Explore early blog posts on self-worth, self-love, personal empowerment, and emotional growth—written between 2011 and 2021. These foundational essays offer raw insight, soulful reflection, and the roots of a voice that champions healing and wholeness.
“What about THIS one?” Amanda hands me a tiny amber bottle to consider. I turn it in the light and compare it to the seven other tiny bottles I have placed in a row on the counter of the lab – cobalt blue, clear, faceted glass, tall and narrow, rounded and squat. This is NOT […]
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Editor’s Note (2025):This post was first written in 2020, during a season when my writing carried a more poetic, expansive tone. I’ve kept it here in the archives because the essence of its message still rings true: joy is our inheritance, and the practice of tending to our inner world is how we experience it […]
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Editor’s Note (2025): This post was first written in 2020. I’ve kept it here in the archives because it reflects my voice from that time. While more poetic and expansive than my current writing, its core message still resonates: you are already whole, loved, and capable of moving beyond pain into alignment. *** Discovering the […]
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I don’t say everything.I haven’t felt like it is safe to fully share myself.With you or anyone. That may not seem to make sense.I write here.I have a public business.It certainly appears like I am sharing myself.But I’m not. I’ve come into the realization that I have felt safer sharing helpful information than my vulnerable […]
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This original question has been edited to protect the identity of the submitter. Q: “Hi Danielle, my name is Emily and I’m an incredibly shy and awkward 22 year old that recently graduated college. I’ve never had a boyfriend, never been kissed or gone on a date and never even been flirted with. I know […]
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Do you ever find yourself in the middle of a vicious cycle? You say you’re ready for love, but you’re only attracted to emotionally unavailable men. You want a better work-life balance, but you insist you need to work longer hours to advance your career. You want to have a healthier relationship to your body, […]
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There are days where I wake up feeling negative, overwhelmed, disappointed. Days where I am convinced that I have fallen short, am less than, not good enough—almost immediately upon opening my eyes! It’s not that I don’t have anything to be grateful for, and it’s not that I don’t know how blessed I am. It’s […]
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Today’s blog post is my response to a reader’s question regarding how to break up with someone you live with and what to do about moving on after a breakup. It all comes back to setting up respectful, clear boundaries after a relationship has ended. Read on for the full scoop. The Real Struggle of […]
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My husband and cherished soulmate, Jose, and I are celebrating our three year wedding anniversary! THREE YEARS! (Take a peek at the card he gave to me…my heart just melted!) I can hardly believe how quickly these three years have passed, or comprehend how grateful I am to have spent them with such an incredible […]
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There are days when I wake up feeling like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. Negative thoughts, self-doubt, and that “I’m not enough” feeling hit me before I even open my eyes. And let me tell you, I can be pretty hard on myself. I’d be lying if I said it was […]
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Today’s post is my response, as a life & love coach, to a reader’s question regarding shame and insecurity during and after a relationship. Though it speaks directly to a romantic relationship, the same principles apply to any relationship and any situation where you’re holding on to feelings of worthlessness. The tools below will teach […]
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You know how it feels: that Sunday night pit-of-your-stomach dread. You know what you’re in for on Monday morning, so you set three alarms (so you’ll actually get out of bed on time) and mentally curse the traffic you know you’ll battle and that stupid, frost-covered Lean Cuisine you know you will eat at your […]
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How much do you know about the deepest parts of you? Sure, you know your likes and dislikes, but what about the complex landscape of your heart? Getting to know yourself is one of life’s most thrilling endeavors, and it’s the only real path to a full life. If you’re feeling stuck, it’s also the […]
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There are so many things I love about being a woman, but there’s one more than most: we want to have it all; the great home, a thriving biz, world travel—all while making an impact in the world. (Who run the world? Girls!) But too often we stick to the status quo instead; afraid of […]
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Everybody’s looking for love. It’s one of the top reasons people come to me — they want to find it, attract it, keep it. And most often, they’re looking for that love outside of themselves: in romance, in partnership, in the relationship. With their perfect partner.Their other half.Their soulmate. But here’s the truth: they’re really […]
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To all my L.A. sisters! I am absolutely honored and thrilled to be hosting another workshop this Thursday April 21st at 7pm on How to Live Abundantly with Passion and Purpose at Wanderlust Hollywood — a place to practice, listen, taste, learn, and gather. You’ll learn: how to spiritually divide your time and energy for […]
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Making Peace With My Weight and Body Image Struggles I used to only ever feel pretty when I was starving. When I fit into my skinny jeans. When my stomach growled with hunger pains. When I comfortably fit in a size 0. As you might imagine, my inner mean girl wasn’t kind. “You have too […]
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Great relationships don’t happen by accident. Just like that sweet little vegetable patch in your backyard, the more you nurture and nourish your relationship the happier you’ll both be. And what does that look like? Quality nourishment requires pausing, listening, and paying attention to your partner. It requires that you learn to love people in […]
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Ode to Love Love is primal. It connects us to our mission, to other people, and—most importantly—to our own unfolding selves. In its darkest, most foreboding forms, love can be unnerving. It can sting, dismantle, even decimate. But then there’s the kind of love that flips your entire world on its axis: passionate love. The […]
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Editor’s note: Consider this a postcard from a previous self. (2012) The tone is punchier; the heart is the same—share the truth you’re living and let it shape what you teach. **** I don’t just write for you—I write for me, too.I write to remember who I want to become; who I aspire to be. […]
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Editor’s Note, 2025:This post was first written in 2013, back when my voice leaned more toward “cheerleader” energy—full of fire and declarations, but without much of the grounded practicality I’ve grown into since. I’m keeping it here in From the Archives (2011–2021) because sometimes we need a reminder that possibility is real and power is […]
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Editor’s note: This piece comes from a season when I loved big declarations and sharper edges. Since then, Motherhood and my coaching work have rounded the corners a bit. I still believe in adapting quickly—now with more compassion, better systems, and fewer “shoulds.” I’m leaving this here as a marker of how the message (and […]
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Editor’s Note, 2025:This piece was originally written over a decade ago—and yet, its truth still pulses. We may evolve, deepen, and sharpen our insights, but some wisdom endures. Becoming more you is not just the point—it’s the revolution. I hope it stirs something awake in you, too. *** “Love never disappears. It is only unrecognized.” […]
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Editor’s Note (2025):This post was first written in 2012, back when my writing was more raw and poetic — and when I was just beginning to explore many of the themes that still anchor my work today. It’s a reminder that the lessons we learn about letting go — of relationships, jobs, dreams, or identities […]
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No More Waiting (thoughts on wound care) You’ve got career goals to accomplish.Legendary love affairs to live.Creative genius to share. And yet, you wait.You stall. You move at half-capacity. Your past keeps tugging at your hemline—slowing you down, weighing you down. But here’s the truth: time is your most precious commodity.You can’t buy more. You […]
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