If you're curious about the Confident Eating Project being that next step: Start with the Self-Led Confident Eating Project: https://cep.wellnesswithdani.net/getcep [https://cep.wellnesswithdani.net/getcep] If you'd prefer the live coaching version when it opens again, join the waitlist here: https://cep.wellnesswithdani.net/cep-waitlist [https://cep.wellnesswithdani.net/cep-waitlist]

Why Stupid Simple Habits Work (When Everything Else Hasn’t)

If you’ve ever set a goal, gone all-in, and then burned out a couple weeks later, then this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I call Stupid Simple Habits. the tiny, realistic actions that help you build confidence, stay consistent, and make progress without crashing or starting over. We talk about why doing less at first often leads to better results, especially if you’re tired of the all-or-nothing cycle. Inside this episode, we cover: * Why big goals create resistance (and what to do instead) * How confidence is built by keeping small promises to yourself * Real examples using food, movement, and daily routines * How to scale habits without burning out * Why rest can be a habit too If you want to feel better in your body, build momentum, and stop feeling like you’re always behind... this episode will help you simplify the process and focus on what actually works. Want support building these habits? The Confident Eating Project helps you apply this in a realistic, sustainable way. Self-led + live options linked below. CEP Self led [https://cep.wellnesswithdani.net/joincep-selfled] CEP Live Waitlist [https://cep.wellnesswithdani.net/cep-waitlist]

Shawn Prestie: The Aligned Body Check-In (Find Your Yes & No)

In this episode, Dani is joined by intuitive hypnotherapist Shawn Prestie to talk about alignment, parts work, and learning how to listen to your body instead of living in your head. Shawn explains how protective “parts” of us are formed early in life to keep us safe — and how those same parts can later drive people-pleasing, overthinking, burnout, and difficulty saying no. Together, Dani and Shawn explore how reconnecting to your body builds self-trust and helps you make decisions that actually feel right. The episode also includes a guided Aligned Body Check-In, a simple practice to help you feel what a true yes and a true no feel like in your body — so you can start making choices with more clarity and less mental spiraling. Note: If you want to do the guided check-in, listen when you’re somewhere safe and settled (not driving or multitasking). Connect with Shawn: Instagram: @cedarandspirit [https://www.instagram.com/cedarandspirit/] Website: www.cedarandspirit.com [https://cedarandspirit.com/] Audio vault: Rooted In You  [https://rootedinyou.cedarandspirit.com/rooted_in_you]— a growing library of hypnosis and meditation audios for nervous system regulation, emotional processing, parts work, and self-connection.

You Don’t Have to Justify Your Choices This Holiday Season

The holidays are here… which means joy, connection, delicious food — and that weird pressure to explain every single choice you make about your own body. Yep... We’re going there today. In this episode, I’m getting real about what so many women feel but rarely talk about: the peer pressure, the comments, the “just have one!” energy, and the way people suddenly feel entitled to your decisions when you’re trying to take care of yourself. We get into: - Why people push back when you set boundaries (it’s not actually about you) - How to say “no thanks” without over-explaining or feeling guilty - What to do when someone doesn’t respect your choices - The difference between support and subtle sabotage - How to keep your word to yourself without restricting or going into all-or-nothing mode Let me be very clear... This isn’t about saying no to every holiday treat or pretending you’re on a diet. It’s about choosing what supports you and not letting someone else’s discomfort, take over your intentions. If you’ve ever questioned yourself, caved to pressure, or felt like you needed a “reason” to honour your own needs… this one’s for you. If this episode resonates, it would mean so much if you liked, shared, or passed it on to a friend who needs this reminder going into the holidays. 💛