Happiness in Progress

"Boundaries are not just about saying no. Boundaries are actually about saying yes to what's important. That's what we have to get clear on - what's the yes that I'm saying yes to?" - Stella Grizont

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"If you can find joy with the perceived dark parts of yourself, it’s so much easier to find joy everyday." - Kristy Laschober

Kristy is the author of Perfectly Flawed: Uncovering Your Greatest Purpos…

The first time I learned I couldn't be my authentic self in the world was in second grade when I wore a Barney shirt to school. Yep, you guessed it, so not cool.

It's instances like that where we lea…

“We all have a reason for being here… I want to make sure I’m doing my best to fulfill that meaning and do the best job I can while I’m here.” - Hadley Vlahos, RN

Oh. My. Gosh. Stop everything and pr…

“It wasn’t about what I couldn’t do with them, but what I was helping them become.”

Today I get to introduce you to one of my good friends, Stephanie Hirtle. Stephanie practices self-compassion regul…

“I see you. I understand you. I care for you. I got you. When you turn that in toward you, the question is what does that translate to in terms of action. And sometimes that action is going out and d…

One of the most powerful things we can do is challenge our negative thoughts. In this HIP Habit, I want to challenge you to be aware of the thoughts that come into your life this week.

In this bonus …

Have you noticed that it seems we need to spend a lot of dollars to achieve the ultimate self-care? In this episode, Danielle challenges the advertisements and social media claims. Instead, we're goi…

In this mini-episode, the challenge is to find a micro moment of peace in your day. This can be as little as 20 seconds per day.

Danielle shares about creating an intention around your five senses so…

“When i think about it, I think of all the good people who came. That was the most beautiful thing. There was one bad man at the epicenter, but every ripple out - hundreds of hundreds of good people.…

In this mini-episode, the challenge is to add 20 minutes of exercise to your daily routine. 

Danielle shares research that shows how daily physical activity impacts your brain function. That's all th…

“I am who I was looking for.” - Eboni Banks

This month, we continue to focus on taking the time to re-set. That’s why I wanted to talk to Eboni about using our own intuition (Yes! We have to trust ou…

In this mini-episode, learn the steps to meditate for beginners!

Danielle breaks down meditating into 3 simple steps:

1) Sit comfortably 2) Focus on something 3) Bring your wandering mind back to the…

“I’m not crazy. And I know I’m not crazy. I can absolutely trust myself. I’m awake. And I’m fully awake.” - Arielle Estoria

Arielle Estoria is a Poet, Actor, Model and Author. 

Arielle has shared her…

In this mini-episode, learn about research that proves journaling can actually impact your physical body! 

HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook. 

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“I don’t want to be someone who misses their life. I don’t want to look back and think What did I do? Was I present?” - Andrea Scher

Andrea Scher is an artist, author and a big believer in the transf…

My world as I knew it was ending. I was just faced with all of the mistakes that led me to that. And I was just like, 'Why am I here? I don’t want to be here anymore.' I wasn’t trying to physically h…

"All of this, whether you’re designing your life or you’re designing a chair, requires courage. You’re creating something that doesn’t exist. Based on what you know today, you’re imaging the future."…

"I think it's all about clarity about what is you want. Then really leaning into the why behind it. I had such a strong why that anything else didn't really feel like a possibliity to me." - Lyssa Ja…

In this mini-episode, larn about how long experts say it takes to make a habit stick. Danielle shares two pieces of research - and why when we take longer to perfect a habit there are benefits. Be s…