Be the Scandal

You've been feeling a tug on your heart coming from deep within...a calling to shift how you're expressing yourself out in the world. No matter how hard you try to ignore this calling from your soul, it persists—inviting you to pay attention to it, get to know it and move forward toward alignment with this desire. And although this desire lights you up inside, there's resistance to the change this alignment would bring. A shift from your old identities, growing pains from shedding this old skin and a wide spectrum of emotions as you navigate this unknown space. For this reason, saying yes to your soul's desires and giving yourself permission to move toward a more aligned life is a sacred rebellion. In this episode, host Dani Hickman and guest Emily Spring are diving into a vulnerable conversation about their own personal and professional journeys of creating a life aligned with their soul's desires. Emily Spring is a Functional Medicine Physician's Assistant. Emily describes herself as a modern medicine woman—here to bridge the gap between science and spirituality; to bring various parts into wholeness, to help you discover the wholeness that already lies within you. In this episode, they're diving deeper into conversation on: Letting go of what no longer serves you The importance of slowing down and learning how to be present with yourself in the moment Learning to love the parts of yourself that feel hardest to love The role of grief in letting go and shifting your identity The power of saying yes to becoming the next version of yourself Tune into this episode to hear this vulnerable conversation! Curious about connecting with Emily? You can connect with Emily via her website: https://www.emilyspring.com Follow Emily on Instagram at: @emily.spring Links mentioned in the episode: Curious about the Sacred Rebel Collective offerings mentioned in the episode? Learn More Here Instagram: @dani.hickman

You did it again... You said yes when you wanted to say no... ...and you regret it. If you're exhausted by this pattern of relating and ready to honor your desires and set boundaries that are most aligned with you, we invite you to tune into this episode with guest Amelia Nicodemus. Amelia is a founding expert of the Sacred Rebel Collective, a woman-led community helping women learn to love the parts of themselves that feel hardest to love---expanding into a life connected to purpose, joy and unconditional worth. One area of Amelia's expertise is embodied boundaries. In this episode, she shares her wisdom in connecting with the body, learning the body's boundary communications and supporting yourself in making aligned choices based on these boundaries. In this episode, we're diving deeper into conversation on: The importance of boundaries for mental, spiritual, emotional and physical well-being How to recognize your sacred "yes" and "no" in your body Taking time to pause and learning to trust your gut instinct in boundaries Personal permission in changing your boundaries at any moment based on your intuition Supporting yourself in speaking your boundaries to others Supporting your inner child in setting and communicating boundaries Offering yourself compassion and gentleness as navigating boundary setting Curious about learning more about Amelia? Amelia is a compassionate inquirer, playful pleasure seeker, and empathic guide that supports curiosity and ease in the bodies, minds, and hearts of others during times of [physical, spiritual, emotional] transitions of birthing and dying. Amelia is a lover of collective experiences. She loves creating spaces for the deep connection that happens between other women and within themselves. The journey — of women remembering their sacred wild essence — is one of her deep joys to witness in herself and others. Follow Amelia on Instagram here : @ameliasrose__ Links: Curious about the Sacred Rebel Collective offerings mentioned in the episode? Learn More Here Instagram: @dani.hickman

Are you avoiding conversations surrounding money and your finances? Whether it's avoiding the truth of your finances in conversations with yourself, fear of judgement from friends and family about how you spend your money or limiting yourself in your dreams of building wealth---many of us are feeling stuck when it comes to the topic of money. Although there are individualized factors that contribute to feeling uncomfortable with the topic of money, one culprit that encourages avoidance of the conversation is: shame. In this episode, we're diving deep into the topic of shame and money with guest expert, Caroline Tanis, CDFA MBA. Caroline is a financial advisor and strategist that specializes in helping highly ambitious women and their families build a plan for their dream life. She is an advocate for women building wealth and increasing financial literacy in future generations. After spending half of a decade at Merrill Lynch she made the jump to start her own practice so could create a place where women felt heard, understood, and welcome to fully pursue their dreams. In this conversation, we dive into topics including: Giving yourself permission to dream about wealth and creating an aligned life Building wealth as your authentic self Freeing yourself from judgment and shame surrounding your money desires Codependency and boundaries with money Communicating with yourself and those you trust about finances Supporting your inner child in conversations about money If you're interested in connecting more with Caroline, you can find her here: Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/ Instagram: @tanisfingroup Links: Curious about the Sacred Rebel Collective offerings mentioned in the episode? Learn More Here Instagram: @dani.hickman

