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Speaker, Educator, Licensed Therapist + Big-hearted laugher

Balance the ups and downs of life with trusted advice and mental health support.

You want to feel your best, but life's getting in the way. 

You need a friend in your corner, because let's face it, we're all a work in progress.

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No one’s path in life is perfect.

It’s how we handle those curveballs that life throws at us that really make a difference in our long-term happiness and well-being. 

As your trusted guide (and mentor), I help you navigate the tough issues, messy moments & setbacks that are keeping you stuck. Together we can shake off the dust and start moving forward.

Keynote Speaking

Expect keynotes that blend depth and expertise from my education and mental health licensing with the energy of a seasoned performer.

My ability to entertain brings a sense of inspiration and motivation to your audience, fostering a desire to seek wholeness.

Group & Team Workshops

Gather your tribe and dive deep into life's most meaningful topics as we foster a safe space for discussion and real-world insights.

Workshop participants will walk away armed with actionable strategies to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.

1:1 Therapy & Group Support

Lean on the guidance of a trusted confidante to guide you and hold space for your most vulnerable moments and struggles.

Join the waitlist for 1:1 therapy sessions with me or sign up for one of our virtual coaching groups to get targeted guidance and advice.

CHANGE STARTS WITH GIVING YOURSELF PERMISSION

We’re all doing the best we can in this crazy life.

I spent decades trying to prove myself, being my own worst critic, and facing frequent rejection.

This constant wrestling and identity-seeking was crippling. But then I realized something so simple but yet so powerful: I wasn’t alone. And you aren’t alone either.

Each one of us has the power to choose a better path. So no matter the fire, fumbling, or fury going on in your heart right now, you can seek change.  

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SPEAKER & COACH

Lindsay Boccardo

 As a therapist and someone who is trained to listen deeply, she is remarkably good at communicating with energy and clarity

Danielle is a dynamic, entertaining, and wise speaker.

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The Leadership and Training Studio 

Erin Fischer

Danielle comes to her speaking events with all of this academic knowledge and adds layers of contextual and very personal experience.

My audience loved her energy!

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SPEAKER & AUTHOR

Julie Kratz

Her authenticity and vulnerability shine as she guides women through exercises to be the best version of themselves.

Danielle is a gifted speaker.

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private practive client

...I could have ever imagined for my happiness, understanding of myself, and overall well-being. She has helped me overcome obstacles, and played a significant part in helping me become a better person.

Working with Danielle has done more than...

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Controlling what other people think is like wrestling a walrus.

Wrestling a walrus.

Education, Experiences, Podcast

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A love note for logical thinkers.

We can’t outsmart our feelings.

Education, Experiences

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Our fear sounds exactly the same.

Falling, Farting & Misspelled Words.

Encouragement, Experiences

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Happy New Year! This message may be a few days late, but in my heart it feels right on-time. Post NYE 2022 I had the energy of a lingering y a w n. Slothfully waking to life after holiday rushes, algorithms and bots sending me every glorious sweater sale known to man and a toddler […]

Bacon Bliss & Breakthroughs: using pleasure as a gentle disruptor.

Encouragement, Experiences

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Navigating self-doubt & knowing what you want I was interviewed on a podcast recently about self-doubt. More specifically, what hacks and tips did I recommend to held people navigate self-doubt. On the one hand, I love being on podcasts – so naturally, I wanted to say yes. BUT hacks? Tips? That stumped me. How can […]

Hacks, Habits & Habit-Hacks

Education, Encouragement, Experiences

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Friends? Are you “should-ing” all over yourselves? We all wear a lot of different hats.

Are you “Should-ing” all over yourself?

Encouragement, Experiences

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The belief behind most of our stress. Have you ever noticed that the lesson you need to learn most, finds it way into your experience 100x a day? Just me? Well, “Letting go,” is the simplest way to put it, even though the lesson feels BIG and HARD and EVERYWHERE. For the last few weeks, […]

I can’t let go.

Education, Experiences

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Hello again! Kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is back on the menu, I’m back to work and have a brand new baby. Wow! A lot has happened in the last few months (ha!) I’ve missed connecting with you and look forward to getting back into the swing of things. If you’re an active […]

I’m back!

