The Daring Well Podcast - Holistic Health & Wellness, Mindset, and Personal Growth
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Your one stop for mindfulness, meditations, holistic wellness, mental health, evidence based strategies, healthy habits, and deep and meaningful conversations to help you transform your mind and relationships.
Are you ready to feel empowered and motivated to crush your wellness goals?
Well, I’m your host, Rita Mercer. I’m a holistic wellness and mindset coach, licensed counselor, and your new virtual friend on this wild and crazy journey called life.
On the Daring Well podcast, we will explore holistic wellness practices to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode we will learn new coping skills and explore holistic wellness tools and tips to shift your mindset and discover your true self.
With nearly a decade of experience as a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and integrative mental health, I’m excited to share some nuggets of wisdom, clinical experience and research that I’ve learned along the way.
I invite you to lean in as I share stress management tools, resources, and guest interviews to help you DARE TO BE free, calm, have more joy, create meaningful relationships, & be your true & authentic self.
Want more wellness and mindset support, let’s connect at DaringWell.com or on YouTube at Daring Well Coach.
If you’re ready to Dare to be Well, let’s lean in!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Invest in Yourself & Thrive Through Menopause - Mind & Body Connection with Dr. Christine Boev, Expert Guest
In this empowering episode, Dr. Christine Boev joins us to break down the truth about menopause, perimenopause, and the power of self-care.
From hormones to mindset, we explore what it really takes to…
Sacred Rest - Increase Productivity and Balance Rest
Today, we’re going to talk about how balancing rest, so that mindfulness, intentional rest, how that kind of rest can recharge your spirit, renew your mind, and increase your energy levels. My dear…
Word of the Year – Alignment and Flowing in Purpose
Welcome back to The Daring Well Podcast!
As the dust of New Year’s resolutions settles, it’s time to check in—are you still aligned with your goals and purpose? In this episode, we’re leaning into th…
Radical Acceptance: Healing from PMDD, Divorce, Suicidal Ideations and Rediscovering Self-Love with Chandra Skye
In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Chandra Skye to discuss her journey through divorce, PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), and her path to self-love. Chandra sh…
Black Women & The Magical Merry Go Round of Menopause with Davida Elizabeth Arnold
Join me on The Daring Well Podcast as I chat with Davida Elizabeth Arnold about the unique journey of Black women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
We explore self-reflection, resilience, and e…
Rooted in Joy: Connecting with Your Feminine Energy (Guided Meditation)
Join me for a special guided meditation focused on embracing joy and reconnecting with your divine feminine energy. In this episode I guide you in grounding yourself with a peaceful moment through br…
Wintering, Leaning into Rest: What Your Body & Soul Needs
In today's episode, we’re talking about the concept of Wintering and exploring this idea of Leaning into Rest.
In our fast-paced world, the idea of "wintering" goes far beyond the literal cold season…
Find Freedom from Unforgiveness: Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Life
In this week's episode, discover the healing & transformative power of forgiveness with Author, International speaker, Forgiveness & Transformation Coach, Katharine Giovanni. Learn how to free your …
Emotional Healing with EFT Tapping, My Daring Well Story with Ann Hince
This week’s episode, we exploring Emotional Healing with EFT Tapping. Ann Hince shares her journey of healing trauma with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping. Learn how emotional energy impact…
Quiet the Noise: Mindset Motivation
Today, I want to talk about how to quiet the noise so you can feel more free and calm within.
Are you tired of smiling on the outside, while inwardly you’re fighting back tears from the pressure of s…
Nurturing Self Love & Finding Balance
In today’s episode, we’re talking about nurturing self-love and finding balance.
Self-love seems to a big buzzword these days. But self love is truly how we find more balance, joy, and peace.
So, i…
Menopause & Self Care with Expert Guest Emily Black
In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I had the opportunity of speaking with Emily Black, a certified menopause coach. Together, we explored the complex symptoms of perimenopause and menopause,…
Grief & Joy Can Coexist. Overcoming Suicide Loss with Lisa Sugarman
In today's episode, we're leaning in to bear witness to Lisa Sugarman's story. In Lisa's My Daring Well Story, she shares in an intimate conversation of leaning into grief, suicide loss, and finding…
How to Manage Anxiety & Take Control of Your Thoughts
Today, we’re tackling a topic that many of us face—managing anxiety and reclaiming control over our thoughts.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or frustrated by racing thoughts or struggled to find calm …
Hope to Cope with Stress, Depression, & Suicide
Today’s episode is a super important one—Coping with Stress, Depression, & Suicide. We’re going to walk through each of these wellness concepts, explore the science behind how our bodies and minds r…
Break Free of the Stress & Burnout Cycle: Learning to Heal & Listen to Your Body with Deidre Gestrin
In today's episode, we're leaning in to bear witness to Deidre Gestrin's My Daring Well Story as she shares in a candid conversation of navigating stress and burnout while leaning into ways to listen…
The Dichotomy of Life: Overcoming Trauma & Scarcity Mindset with DeDee Cai
In today's episode, we're leaning in to bear witness to DeDee Cai's My Daring Well Story as she shares in a candid conversation of navigating the pain of change while leaning into self-love.
I'm so ex…
Changing Toxic Habits: Toxic Intimate Partner Relationship and an Unhealthy Relationship With Food with Amanda Russo
In today's episode, we're leaning in to bear witness to Amanda Russo's My Daring Well Story as she shares in a candid conversation of navigating the pain of change while leaning into self-love.
I'm so…
Navigating Expat Life & Overcoming Burnout with Wholehearted Resilience in Motherhood, Grief, Business & Self-Care with Angela Vitiello
Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a inspirational conversation of self-compassion with Angela Vitiello's My Daring Well Story.
I'm so excited for you to hear Angela's story of Navigating Expa…
The Breaking Point: From Burnout to Self Compassion, My Daring Well Story with Gabby Wnek
Today, we're leaning in to bear witness to a inspirational conversation of self-compassion with Gabby Wnek's My Daring Well Story.
I'm so excited for you to hear Gabby's story of Breaking Point: From…