This micro-episode comes from a recent post I shared on Substack (danaevans.substack.com). I read a message that my Inner Voice shared with me on The Wisdom of Darkness and Owl Medicine in November 2022. If you are enjoying these micro-episodes where I share stories and updates, I invite you to subscribe to my Substack platform. I'm writing posts with photos, and sharing weekly -- only some of the posts become audio that I share to the podcast. xo Dana Send us a text
I'm popping in to share a life update, how to find me on my new platform, Substack, and a story about Mia escaping our yard. This is a short check in episode that will bring you up to date. I hope to see you on my Substack blog channel, where I've been sharing regular posts. danaevans.substack.com Send us a text
What if letting go isn’t about loss—but about redirecting your energy? In this honest and intimate episode, I take you inside a recent experience of emotional shedding and transformation. Through real-time journal entries, Inner Voice guidance, and client stories, I share what letting go actually feels like—not as a dramatic leap, but as a softening, a redirection, and a return to clarity. We explore: Why letting go often feels so hard (and what actually makes it easier)How emotional shedding...
A hike. A wave of anger. A choice not to calm down. In this episode, I share the surprising moment I stopped trying to be “fine” and let my emotion move—through my body, through the story, and all the way to clarity. We explore: The problem with forced peace and performative calmWhat happens when you let anger move through instead of shut downHow to find clarity on the other side of intensityThis is for you if: You’ve been told to be nice, stay quiet, or calm down—but deep down, you know you ...
What if your biggest growth doesn’t show up in joy… but in conflict? In this episode, I share the real story behind a season of deep becoming—where old patterns dissolved not through ease, but through staying, softening, and choosing to see myself more clearly. This is for you if: – You’re doing the work but don’t feel the “results” – You fear conflict but crave deeper connection – You’re learning to let yourself be fully seen—even when it’s messy Send us a text
In this episode, I share how choosing to honor my boundaries (instead of people-pleasing) completely shifted the energy of a trip with my dear friend. You’ll hear how one hard conversation opened the door to unexpected flow, connection, and ease—and what it taught me about trust, friendship, and the power of inner alignment. We Discuss: How to recognize when it’s time to speak your truthThe shift from “doing it for them” to “experiencing it with them”Why discomfort can lead to deeper connecti...
Today, I’m sharing my experience with a month-long financial fast—why I did it, the surprising lessons I learned, and how it completely reset my relationship with money and consumption. What started as a challenge to curb unnecessary spending turned into a transformative experience that left me feeling lighter, more intentional, and way more grateful for what I already have. I’ll take you through the rules I set, the shifts I experienced, and why I’ll be making this an annual practice. If you...
This episode is for you if you feel the weight of year-end busyness, crave a sense of peace amidst the chaos, or are looking for practical ways to reset and prepare for the new year. We explore the power of slowing down, creating space, and tending to ourselves during the unique liminal period between the holidays and the new year. From home organization to emotional release and self-care rituals, this episode offers a grounding framework to help you align with your inner stillness and find c...
This week on The Tuning In Podcast, we’re diving into stillness—what it means, why it’s so hard to access, and how to truly settle into it. After realizing I’d been living in a state of distraction and busy-ness, I embarked on my own journey to reconnect with spaciousness, quiet, and grounded energy. I share how this reckoning showed up for me (spoiler: it started with a big wake-up call at the acupuncturist) and the steps I’m taking to find balance again. From reintroducing meditation to nou...
In this episode of The Tuning In Podcast, we're talking about breaking free from the "Groundhog Day" trap—where every day feels like a monotonous loop. We explore how to reclaim your spark and bring meaning back into the seemingly mundane. I’ll guide you through practical steps like slowing down, scaling back, shifting your perspective, and trying something new. It’s not about a complete life overhaul but finding joy, meaning, and vibrancy in the life you’re already living. Plus, I share a gl...
I'm back after a short break from the podcast after running the Emotions Decoded program. This week, I share some personal updates while we talk about the importance of honoring our body's needs for rest and lessons learned from an intense period of work, travel, and emotional growth. The episode dives into themes of emotional resilience, the power of slowing down, and tuning into seasonal shifts in our lives and bodies. Key Takeaways: Honor Your Body’s Needs: Listening to when your body nee...
This week we talk about Emotional Hangovers. Yes, they are a real thing and yes, they feel a lot like alcohol or energetic / people hangovers. This episodes talks about what an emotional hangover is, what the symptoms are and how to deal with one if you get it. The good news is, unlike alcohol hangovers, the emotional hangover is a GOOD thing and the next stop is clarity, inspiration and true ease. Mentioned in this Episode: Emotions Decoded Audio Program Send us a text
Welcome to another Emotional Exploration episode. Today we are talking all about sadness, specifically why Sad Isn't Bad. By the end of the episode you will have a better understanding of what sadness is, how it presents in your body and what it *actually* needs from you in order to release it. This episode gives a different perspective of the emotion and helps you understand how feeling sadness will actually keep your emotional pipes clean so you don't get overwhelmed or drown in it. Mentio...
Welcome to the second edition of the Emotional Exploration Series where we dive into essential emotions to discover what they are, how they show up in your body and what they need from you in order to release. Today's episode is all about ANGER. I share my unique perspective on anger and the gift that it gives us. This series asks you to get to know yourself and understand how these emotions present in YOUR system so you are able to move through them with more ease. You no longer need to car...
Welcome to the first edition of the Emotional Exploration Series where we dive into essential emotions to discover what they are, how they show up in your body and what they need from you in order to release. Today's episode is all about anxiety. I share my unique perspective on anxiety and a new way to address it. The episode also provides information about an upcoming 14-day audio course, 'Emotions Decoded,' focused on teaching emotional hygiene practices for Anxiety, Anger and Sadness.&n...
Emotionally constipated? Need a release? Make sure you have THIS first. Today's episode outlines the three essential ingredients necessary in order to have a full emotional release. We spend a lot of time in a "numb" or "reactive" state that doesn't actually honor the emotions in the body. By ensuring you have these three ingredients, you will actually allow your system to fully process and clear emotions that come up. This will free up energy that is spent suppressing, avoiding and buffering...
This week I'm back from vacation in Colorado and recovering from a cold. Instead of skipping a week of podcasting, I decided to use this time to discuss various strategies for supporting the body during illness. The discussion includes personal protocols, supplements, practices, and a broader perspective on viewing sickness as a call for rest and self-care. The episode emphasizes the importance of listening to the body, avoiding blame, and reframing sickness as an imbalance and a necessary re...
In this episode of the Tuning In podcast, we go deeper into the "freeze" response to understand what it looks like and how to identify it within yourself. The discussion covers the importance of finding balance in the body, prioritizing rest and practical ways to break out of a freeze state using gentle methods like movement, sensory engagement, and emotional processing. The episode aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the freeze response and practical tools to navigate it...
Today's episode speaks to the power of presence and the art of connecting with your body to process emotions. Through guided breathing exercises and body awareness techniques, I encourage you to explore the difference between mind-based and body-based emotional clearing. This episode is experiential where you can practice sensing into your body and noticing what arises. We touch on the differences between traditional therapy and body awareness practices, advocating for a balance...
Welcome to Season 6 of the Tuning In Podcast! This episode explores the core differences between meditation and emotional clearing. While meditation is a powerful practice, it does not address the specific needs of your emotional body. The episode dives into my personal experiences with meditation, tea ceremonies, and emotional clearing, and underscores the crucial differences between meditation as a mind-calming practice and emotional clearing as a body-focused process. After listening, I in...