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Trust can be a challenging topic to talk about, especially when it’s been broken. Whether we’re talking about a romantic love, a coworker, our bodies, or our government there’s one relationship that connects them all 👉🏻 the one between you and you. ⁣ You are the thread that connects all of the components of your […]

Trust. And what it means when it’s broken.

Education, Encouragement

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How do you trust your gut?… …in the face of:⁣ Self-doubt⁣ Uncertainty⁣ Nervousness⁣ The answer -> Compassionate curiosity. ⁣ When we feel fear and hesitate that’s EXACTLY the moment to sit, be still, and get curious. When we feel that pang of fear, it’s so natural to want to jump away, avoid the topic, or […]

How do you trust your gut?

Education, Experiences

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My change process I had an emotional moment this past Saturday. I made a thing (The Free Unleashing You Workshop) and was 90 minutes away from sharing this with people. ACTUAL people, with eyes, and hearts, and minds, and opinions, and everything! I had a plan set for how I was going to “show up […]

My Change Process & an Invitation to The Unleashing You Course

Education, Encouragement, Experiences

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What does money mean to you? Stay with me here.⁣ ⁣There’s what money literally is – paper, coins, plastic cards, numbers in an account – Then there’s what is represents. Especially around the holiday season, money means A LOT. ⁣⁣Whether we’re talking about winning the lottery ⬆️ or CC debt ⬇️ exploring your emotional relationship […]

Money & Our Emotional Wellbeing

Encouragement, Experiences, Pearls of Wisdom

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Focusing on ourselves is often described as “selfish”. ⁣ Focusing on the needs of others is “selfless”. ⁣ This time last year, I was in a session with my therapist and didn’t realized how close I was to burnout. He sat patiently and listened as I detailed -⁣ All the things I had to do⁣ […]

What does it really mean to be SELFish?

Encouragement, Experiences

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Let’s talk about Mindfulness Which would you prefer? 1. A mind that’s full of what’s happening in the moment and what lights you up inside. ⁣ 2. A mind fixated what happened yesterday or worrying about a 5yr plan. ⁣ As a planner/recovering perfectionist, this can be a SUPER HARD choice for me! But here’s […]

Is your mind full? Or are you Mindful?

Education, Encouragement

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…while also creating a successful business? The short answer – You can’t. Stay with me here. I don’t mean that you aren’t capable of doing hard things. Of course you are! And I don’t mean that you can’t get up and get sh*t done, while also struggling in your personal life. But I DO MEAN […]

How do I save myself from burnout?

Education, Encouragement, Experiences

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and how it can unlock deep healing Identifying our needs helps us do 2 VERY important things: Helps us make choices that are affirmative vs responses that are reactive Helps us identify, articulate, and maintain healthy boundaries The other thing I love 💙 about focusing on needs is how solution focused the conversation becomes. When […]

Knowing Your Needs

Education, Encouragement

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How identifying our values can reduce stress, offer clarity, and empower decision making. Our values are the connective thread for all of our choices. If communication is like a dance, then our values are the rhythm of the beat. But, what does it mean if we don’t know what they are? Chances are, if you […]

All roads lead to our Values

Education, Experiences

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Today we’re talking about connection – the heartbeat of communication. Let’s talk about Connection.⁣ Over the last couple weeks I’ve noticed a trend in my sessions with clients 👉🏻 people are feeling more anxious, tired, and isolated than ever.⁣ So, why talk about connection? ⁣ Connection is the heartbeat of relationships, and coming out of […]

Let’s Connect.

Encouragement

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It’s Communication Challenge Time!!! For the next 2 weeks my goal is to take the challenge OUT of communication for you. There’s nothing worse than walking into an important conversation and (record scratch) your mind goes blank, finding yourself feeling sweaty & panicky before a big meeting, or rehearsing conversations you want to have in […]

Communication Challenge – Part 1 “What we say.”

Education, Encouragement

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I’ve noticed a theme in the last couple weeks. We are tired, really tired. Working from home, full-time parenting, working overtime – it’s a lot! We’re mentally, physically, and emotionally strained. I feel it too, and now more than ever we need an energy boost. When you need to recharge – try these 3 steps. […]

Need an Energy Boost? Try these 3 things.

