361. Welcome to ‘With Danielle Collins: The Podcast’ (A New Name & New Look)

I am so excited to launch With Danielle Collins: The Podcast — the new name and new look for The Face Yoga Expert Podcast. After six and a half years, over half a million downloads, millions of views on YouTube and a brand-new episode every single Sunday, I felt it was time for the podcast to have a little facelift… a natural facelift, of course! In this special episode, I’m sharing why I’ve decided to rename the podcast, what inspired With Danielle Collins, and what you can expect from this next chapter. If you’re a regular listener, don’t worry — the heart of the podcast isn’t changing. Over the years, Face Yoga itself has only ever made up a small part of what we talk about here. The podcast has naturally evolved into a space for conversations around wellness, natural beauty, holistic health, mindset, business, lifestyle and real-life stories and experiences. You’ll still hear my solo episodes where I speak from the heart, alongside conversations with inspiring guests. But you may also notice a little more of me — more of my own stories, what I’m learning and experiencing, and conversations that feel genuine, open and connected. The new name simply feels like it has caught up with what this podcast has already become. Because ultimately, this is a space where you can simply be with me — whether I’m talking directly to you or you’re joining me for a conversation with one of my guests. In this episode, I also talk about why I believe we don’t always need to completely close one chapter before beginning another. Sometimes we simply need to evolve, own who we are now and step more fully into the chapter we’re already in. That’s exactly what With Danielle Collins represents for me. Thank you so much for being part of this journey, whether this is your very first episode or you’ve been listening for years. I’m so grateful you’re here, and I’m really excited for what’s to come. New episodes every Sunday. Watch on the Face Yoga Expert YouTube channel or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, my website or wherever you usually listen to your podcasts. More information:  https://www.faceyogaexpert.com

  In this solo episode, I’m sharing three moments that changed my life, business and career forever. This is a really honest and open conversation where I speak from the heart about some of the pivotal moments that, looking back, completely changed the direction my life was taking. The first happened when I was just 21 and was diagnosed with a chronic illness that left me bedridden for around a year. I talk about my journey back to health, how I immersed myself in holistic wellness and natural healing, and how this incredibly difficult chapter ultimately helped me understand what I felt my soul’s purpose was. It led me to train, begin teaching and eventually start my own wellness business. I then take you back to the early days of my career, when I was teaching yoga and relaxation and incorporating facial massage into my work. This eventually led me to discover Face Yoga and become a Face Yoga teacher, including speaking about it at my first national event. At the time, Face Yoga was almost completely unknown and some people even found the idea funny! But something inside me knew to keep going. I stayed consistent, continued teaching and sharing these natural facial exercises and techniques, and slowly began building what would eventually become the Face Yoga Expert brand. My third story takes us to the end of 2019, when I made the decision to move my business from predominantly in-person work to online. What makes this story particularly interesting is that at the time I had a very strong intuitive feeling that something big was going to happen in the world. I felt that it was connected to health, although I had absolutely no idea what it would be. At the same time, my intuition was strongly telling me to take my Face Yoga business online. Of course, only a few months later, the world changed with the Covid lockdowns. Looking back, I’m so grateful I listened to that intuition. Moving my business online before everything changed meant I was already in a position to reach and support people around the world from home, and it became a hugely important turning point for my business from 2020 onwards. Throughout this episode, I reflect on intuition, consistency, trusting the path that feels right for you and how sometimes the moments that initially feel like challenges or unexpected changes can ultimately lead us exactly where we need to go. I also tell you about my 7 Day Natural Facelift with Face Yoga course. It’s a simple, easy-to-follow Face Yoga programme with lifetime access to seven 12-minute videos, designed to help you naturally lift and tone the key areas of your face using my Face Yoga techniques. The full course is just £21 here  https://www.faceyogaexpert.com/natural_face_lift

