Episodes

  • Finding Freedom Again

    Finding Freedom Again
    Jun 13 2024
    Juneteenth is all about celebrating freedom, and in this special episode of the Hella Well with Danielle podcast, we explore how to reclaim your freedom from the pressures of always having a full plate. Even when you love everything on your plate, it's essential to pause, breathe, and allow yourself to be free. Danielle opens with one of her favorite breathing exercises to do when you feel like you're about to lose it, before announcing a summer hiatus to recharge and return with more impactful content. Join us as we discuss how you can find your freedom again, create space for self-care, and truly embrace the liberty that is your birthright. Tune in for insights on how to pause, reflect, and breathe amidst the busyness of life.

    Upcoming E-book:
    Stay tuned for the launch of our new e-book, "Crafting Your Escape: Practical Steps Out of Feeling Overwhelmed," at the end of June. This practical guide offers strategies to navigate and overcome feelings of overwhelm, helping you create space for self-care and reclaim your freedom.


    Resources:
    • 5-Minute Mind Reset: A quick and effective guided exercise to help you reset your mind and find calm.
    • YouTube Channel: Subscribe for videos on Kundalini yoga, meditation, and wellness tips.
    • Instagram
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    16 mins
  • Healing Through Yoga Therapy

    Healing Through Yoga Therapy
    Jun 6 2024
    In this special episode, Danielle Washington is interviewed by her 'Black on the Mat' podcast co-host, Saisha. Danielle shares her journey from yoga teacher to yoga therapist, shedding light on the transformative power of yoga therapy. She discusses the profound difference between yoga classes and yoga therapy sessions and how yoga therapy is tailored to meet the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of each individual.

    Danielle highlights the rigorous certification process and emphasizes the importance of looking at the whole person rather than just symptoms. Saisha and Danielle also chat about how yoga therapy can help manage conditions like limiting beliefs, grief, trauma, burnout, anxiety, and chronic pain, providing a holistic approach that complements medical treatment. Tune in to discover how yoga therapy can be a powerful complement to medical treatment and a path to deeper self-care and empowerment.

    Don't miss Danielle's upcoming retreat in November, where you can experience an immersive weekend of yoga therapy, drawing from her knowledge of Kundalini yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yogic Astrology, numerology, Reiki and other holistic practices. To book a yoga therapy consultation or learn more about her upcoming events, visit hellawellwithdanielle.com.

    Resources
    Travel is My Therapy Journal
    Hella Well Website
    IG: @hellawellwithdanielle
    YouTube: @hellawellwithdanielle
    Black on the Mat podcast
    5-Minute Mind Reset Meditation
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    38 mins
  • Most Common Stress Women Often Ignore...And It's a Killer!

    Most Common Stress Women Often Ignore...And It's a Killer!
    May 30 2024
    In this episode, we're shining a light on one of the top forms of stress that often goes unnoticed but has a massive impact on our well-being – time stress. We'll break down exactly what time stress is, how it shows up in our daily lives, and why it hits women particularly hard. If you've ever felt like there aren't enough hours in the day to juggle your career, family commitments, personal responsibilities, and self-care, this episode is a must-listen.

    We'll unravel the significant effects time stress can have on our health, relationships, and overall work-life balance. Plus, I'll share a special breathing exercise that can help you manage this under-the-radar stressor. Join me as we focus on understanding and addressing time stress, ensuring it stops being the silent killer in our lives.

    Toward the end, I confess my own struggle with time stress—because let's be real, we're all in this together. So if you're feeling overwhelmed or like you're constantly trying to catch up and failing, this episode is your wake-up call to start taking this hidden stressor seriously. Tune in now, and don't forget to check out the five-minute mental reset meditation on my website for an extra boost in tackling time stress.

