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117. Feeling Distant From God, Holy Spirit Or Jesus? 3 Quick Questions That Can Help

Hi friend!

I know a lot of us struggle with feeling distant from God. And even worse, we blame ourselves for it because, after all, "God never leaves us"—so we think thoughts like, "It must be me! I must be doing something wrong." In today's episode, I share three other possible reasons you could be feeling distant from God. And it may have nothing to do with you and your choices at all. 

It's a tool I learned years ago that has been so helpful.

Blessings to you as we're all in this together, navigating life one day at a time. 

So grateful you're here! 

If you're ready to take some time to learn to prioritize yourself and work on your growth and healing, check out The Feel Better Journey. Doors are opening soon for the next round. Ten weeks to deal with what's holding you back. We focus on true identity shifts so that you can step into your next season more confident and with more clarity than ever. And we have a lot of fun doing it! I'd love to have you join us! 

Check it out here and join the waitlist for more information: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney

So much love,

Dani

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com

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116. Quick Encouragement. Dealing w/ The Wreckage Of Hardship Or Regret? Holding On To Transformation Through The Gift Of Compassion

Hi friends! 

Quick encouragement episodes are back!

I've found that no matter how 'pretty and put together' our life looks on the outside--We all deal with internal angst about the difficult things in life. I hope this episode encourages you a bit as you continue showing up the best you can in your life. 

Quote:

"Ruin is the road of transformation."—Liz Gilbert

Verse:

Isaiah "The Lord will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins: he will make her Joy and gladness will be found in her."

Songs:

Andy Grammar "Love Myself" iTunes // Youtube // Spotify

Hillsong "Mighty To Save" iTunes //Youtube // Spotify

🧐🎉 If you need some clarity and direction moving forward in life--The Feel Better Journey is for you! 10 weeks focusing on your inner healing and growth, and through it comes so much confidence and direction to move forward. 

I'm glad you're here. 

Much love,

Dani

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  

🤳🏼 ALSO, let's connect on social media: Facebook, Instagram -> Facebook and Instagram

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115. Take Care Of Yourself. Overwhelmed And Struggling By The News? Talking About Stewarding Our Sensitive Soul and Permission For Boundaries & Self-Care

Hi friends! 

If you're struggling w/ the news and current events—I hope today's episode encourages you. Especially if you're a sensitive human used to 'pulling up by your bootstraps.' 

We all have permission to take care of ourselves. Sometimes, it's not easy to navigate how actually to take care of ourselves. 

I hope this short episode blesses you, and gives you a few helpful tips to thrive in this season. 

I know the world is on fire, and it can be so so triggering and difficult to navigate. I'm not saying we need to bury our heads in the sand. However, YOU get to take care of yourself through it all. 

If you're not fantastic at taking care of yourself (and not many of us are, lol) and if you struggle with things like self-care and healthy boundaries for yourself-— I'd encourage you to check out and jump into the next round of The Feel Better Journey— https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney

We're learning together how to fill our internal tanks SO THAT we can have all the energy it takes to steward our lives in amazing ways! 

I love you guys.

Dani

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  

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114. Growing In Self-Awareness Through Knowing Our Unique Background Noise

Hi friends! 

This is a short episode where I share a recent story of when I was hit by rejection. Rejection and I have a long and complicated relationship, and it's a soft spot in me, that's for sure.

I know so many of us are affected by our history, and I think being aware of our 'soft spots' is half the battle. 

I hope this episode encourages you. *I know the world's absolutely on fire, and many of us are overwhelmed. Please make sure you're taking good care of yourself through this season. You're loved and not alone. 

If you want to work with Dani--doors are opening soon for the next round of The Feel Better Journey! Our fantastic community and a rich experience of 10 weeks of intentional healing for ourselves. To learn more, check it out here: https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney

SIGN UP for the email list to receive weekly email encouragement and updates; I'd love to connect! 

Also, let's connect on social media: Facebook, Instagram

I'm glad you're here. 

Much love,

Dani

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  

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113. Comforting Scripture. Psalm 34

Hi friends! 

Song—"Joy" by Andy Grammar. Spotify // YouTube // iTunes

As someone who feels alll the feels daily, I've realized the need to 'practice joy', and lately, I've actually been obsessed with it. And this song, called JOY, that I've been dancing to for days brings me joy! I hope it blesses you!

Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are cursed in spirit."

I hope this verse and truth bless you.

Glad you're here!

SIGN UP for the email list to receive weekly email encouragement and updates; I'd love to connect! 

Also, let's connect on social media: Facebook, Instagram

I'm glad you're here. 

Much love,

Dani

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  

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112. I See You. Are You Struggling In Ways You Can’t Even Put Words To? Or In Ways You Aren’t Ready To Share Yet? You’re Not Alone

Hi friends! 

I know so many of us are struggling in ways that are difficult to even talk about or share. Today, well, actually every day, I want YOU to know you're not alone, and you're welcome here. 