 In this episode of The Face Yoga Expert Podcast, I’m joined by entrepreneur, founder and author Kelly Ehlers for a conversation about success, kindness, ambition, self-worth and giving ourselves permission to choose again. So many women have consciously created the life they thought they wanted — the career, the relationship, the family, the home, the success — and are incredibly grateful for it. But what happens when, underneath all of that, there’s a quiet feeling of “Is this it?” And perhaps an even bigger question: Can we want more without being ungrateful for everything we already have? Kelly believes we absolutely can. Kelly is an award-winning entrepreneur who has spent more than 16 years building businesses and brands. She scaled The Evoke Agency into an agency working with major global brands, with the company earning a place on the Inc. 500/5000 five times. She is also the founder of The Tease Media and author of the forthcoming book Nice Girls Win.  What I particularly love about Kelly’s message is her belief that we don’t need to become harder, colder or less ourselves in order to succeed. In fact, kindness, generosity, empathy and integrity can be some of our greatest strengths in both business and life. In this conversation, we talk about the invisible contracts so many women unknowingly live by — the idea that our needs should come last, that wanting something different makes us ungrateful, or that once we’ve chosen a particular life or season, we have to stay there. We explore what it means to choose again without burning everything down. Choosing again doesn’t have to mean quitting your job, ending your relationship or completely changing your life. Sometimes it simply means recognising that you’re allowed to evolve and enter a new season. We also talk about the fascinating difference between wanting, needing and deserving. What happens when instead of saying, “I want this,” we begin to believe, “I deserve this”? Kelly and I delve into manifestation too, not simply vision boards or wishful thinking, but what happens when we genuinely embody the belief that the things we’re calling into our lives are possible for us. We also discuss Kelly’s own extraordinary business journey, the challenges she faced along the way, boundaries, people-pleasing, self-worth and why being a “nice girl” doesn’t mean playing small. Kelly’s work challenges the traditional idea that success requires women to become tougher or less caring. Her message is about winning without losing yourself in the process.  This is such an inspiring conversation for anyone who is ambitious but wants success to feel good too and particularly for women who are beginning to wonder whether they’re ready for their next chapter.   Find Kelly You can discover more about Kelly, her work and Nice Girls Win here: Website:  https://www.nicegirlswin.com Instagram: @kellyehlers⁠    Become a Face Yoga Teacher And before we get into today’s conversation, I also share a little about my Accredited Face Yoga Teacher Training Course. If you love Face Yoga and would like to take your knowledge to the next level, whether that’s to teach professionally, incorporate Face Yoga into an existing wellness business or create a completely new career for yourself, my training gives you the techniques, knowledge and confidence to get started. It feels particularly fitting alongside today’s conversation because sometimes choosing again doesn’t require changing your whole life. It can simply begin by taking one step towards something that excites you. Find out more about my Accredited Face Yoga Teacher Training  https://www.faceyogaexpert.com/teacher-training-course   I hope you enjoy this conversation with Kelly and that it reminds you that you can be kind and ambitious, grateful and still want more — and you are always allowed to choose again.

We all know that consistency is key when it comes to Face Yoga. But knowing what to do and actually motivating yourself to do it regularly are two very different things! After more than two decades of practising and teaching Face Yoga, one of the questions I’m asked most often is: “How do I stay consistent with Face Yoga?” So in this solo episode of The Face Yoga Expert Podcast, I’m sharing 5 simple ways to motivate yourself to practise Face Yoga, even on the days when you’re busy, tired, distracted or simply don’t feel like doing it. These aren’t about creating another rigid wellness routine or putting more pressure on yourself. Instead, they’re small, realistic shifts that can help Face Yoga become an enjoyable and sustainable part of your everyday self-care routine. In this episode, I talk about: Why just 2 minutes of Face Yoga can be enough to keep your habit going How to attach Face Yoga to things you already do, such as your skincare routine, shower, watching TV or bedtime Why choosing the facial exercises, face massage and acupressure techniques you genuinely enjoy can make consistency easier The importance of focusing on how Face Yoga makes you feel, not only how it makes you look How Face Yoga can support relaxation, help release facial and jaw tension and create a moment of calm Why dropping the all-or-nothing mindset may be one of the most important things you can do What consistency really means — and why missing a day, a week or even longer doesn’t mean you’ve failed My biggest reminder in this episode is that there is no perfect Face Yoga routine. Consistency isn’t about doing something perfectly every single day. It’s about coming back to it again and again. Face Yoga should ultimately be an act of self-care, not another reason to be hard on yourself. SPECIAL FACE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING BONUS If you’ve been thinking about taking your love of Face Yoga further, I also have a special bonus available for my accredited Face Yoga Teacher Training course. Purchase the Face Yoga Teacher Training before 4pm BST on 9th September and you’ll also be invited to join me for a LIVE VIP Group Coaching Call on Zoom at 6pm BST on 9th September. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn directly with me, ask your questions and receive extra support as you begin or develop your journey as a Face Yoga Teacher. Find out more about the Danielle Collins Face Yoga Teacher Training at  https://www.faceyogaexpert.com/teacher-training-course  