    5 Minute Mental Reset Meditation:
    https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/mind-reset-meditation/
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    18 mins
  • From Pain to Power: A Memorial to My Past Self and Her Journey of Transformation

    From Pain to Power: A Memorial to My Past Self and Her Journey of Transformation
    May 23 2024
    In honor of Memorial Day, this episode will be a deeply personal reflection, as I pay tribute to someone very close to me I lost—my old self. Through the trials and tribulations she endured, I became the person I am today. Join me as we breathe, reflect, and honor the resilience and strength of our past selves, who silently slipped away but left an indelible mark on who we have become. This is more than an obituary; it's a celebration of growth, transformation, and the unyielding human spirit.
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    14 mins
  • Gentle Liberation: Guided Breathwork for Releasing Tension

    Gentle Liberation: Guided Breathwork for Releasing Tension
    May 16 2024
    I know how busy life can get and how stress can build up in our bodies. I curated this soothing breathwork session designed to help you release the tension you're carrying. This quick and effective practice is perfect for when you need to relax. So join me, and let's take a break and release that tension together.
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    12 mins
  • Behind the Scenes at Hella Well: Finding Freedom

    Behind the Scenes at Hella Well: Finding Freedom
    May 9 2024
    In this special episode of "Hella Well with Danielle," join me on a personal journey through our origins and the recent pivotal shift that truly encapsulates what we stand for—freedom, and the multifaceted paths we can take to achieve it. Discover how my own experiences and challenges inspired the creation of Hella Well, a sanctuary for women seeking freedom and relaxation in a demanding world. Learn about the development of our three core pillars: Navigating Caregiving Without Losing Yourself, Living Beyond Roles and Responsibilities, and Wellness Simplified: Balance in Motion. I'll share the deep motivations behind each pillar and how they aim to empower and support you, no matter where you are in your journey. Join me as we explore the heart of Hella Well and why we're committed to helping you find your path to liberation and well-being.

    Whether you're a longtime follower or new to our community, this episode offers an inside look at the passion and purpose driving everything we do.

    Listener Gift:
    5-Minute Mental Reset Meditation
    Feeling overwhelmed? This meditation is your pause button to help you quickly reset.

    Video Version of Episode: https://youtu.be/3rz4ZPKkSuo
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    18 mins
  • Unpacking Criticism: How to Tell If Feedback Is Genuine or Malicious

    Unpacking Criticism: How to Tell If Feedback Is Genuine or Malicious
    May 2 2024
    We’re getting real about criticism. I get that feedback is part of our lives, and it's not going away. But sometimes it can be challenging to differentiate between the kind that aims to uplift and the type that just tears down. So let’s explore how to process feedback in a healthy way. I’ll share some insights on spotting the difference between constructive and destructive criticism, utilizing personal experiences to guide us. Join me as we learn, not just to cope, but to thrive amid the noise. Looking forward to navigating this journey with you. Catch you in the episode!

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    14 mins
  • To Be Liked or Be True to You - Which Should Matter More?

    To Be Liked or Be True to You - Which Should Matter More?
    Apr 25 2024
    To be liked or authentic, that is the question. Inspired by an Essence magazine op-ed from Jasmine Rowley about Amanda Seals and the contentious idea that being likable trumps competence in our professional lives, we'll unravel what it truly means to be pleasant and agreeable, and at what cost. Is fitting in worth the sacrifice of our authenticity? Or is being your true self affecting your ability to survive? We'll explore the subtle pressures black women face to conform to societal archetypes, the toll it takes on our self-esteem, and the internal battles we wage between the desire for acceptance and the urge to be unequivocally ourselves. Get ready for a deeply personal journey, as we tackle these questions and uncover the price of likability versus the cost of being true to who we are. So, take a deep breath, and let's get started.

    Essense Op-Ed on Amanda Seals

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    These episodes are now available on the "Hella Well With Danielle” Podcast (on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, etc). Help grow our podcast community by subscribing here, following us on Spotify or Apple, rating us 5 stars, and sharing your favorite episodes on your stories!
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/hellawellwithdanielle
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellawellwithdanielle
    Youtube: https://youtube.com/@hellawellwithdanielle/
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    19 mins