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Do you ever feel stuck, emotionally drained, or like you’re constantly striving but never “enough”? You’re in the right place! Welcome to A HOLY MESS Podcast (ranked in the top 1% globally🎉), a podcast designed for you if you’re ready to break free and heal from self-doubt, burnout, and overgiving—so you can step into confidence, peace, God’s grace and purpose with clarity. Each week, I share biblical wisdom, mindset shifts, and real conversations to help you: ✨ Overcome self-doubt and fear with faith-based confidence. ✨ Let go of striving and perfectionism and embrace God’s grace. ✨ Set healthy boundaries and stop people-pleasing without guilt. ✨ Heal from burnout, shame, regret, and emotional exhaustion. ✨ Renew your mind with God’s truth and step into your purpose. There’s no magic wand to find more freedom, but there are practical tools that can help. Even as Christians who sometimes feel unworthy and shame about our past, anxious about our future, or feel like we are not enough. There is so much more for us! There’s hope, joy, peace, fun, purpose, and a reason that YOU are on this planet. If you’re ready to rediscover your worth, reconnect with God, and finally feel at peace, you’re in the right place. We can have fun and laugh while trudging through our messes; this stuff doesn’t need to be dry and boring. I can’t wait to journey with you. Your new friend, Dani Learn -＞ www.danisumner.com Connect -＞ hello@danisumner.com Facebook -＞ https://www.facebook.com/DaniSumnerCoaching Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/danisumner/
Episodes
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Hi friends!
Do you ever struggle with intrusive thoughts?
In today's episode, I share three easy steps that can help ease the load. It's not a magic button, but it really can help.
Remember, you are not alone!
Also, if this Podcast has been a blessing or helped you—Would you mind taking 2 minutes to leave a written review for the show? My amazing Podcast coach says that helps us so much with the Podcast algorithm powers that be! ;) You get it.
Thanks so much!
Talk soon!
So much love!
Dani :)
Are you longing to feel better and have a deeper grip on God's grace? Or do you need to make peace with yourself but don't know how?
If you're harder on yourself than anyone else—Jump on The Feel Better Journey waitlist! 6-weeks of group coaching hanging out with me as I share the exact tools and methods I used to break free from living under such a dark cloud of condemnation and frustration! Do I still have rough days? Of course, I'm human, and there's no magic pill, and if you have a magic pill, please, for the love of all things holy, share it with me. But I'm at so much more peace now. If you're ready for a community to journey with, we'd love to journey with you! Join the waitlist to learn when doors open to the program again! https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Hi friends!
I just gave a quick update on the podcast and life in today's episode!
I'm so grateful for this community.🤗 I hope these episodes encourage you and bring some light into any darkness you may be wrestling through, and the Lord knows we all have our struggles.
We honestly can't fight our 'demons' alone, and I hope this podcast empowers and encourages you on your journey.
I mentioned Psalm 31:7 "I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul."—literally, there's nothing more comforting than knowing we aren't alone in our anguish. This verse has brought me so much comfort lately.
Song of the week:
Mercy by Elevation Worship featuring Chris Brown // iTunes // Spotify // YouTube
Quotes I mentioned:
"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain
"There are a terrible lot of lies going on in the world, and the worst of it is that half of them are true."-Winston Churchill.
Laughter is some of the best medicine.
Also, are you longing to feel better and have a deeper grip on God's grace? Or do you need to make peace with yourself but don't know how? 🌟Jump on The Feel Better Journey waitlist! 6-weeks of group coaching hanging out with me as I share the exact tools and methods I used to break free from living under such a dark cloud of condemnation and frustration!
Do I still have rough days? Of course, I'm human, and there's no magic pill, and if you have a magic pill, please, for the love of all things holy, share it with me! ;) But I'm at so much more peace now, and I want to help you feel better and make peace with yourself and with God. No matter what your story is, it's possible. I promise. If you're ready for a community to journey with, we'd love to journey with you! Join the waitlist to learn when doors open to the program again! https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
Have a great week, and talk soon!
Much love,
Dani
To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Hi friends!
Enjoy this short encouraging episode from one of my favorite stories in the Bible from Luke 17. I hope it encourages you!
🎉 Also, last call for The Feel Better Journey program—doors close Wednesday, 2/22 at 10am (EST). I'd love for you to join us!
Sign up here: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
Have a great week, and talk soon!
Much love,
Dani
🎉 Last call for The Feel Better Journey: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney -doors close Wednesday 2/22 at 10am (EST)
To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Welcome back!
This is part 2 of a 2-part episode—so if you didn't listen to episode 76 with Therapist Jim Beebe—please pause this episode jump onto episode 76 first, and THEN come back to this one.
"Maybe the shadow of sadness is joy, and the shadow of shame is grace."--Jim Beebe.
Today, Jim dives into concepts like radical acceptance and how to become more grace-based with ourselves.
If you are a professional at judging yourself, this episode will bless you and empower you with tools to help you.