  How do you know when it’s really your intuition speaking — and when it’s actually fear? In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Gregg and Jill Ritchie, co-founders of The Intuitive Psychology Association, for a fascinating conversation about intuition, psychology, spirituality and learning to trust that inner knowing. We talk about Sarah and Jill’s personal journeys and the experiences that led them to the work they do today, as well as why they decided to create The Intuitive Psychology Association and bring together the worlds of psychology and intuitive wisdom. We also explore: What intuition actually is and why it’s so important The difference between intuition and fear — and how to recognise which one you’re experiencing How to access and strengthen your intuition Practical tips and techniques to help you hear your intuition more clearly Where science and spirituality meet when it comes to intuition Using intuition alongside manifestation How intuition can help us change direction, pivot and create new experiences in our lives How to navigate the often uncomfortable “messy middle” when you know something needs to change but you haven’t reached the next chapter yet The wellness rituals and routines Sarah and Jill use to stay connected to themselves and their intuition Their number one piece of advice for living a more intuitive life About Sarah Gregg & Jill Ritchie Sarah Gregg and Jill Ritchie are the co-founders of The Intuitive Psychology Association — the world’s first and only fully accredited Intuitive Psychology Coach training provider. Their groundbreaking programme certifies coaches around the world in a method that blends psychology with intuitive wisdom. Sarah is a two-time published author with a background in psychology and has sold more than 90,000 books. Jill is a globally recognised Intuitive Coach who has worked with thousands of people, including Olympians and celebrities. Together, they combine modern science with ancient spiritual practices to create coaching methods designed to support meaningful and lasting change. They are also the voices behind The Intuitive Psychology Podcast, where they explore topics including tuning into your intuition, breaking free from limiting patterns and unlocking your full potential. Their work has been featured in The British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Fabulous Magazine and HELLO! Magazine, as well as at events including Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place, YogaFit Retreats Ibiza and Chris Evans’ CarFest, and on BBC Radio. At the heart of their work is the belief that reaching your fullest potential isn’t necessarily about having more information — it’s about developing a deeper connection to your own intuition. Also in this episode At the beginning of today’s episode, I also share details of my brand-new course, 7 Day Lip, Cheek & Mouth Lift & Sculpt With Face Yoga. The course includes seven guided Face Yoga video classes, each just 10 minutes long, designed to naturally lift, tone and smooth the lips, cheeks and mouth area. It’s perfect if you’d like targeted Face Yoga to help lift the corners of the mouth, firm the cheeks, smooth smile lines, sculpt the cheekbones, soften lip lines and rejuvenate the mid and lower face.     Connect with Jill and Sarah Website: https://www.intuitive-psychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.ipa/