As humans, we can't avoid emotional pain—it's inevitable. And although you can't avoid the pain of the human experience, you can avoid creating unnecessary suffering for yourself amongst the pain. Suffering can come from many places, but in this episode, we're diving into two places it could stem from: When you're feeling stuck in your emotions, the ways you're trying to cope with the pain could actually be creating suffering for yourself. Sometimes the here and now problem is being amplified by past lived experiences that you haven't fully processed—all being drudged up amongst your present experience. If you're feeling stuck in an area of your life that is causing you emotional pain, this episode is for you. I'm walking you through a three step process to help you identify the root of what is keeping you stuck in your emotional pain and giving you tips on finally freeing yourself from the suffering that is holding you back. Links: Curious about working with me 1 on 1? Click here to learn about my current offerings! Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Feeling overwhelmed by the inner critic? Although it might seem counterintuitive, learning how to collaborate with this part of you is necessary if you're trying to free yourself from it's grips. The inner critic was born out of necessity—it came from an attempt to keep you safe and connected to those around you. Getting curious into the protective nature of the critic is a direct way to deepen your compassion and identify ways to support yourself outside of the inner critic's tactics. Maybe it's time to meet this part of you with curiosity into what it's trying to protect you from instead of meeting it with anger. In this episode, host Dani Hickman is sharing her wisdom via a recent experience with her inner critic. Tune in to hear more! Links: Curious about the membership mentioned in the episode? Click here to learn more! Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

At some point in our lives, we've all outsourced decision making—abandoning who we are and morphing into whatever version of ourselves was most pleasing to those around us. And this works...until it doesn't. If you're at a sacred crossroads where the status quo is no longer working for you, it might be time to invite yourself to lead from within and invite yourself back home to your inner wisdom. In this episode, guest Heidi Metro shares what it truly means to lead from within—to gain clarity into what your soul desires, embody confidence and move authentically along your life's path. Heidi is the CEO of Lead From Within Coaching & Consulting, a community on fire for empowering leaders and professionals to become confident decision makers so they can live their lives OUT LOUD! Heidi believes that when high-achievers & deep feelers have Confidence, Clarity, & Direction, they become the leaders of their lives, careers, and communities. Lead From Within is a foundational program that connects the individuals with the best guru in the world…their deepest Self. Tune into this episode of Be the Scandal for insight from Heidi into how to embody this sacred journey. Here is more info about Heidi: In a sleepy Midwestern town, you'll find Heidi with her crew, her partner Mike and their 3 kiddos, along with their 2 pooches. She loves a lazy day of reading in a hammock, hiking the local trails, or taking a day trip to anywhere. Website: www.heidimetro.com Instagram: @heidimetro Links: Curious about the FREE download mentioned in the episode? Click here to download. Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

We all have "rules" we've learned throughout our life—rules about who we "should" be, how we should live our life and expectations of others that we've slowly adopted as our own. But what if these "rules" and expectations are no longer (or never have been) in alignment with who you truly are and who you desire to be? Learning to "live in the questions" about your programming and conditioning is an invaluable tool to exploring what "rules" it's time to break free of in order to live a more authentic life. In this episode, host Dani Hickman chats with guest Amy Gartenberg about how to do just that. Amy is a psychotherapist and life coach with a private practice based in Nashville, TN. Tune into this episode of Be the Scandal to learn more about the liberation that can come with living in the questions. Links: Interested in connecting more with Amy? You can find her here: Website: www.amygartenberg.com Instagram: @amygartenberg Curious about the FREE download mentioned in the episode? Click here to download. Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Someone you love has just experienced the death of someone they love. You want to help and be supportive, but you feel as lost as they do. You're not sure how to help or what to say, but know that you don't want to be silent and opt for saying nothing. But how do we authentically support others when they're grieving? When grieving, the best medicine is attunement—helping yourself and others to feel seen, heard and valued—especially in moments of emotional pain. Our bodies know how to heal and process grief, we simply need to give it space to do so. Tune into this episode for 5 tips in supporting someone you love in their grief. Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self! Links: Want a thoughtful gift for that person experiencing grief? Check out my book, Grief Notes here Curious about the FREE download mentioned in the episode? Click here to download. Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Did you know some of your emotional distress could be caused by your self-abandonment? We all know the feeling—you said "yes" to something that you actually wanted to say "no" to. It seems like a small compromise, but when you are living your life in this way, this lack of congruency adds up. You find yourself living a life that feels like someone else's, not yours. Listen to this episode to learn what living with integrity means and the potential consequences of living a life out of alignment with your soul's desires. Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self! Links: Curious about the FREE download mentioned in the episode? Click here to download. Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Shame tells us, as women, we need to change who we are, change how we look and keep our true selves hidden in order to be found worthy by others. The inner critic uses shame as a tool to keep you “in line” and follow the directives you've learned about how you should or should not show up to life. But despite the grips your inner critic might have on you, you CAN start claiming your worth. This journey of claiming your worth starts with rebelling against your inner critic—no longer adhering to rules the critic has set to keep you shrouded in shame. Listen to this short episode to hear more about starting this journey of claiming your worth! Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self! Links: Want support in your self-love journey? Download this free mindfulness exercise to use as a tool to lower your distress. Click here to download. Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

