Episodes

  • They Keep Black People in Survival Mode—Here’s How to Break Free

    They Keep Black People in Survival Mode—Here’s How to Break Free
    Feb 13 2025
    They want to keep Black people in survival mode—on edge, exhausted, always reacting. And that’s not by accident. When we’re stuck in stress, we’re easier to control. My hope is this episode will help you start to break free.

    Kendrick did what needed to be done at the Super Bowl. Now it’s our move. We each have a role to play. Mine? I’m a yoga therapist, and I help the Black community—especially Black women—regulate their nervous systems. Because when you can think clearly, when you can breathe, when you’re not constantly in fight-or-flight, you move with power. And they don’t want that.

    This isn’t just about feeling better. This is how we hold the line. Because if they can keep us stressed, they can keep us stuck. But when we regulate our nervous systems? We win.

    In this episode, we’re talking about three ways Black people can regulate their nervous systems when the world is doing everything it can to keep us on edge.

    📌 Want more tools to regulate stress and stop feeling constantly on edge? Download my free guide:

    This one is for us.
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    18 mins
  • The Hidden Trap of Meditation

    The Hidden Trap of Meditation
    Feb 6 2025
    You’ve been told that meditation is the key to peace, clarity, and calm—but what if the way you’re approaching it is actually reinforcing stress instead of relieving it?

    If you’ve ever felt like meditation is hard, like your mind won’t cooperate, or like you’re somehow failing at it, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. You’ve just been sold a myth about what meditation is supposed to be.

    In this episode, we’re exposing the hidden trap that turns meditation into another struggle—especially for overthinkers, perfectionists, and high achievers. We’ll unpack why stillness can feel impossible, how you might be using meditation against yourself, and most importantly, how to shift into a practice that actually brings ease.
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    18 mins
  • Your Energy Hygiene is Trash—And It’s Costing You More Than You Realize

    Your Energy Hygiene is Trash—And It’s Costing You More Than You Realize
    Jan 30 2025
    You wouldn’t go weeks without showering—so why are you walking around carrying weeks, months, or even years’ worth of energy buildup?

    That exhaustion you can’t shake? The way you feel stuck, drained, and carrying too much—even after resting? That’s not just stress. That’s an energy hygiene problem.

    Most of the advice out there—sage, salt baths, and crystals—only scratches the surface. But if you don’t get to the real energy leaks, you’ll stay in the same cycle.

    In this episode, we’re exposing what’s really draining you, stealing your peace, and keeping you exhausted—without you even realizing it.

    Listen now. Because the cost of ignoring this? More exhaustion, more burnout, and more of your energy slipping away to things that don’t serve you.

    Threads: @hellawellwithdanielle

    Upcoming Yoga Retreat in Brazil
    July 21-29, 2025
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    Join me and Saisha from Thick Thigh Yoga for an unforgettable yoga retreat in the heart of Bahia, Brazil. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the richness of Afro-Brazilian culture, enjoy breathtaking natural beauty, and reconnect with ourselves through yoga, meditation, and meaningful community. This retreat is your opportunity to step away from the noise, reset your energy, and embrace a transformative experience that will nourish your mind, body, and spirit.Ready to explore, restore, and thrive? Let’s make it happen in Bahia!
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    18 mins
  • Lights Out Meta – Can You Really Log Off?

    Lights Out Meta – Can You Really Log Off?
    Jan 23 2025
    Could you step away from social media for just one week? The Lights Out Meta boycott is challenging us to do exactly that—logging off from Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and even WhatsApp for an entire week. But if the mere thought of unplugging makes you feel a little anxious, you’re not alone. But why is that? Why does social media feel like the oxygen we need to exist?

    This episode looks at our addiction to social media and what we’re truly afraid of missing out on when we unplug. I'll share my personal experience with a five-month digital detox—why it was one of the best things I've ever done and why, somehow, it feels harder now.

    Plus, in the What’s Holding You Back segment, we’ll explore the fear of stillness and how to ease into it without feeling overwhelmed.

    Tune in and ask yourself—can I really log off?
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    11 mins
  • Rest Without the Side Order of Guilt.

    Rest Without the Side Order of Guilt.
    Jan 16 2025
    What if the most radical thing you could do today is rest—without the side order of guilt? Even now, rest feels like a privilege we have to earn or explain. We’re expected to be the strongest in the room, always holding it together, and never letting up. But rest isn’t lazy—rest is an act of resistance.In this episode, we’re unpacking why rest feels so hard, how to let go of the guilt, and how yoga therapy can help you reclaim rest as your right.

