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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
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Episodes
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
What if rest didn't make you feel guilty or lazy? That's the question I've been wrestling with during this intense season of life. I'm discovering that those "time out" periods aren't just nice—they're necessary!
I've been walking through some really challenging times lately, but instead of just trying to power through, I'm learning how to not only survive but actually find little moments of joy along the way.
When we give ourselves permission to rest, something beautiful happens. That guilt we've attached to slowing down? It's not serving us. What if taking that break is exactly what your mind, body and spirit need to show up fully in all the other areas of your life?
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply pause. I hope this encourages you wherever you are today!
Book a discovery call here to see if working one-on-one would be a fit.
Much love,
Dani
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
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Hey friend,
Today, I'm talking about anger. I know anger can be an issue for a lot of us. And sometimes, in our culture, it's difficult to talk about.
Key Points:
- The two main sources of anger: injustice and grief
- How childhood conditioning shapes our relationship with emotions
- Understanding the connection between anger, fear, and control
- The importance of self-awareness in managing anger
- Practical breathing techniques for diffusing anger in the moment
- Why anger can be a valuable teacher in our lives
- Finding balance between spiritual practice and emotional healing
I hope this episode helps you.
Also, if you've been feeling the need for extra support and direction, AND you resonate with what I talk about on the Podcast--Book a FREE-(on me) discovery call for us to connect and see if working together one-on-one for a season could help you.
Go to www.danisumner.com/discoverycall, or here's the link to my calendar to sign up. I look forward to connecting!
So much love,
Dani
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Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
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Hey!
I'm super excited to share this episode with you! After my birthday recently, my amazing family helped transform my office from a paper graveyard into this beautiful, tranquil space (if you're on YouTube, you can see the glow-up!). Huge shoutout to Chad Bohi for getting my audio and lighting locked in too!
I'm sharing a few thoughts that have inspired me lately, and I hope they inspire you, too.
The quote mentioned: "You will never outperform your own self-image."
Verse mentioned: Isaiah 43:19
The Song mentioned is Hard Fought Hallelujah by Brandon Lake.
I talk about how sometimes we have to fight for our peace.
Whether you're wrestling with your next steps in life, feeling stuck, or need someone to walk alongside you, I want you to know you're not alone.
God's making streams in the wasteland, right where you are!
I also mentioned that I'm opening up more time for one-on-one clients.
If you've been feeling the need for extra support and direction, AND you resonate with what I talk about on the Podcast--Book a FREE-(on me) discovery call for us to connect and see if working together one-on-one for a season could help you.
Go to www.danisumner.com/discoverycall, or here's the link to my calendar to sign up. I look forward to connecting!
So much love,
Dani
Your friend,
Dani
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Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Merry Christmas! I just wanted to send you all some Christmas love. I know this time of the year can be so difficult for some of us. If you find yourself wading through a rough Christmas, I'm sending you some extra love. And I hope this episode blesses you.
Wherever you find yourself this Christmas, the good news is God is NOT done 'birthing' good things in you or your life.
Merry Christmas,
Dani
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Hi friends,
Today we have Therapist Jim Beebe with us and we're talking about his perspective and what healing ACTUALLY looks like at times for most of us.
Not the Instagram highlight reel. Not the "I've got it all figured out now" testimonies.
The real, messy, one-day-at-a-time journey that most of us are living. I hope today blesses you so much!
HERE'S THE HOLY TRUTH BOMB:
You're not doing recovery wrong because you're still struggling. You're not doing Christianity wrong because anxiety still visits at 3am. You're not doing life wrong because you haven't "fixed" yourself yet.