Encouragement, Experiences

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the power of compassion, curiosity, & choice. Practice the best of you, whether the best of them is showing up or not. I heard this statement recently, and when a good lesson gets hooked in my brain I’ll repeat it, write it down, and recite it to others all in an attempt to integrate it […]

That time I acted like a jerk & learned something

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and 3 little lies we tell ourselves that become big problems later on When I’m working with clients on reducing stress and anxiety, I like to begin exploring the little lies we tell ourselves that can become bigger problems over time. ⁣ The Big 3⁣ “I’m fine.” ⁣ “It’s ok.”⁣ Laughing…⁣ at jokes that aren’t […]

Let’s talk about Awareness

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It slows down the hamster wheel Meditation slows down the hamster wheel– Once my phone became my alarm clock, it became harder and harder to not check emails, texts, or social media as soon as my eyes opened in the morning. When my phone sets the emotional tone of my morning, I start to feel […]

3 ways I use Meditation on a daily basis.

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Meditation & community Have you ever been so stressed that you didn’t realize there was a problem until you took a deep breath and felt a tingling sensation throughout your body? ⁣ This is usually what happens: ⁣ We experience or witness a stressful event⁣ We feel tense, anxious, or overwhelmed⁣ Our breathing becomes shallow […]

How staying connected to your breath can keep you connected to your sanity.

Education, Encouragement, Experiences, Leading Ladies

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Getting clear on boundaries and why they’re confusing. There are so many interpretations of what boundaries are, what they mean, and how to communicate them. When working with clients, this is my favorite way to break them down: Step 1 – Identify how you feel or what you need. Step 2 – Then, hold yourself […]

No. Yes. Maybe. I don’t know!

Education, Encouragement, Pearls of Wisdom

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Friends, I want to encourage you to take a breath and find as many ways to take care of yourself as you reasonably can. Today, we’re talking about Self-Care. Collectively as a country, we’re experiencing massive amounts of anxiety, overwhelm, and grief. This is hard – really hard. Going into my 3rd week of virtual […]

Sanitizer, Self-Care & Feeling Selfish…

Encouragement, Experiences, Pearls of Wisdom

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Probably not… Let’s talk self-care. More importantly – is self-care really self-care if it’s stressful? When you’re clear about what serves you, you don’t have to buy what everyone (experts, gurus, celebrities, influencers, etc.) else is selling. Sounds simple in theory, but I have weekly conversations with clients about self-care. Here are some common questions: […]

Is it self-care if it’s stressful?

Education, Experiences

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Yes! And maybe you need one! This is how most of my sessions have started this past week: “God, it’s so cold, and all I want to do is sleep.” “Ugh, it’s so gray and gloomy outside. I’m finding it hard to get motivated.” We’re in the home stretch before winter turns to spring. No […]

Can grownups have snow days?

Education, Encouragement, Pearls of Wisdom

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Then you probably need a break. Did you know that your body doesn’t know the difference between good stress, like exercise or working on a project you love & bad stress, like feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or sacrificing sleep? One of the best ways to know how you’re managing your stress levels is checking in with […]

Got the Sniffles?

Education, Experiences

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None of us have free time. It is finite, irreplaceable, and our most valued treasure.
No one gets it just because they want it, and I get to choose how to spend it.

Do any of us have free time?

Encouragement, Experiences

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so, so, so, hard… Why is asking for help so hard? Logically, I know and understand that there are people in the world who know more than I do about all kinds of things. World history, technology, other languages… I get it! But when it comes to areas of importance in my life -my marriage, […]

Why is asking for help so hard?

Encouragement, Experiences

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Repost. Have you ever caught yourself binging a TV show and noticed the crum-covered blanket crater you’ve created on your couch? Or have you ever told yourself before turning on the TV, “I’ll just watch one or two episodes”? Before you know it, hours have gone by, you’ve finished Downton Abbey, AND it’s dark outside […]

What’s My Netflix Binge Trying to Tell Me?

Education, Encouragement

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Managing your schedule like your favorite vacation.

Vacation Ambition

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Listen to one of my most popular episodes, where I talk with Leah Carey, sexual communication coach and creator of the podcast – Good Girls Talk About Sex. 

#39. More pleasure? Better sex? Yes, please!

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