Jim is one of our show's go-to experts and guides! Jim has been a therapist for over 40 years and has worked with thousands of people. Yes, thousands. He knows his stuff—He was originally going to seminary to become a Pastor, but life hit and happened, and by the Grace of God, the Lord led him into becoming a Therapist—and I couldn't be more grateful! He and his wife also teach a marriage seminar that is powerful and amazing. If you want more info or to get in touch with Jim—818-787-1242
Also, if you want to experience more of the LOVE and GRACE of God, I got you! --Jump into The Feel Better Journey—a 6-week program to help you experience more peace and joy. It's a biblically based Program that was created through blood, sweat, and tears of experience, finding freedom in my own life, and then walking through the material with others.
If you are ready to feel better and walk in more acceptance and grace for yourself —no matter your story or history--this is the program for you!
Sign up here: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
Love,
Dani
Want to hang out weekly for six weeks with me?!—Join "The Feel Better Journey,"—The program starts at the end of February, and I'd love to have you join us! Sign up soon!
If you have questions and want to connect or have questions—schedule a virtual coffee with me! I'd love to connect!
Here's the link to my calendar: Dani's Calendly
Link for more info and to sign up for The Feel Better Journey: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Hello, my friends!
Today's episode is ONE of my favorites EVER! It's with Therapist Jim Beebe—and if you've been around the Podcast for a bit, you know Jim is one of our favorite guests and one of my favorite humans on the planet!
Jim has been a therapist for 40 years and is an expert on humans and their emotional and spiritual experiences. Jim has a beautiful family and has been married to his wife Jane for 35 years, and they have two grown kids.
Ok, so today is one of those episodes you will probably want to listen to over and over again—the way Jim describes our struggles with our thoughts or, as he likes to say it, "our shitty committee" or harsh voice in our head is so helpful. Jim also talks about why it's so hard to change our thoughts. If you struggle with your thought life—THIS is the episode for you!
I know many of us shame ourselves because we still wrestle with our thoughts and feelings at times—and we sometimes are so hard on ourselves because it's so difficult to change.
I think Jim's perspective and wisdom will bless you!
This is a 2 part episode—so be sure to check back for Episode 77 tomorrow!
I love you guys—I am here for you—please send prayer requests and let me know how I can support you in prayer!
🌟Jump into the next round of The Feel Better Journey with me as your guide. It's a 6-week program designed to help you FEEL BETTER and find more peace, especially if you're struggling with feelings of unworthiness, regret or you're hard on yourself.
If judging yourself is a superpower, I got you, and this program will help.
I'd love to journey with you! Reach out if you'd like to set up a coffee chat with me to find out more here. Or sign up for the Program here: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
Love,
Dani
Want to hang out weekly for six weeks with me?!—Join "The Feel Better Journey,"—The program starts at the end of February, and I'd love to have you join us! Sign up soon! Space is limited for this round.
If you have questions and want to connect to see if it's the right time for you—jump into my calendar and book a virtual coffee with me! I'd LOVEEE to connect! I love connecting with our Podcast community! Here's the link to my calendar: Dani's Calendly
Link for more info and to sign up for The Feel Better Journey: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Hello, my friend!
Have you been affected by toxic beliefs within some Christian circles? I know we all probably have at some point or another. I hope this episode encourages you.
This episode was prompted by a conversation I had with my son Zac. Someone mentioned to him and some friends that if they follow Jesus closely they won't struggle in life... There's so much to unpack here--but I want you to know you don't have to repent for being human. Or repent for human struggles or tendencies like wrestling through depression, anxiety, fear, or sadness. There are enough barriers in our walk with Jesus on this planet. Rest assured—those fundamental human struggles, He is not holding them against you. I promise.
I'm fired up today. 'Chill Dani' will return in episode 76. Maybe. Haha. Actually, I've never been labeled 'chill,' but you get what I mean.
🎉🥳Doors are closing soon! Jump into the next round of The Feel Better Journey with me as your guide. It's a 6-week program designed to help you FEEL BETTER and find your worth, especially if you're struggling with feelings of unworthiness, regret, or hard on yourself. If judging yourself is a superpower, I got you, and this program will help.
I'd love to journey with you!
Reach out if you'd like to set up a coffee chat with me to find out more here on my calendar.
Love,
Dani
🌟Want to hang out weekly for six weeks with me?!—Join "The Feel Better Journey,"—The program starts at the end of February, and I'd love to have you join us! Sign up soon! Space is limited for this round.
Link for more info and to sign up for The Feel Better Journey: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
🌟Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
🌟To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
🌟Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Hello, my friend!
If you love honest and real humans, you will love today's episode and be encouraged so much by 2 of our very own! Carol Smithbeck and Kim Luna recently went through my new program, The Feel Better Journey. Today they share their experience, and I love their hearts and how candidly they share their struggles.
You are not alone, my friend! You are sure to be encouraged by them!
Please reach out if you need prayer.
Enjoy today's episode.
