Don't Cut Your Own Bangs

Danielle Ireland
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Don't Cut Your Own Bangs

The space between where you are now and where you want to be can feel daunting and lonely. This podcast is the remedy to comparison and feeling like everyone else has it figured out but you.

  1. 172. Creativity Miniseries: Toolkit

    HACE 1 DÍA

    172. Creativity Miniseries: Toolkit

    Welcome back to the final episode of the Creativity Miniseries! In this conversation, Emily Sutherland and I open up our personal creativity toolkits and share the resources and strategies that help us bring our ideas to life. Working on this miniseries with Emily has been an absolute joy. She’s not just an incredible creative and coach—she’s also become a trusted friend and advisor throughout the development of Wrestling a Walrus, my first children’s book. I truly could not imagine doing this without her. Interestingly, we didn’t plan on recording another discussion on the creative process, but that’s exactly where our behind-the scenes, warm-up conversation led us. So, we left it in. I think you might find some usefulness in this bonus material as we share our thoughts on the value of authenticity, the importance of differentiating yourself, and the surprising relationship between uncertainty and clarity.  A huge thank you to Emily for her wisdom and generosity, and to you for joining us as part of the creative community.  SPECIAL MENTIONS Emily Sutherland’s Storytelling for Business (April 4, 2025) and Nurturing Your Creative Self (May 9, 2025) - https://www.emilysutherland.me/events Storytelling Community (Substack) - https://open.substack.com/pub/storytellingcommunity The Secret Lies Within by “Auntie Anne” Beiler and Emily H. Sutherland - http://bit.ly/3FmIxPT Betsy B. Murphy - https://substack.com/@betsybmurphy or http://betsybmurphy.com/ Vanessa Marin, sex therapist on IG @vanessaandxander PROCESS TOOLKIT Write it down when you feel it (and be prepared in the middle of the night). Be ready for the idea. Be discerning about what, when, and who to share your idea with.    When your idea is at a tender stage, who are your tender people? Do you need an editor or a cheerleader? Journaling. Let the creative juices flow without requiring an outcome. The more you write, the more ideas will come. Immerse yourself  and trust the process.  Try on new ideas to see if they go anywhere. “I make what I like, and they eat it how they want to eat it.” - Erykah Badu to Donald Glover ELECTRONIC TOOLS Manuscript Software - Scrivener - affiliate link: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview?fpr=emilysuth Google Docs, YouTube, and Apps (e.g., voice memo, talk-to-text, notes) IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com/  Kindle Direct Publishing - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008241EAQ Storytelling Workshops - https://www.emilysutherland.me/events PHYSICAL TOOLS  Fine Tip Sharpie Pen or The Pilot G2 (in multiple colors!) Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/ Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott - https://writingforyourlife.com/bird-by-bird-some-instructions-on-writing-and-life/ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron - https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/ Rifle Paper Company little notebooks (great for lefties!) - https://riflepaperco.com/ The Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW Thank you for your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Website - https://danielleireland.com/ The Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured

    54 min
  2. 171. Creativity Miniseries: Creation

    17 MAR

    171. Creativity Miniseries: Creation

    Creative expression can be a powerful tool for personal healing and growth because the creative work we do is so connected to the healing work we need. From following along in this Creativity Miniseries, you know that Emily Sutherland has been my special guest on this journey. Emily is a ghostwriter, published author, coach, and executive storyteller. Together, we have explored the messy, magical stages of bringing an idea to life—Inspiration, Preparation, and Perspiration. Now, we’ve arrived at the final stage: Creation.  In the Creation stage, you pour your heart into the work, but how do you know when it’s truly finished? Is it ever really done? When is it time to share your creation with the world? This final stage of the process can feel both vulnerable and exhilarating. Emily and I explore it all. While this episode covers the last stage in our series on the creative process, we’re not done just yet! Stick around for our next episode, when we share our Creativity Toolkit—packed with tips on making time for your craft, resources for self-publishing, and much more. Thank you for listening! RESOURCES Emily Sutherland’s Storytelling for Business (April 4, 2025) and Nurturing Your Creative Self (May 9, 2025) -https://www.emilysutherland.me/events Emily H. Sutherland website - https://www.emilysutherland.me/ Madeleine L'Engle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_L%27Engle IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com/ THE TREASURED JOURNAL Learn more about this specially designed journal and its companion Meditation Series at https://danielleireland.com/journal DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW Thank you for your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Website - https://danielleireland.com/ Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured

    37 min
  3. 170. Creativity Miniseries: Perspiration

    3 MAR

    170. Creativity Miniseries: Perspiration

    Welcome back to our Creativity Miniseries on Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs! We’re diving into the next (and sweatiest) stage of creativity:  perspiration! This is where ideas move from being dreams and start becoming reality. I’m joined once again by my brilliant friend, Emily H. Sutherland—a ghostwriter, published author, coach, and executive storyteller. Together, we’re getting real about what it takes to push past resistance, embrace creativity, and bring your ideas to life.   We use our own messy, sweaty experiences—including my upcoming children’s book—to illustrate the difference between “just do it” sweating and “shame” sweating. And, we share how movement, breath work, and self-imposed deadlines can help you power through creative roadblocks.  If you’ve ever felt stuck between having a great idea and making it happen, this episode is your ticket to action—no perfection required. RESOURCES Emily Sutherland’s Storytelling for Business (April 4, 2025) and Nurturing Your Creative Self (May 9, 2025) - https://www.emilysutherland.me/events Emily H. Sutherland website - https://www.emilysutherland.me/ Anne Lamott - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Lamott Jen Edds at the Brassy Broadcasting Company - https://brassybroad.com/ THE TREASURED JOURNAL Getting your thoughts out of your head and down on the page is a simple act that can change your life. I made the Treasured Journal for anyone who wants to dig a little deeper but doesn’t know where to start. The questions, prompts, and sentence stems in the journal will help support you in exploring the big feelings in your life. Learn more about this specially designed journal and its companion Meditation Series at https://danielleireland.com/journal. DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW I greatly appreciate your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Website - https://danielleireland.com/ Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured

    17 min
  4. 169. Creativity Miniseries: Preparation

    17 FEB

    169. Creativity Miniseries: Preparation

    Welcome back to Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs and our Creativity Miniseries! I’m thrilled to continue this deep dive into the creative process alongside my friend and fellow creative, Emily H. Sutherland—a ghostwriter, published author, coach, and executive storyteller. Together, we’re exploring what it means to embrace creativity, break through resistance, and bring ideas to life.  In our last episode, we discussed the first stage of creativity: inspiration—how talking about creativity, building community around it, and applying maybe a little bit of structure can allow ideas to feel more tangible and possible.  Now, we’re moving into the next phase: preparation—the crucial but often overlooked step that turns inspiration into something real. Preparation can feel deceptively inactive—even lazy. But in reality, nothing is wasted. This stage is where clarity and intention come together, setting the foundation for everything that follows.   If you’ve ever felt stuck between having a great idea and actually making it happen, this miniseries is for you!   THE TREASURED JOURNAL The one tool I recommend to all of my therapy clients is journaling. Getting your thoughts out of your head and down on the page is a simple act that can change your life. The Treasured Journal is for anyone who wants to dig a little deeper but doesn’t know where to start. The questions, prompts, and sentence stems in the journal will help support you in exploring the big feelings in your life. Learn more about this specially designed journal and its companion Meditation Series at https://danielleireland.com/journal. EMILY SUTHERLAND Website - https://www.emilysutherland.me/ Storytelling for Business (April 4, 2025) -https://www.emilysutherland.me/events Nurturing Your Creative Self (May 9, 2025) - https://www.emilysutherland.me/events DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW Thank you for your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Website - https://danielleireland.com/ The Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured

