The Scrappy Soul Podcast

The term surrender is tossed around a LOT in many faiths and in the spiritual world, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, I discuss common misconceptions around this topic, what surrender actually is, and my personal experience in learning this practice.

The concept of free will is one of the most contentiously contemplated concepts in human history. In this episode I discuss my ideas around free will and what we call destiny, dharma, or fate. Do they exist at all? Can they coexist? If so, in what capacity? Tune in and check it out.  

In this episode, I discuss how important leveraging the language of our bodies is if we want to effectively heal- because healing after all, is all about our ability to feel safe in our bodies. I talk about how distress tolerance, being with our emotions, and rest can be used to accelerate the pace of our healing progress, and I give examples of how I've used this approach in my own journey.

Here, I cover one of the hottest topics in the psychedelic space today- Integration. I discuss what it is, why it is so important, and provide some recommendations for the integration process. I also discuss how integration is a relevant context for all healing modalities. 

In this episode, I discuss one of the most under utilized and discounted resources we have for healing and leading fulfilled lives: Friendships. I share how I've been able to maintain close, meaningful friendships that have spanned many seasons of my life, and what I believe a good friendship looks and feels like.

In this episode I discuss how I arrived at working with death, and what a death doula is and does. I then speak more about the process of dying and how I've seen this impact families. I wrap up by sharing how working with death has transformed my life.  **If this episode speaks to you and you are called to deepen your relationship with death and/or serve the dying. DM me on Instagram (@Caili_Danieu) about joining the Anam Cara Academy, the end of life mystery school to become a certified death doula.**

Ya''ll, I went all the way in on this one. I begin this episode by discussing my understanding of the multiple planes of existence and consciousness, and what it means to be alive in an incarnation. I then use this framework to discuss your (yes, YOUR) purpose here in this lifetime. 

In this episode I explain what happens in our brains that makes it difficult for us to handle conflicts effectively, and I share the process I use to best approach these situations. I then provide examples of what this has looked like in my own relationships so you can easily apply them to your own life.

In this episode, I discuss the numerous benefits of breathwork, and teach you two super simple breathing methods you can start practicing RIGHT NOW to help you induce states of calm and relaxation. I also share two absolutely wild healing experiences I've had while utilizing Holotropic Breathwork. Empowered Spiritual Retreat: https://www.empoweredspiritualretreats.com/ Hosted by @fitdeannalolita and @brit.a.dunbar

In this episode, I share my perspectives on mens mental health, gleaned from working with hundreds of men in a variety of healing environments. I talk about the societal context that I believe is a primary contributor to the unique struggles we see in men in our culture, and how they may begin to move towards healing.

Get to know me, your host, Caili Danieu (@caili_danieu)! In this episode, I take you through the Cliff Notes version of my story. I share my journey from chronic suicidality to spiritual mentor, and what I think being a scrappy soul is all about. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the topic of mental illness and suicide.