At some point in all of our lives, we've all upheld inauthentic versions of ourselves to make those around us most comfortable and maintain relationships. We've distorted who we are, kept ourselves small and dimmed our brilliance in order to ensure our acceptance by others. Add our unhealed trauma to the mix and we have a perfect recipe for self-abandonment. And, if we're being completely honest, this way of relating works...until it doesn't. This episode is an invitation to get curious into those relationships that invite in your self-abandonment. Maybe you're in a partnership where it would create conflict and potentially end the relationship if you were who you truly wanted to be. Maybe a relationship with a parent where they only know a version of you—the version that pleases them the most. Or a friendship where you're biting your tongue or dimming your light to maintain the friendship. The ways we self-abandon are endless, but our awareness of how it shows up for us and why is the starting point. Listen to this episode for more! Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self! Links: Curious about the FREE download mentioned in the episode? Click here to download. Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Shame tells you to keep those things hidden that might threaten your connection with the people and groups you're a part of. It has deep roots in survival from a time when getting exiled would be a death sentence. You needed to be a part of the community in order to ensure your survival. So the things about you, the things you said and did that you're ashamed of? This was seen as one of the biggest threats to connection and to survival. But here's the thing: it's no longer a death sentence to be exiled from the people you're connected with. A saber tooth tiger is't going to stalk you out in exile. BUT the threat of exile still ignites your survival response within your nervous system. Because of this, you continue the pattern of self-shaming in order to keep yourself in good standing with the people you're connected to---sometimes at the expense of losing connection with yourself. If you want to learn more about the process of breaking free of shame, tune into this episode for two strategies to support you in releasing the shame that binds you. Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal and join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self! Links: Curious about becoming a Founding Member of the Sacred Rebel Collective mentioned in the episode? Click Here to Learn More (The discounted Founding Member price is available until 5/23/2022). Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Many of us are struggling with self-love because we don't know how to offer ourselves unconditional love. We all have our individualized versions of what love is—what it means to be loved, how we receive it and feel loved—and how to offer ourselves love. Unfortunately, many of us have learned a transactional way of receiving love—meaning in order to feel deserving of love, a transaction must take place. (Think of the little kid that learned to receive love and praise, they had to get the "A"). Learning how to recognize when you're offering yourself conditional love is imperative to shifting from a pattern of outsourcing your worth to cultivating unconditional and sustainable self-love. Tune into this short episode to hear more! Links: Curious about becoming a Founding Member of the Sacred Rebel Collective mentioned in the episode? Click Here to Learn More (The discounted Founding Member price is available until 5/23/2022). Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

We've all done things we're not proud of. You know, those things you've done that you're hoping no one else remembers or finds out about you? When we think of these past behaviors, we're left feeling a range of emotions—from embarrassment to overwhelming shame. And when the shame feels like it gets too big? We not only avoid the memory but we start avoiding ourselves. Cancelling, disconnecting and endlessly shaming this part of us. This episode isn't about drudging up your past or making you sit in shame—it is actually the opposite. It's an invitation into self-forgiveness and taking back your power in a compassionate, loving way. Listen to this episode of Be the Scandal to learn steps to start your self-forgiveness journey! Links: Curious about the FREE download mentioned in the episode? Click here to download. Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