I hope today's short episode blesses you. :) 

Also, are you on social media?— me too! And we just started posting on social media! We can connect here: Facebook, Instagram

SIGN UP for the email list to receive weekly email encouragement and updates; I'd love to connect! 

I'm glad you're here. 

Much love,

Dani

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ JOIN the waitlist! -> Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  

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111. ”The Waiting” - How To Be Okay When You Don’t Know The Outcome

Hi friends! 

Our resident Counselor, Jim Beebe, is back! :)

We're having a conversation about "the waiting"—when we don't have all the answers to situations or circumstances in life. "Fun" topic, I know. ;) Hopefully, the perspective we talk through will help make the waiting a bit more bearable. I'd say 'enjoyable,' but what's enjoyable about waiting? haha. 

It can be sooo mind-boggling and challenging to find peace in the waiting. And today, we're diving into what else could be being triggered in us as we wait. Sometimes, the waiting is so much harder because of past experiences and even wounds it can trigger. 

I hope this conversation encourages you in your 'waiting'--you're not alone if you're struggling. :) 

Jim's other episodes: 

Episode 77, Episode 76, Episode 29, Episode 5, Episode 6

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I love you, and I'm so glad YOU'RE here.

Your friend and fellow journeyer,

Dani 

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com 
✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."
🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com   
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110. Learning To Thrive In The Mess Of Life. Conversation w/ Counselor Jim Beebe

Hi friends,

My counselor, Jim Beebe, is with us today. We talk about so many healthy and helpful practices. We're also talking about boundaries, inner child, mindfulness, & Christian meditation. 

Jim also talks about the importance of labeling our experiences in a more helpful way--I have found that the more I can describe things for what they truly are in my life, the more peace I have around even the most difficult circumstances. Jesus is so right (of course He is!)--the truth really does set us free!

Mentions:

The RAIN Technique Jim mentions is: Recognize, Accept, Investigate, and Nurture.

"Feeling Wheel" —if you're unfamiliar, they can be very helpful when trying to label our experience in a more detailed way. 

I hope this episode blesses you! 

🔆 Ready to hang on Zoom with me?! Come hang out with me for 10 weeks in The Feel Better Journey! 

Much love,

Dani

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  

🤳🏼To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram

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109. Great At Taking Care Of Business, But Struggle Taking Care Of Yourself? Conversation w/ My Friend & Student Trenton, Talking About Forgiveness, Negative Self Talk & The Power Of Community

Hi friend!

If your life looks pretty successful on the outside, yet you feel like a jumbled mess at times on the inside--today's episode is for YOU!

My friend Trenton will encourage you as he shares his amazing story. He's so authentic!--Most of my friends are. :) It's just how I roll now. I just don't have the energy or time for BS anymore. Life is too short and valuable to waste it on NOT being me. And most of my friends feel the same way, thankfully. And BTW--the world NEEDS you to be YOU too! 

Trenton and I talk about how no matter how successful our lives look on the outside--our insides can still be a struggle and how to find more freedom and peace. 

If you're feeling pulled inside to deal with 'your stuff'--jump into this round of The Feel Better Journey! You won't regret it. 

I'm cheering for you and glad you're here! 

Blessings and love,

Dani

🔆 Ready for some soul care?! Come hang out with Dani for 10 weeks in The Feel Better Journey?! 

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, or want to get in touch? Contact Us At—> hello@danisumner.com  

🤳🏼To get in touch on Social Media -> Facebook and Instagram

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108. 3 Types Of Friendship & Community We Need To Thrive—& HOW To Find Them--Especially If Friendships Have Hurt You Or You’re Dealing w/ Church Hurt

Hi friend,
You're made for community and healthy, meaningful relationships where you can be yourself!

The ONLY issue and hiccup in the whole thing is-- it's complicated.

Especially if friends have burned you or you're carrying 'Church hurt.' And if you are, I'm sorry you're dealing with that. It can be so hard and tricky to navigate and feel so isolating.

So hang in there! 

I hope today's episode encourages you.

I talk about three types of friendship and community we need--and HOW to find them.

It's not easy to put ourselves out there again after a painful experience, BUT it can be easier than we think. 

You deserve a deep, rich community cheering you on!

I hope this Podcast feels like that for you. 

And if you're ready for the next step and finding some more healing, and possibly even your new bestie who is like-minded--I'd love to have you join us in this round of The Feel Better Journey. It's a rich ten weeks together in my group coaching program. Setting aside time for yourself to do the Holy and hard work of making time and space to heal and find your truest self can be transformative. You'll learn and be reminded of many tools to equip you to ride the waves of your emotions and life, not just survive--but start thriving one day at a time.

So grateful you're here. 
Much love,

Dani

🔆 Ready for some soul care?! Come hang out with Dani for 10 weeks in The Feel Better Journey?! 

🌟To learn more about Dani -> www.danisumner.com

✅ Dani's Coaching program--"The Feel Better Journey."

🙏🏽Need prayer, have questions, 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