A HOLY MESS | Recovery, Shame, Regret, Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, Christian Mindset

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  

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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  

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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

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107. HALT. One Powerful Tip From Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) To Help You Manage Your Emotions When You Feel Like You’re Overreacting At Times

Hi friend!

The program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is full of simple tools that can make a HUGE difference in our lives!

I don't know where this acronym originated, but AA is where I first heard it, and they're famous for one-line helpful phrases.

And whether you struggle with addiction or not, trust me, this can help. :)

If you've ever overreacted (umm, and who hasn't?) and wondered why things are affecting you so deeply- this acronym can help!

"HALT"-Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Or Tired. If we are one or more of these things, it's sometimes difficult not to overreact. 

I hope you're having a great week. If you need prayer, please email me at hello@danisumner.com 

Also, if you're looking to dive deeper into the content we talk about on the Podcast--I'd love to invite you to check out The Feel Better Program--my group coaching program. It's where we dive into all of this content and more for ten weeks together; it's a fun and transformative time for all of us. 

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  

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106. Ever Feel Guilty Prioritizing Yourself? Empowering Conversation w/ Teri Gibler, Talking About Shame, Grief & The Tools To Start Thriving.

Hi friend!

In today's episode, I sit down and have an empowering conversation with my dear friend Teri Gibler. Teri's the real deal and an incredible human being!--Authentic, self-aware, funny, kind, wise, and so much more! 

If you're carrying a heaviness about life or are interested in joining our community and The Feel Better Journey--my 10-week group coaching program, today's episode is a must-listen-to one! If you've been thinking about jumping in, now's the time!

Here's the link to sign up, and I'll see you inside! 

Enjoy!

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 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

105. How Do I Pray?

Hi friends!
Today, I'm mixing it up a bit! I wanted to share one of the audios from The Feel Better Journey Program. 

In the program, we talk about a LOT of subjects--like how to stop being haunted by your past and how to build a great future no matter what circumstances are currently holding you back.

We dive into biblical compassion and how to internalize it. We don't just talk or read about Jesus' compassion, but we dive into how actually to embrace it for ourselves. It's a magical transforming process! We take the one-foot journey from head knowledge to heart knowledge. It's a whole thing, and we love it!

And some of the other audios in the program are "tools/practices"--things we can do daily to help us move the needle when we're struggling so we can cope better with the hard things in life. Prayer is one of those tools. I'd be a heretic if I didn't say that. Haha.

But in all seriousness, prayer is a mystery for some of us. I'm breaking it down in this episode and helping us keep it simple. And remember, you aren't being graded on your prayer life! He just wants to connect with you. Glad you're here. 

Doors are open for The Feel Better Journey! I'd love to connect by Zoom or phone if you're interested and have questions--schedule a virtual coffee with me here! 
 
Much love,

Dani

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

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

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

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104. What Story Are You Living In? Struggling With What Others Think About You Or Limiting Beliefs? How To Walk in Grace & Redemption!

Hi friends!

Today's episode is all about learning and exploring together the deeper thread of God's grace in our life! It's tough when we judge ourselves or when others judge us. I'm sharing one of the freedom techniques I use, and I hope it helps you too! 

"Grace is free. But learning to walk in it costs you everything."—Dani

Our resident Therapist Jim joins me today- trust me, it's an episode you won't want to miss.

PSA and FYI, this episode gets a little colorful and real, so make sure you have earbuds and no little ones around. 

A few other episosdes with Therapist Jim Beebe: 

Episode 61,

Episode 29,

Episode 6

Also, doors are open and we are taking sign ups for the next round of our program!

🎯 Struggling to forgive others?

🎯 Or Struggling to forgive yourself? 

🎯 Or Do you feel deep in your bones that you were made for more and are ready to do the work to get there? 

🎯 Or are you desiring more connection with authentic people?  

✅ Check out The Feel Better Journey! 

I hope today's episode encourages and blesses you.

I'm glad you're here. 

Much love,

Dani 

 

🔆 Want to work with Dani? Or are you interested in hanging out with Dani for 10 weeks in The Feel Better Journey?! ➡️ Schedule a virtual coffee call and connect with Dani to see if The Feel Better Journey program is a fit for you. 

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

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

🙏🏽Need prayer 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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103. Feeling Distant From God? Or Is Trust An Issue For You?

Hi friends!
If you've ever been hard on yourself for not trusting others more easily, OR if you struggle with feeling distant from God sometimes, I hope this episode encourages you! 

Also, registration is starting for The Feel Better Journey! Check out more about the program here.

If you're interested in joining and have questions to see if it's a fit for you--set up a time to chat with me here.

Glad you're part of the Podcast community. 

🧡, Dani

 

✅ Want to work with Dani? Learn more about her group coaching The Feel Better Journey

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

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102. Some Thoughts On Why Trusting God And Finding Peace Is So Hard At Times. Another White Water Rafting Adventure Story

Hi friends!

In today's episode, I'm sharing a huge realization I had about why it's so hard to trust God at times and what peace in life actually looks like.  

Last week I went white water rafting for the first time--It was on my husband Gary's 'bucket list' but definitely not mine.

However, now I'm ready to be a tour guide on the rapids. Haha. Totally kidding! That will never happen! But I am so grateful and learned so much from the experience. While on the River, I learned I've been reading a few verses wrong this whole time, and I share about that in today's episode as well. 

Glad you're here. If you need prayer, please email hello@danisumner.com 

Much love,

Dani 

🌟Want to work with Dani? Learn more about Dani's Group Coaching Program, The Feel Better Journey—Quick Overview:

• 10 weeks together. 
• Weekly Zoom meetings with me as your Coach/Spiritual Director guiding you through the program.
• Connect with other likeminded people (Coaching groups are capped at 8 people, so there's plenty of time for everyone to get coached and share their stories) 
• Private Podcast feed with the program material.
• Digital Workbook-- for those who love them and a door-stop for the rest of us ;) 
• Women's Groups
• Men's Group
• A rich healing experience where we keep it real and honest as we find healing from our drama in life and laugh a LOT together, too. "if we're not laughing through life, we're crying." 
• AND sooo much more… 

Learn more here— https://www.danisumner.com/thefeelbetterjourney & if you're ready or have questions, jump on a short coffee call with me here!

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

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

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101. Feeling Guilt Or Pressure & Being Pulled In A Zillion Directions? Or Struggle w/ Feeling Like You’re Letting People Down? Wise Thoughts From Therapist Jim Beebe To Help!

Hi friends!

Oh man, are we in for some golden nugget wisdom today from my Therapist Jim Beebe. 

Listen in on a short clip from my Therapy session with Jim--I was struggling with being pulled in a zillion directions and feeling guilty that I couldn't do more in some areas and for some people in my life--like my aging parents, etc.

Jim's perspective completely shifted my mindset, the tremendous pressure I felt from 'failing' and 'letting people down,' and the guilt that I thought came with it all.

You have to hear his 2 minutes of straight wisdom. You're welcome. ;) 

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So glad you're here!

Love you all,

Dani

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

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

🙏🏽Need prayer 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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