It's easy to judge yourself after an overreaction. The shameful thoughts come in: “I can't believe I did that…” "I'm embarrassed I said that…” “Why did I act like that?” Although you can't go back and change it, these moments can be growth opportunities—invitations to support yourself deeper and start shifting how you show up for yourself in the face of emotional pain. Listen to this episode for an invitation to support yourself after the trigger—all in the energy of curiosity and self-love. Links: Curious about the FREE download mentioned in the episode? Click here to download. Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

There are endless ways to help cultivate self-love. Self-love practices are on a spectrum—some are loud, intense and others more subtle. A subtle, self-love practice doesn't mean a lack of impact. Sometimes, the most radical, self-love can be found in the most subtle of ways. Listen to this episode to learn a quick, self-love practice to add to your morning routine! This practice is simple, yet, radical for cultivating authentic, self-love. Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Self-care can feel hard. It's the thing you know you should be doing, yet, it's hard to find the time. But what if your lack of a self-care routine is less about the lack of time and more about your connection to your worthiness? Listen to this episode for an invitation to get curious into why you aren't taking care of yourself—and it might not be what you think it is. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

"It's ok to not be okay." This phrase easily gets thrown around—but what does it mean to embody the energy of, it's okay to not be ok? Learning how to truly be present with yourself—in all moments—is a skill necessary to cultivate deep, self-love. When you're trying to move as quickly as you can out of your present moment, you're missing an opportunity to process your emotions in a way that is conducive for growth AND an opportunity to extract the wisdom from your lived experience. Although it might not always be what you want to do, learning to meet yourself where you are might be the exact medicine you need to move forward. Listen to this episode to hear more about how to meet yourself where you are and nourishing yourself when life gets hard. Like what you heard? Subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self! Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

We spend a lot of time and energy in efforts to be liked—changing who we are and abandoning our authenticity to be accepted by those around us. Although small moments of self-abandonment may not feel like a high price to pay for the feeling of belonging, these moments can add up to you living a life that's not entirely your own. When you don't know how to cope with being disliked, you find yourself stuck in a pattern of self-abandonment influenced by those around you. Learning how to cope with being disliked is essential to liberating your authentic self and giving yourself permission to be who you truly are. Listen to this episode for more insights into why you're self-abandoning in the first place and how to support yourself in accessing the courage to be disliked. Like what you heard? Subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self! Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

You can do hard things. Although you might disconnect from this knowing in moments that feel hard, use this episode as a reminder. When moments feel difficult—maybe you're experiencing something unfamiliar, or the moment is bringing a lot of emotional pain or you simply don't want to do the thing—it's important to learn how to support yourself in moving forward despite the obstacles. Sometimes your biggest obstacle in moving forward through difficult moments is yourself and how you meet the present moment. Tune into this episode to learn a few ways to support yourself in challenging your thinking, shifting your perspective and anchoring in your self-discipline to propel yourself forward. And remember: you can do hard things. Like what you heard? Don't forget to click subscribe to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

We all have parts of ourselves that we don't like. Parts of us that we would like to get rid of and simply avoid the truth that they exist all together. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Well, not quite. Although you might not be acknowledging the existence of these parts of you—they do still exist and are most likely impacting you on a daily basis. When parts of you are left alone in the shadow, they're like monsters that grow in the darkness—creating dysfunction for you personally and within your relationships. Learning how to identify your shadows and meeting yourself—all parts of you—in an energy of unconditional love is a monumental step in moving through the world as a more integrated version of yourself. Shadow work creates the foundation for a deep, radical self-love. Listen to this episode to learn more about what shadows are and how to start identifying them within you. Want to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self? Click subscribe so you don't miss out on new episodes! *This episode's audio has a few glitches in it, but the content was too good not to share! Thank you for your grace and understanding! Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Are you dating in the energy of trying to be chosen OR dating in the energy of being the chooser? If your answer is the former, this episode is for you! Dating from a place of trying to be “chosen” means you're doing what you can to be picked by a potential partner—all in efforts to attain a sense of worthiness. When you're outsourcing your worth to another person, this only creates the illusion of self-worth and, sometimes, the illusion of love. Unfortunately, this isn't sustainable for your self-worth because it's dependent on another person and, if the relationship ends, so does your sense of self-worth. It's time to start shifting your pattern of dating and reclaim the power of dating from a place of worthiness. Check out this episode of Be the Scandal for more! Don't forget to hit subscribe to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self! Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