    Want to experience the next level of rest this year? Join me this July for the Black on the Mat Brazil Retreat—nine days of yoga, community, and unapologetic rest in paradise.

    Upcoming Yoga Retreat in Brazil
    July 21-29, 2025
    Learn More

    Join me and Saisha from Thick Thigh Yoga for an unforgettable yoga retreat in the heart of Bahia, Brazil. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the richness of Afro-Brazilian culture, enjoy breathtaking natural beauty, and reconnect with ourselves through yoga, meditation, and meaningful community. This retreat is your opportunity to step away from the noise, reset your energy, and embrace a transformative experience that will nourish your mind, body, and spirit.Ready to explore, restore, and thrive? Let’s make it happen in Bahia!
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    14 mins
  • New Year, Same You--and That's Amazing

    New Year, Same You--and That's Amazing
    Jan 9 2025
    The pressure to reinvent yourself every January is everywhere. But what if the best way to start the year wasn’t about becoming someone new, but about embracing who you already are?

    In this episode, we’re flipping the script on the “New Year, New Me” mindset and exploring why the same you—right here, right now—is worth celebrating. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and the truth is, you’re already more than enough.

    Plus, I’m introducing a new segment to the podcast called “What’s Holding You Back?” Each week, we’ll explore something you might not even realize is keeping you stuck—something that could be blocking you from living the life you desire. This week, we’re talking about how living on autopilot might be quietly holding you back from the life you want.

    Let’s rethink the way we approach the new year—and beyond.

    Upcoming Yoga Retreat in Brazil
    July 21-29, 2025

    Join me and Saisha from Thick Thigh Yoga for an unforgettable yoga retreat in the heart of Bahia, Brazil. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the richness of Afro-Brazilian culture, enjoy breathtaking natural beauty, and reconnect with ourselves through yoga, meditation, and meaningful community. This retreat is your opportunity to step away from the noise, reset your energy, and embrace a transformative experience that will nourish your mind, body, and spirit.Ready to explore, restore, and thrive? Let’s make it happen in Bahia!

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    13 mins
  • Your Joy Map for 2025: Designing a Life That Feels Aligned

    Your Joy Map for 2025: Designing a Life That Feels Aligned
    Jan 2 2025
    What if you approached the new year with a map—not for resolutions, but for joy? In this episode, we’re talking about how to create your Joy Map, a personalized guide to designing a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and uniquely yours. Discover how to identify the moments, people, and experiences that bring you joy and how to intentionally weave them into your year ahead.

    At the 10-minute mark, I’ll guide you through a Yoga Nidra meditation to help you imagine and embody your joyful year.Press play, and let’s start mapping out a 2025 that feels hella good!

    Upcoming Yoga Retreat in Brazil
    July 21-29, 2025

    Join me and Saisha from Thick Thigh Yoga for an unforgettable yoga retreat in the heart of Bahia, Brazil. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the richness of Afro-Brazilian culture, enjoy breathtaking natural beauty, and reconnect with ourselves through yoga, meditation, and meaningful community. This retreat is your opportunity to step away from the noise, reset your energy, and embrace a transformative experience that will nourish your mind, body, and spirit.Ready to explore, restore, and thrive? Let’s make it happen in Bahia!
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    25 mins
  • The Hidden Impact of 2024

    The Hidden Impact of 2024
    Dec 26 2024
    Sometimes it’s not the big, obvious things that define our year—it’s the sneaky, unseen forces that quietly shape our lives. As we close out 2024, this episode is all about uncovering what’s been hiding in plain sight. We’re reflecting on the overlooked joys that brought us unexpected abundance and the subtle blocks that held us back. Together, we’ll honor the lessons, release what no longer serves us, and set the tone for a transformative 2025.

    Upcoming Yoga Retreat in Brazil
    July 21-29, 2025

    Join me and Saisha from Thick Thigh Yoga for an unforgettable yoga retreat in the heart of Bahia, Brazil. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the richness of Afro-Brazilian culture, enjoy breathtaking natural beauty, and reconnect with ourselves through yoga, meditation, and meaningful community. This retreat is your opportunity to step away from the noise, reset your energy, and embrace a transformative experience that will nourish your mind, body, and spirit.Ready to explore, restore, and thrive? Let’s make it happen in Bahia!

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    11 mins