The Internet Didn’t See This Coming (But We Did)

This episode starts as a real life check-in and turns into a bigger conversation about how the internet creates narratives in real time. We talk about dealing with sickness in marriage, navigating a chaotic season of school tours and parent dynamics, and learning how to give each other grace when someone isn’t operating at 100 percent. Then we fully lean into the Alix Earle and Tom Brady headlines because… yeah, we called it. We break down why this storyline felt obvious to us, how PR and timing quietly drive these moments, and why the internet always rushes to crown a winner and a loser after a breakup. We scored some great deals with a few of our favorite brands for our listeners: Visit containerstore.com and use code DANI at checkout for a discount on your purchase. Set your best health goals in motion. Access 20% off and begin your journey toward sustained wellness today at piquelife.com/dani We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN. This deal is not available on their regular website. Rewild your nutrition at kachava.com and use code DANIAUSTIN. New customers get twenty dollars off an order of two bags or more, now through the 31st! Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. Produced by Dear Media

Happy New Year! We’re bringing back one of our favorite guest episodes with Kay & Tay, the internet’s favorite duo. We talk about how their content blew up, their backgrounds, marriage and family life, and the behind-the-scenes reality of creating online every day. Light, wholesome, and the perfect easy listen to start the year. We scored some great deals with a few of our favorite brands for our listeners: Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/DANI or use gift code DAN/25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code DANI at monarchmoney.com in your browser for half off your first year. Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives and make sure you're checking tags to ensure it's the fabric of your life too. Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com Visit containerstore.com and use code DANI at checkout for a discount on your purchase. If you're ready to take the next step in your life, whether that is merch, your own hair care line, or something in between, go to shopify.com/dani and make it happen. It doesn't matter where you're at in your entrepreneur journey, Shopify is there to make your life and selling journey easier. Learn more at Starbucks.com/partners Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. Produced by Dear Media

Happy holidays! We’re bringing back one of our favorite guest conversations with Jefferson Bethke, bestselling author and longtime creator. We talk fatherhood and building a stronger family team, why “mission” matters at home, and how to think about faith and culture without getting weird about it. It’s practical, thoughtful, and still a fun listen for a slower holiday week. We scored some great deals with a few of our favorite brands for our listeners: Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/DANI or use gift code DAN/25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives and make sure you're checking tags to ensure it's the fabric of your life too. Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com If you're ready to take the next step in your life, whether that is merch, your own hair care line, or something in between, go to shopify.com/dani and make it happen. It doesn't matter where you're at in your entrepreneur journey, Shopify is there to make your life and selling journey easier. Learn more at Starbucks.com/partners Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/dani for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. Produced by Dear Media

Holiday sprint mode is in full effect: Dani’s juggling a Fredericksburg wedding weekend, then flying straight to Nashville for a school tour in actual cold weather, plus a last minute “festive casual” movie premiere invite that sent her into a spiral. Then it turns into a full Holiday Hotline on parenting guilt: what to do when your kid starts questioning Santa, why Elf on the Shelf pressure makes moms feel like they’re failing, and how the “Santa’s watching” Q4 threats might be doing more harm than good. We scored some great deals with a few of our favorite brands for our listeners: Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/DANI or use gift code DAN/25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. Visit evlofitness.com and use code DANI for 6 weeks free. You get a free two week trial, plus your first month at $0 For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to NurtureLife.com/DEINFLUENCED and use code DEINFLUENCED Modern-day makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional for effortless routines. For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use code DANI at checkout. Just head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code DANI at checkout Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code DANI at monarchmoney.com in your browser for half off your first year. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site wide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code DEINFLUENCED at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. Produced by Dear Media

We are talking everything from black tie outfit stress to internet pile-ons. Dani and Jordan start with a funny recap of their formal Christmas party prep: pregnancy body feelings, dress hunting, a last minute red Amazon gown, a steamer that soaks Jordan’s shirt, and the kind of tiny misunderstanding that somehow feels huge when you are married and trying to get out the door on time. Then they dive into Alix Earle and Braxton, Jaclyn Hill’s viral “it is the algorithm” video and why so many people are weighing in, plus what it is like to live and work online right now. They talk Trad Wife versus Girl Boss extremes, the Ballerina Farm discourse, “relatable” content in a rough economy, Stella at the Nutcracker, and how to stay sane when the internet is doing the most. We scored some great deals with a few of our favorite brands for our listeners: For a limited time only, our listeners get 15% off and Free Shipping on their premium starter pack when you use code DANI at BranchBasics.com/DANI. Get Branch Basics this Holiday Season, because cleanliness matters. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN. This deal is not available on their regular website. Get healthy, glowing skin for fall with clean, vegan skin and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order site wide with code DANI at OSEAMalibu.com You'll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $50. Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/DANI or use gift code DAN/25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. If you're ready to take the next step in your life, whether that is merch, your own hair care line, or something in between, go to shopify.com/daniand make it happen. It doesn't matter where you're at in your entrepreneur journey, Shopify is there to make your life and selling journey easier. Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/dani for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/DANI Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. Produced by Dear Media