You know it's time to walk away from the relationship. But, for some reason, you aren't rushing to end it—you're actually finding yourself ignoring your intuition maintaining it. Even when you know what you need to do, sometimes you still find yourself dragging your feet and avoiding the inevitable ending. But why? Whether it's clinging to an unhealthy romantic relationship, friendship or work environment, there are countless reasons why we stay in relationships that aren't expansive for us. In this episode of Be the Scandal, I walk you through a few truths that might be standing between you and finally moving forward with ending the unhealthy relationship. Are you ready to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self? Click subscribe and make sure you don't miss out on any episodes! Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

We spend a lot of time in the energy of indecision by putting effort into our narratives about our decisions—saying things like: “I don't know what to do…” or “I'm confused…” Or any kind of avoidance-driven narrative in the energy of, “What problem?” When we're unable to see what is underneath our narratives and be present in the truth of the moment—we keep ourselves stuck in restrictive relationships, environments and emotional suffering. Sometimes it can feel “safer” to stay stuck in your indecision instead of being present in the truth of what is and moving forward toward a decision that may bring with it emotional pain—but also expansion on the other side of the pain. Tune into this episode to identify two blockages keeping you in the energy of indecision and a tool to help you find clarity and move forward in your decision making. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

We've been conditioned to look outside of ourselves for our sense of self and self-worth. We look to others to tell us who we are, who we should be and if who we are is pleasing and “good enough.” At a young age, this served a purpose to keep up safe and connected to those around us. However, sometimes not everyone who is reflecting to us “who we are” are accurate mirrors—their reflections of us can be rooted in codependency and through the lens of their individual traumas and what we are triggering inside of them. There are moments when we take someone else's perception of us and wear it as our truth—the good, bad and ugly. The unfortunate part is as adults, we aren't always curious into whether WE agree with someone else's truth about us. Listen to this episode of Be the Scandal for an invitation to begin using discernment when receiving (and before internalizing) someone else's reflection of who you are. Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Boundaries. What we all need, yet, many of us shy away from. We all have our own, individualized narratives about boundaries—what they are and what they “say” about us. Tune into this episode for a short introduction into the conversation of boundaries. Listen to learn my take on what boundaries are, why we're not setting them and a quick embodiment exercise to explore how boundaries (and a lack of) feels like in your body. Like what you hear? Don't forget to click subscribe to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

The past few years have been marked with loss—no person has been left untouched by grief. Whether you've experienced a loved one or friend dying, the death of a pet, the loss of a relationship, loss of a job, the loss of the life you used to know—the person you used to be—we've all experienced significant loss these last few years. But how do we support ourselves and those people we love when they're grieving? Tune into this episode to learn how you can begin holding safe, intentional space for yourself and your own grief. And, when needed, feel better equipped to be present with your loved ones when they need emotional support. If you're wanting more grief support during this season, check out my new book, Grief Notes. You can learn more about this book here. Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

If you've been exploring the personal and spiritual growth space, you've heard these phrases when it comes to decision making: “Trust your intuition.” “Go with your gut.” And these statements are great advice—WHEN you know how to connect with your intuition. But what if you feel disconnected from this part of you? What if you feel hurt by past decisions you've made? What if you don't fully believe you have an intuitive part? I believe everyone is intuitive—the only difference between us is the degree to which we are connected to this part of us. Learning the language of your intuition and it's communications is vital when creating a trusting relationship with this intuitive, wise part of you. In this episode, I'm chatting with one of my life-long best friends and spiritual mentors, Kimberly Manley. Kim is an intuitive—she is a student and teacher of mindfulness and intentional thought. When you tune into this episode, you'll hear Kim and I sharing our wisdom into: How to stop outsourcing your decisions making. Practical steps to reconnect with your intuition. Supporting yourself in healing when you don't trust your intuition. You can learn more about Kim and the magic she is bringing into the world on her instagram: @fromthemanleyhouse Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Unfortunately, we're often judgmental and shaming toward ourselves during what should be the healing process. There are probably terrible things you say to yourself that you would never say to someone you love. I'll go ahead and admit I'm guilty of this sort of negative internal dialogue. And I'm curious if you're guilty of this too? Engaging in a judgmental, shaming inner dialogue isn't propelling any of us forward. Learning how to navigate and shift this dialogue is essential for you to anchor in your self-worth and finally move beyond your emotional suffering. This is a mentoring episode—this simply means I'm providing a straightforward, practical approach to shifting your shameful, self-talk. After listening to this episode, you'll be more anchored in how to give yourself permission to feel your feelings and move forward instead of keeping yourself stuck in your emotional pain and suffering. Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

The phrase “Inner child work” is quite popular these days—there are a lot of people out in the ether speaking about this work and the depths of healing that come from it. But, if you're wondering what the heck inner child work is and why we can't stop talking about it, I'm excited to introduce you to my guest on this week's episode—my friend and my mentor, Melissa Greene. Melissa is a psychotherapist based in Nashville, TN and she is sharing her wisdom surrounding inner child work. In this episode, Melissa and I are sharing into our stories of inner child work and giving insight into how to begin this journey of being present with and healing your inner child. Connect with Melissa here: www.mdgreenecounseling.com Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self! Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

We're not present. With our lives, other people, ourselves. If we're being honest, most of us don't know how to be present in the moment. And, for some of us, we don't want to be. There are times when our present moment is steeped in emotional pain, trauma and truths we aren't wanting to see—so, of course, we disconnect from presence. Learning how to come back to presence is a process, especially when it hasn't felt safe to be present in the moment. There are a lot of benefits to bringing presence back into your life. One, in particular, is being present supports in the processing of your emotional pain and moving forward. When you aren't present, you stuff your pain and keep yourself in cycles of coping that aren't supportive. When you safely come back to yourself and the present moment, you can fully attune to your needs and facilitate intentional processing. And finally. let. that. shit. go. In this episode, I'm sharing two quick tips to invite presence back into the here and now. In less than ten minutes, you have the opportunity to bring the energy of presence back into your life. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Most of us have pretty complicated relationships with ourselves, food and our bodies. We're living dis-embodied lives—disconnected from who we are, our self worth and our bodies. I'm thrilled to bring my friend Amy Gartenberg into the Be the Scandal podcast. Amy is a Psychotherapist and Body Peace Coach. Her work centers around helping people heal their relationship with food and body, and in turn, live a life that feels authentically theirs. In this episode, Amy talks about the power of coming home to your body and gives practical tools to support yourself in releasing old programming surrounding food and body. If you want to feel more empowered and connected to your body, this episode is for you. Interested in connecting more with Amy? You can find her here: Website: www.amygartenberg.com Instagram: @amylynnlpc Don't forget to click subscribe to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

You outsource your power. Your decision making. Your self-worth. You make choices that are rooted in achieving approval, acceptance and praise from others. And of course you do. We're taught at an early age to learn what is safe and unsafe by bouncing our choices off of other people—which is purposeful and protective. But, at some point, you need to come back home to yourself—to your inner knowing and learn how to make wise, intuitive decisions that are most expansive for YOU—separate from the expectations of others. In this episode, I'm sharing insights into how we become so disconnected from ourselves and give an invitation to start living a more free and expansive life. You are worthy of a life that feels expansive, fulfilling and pleasurable. And you are deserving of the autonomy to live a life in most alignment with your soul's desires. Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

Welcome to Be the Scandal. This podcast is for the person who has spent years being a chameleon. The person that made themselves small as a way to make others feel less distressed...and lost themselves along the way. This podcast is also for the person whose trauma has kept them disconnected from their most authentic self. I see you, I honor you, I'm with you, AND I invite you to reconnect to the power of being unapologetically YOU. The power of exploring and anchoring into your most authentic self. I invite all parts of you into this space because….at the core of this podcast is this ethos: All parts of you are welcome here. And, let's be honest: those people you've been afraid to upset by being the authentic you—they're probably going to talk about you anyways. You might as well give them something to talk about—something that not only offers you the freedom of your authenticity but also the invitation to anyone in earshot: that they too can liberate their most authentic self. Because this is what I know to be true: When we have the courage to be our true selves, it gives others the permission to do so too. If you're ready to join the sacred rebellion of being your most authentic self—let's be the scandal—all together, hand in hand. I'm glad that you're here—welcome to the journey.