 In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Roanna Stromberg-Smith, founder of RSS, for a beautiful and very honest conversation about business, skincare, wellness, creating memorable experiences and navigating life through enormous change. Roanna has deep family connections with the Cotswolds and spent much of her career working around the world alongside leading luxury names and brands. She has now brought these two worlds together through RSS, creating bespoke Cotswold experiences for discerning visitors who want to discover some of the very best the area has to offer. In this episode, we talk about: Roanna’s personal journey and what led her from her previous career into creating her own business Why she decided to create bespoke luxury experiences in the Cotswolds What makes an experience feel truly special, beautiful and memorable How to bring that same attention to detail into everyday life Roanna’s tips and ideas for entertaining and creating a beautiful experience for your guests Having a natural flair for creativity and how this has shaped her work Skincare over 50 and some of the products Roanna loves using at 58 Her wellness rituals and routines and how she creates more balance between work and life A recent pilgrimage she went on and what the experience meant to her Grief and Roanna’s experience of losing her adult son this year Navigating profound loss while continuing to move through everyday life Her top tip for feeling good and looking after yourself through different seasons of life It’s a conversation that moves between the lighter things that can bring beauty and joy into our lives — travel, skincare, entertaining and wonderful experiences — and some of the much deeper experiences that shape us. About Roanna Roanna Stromberg-Smith is the founder of RSS, offering bespoke Cotswold experiences for the discerning visitor. With deep family connections to the Cotswolds and a career that has taken her around the world working alongside leading luxury names and brands, Roanna now combines her knowledge of luxury with her love and understanding of the Cotswolds to create highly personalised experiences showcasing the culture, heritage, shopping, food and hidden gems of the region. You can find out more about Roanna and RSS on The RSS Brand website⁠. Also in this episode At the beginning of the episode, I also talk about my brand-new course, 7 Day Lip, Cheek & Mouth Lift & Sculpt With Face Yoga. The course includes seven guided Face Yoga video classes, each just 10 minutes long, designed to naturally lift, tone and smooth the lips, cheeks and mouth area. It’s perfect if you want targeted Face Yoga to help lift the corners of the mouth, firm the cheeks, smooth smile lines, sculpt the cheekbones, soften lip lines and rejuvenate the mid and lower face. Connect with Roanna Website: https://www.the-rss-brand.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therssbrand/?hl=en-gb

In this short solo episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what I packed and wore for our family holiday in Greece — but this episode is about so much more than clothes. I’ve always believed that wellness is about the whole picture. It’s the way we move, the way we think, the way we care for ourselves and, perhaps surprisingly, even the way we dress. Fashion can have such an impact on how we feel, and being more intentional about what we wear can be a simple way to shift our mindset, confidence and energy. In this episode, I talk about: What I packed and wore for our family holiday in Greece The connection between fashion, mindset and wellness My simple approach to packing without taking too much How to rediscover older pieces in your wardrobe and make them feel fresh again Being intentional about dressing for the way you want to feel Why practicality still matters when choosing what to wear How clothes can help us step into a different energy or version of ourselves Embracing the season we are in Why feeling good in what you wear doesn’t have to mean constantly buying something new This is a light, personal episode with some simple ideas you can take into your next holiday, your wardrobe and your everyday life. I hope it inspires you to look at the clothes you already own in a slightly different way and to think about not just how you want to look, but how you want to feel. You can find out more about my brand new Face Yoga course here https://www.faceyogaexpert.com/7-day-lip-cheek-and-mouth-lift-and-sculpt

  After more than two decades working in the wellness and beauty industry, I’ve realised that some of my strongest beliefs have completely changed. In this personal solo episode, I’m sharing the lessons that only time, experience and thousands of conversations with clients have taught me. From ageing and skincare to hormones, exercise, success and beauty standards, I talk honestly about how my perspective has evolved over the last 21 years. In this episode, I share: Why my view of ageing has shifted from trying to look younger to embracing healthy, vibrant ageing. The biggest lessons I’ve learnt about skincare and why simplicity often works better than complexity. How my approach to exercise has changed and why supporting your nervous system matters just as much as pushing your body. What I’ve learnt about stress, hormones and the importance of looking after your overall wellbeing. The supplements I now prioritise (and the ones I no longer believe everyone needs). How my definition of success has completely changed over the years. My changing thoughts on fashion, beauty and learning to feel comfortable in your own skin. The evolution of the wellness and beauty industry over the past two decades. Personal stories, reflections and the biggest mindset shifts that have shaped both my life and my business. Whether you’ve followed me for years or you’re new to the podcast, I hope this episode encourages you to question old beliefs, embrace change and remember that growth often comes from being willing to evolve. Mentioned in this episode I also mention my 10 Minute Face Yoga for Sexy, Sculpted, Smooth Skin Over 40 course. If you’d like to find out more, you can do so here: https://www.faceyogaexpert.com/smooth_skin_over_40 Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you subscribed, left a review and shared it with someone who you think would enjoy it too.

