Quiet Mind: Fearless and Free Podcast

Leah Danley
Quiet Mind: Fearless and Free Podcast

Welcome to a podcast for spiritually-minded seekers who want to break free from anxiety, self-doubt, and limiting patterns. Hosted by an seasoned psychotherapist, each episode offers a blend of personal stories, spiritual insights, and emotional healing techniques to help you release what's holding you back and reconnect with your true self. Tune in for practical wisdom, deep reflection, and gentle encouragement to live with greater calm, confidence, and authenticity.

Episodes

  1. 02 - The Roots of Your Story – Uncovering Core Beliefs

    5 DAYS AGO

    02 - The Roots of Your Story – Uncovering Core Beliefs

    In this episode, Leah dives deep into the origins of our core beliefs and how they shape our experience of self and the world. She discusses the importance of recognizing and examining these beliefs with compassion, freeing ourselves from the stories that no longer serve us. Listen as Leah guides you through understanding the foundational roots of your emotional reactions and offers practical exercises to explore your core beliefs.   In This Episode: Discover how childhood experiences shape core beliefs that influence your emotions and perceptions as an adult. Explore the metaphor of a hallway filled with doors that represent your stored beliefs and emotional experiences, and learn how to confront them compassionately. Participate in a guided practice to identify and reflect on your core beliefs, empowering you to reclaim your narrative and cultivate self-acceptance.   Timestamps: [1:27] Episode Overview and Personal Experience [3:44] The Impact of Childhood Experiences [7:15] Minimizing and Acknowledging Pain [11:44] Gentle Practice for Exploring Core Beliefs [16:14] Empowerment Through Awareness   Key Topics Discussed: Introduction to Core Beliefs: Understanding how childhood experiences shape our emotional responses and fears. The Hallway Metaphor: Visualizing emotions and beliefs as doors along a hallway, each representing different life experiences. Tenderness and Validation: Acknowledging that pain doesn’t have to be extreme to matter; even subtle struggles deserve attention. Healing Through Awareness: Exploring the journey from self-blame to self-compassion, and how it transforms our understanding of past events. Gentle core beliefs practice: Leah leads a guided exercise to identify and reflect on your own core beliefs.   Takeaways: Every challenge we face is an opportunity for growth. Understanding your core beliefs and how they influence your current state can lead you to incredible freedom and self-acceptance.   Follow Leah Stay connected with Leah on Instagram @quietmindcollectivewithleah. Access your free 15-minute guide to meditation linked in her bio, designed to help you step back from the noise of the mind.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share it with someone who might benefit from this message. Consider leaving a review to help others discover the podcast. Reach out with your thoughts and reflections—this is a shared journey!   Join us next time as we continue to explore themes around the conditioned mind and how to break free from its constraints. Thank you for tuning in! Remember to stay curious, present, and always know: you hold all you need to be fearless and free.

    21 min
  2. 01 - Who Am I?

    3 FEB

    01 - Who Am I?

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of Quiet Mind: Fearless and Free! Join Leah Danley, licensed psychotherapist and dietitian, as she delves into the transformative question, “Who am I?” In a world filled with identities and roles, Leah invites listeners to explore their true selves beyond titles and stories.   In This Episode: Introduction to the podcast's mission: helping you quiet your mind, face fears, and embrace a heart-centered life Deep reflection on the question "Who am I?" and the layers of identification we wear Insights from spiritual teachers and philosophers on discovering the changeless self Techniques to create distance from negative thoughts and identify your true, constant awareness   Timestamps: [0:01] Introduction to podcast [1:25] Exploring the Question "Who Am I?" [3:28] Understanding the True Self [5:07] The Analogy of the Sky [7:23] Practical Exercise and Conclusion   Key Topics Discussed: The difference between your identity and your true self. The analogy of being like the sky—vast and steady amidst life’s storms. A practical exercise for self-exploration: asking, "Who is noticing this thought?" to reconnect with your true self.   Takeaways: You are more than the roles you play and the stories you tell. Regularly practicing self-inquiry can foster a deeper sense of awareness and calm. Embrace the idea that your true self is unwavering and always present, no matter the external circumstances.   Follow Leah Stay connected with Leah on Instagram @quietmindcollectivewithleah. Access your free 15-minute guide to meditation linked in her bio, designed to help you step back from the noise of the mind.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share it with someone who might benefit from this message. Consider leaving a review to help others discover the podcast. Reach out with your thoughts and reflections—this is a shared journey!   Join us next time as we continue to explore themes around the conditioned mind and how to break free from its constraints. Thank you for tuning in! Remember to stay curious, present, and always know: you hold all you need to be fearless and free.

    13 min

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Welcome to a podcast for spiritually-minded seekers who want to break free from anxiety, self-doubt, and limiting patterns. Hosted by an seasoned psychotherapist, each episode offers a blend of personal stories, spiritual insights, and emotional healing techniques to help you release what's holding you back and reconnect with your true self. Tune in for practical wisdom, deep reflection, and gentle encouragement to live with greater calm, confidence, and authenticity.

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