#133 - Jillian Acosta: Childhood Trauma & Eating: Weight Loss Isn't About The Food

This week on The Higher Self, we're thrilled to welcome the world-renowned author and speaker, Matthew Hussey. As a New York Times bestselling author and the leading coach on confidence and relational intelligence, Matthew's insights have empowered millions. His YouTube channel stands as the top destination for love life advice, amassing over half a billion views. Join Danny and Matthew as they explore the essential strategies for attracting the right partner in 2024, and discuss the pivotal role of confidence in navigating the complexities of relationships. Don't miss this engaging and enlightening conversation! Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) Interested in sponsoring The Higher Self Podcast? https://www.dannymorel.com/podcast-sponsors/ _________ Matthew Hussey: Matthew Hussey is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach specializing in confidence and relational intelligence. His YouTube channel is number one in the world for love life advice, with over half a billion views. He writes a weekly newsletter and is the host of the podcast Love Life With Matthew Hussey. Hussey provides monthly coaching to the members of his private community at LoveLifeClub.com. Over the past fifteen years, his proven approach has inspired millions through authentic, insightful, and practical advice that not only enables them to find love but also feel confident and in control of their own happiness. He lives in Los Angeles. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey Love Life: https://lovelifebook.com/ _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome actress and author, Gabrielle Stone, on the show. Gabrielle is an actress whose life took a turn after discovering her husband's affair and enduring a second love failure. This inspired her to write and share her experiences in the book Eat, Pray, #FML, capturing her journey from heartbreak to becoming a fearless leader. Join Danny and Gabrielle, as they dive into Gabrielle's story, and what she had to go through to heal from heartbreak and to find her dream partner. If you've ever gone through heartbreak or have been cheated on, this episode is for YOU! Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) Interested in sponsoring The Higher Self Podcast? https://www.dannymorel.com/podcast-sponsors/ _________ Gabrielle Stone: Gabrielle Stone, daughter of Hollywood actress Dee Wallace, grew up on movie sets and developed a passion for travel early on. She faced a personal tragedy when she lost her father at age seven. Stone initially pursued acting, starring in films like It Happened Again Last Night and After Emma, and winning awards for her multiple roles. However, her life took a turn after discovering her husband's affair and enduring a second love failure. This inspired her to write and share her experiences in the book Eat, Pray, #FML, capturing her journey from heartbreak to becoming a fearless leader. The book's success led to a sequel, The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl, and the podcast FML Talk, sparking a global movement. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellestone/ _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome back dating coach, Emily Freeman, on the show. Emily is a leading dating coach for driven men who want to attract their dream woman and the founder and creator of Masculine in Love™. Emily is internationally recognized and was named a top dating coach in 2023 by Yahoo Finance and LA Weekly. Join Danny and Emily, as they dive into what it takes to attract your dream partner, different attachment styles, masculine-feminine polarity in dating and relationships, and MUCH more. If you're single and want to attract your dream partner, this episode is for YOU. Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Emily Freeman: Emily Freeman is a leading dating coach for driven men who want to attract their dream woman and the founder and creator of Masculine in Love™. Emily is internationally recognized and was named a top dating coach in 2023 by Yahoo Finance and LA Weekly. Emily’s programs and expertise help ambitious men find the missing piece in their life, their dream woman. She’s helped hundreds of CEOs, public figures, physicians, entrepreneurs, and high-performing executives and professionals release their dating blocks, step into their most empowered selves, and get everything they desire in love. Her extensive expertise in subconscious programming, attachment theory, attraction, and communication didn’t happen by accident. She was motivated to change others’ lives after experiencing firsthand how having subconscious blocks could make dating and love feel intense, complicated, and confusing. She has made it her mission to help men realize their true potential in dating & relationships. To free themselves of lines and tactics and become authentically confident connecting with a high-value woman. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyfreemancoaching _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome health advocate and founder of KONO Nutrition, Alex Conley, on the show. Diagnosed at four, he overcame leukemia by twelve, sparking his commitment to never take health for granted. Determined to make a difference, he founded KONO to educate on the true value of supplements as part of a holistic health approach, steering clear of the misleading practices prevalent in the industry. Join Danny and Alex as they go deep into the topics of food, supplementation, and why most foods and supplements are slowly killing us, without us even knowing. If your health is a priority for you, you HAVE to listen to this episode. This episode is one of our most powerful and eye-opening ones thus far. Enjoy! Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) Shop KONO Nutrition: https://kononutrition.com/discount/HigherSelf10 (use code HigherSelf for 10% off) _________ Alex Conley: Alex Conley, a leukemia survivor turned health advocate, embodies resilience and dedication to wellness. Diagnosed at four, he overcame leukemia by twelve, sparking his commitment to never take health for granted. This journey led him to study Health and Exercise Sciences in college and work at GNC, where his initial fascination with supplements turned to skepticism upon discovering their potential harm due to artificial ingredients. Through personal health setbacks, Alex realized the fitness industry's flawed emphasis on superficial results over genuine well-being. Determined to make a difference, he founded KONO to educate on the true value of supplements as part of a holistic health approach, steering clear of the misleading practices prevalent in the industry. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding what truly nurtures our health, advocating for an informed and balanced approach to fitness and supplementation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexdconley _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we're thrilled to welcome Alexi Panos back to the show. Renowned as a transformative coach, accomplished author, talented actress, innovative producer, and dedicated philanthropist, Alexi has earned recognition as one of Forbes' Top 11 Women Entrepreneurs and has made significant contributions through her books and films. Join Danny and Alexi as they dive into heartfelt updates and insights on their personal relationships since their last conversation. They explore the evolving roles of men and women in today's society and discuss the vital importance of harmonizing masculine and feminine energies within relationships. Whether you're just beginning to explore the concept of masculine-feminine polarity or you're well-versed in the subject, this episode offers valuable perspectives for everyone. Don't miss out on this dialogue that promises to inspire and transform. _________ Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Alexi Panos: Alexi Panos was named one of Forbes' Top 11 Women Entrepreneurs, INC's magazine's top 10 entrepreneurs changing the world, one of Origin Magazine's top 100 creatives changing the world, and is a featured expert in the films The Abundance Factor, Riseup and Age of the Entrepreneur. Alexi has authored the books 50 WAYS TO YAY! and NOW OR NEVER, both by Simon & Schuster. Alexi is a proud mama to 4 kids and the wife of fellow Master Coach Preston Smiles. She currently lives in Austin, TX. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexipanos The Bridge Experience: https://bridgeexperience.com/ (code: Danny for 20% off) Awaken The Muse: https://awakenthemuse.com/danny _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome Kris Carr, a New York Times bestselling author, wellness coach & cancer thriver. You may know Kris as one of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 recognizing the most influential thought-leaders or as the subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer. In this episode, Danny and Kris dive into Kris' cancer story and how she has been able to thrive for over 21 years with an incurable rare stage 4 cancer. This discussion is made to captivate those interested in wellness, healing, and mental health. Get Kris' latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Not-Mourning-Person-Emotions/dp/1401970060 _________ Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Kris Carr: Kris Carr is a New York Times bestselling author, wellness coach & cancer thriver. You may know Kris as one of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 recognizing the most influential thought-leaders or as the subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer. Kris’s book, I’m Not a Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief, and the Big Messy Emotions That Happen When Life Falls Apart (Hay House, 9/19/23) shares what to expect when you’re not expecting your world to fall apart. It’s raw and inspiring but, has joy, humor, and hope too! This book gives readers tips and strategies to move forward and start living again. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazysexykris/ _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome back Davana May, a radical birth keeper who carries the wisdom of the wise woman tradition and womb wellness. After her own dark night of the soul, recovery from abuse, and initiations through pregnancy and birth, she now guides and supports women on their unique journey home to themselves, and connecting to the Goddess within. Join Danny and Davana as they explore the various ways the Matrix perpetuates fear around childbirth, uncover shocking truths about placentas, and delve into Davana's latest non-conventional birthing experience. This episode is essential listening for anyone who is planning to give birth or has experienced birth, offering unique insights and empowering knowledge. _________ Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Davana May: Davana May is an artist, ceremonialist, holistic practitioner of the Sacred Feminine Healing Arts, and Radical Birth Keeper. She is a graduate of The Gaia School of Healing and Earth Education, and carries the wisdom of the wise woman tradition and womb wellness. After her own dark night of the soul, recovery from abuse, and initiations through pregnancy and birth, she now guides and supports women on their unique journey home to themselves, connecting to the Goddess within. Davana weaves her magic through dance and movement, breath and song, and connecting with the Earth, the plants, the elements. She embraces the energy of her birth name, Davana, a flower that addresses emotional and spiritual imbalances, enabling complete healing when we do our equivalent work…We Are the Medicine. She is the Co-founder of Sacred Sisters Circle and holds women’s circles, gatherings, retreats, and 1:1 mentorships. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divinedavana/ _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we are turning the tables as somatic therapist and ex-Hollywood Actor, David Sutcliffe, holds a live interview and asks Danny about his childhood and healing process. In this week's episode, you get to see a completely different side of Danny as David asks the right questions at the right time, and helps Danny to find his "blind spots". It doesn't matter what stage you are in your healing process, this is a must-watch episode! _________ Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome back Jillian Acosta, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, specializing in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. Jillian believes many of the chronic illnesses exacerbated by obesity are deeply rooted in trauma. In this week's episode, we go deep into the energy behind food and to the root of why food addiction occurs. If you're someone who struggles or has struggled with an eating disorder or weight loss, this episode is going to be very insightful for you. Make sure to tune in and share with a friend who needs to hear this message today! _________ Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Jillian Acosta: Jillian Acosta, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, specializes in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. Owner of the nutrition private practice, The Root Cause Method, she guides clients towards health and vitality in unconventional ways. Jillian believes many of the chronic illnesses exacerbated by obesity are deeply rooted in trauma. In her practice, she collaborates with physicians who administer psychedelic medicine, using these powerful tools as a means to help her clients transform their relationship with food, feelings, and Self. Uprooting what shapes our relationship with food is essential, in her experience, for reversing and preventing chronic illness, and can lead to true embodiment, fulfillment, and deeper connection. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianacosta_rd _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome back David Sutcliffe, a Somatic Therapist, a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner with over 15 years of experience. A former actor, he is well known for his roles in the popular TV series Gilmore Girls and Private Practice, and movies Under The Tuscan Sun and Happy Endings. In this week's episode, we go deep into the process of finding and knowing when you've found the one, especially from a male perspective, and how one can handle arguments and disagreements in relationships. We hope you love David and this episode as much as we do! _________ Join our community & continue the conversation: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ David Sutcliffe: David Sutcliffe is a Somatic Therapist, a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner with over 15 years experience. He has a private practice out of Austin, Texas, and holds workshops across the United States and Canada. He is also a trained hypnotherapist, a mindset expert, and has extensive experience with meditation, yoga, shamanism, physical fitness, nutrition, and wellness. A former actor, he is well known for his roles in the popular TV series Gilmore Girls and Private Practice, and movies Under The Tuscan Sun and Happy Endings. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsutcliffe33/ _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page