  Have you ever noticed that dreaming, planning and setting goals often feels exciting… but actually taking the action is the part that feels hardest? After more than 21 years building a successful wellness business, I’ve realised that most people don’t struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because fear, procrastination, perfectionism and self-doubt stop them from taking the consistent action that creates real results. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts and practical strategies that have helped me build an international business while staying true to my values. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business for years, these simple tips will help you stop overthinking and start moving forwards.   In this episode, I talk about: Why planning, dreaming and goal setting often feel easier than taking action. The hidden reasons we stay stuck, including fear, procrastination, feeling too busy, imposter syndrome and waiting until we feel “ready.” Why confidence usually comes after taking action, not before it. Five practical ways to start making consistent progress in your business and life.   The five action steps I share: 1. Start before you’re readyDon’t wait for the perfect moment. Action creates confidence, clarity and momentum. 2. Make the next step ridiculously smallWhen a goal feels overwhelming, shrink it until it feels almost impossible to say no. 3. Schedule action in your diaryTreat the most important tasks in your business like appointments you wouldn’t cancel. 4. Done is better than perfectPerfection delays progress. Publishing, launching and learning will always move you forwards faster than waiting for everything to be perfect. 5. Expect discomfort… but do it anyway Growth nearly always feels uncomfortable. The people who succeed aren’t fearless—they simply learn to keep moving despite the discomfort. I hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired to stop waiting and start taking the small, consistent actions that create lasting success.   Work with me If you’re ready to gain more clarity, build a business that feels aligned with your values and receive personalised support, I’d love to work with you through my private one-to-one business coaching. Together we’ll refine your niche, strengthen your messaging, simplify your strategy and create a business that supports both your success and your wellbeing. Find out more here:  https://www.faceyogaexpert.com/business-and-personal-brand-coaching

 What if one simple practice could completely change the way you think and feel about ageing? In this week’s episode, I’m guiding you through a calming meditation that I return to whenever I want to reconnect with gratitude for my face, my body and the privilege of growing older. You can listen with your eyes closed in a quiet space, allowing yourself to fully relax, or simply play it in the background while you’re walking, tidying the house or going about your day. Even if you’re not consciously focusing on every word, your mind can still absorb the positive messages. This meditation is designed to: Calm your nervous system. Relax your mind, body and facial muscles. Help reduce stress and tension held in the face. Shift your mindset from fear of ageing to gratitude for ageing. Cultivate greater self-love, self-acceptance and confidence. Support a more positive relationship with your reflection. Complement your Face Yoga practice by encouraging you to approach it from a place of kindness rather than criticism. I’ve always believed that Face Yoga is about so much more than exercises. The way we think about ourselves, the emotions we carry and the relationship we have with our face all influence how we care for ourselves each day. When we move away from self-judgement and towards appreciation, our wellbeing often improves, our stress levels reduce and our healthy habits become much easier to maintain. I hope this meditation leaves you feeling calmer, lighter and more connected to yourself.   Continue your natural lifting journey If you’d like to combine this positive mindset with practical techniques to naturally lift, tone and rejuvenate your face, I’d love you to join my 7 Day Natural Face Lift With Face Yoga course. You’ll learn my signature combination of facial exercises, massage, acupressure, relaxation techniques and wellness practices to help you create healthier, more radiant skin naturally in just 12 minutes a day. Find out more here:https://www.faceyogaexpert.com/natural_face_lift