IN THIS EPISODE WE'RE DIVING INTO:
- Why "solving yourself" isn't the goal (and was never meant to be)
- The beautiful paradox of being okay with not being okay
- What happens when we stop shaming ourselves for being human
- Why Paul admitted "I do that which I should not do" (spoiler: because he was human too)
- How to embrace your journey without expecting perfection
- What it means to love yourself back to life
TRUTH MOMENTS THAT MIGHT MAKE YOU CRY (IN A GOOD WAY):
- "If things outside of us could fix us – enough money, the right relationship, the perfect church – it would have happened by now"
- "Even if you never change, you're still insurmountably loved by God"
- "I'm not a puzzle to be solved, but an experience to be lived"
- "The journey itself is the destination"
FOR ANYONE WHO:
- Wakes up some days feeling like they're back at square one
- Measures themselves against the fruit of the Spirit and comes up feeling short
- Is tired of trying to fix themselves into worthiness
- Needs permission to be human while also being Christian
THIS IS YOUR INVITATION:
To step into a grace that's big enough for your humanity. To find community in the journey. To know that your struggles don't disqualify you from God's love – they qualify you for His grace.
Remember, even Paul had a thorn in his side. Even Jesus was a man of sorrows. Your humanity isn't a hindrance to your holiness – it's the very place where grace meets you.
Love you,
Dani
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Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Hello you awesome humans!
We're diving deep into something not many are talking about: the real difference between shame and guilt.
You know that feeling when you mess up (like forgetting to mail thank you cards for four months... yes, I'm calling myself out) and suddenly you're spiraling into "I always do this" and "I'm not enough"?
That's not just guilt, friend.
That's shame talking.
And there's a bigggg difference.
In this episode, we're unpacking:
• Why feeling unworthy isn't because you're unworthy (it's because shame's got a grip on you)
• one holy truth about guilt vs shame
• What King David teaches us about shame. His bones were literally wasting away...
• How to show yourself some sacred compassion when shame tries to steal your peace
If you're exhausted from being your own harshest critic, this one's for you.
Let's break free from shame together, shall we?
Remember: You get to be human AND holy at the same time. And nothing - absolutely nothing - can separate you from God's love. Not even those unmailed thank you cards. 🤍
Grateful YOU'RE here!
Much love,
Dani
P.S. To look at your life, no one would ever guess at the regret and secret limiting beliefs inside. If this is you, email me at hello@danisumner.com, and I will send you a link to an upcoming free workshop I'm hosting that you won't want to miss. Just email the "workshop link," and I will get you the Zoom link.
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Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Today, I'm talking a little bit about forgiveness and how I've come to realize that true forgiveness is a healing journey, not a one-time decision.
And what a process it can be... if you're struggling with forgiveness, hang in there!
Enjoy today's episode!
To look at your life, no one would ever guess at the regret and secret limiting beliefs inside. If this is you, email me at hello@danisumner.com, and I will send you a link to an upcoming free workshop I'm hosting that you won't want to miss. Just email the "workshop link," and I will get you the Zoom link.
Much love,
Dani
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Welcome! Today, I'm just sharing from my heart and a bit more about my struggles and the process of finding peace in this messy world...one day at a time.
Enjoy!
Glad you're here!
xo!
Dani
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Do you ever feel like you're getting tackled from every direction?
In this episode, we're talking about hearing God's voice through the chaos-- AND one way to keep the faith as we move through it all.
And, I'm sharing a story about Zac and his football game last week.
The video of the awesome play I'm talking about is coming soon... join my email list to see it first, or follow my YouTube Channel.
🙏 Key Encouragement:
- You're not alone in your struggles
- There's a cloud of witnesses cheering you on
- Sometimes, victory means just keeping your feet moving
- God's voice is louder than the opposing crowd
📖 Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:1-2 - "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders..."
🎵 Featured Song: "Winning Streak" by Jelly Roll Key lyric: "Nobody walks in on a winning streak"
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Remember: You're loved, you're valuable, and you're worth it. Keep running your race - there are people in your corner cheering you on.
I'm so glad you're here,
Dani
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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
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Hi friend!
👋 Today's episode is short and based on the famous recovery quote, "Don't quit before the miracle happens."
I first heard this quote in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, and I LOVE it.
It has made even the most difficult days brighter for me.
I encourage you to find quotes like this or use this one to remind yourself on hard days, things will get better.
One of my other favorite quotes is, "This too shall pass... it may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass!"--laughter is also the best medicine when you're struggling. :)
Grateful you're here.
Much love,
❤️Dani
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