Love,
Dani
🌟Want to hang out weekly for six weeks with me?!—Join "The Feel Better Journey,"—The program starts soon, and I'd love to have you join us!
*Space is limited for this round. So reach out if you have questions and want to connect to see if it's the right time for you—jump into my calendar and book a virtual coffee with me! I'd LOVEEE to connect! I love connecting with our Podcast community! Here's the link to my calendar to schedule a time: Dani's Calendar
🎉🥳Link for more info and to sign up for The Feel Better Journey: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Hello, my friend!
*On the fence or have more questions about The Feel Better Journey? Or want to know if it's the right season for you to jump into the program when it launches again at the end of February? Let's connect for a few mins on the phone to chat through it all. I'd LOVE to connect with you! Here's a link to my calendar to set a time--or email hello@danisumner.com with your questions.
Oh, you guys, today's episode is so helpful! Therapist Jim Beebe is our guest--Jim has such a way of making us feel normal and teaching us not to resent ourselves or our journey. He shares about the 'gift of being human' and other thoughts that are so helpful and hopeful.
He shares so candidly about his own life and inner workings. And he talks about tools that help us build resiliency inside and how to get through rough moments. Jim is such a gift to our community!
"The struggles themselves can keep us in our struggles."—Jim Beebe.
To get in touch with Jim: 818-787-1242. Here's a link to Jim's Article on Acceptance.
Other conversations/episodes with Jim as a guest: Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 29, Episode 61 & Episode 62
Mentions:
Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Alanon daily devotional
Jesus calling
Scriptures mentioned:
2 Corinthians 10:5
Romans 8:37
Romans 12:2
Isaiah 49:21
Love,
Dani
🤗Want to hang out weekly for six weeks with me?!—Join "The Feel Better Journey,"🎉—The program starts at the end of February, and I'd love to have you join us! Sign up soon! Space is limited for this round.
🌟If you have questions and want to connect to see if it's the right time for you—jump into my calendar and book a virtual coffee with me! I'd LOVEEE to connect! I love connecting with our Podcast community! Here's the link to my calendar: Dani's Calendly
💫Link for more info and to sign up for The Feel Better Journey: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
🎉To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
🙏🏽Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
🤳🏼To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
🤳🏼Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
🥳Need a step-by-step guide for Spiritual Growth in any season? Join The Spiritual Intentions Framework- 12 foundational principles to Spiritual Growth when all else fails -> https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
What's up, my friend?!
Hello! Ok, I'm so excited to introduce you all to Dr. Erica Garcia Thomas today! She is truly a miracle—she's been through hell and back and has such a great perspective on life and her process—she's so refreshing. You will love her. AND she's one of "us" and part of our Podcast family, which soo blesses me to share her with you all!
Erica's so authentic and vulnerable in her sharing today, and I know it will bless you with her honesty. She candidly shares about struggles with an emptiness inside she has wrestled through and not feeling good enough, even though she is an overachiever. She's also very open about how difficult it can be to embrace God's love and grace sometimes. I'm telling you, she's the real deal!
No matter where you are on your journey, Erica will encourage you with her heart, experience, and transparency.
Erica was part of the first round of The Feel Better Journey, and I wanted her to share her experience and what it was like with you all. She took the 'host seat' for a bit and asked me some questions, too—that was fun! ;)
Remember, no matter where you are in life or what you are going through, you are NOT alone! Reach out if you need prayer. We are here-- hello@danisumner.com
Love,
Dani
💫Want to hang out weekly for six weeks with me?!—Join "The Feel Better Journey,"—The program starts at the end of February, and I'd love to have you join us! Sign up soon, space is limited for this round.
🤳🏼If you have questions and want to connect to see if it's the right time for you—jump into my calendar and book a virtual coffee with me! I'd LOVEEE to connect! I love connecting with our Podcast community! Here's the link to my calendar: Dani's Calendly
🎉Link for more info and to sign up for The Feel Better Journey: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Need a step-by-step guide for Spiritual Growth in any season? Join The Spiritual Intentions Framework- 12 foundational principles to Spiritual Growth when all else fails -> https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Hi friend!
I share a funny story in today's episode that I hope encourages you! And I share one tip that has enormously helped me over the years: how not to receive harsh words when said to you. I hope it helps you!
Song mentioned: "Damn It Feels Good To Be Me" by Andy Grammer // iTunes // Spotify // YouTube
The verse mentioned Ephesians 3:17a-18: "And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,”
🌟🎉Also, if you are interested in journeying with me in the 6-week group coaching program—"The Feel Better Journey,"—doors officially open today!🎉🌟 The program begins at the end of February, and I'd love to have you join us! Space is limited. If you are interested and have questions, please email me, and we can grab a quick call. Please check out the link for more info and to sign up: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney
Love,
Dani
To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com
Need prayer or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com
To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram
Want to join Dani's email list? https://mailchi.mp/danisumner/email-list
Need a step-by-step guide for Spiritual Growth in any season? Join The Spiritual Intentions Framework- 12 foundational principles to Spiritual Growth when all else fails -> https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework