40. Stepping into Your Power

Join Mina and Danette in a deep conversation about stepping into our power. This intriguing conversation stems from the quote by Dr. Gabor Mate, "People sacrifice their playfulness, their joyfulness, being driven by an unconscious need to validate their existence."  

When life calls you to write a book, well, write one.  In this episode, Danette and Mina celebrate Danette's 2-year emotional journey of writing and publishing her book Beauty From Ashes: Transforming Wounds into Wisdom; Scars into Stars.  Her memoir depicts her journey of becoming the first severely scarred woman to win a prestigious state beauty pageant. It follows her inspiring story of a young girl who, for years, tried hiding her scars out of shame - but grew to understand the power that comes from wearing them proudly.  The tale of tragedy becomes a celebration that teaches us all that genuine beauty is neither flimsy nor superficial, but instead forged strong and shines from deep within our souls despite the various life scars we carry.   Find her book at https://store.bookbaby.com/book/beauty-from-ashes Follow Mina on IG at @mina_rn_injector Follow Danette on IG and FB @beautyfromashes_2021 and @danettebeautyfromashes

In this episode, Mina shares her ten favorite mantras for a better living, and we share some personal stories about why they might be important for you to adopt.   "I create my own path and walk it with joy." - Unknown 

Join Danette and Mina as they talk about seeing yourself as limitless.  Seeing past the bubble curtain in front of you to believe in that which seems impossible up ahead.   " It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen." - Coach John Wooden

"You have the power to always lead with grace even if others don't." - unknown author Listen in as Danette and Mina share tough stories of the benefits of giving grace and the peace that comes when we do.  Even decades later, grace has power over pain. 

Meet our guest, Connie Rose, an incredible woman who is a survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence since she was a very young child and human trafficking by someone in her family. Tune in as she shares her powerful journey and the life tools to success that she uses to now be a TEDx speaker, author and the founder of Victims2Survivors-US and helps eradicate childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking.   "Change your mind, change your life." - unknown Connie's TEDx - "What Yan You Learn From A Rubber Band?"http://bit.ly/CRResiliency

Mina and Danette break down the importance of living in how far you've come in order to launch you even farther.  Using the book Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan.  A powerful perspective to keep us focusing on our success to this point to keep living in success.  "The unknown has never let me down." - Dr. Joe Dispenza 

Often when we think we have fully healed from a life wound on our  journey, it pops up unexpectedly and another layer of healing is needed. The work of healing seems ongoing.  Listen in to Danette and Mina as they share stories of how long time healing is challenging as well as beautifully powerful.  "Healing is slow for a reason" - unknown author 

Trigger Warning: this episode includes extensive discussions of abuse- potentially distressing content is included.  Listen in to hear our incredible guest Sheri Engstrom. She's a fitness, nutrition and mindset coach as well as a realtor.  We are so honored to have her join us and bravely share her story as a domestic violence survivor. Sheri also shares common signs of an abusive relationship and characteristics of an abuser.  She also shares how she was finally able to break through the trauma bond to a healthier life away from that toxic relationship. Follow Sheri on Instagram @sheri_engstrom_fit  "At any given moment you have the power to say This Is Not How The Story Is Going To End."  - Christine Mason Miller

What are guys looking for in a relationship? What is dating like in different seasons of life? Join Danette and Mina as they have an intimate conversation with Danette's husband Mike of 12 years, and Mina's guy Brian whom she's been dating for under a year. They talk about their own dating stories as well as the dating stories of their past.  A fun and deep conversation about love.  "Finding love should not cause you to lose your mind." - Amanda Mosher