This week’s episode is a cozy mix of nostalgia and internet commentary. Dani and Jordan kick things off with some classic life catch up, then take a trip straight back to the beginning of their story by reading their first ever Facebook messages. They’re funny, sweet, and surprisingly direct — peak early-social-media energy in the best way. Then they jump into the Vogue debate over whether having a boyfriend is suddenly “cringe.” Dani and Jordan break down where this idea even came from, why people online love turning relationships into discourse, and what the whole thing actually says about dating culture. Prioritize your sleep! Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/dani or use code DANI at checkout. Visit evlofitness.com and use code DANI for 6 weeks free. You get a free two week trial, plus your first month at $0 Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/DANI or use gift code DAN/25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site wide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code DEINFLUENCED at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get early access to their Black Friday sale for 40% off your first month at Ritual.com/DEINFLUENCED Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. We love y’all! Produced by Dear Media

In this bonus episode, Dani sits down with Dr. Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Evlo, for one of the most helpful, myth-busting conversations we’ve ever had about fitness, strength training, pregnancy, and women’s health. Shannon breaks down why so many of us feel confused about exercise, what actually matters when you’re short on time, and why “gentle consistency” might be the secret to finally seeing results without burning out. She shares her own story of overtraining, chronic pain, and rebuilding her approach from the ground up and why so many women are unknowingly doing too much instead of training with intention. They go deep on postpartum fitness, strength training during pregnancy, weighted vests, Pilates vs. lifting, GLP-1 medications, body recomposition, protein, recovery, and what women really need to know if they want to build muscle and feel stronger at every stage of life. If you’ve ever wondered where to start, whether you’re “doing it right,” or how to make fitness fit your actual life, this conversation will make everything finally click Visit evlofitness.com and use code DANI for 6 weeks free. You get a free two week trial, plus your first month at $0 Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. Produced by Dear Media

For the holiday week, we’re re-sharing I Blew Up My Life, the episode where Dani opens up about the pressure she was putting on herself, the nonstop pace she was living at, and the moment she realized she was missing the time that mattered most with her family. It’s raw, honest, and one of those conversations that hits even harder when life gets busy. As we head into Thanksgiving, it felt right to revisit the reminder that success means nothing if you’re not present for the people you love. This episode is all about gratitude, clarity, and choosing what truly matters. It’s the perfect reset as we enter the holiday season. And yes… stay close. There’s a little surprise coming next week. We scored some great deals with a few of our favorite brands for our listeners: Prioritize your sleep! Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/dani or use code DANI at checkout. Visit evlofitness.com and use code DANI for 6 weeks free. You get a free two week trial, plus your first month at $0 Visit facefoundrie.com and use code DANI at checkout for 20% off your first service. This holiday season, turn your routine into a ritual with Laundry Sauce. During our Black Friday / Cyber Monday Signature Sale, you'll save up to 40%, get $75 in free gifts, and free shipping at LaundrySauce.com. It's the perfect time to treat yourself or gift the world's most luxurious detergent to someone you love. If you're ready to take the next step in your life, whether that is merch, your own hair care line, or something in between, go to shopify.com/dani and make it happen. It doesn't matter where you're at in your entrepreneur journey, Shopify is there to make your life and selling journey easier. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/DANI Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey. Produced by Dear Media

Dani and Jordan are taking on the internet’s new favorite trend: rage bait. They break down the controversial commercials everyone is suddenly fighting about and why every corner of the internet feels designed to make you roll your eyes. They talk about outrage culture, why brands lean into it, and how creators keep getting dragged into the mess. And of course, a quick Mexico and Nashville life update mixed in with the usual travel chaos and accidental oversharing. We scored some great deals with a few of our favorite brands for our listeners: Function is a near-360 view to see what's happening in your body, and my first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/DANI or use gift code DANI100 at sign-up to own your health. Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code DANI for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts and Wrapping Paper. Prioritize your sleep! Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/dani or use code DANI at checkout. Whether you’re just wanting to test an idea out, or you’re getting serious about launching your own brand - it’s never been easier to get started on Shopify.com/Dani Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code DANI at monarchmoney.com in your browser for half off your first year. Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/dani Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site wide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code DEINFLUENCED at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey.  We love y'all!! Produced by Dear Media

Who let us cook this week? What started as a normal day in the podcast studio naturally turned into a free-flowing hang about TV, life, Dani’s camp adventures, and the wild high school musical audition story she shares. Tune in and see what we got ourselves into. We scored some great deals with a few of our favorite brands for our listeners: Function is a near-360 view to see what's happening in your body, and my first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/DANI or use gift code DANI100 at sign-up to own your health. Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code DANI for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts and Wrapping Paper. For a limited time only, our listeners get 15% off and Free Shipping on their premium starter pack when you use code DANI at BranchBasics.com/DANI. Get Branch Basics this Holiday Season, because cleanliness matters. Get healthy, glowing skin for fall with clean, vegan skin and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order site wide with code DANI at OSEAMalibu.com You'll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $50. Shop at REVOLVE.com/DANI and use code DANI for 15% off your first order. "Cozify" your space with Wayfair's curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at Wayfair.com Whether you’re just wanting to test an idea out, or you’re getting serious about launching your own brand - it’s never been easier to get started on Shopify.com/Dani Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and as always thank you for being a part of this journey.  We love y'all!! Produced by Dear Media