    35 min
  5. 168. Creativity Miniseries: Inspiration

    3 FEB

    168. Creativity Miniseries: Inspiration

    Hello and welcome back to the “Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs” podcast! Creativity isn’t just about talent—it’s about navigating the uncertainty of the messy middle, where inspiration meets resistance, doubt, and discovery. In this special miniseries, I’m diving deep into the creative process with my friend and fellow creative, Emily H. Sutherland. Emily is a ghostwriter, published author, coach, and executive storyteller. And that just barely scratches the surface of her experience and talents. Emily and I first connected when I sought her guidance on my own exciting new project—writing a children’s book. What I learned from working with her was so powerful that I knew we had to share our thoughts on creativity. Because here’s the truth: each of us is creative. Each of us deserves the joy of bringing bold, beautiful, and deeply personal ideas to life. Join us as we break down creativity into four phases: inspiration, preparation, perspiration, and creation. Whether you're an artist, writer, entrepreneur, or someone who’s ever dreamed of creating something, this series is for you. Let’s explore the power of creativity together—because the messy middle isn’t just where the hard work happens. It’s where the magic lives! RESOURCES Emily Sutherland’s Storytelling Retreat (Feb 7-8, 2025) -  https://www.emilysutherland.me/events/storytellingretreat Danielle Ireland’s Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal MENTIONS Emily H. Sutherland website - https://www.emilysutherland.me/ Martha Beck – Beyond Anxiety https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beyond-anxiety-martha-beck/1145322194 Elizabeth Gilbert – Big Magic https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-  Beyond/dp/1594634726 Marie Forleo   https://www.marieforleo.com/ The Tim Ferriss Show featuring Jerry Seinfeld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNTmFORn3xQ Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast featuring Stephen Merchant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tfTkwMzq_4 DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW Thank you for your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Website - https://danielleireland.com/ Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured

    47 min
  6. 167. Riding the Waves: How Do I Know?

    25/11/2024

    167. Riding the Waves: How Do I Know?

    Hello and welcome to the final episode in our series, “Riding the Waves.” This has been an exploration to find what becomes available to us when we hold big ideas, big feelings, and big problems a little more lightly. So far, Juanita Molano Parra and I have looked at the issue through the lens of the following questions: -Where should I start? -What should I do? -What if I fail? -What now? In this final episode, we bring it all together by asking “What do I know?” Juanita and I have really enjoyed sharing and bouncing ideas off of each other as a way to determine why these big things can be so challenging, what gets in the way of progress, and, ultimately, what opens up for us when we add some mindfulness to our approach. Thank you so much for joining us on this journey. Your time, your care, and your attention mean more to me than you know!  And a big, very special THANK YOU to Juanita for her time, her knowledge, her insight, and her friendship. It’s been a blast!  Be sure to listen next time as "Don't Cut Your Own Bangs" continues to navigate the messy middle between where we are and where we want to be. JUANITA MOLANO PARRA, MBA, PCC Juanita is an engineer and MBA turned certified life and leadership coach. Originally from Colombia, she worked in multinational corporate finance and later started her own coaching business—training new coaches and partnering with organizations to transform culture and leadership from within. Her business, Jump Coaching, helps leaders live authentically, lead with purpose, and turn their dreams into reality. Juanita lives in Indianapolis with her husband, their daughter, and two cats.   Jump Coaching - www.jumpcoaching.co Jump Start newsletter - https://www.jumpcoaching.co/newsletter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanitamp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jumpcoaching.co/ Email - juanita@jumpcoaching.co DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW Thank you for your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share.  Website - https://danielleireland.com/ The Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured

    29 min
  7. 166. Riding the Waves: What Now?

    18/11/2024

    166. Riding the Waves: What Now?

    Welcome to the penultimate episode in our series, “Riding the Waves,” in which Juanita Molano Parra and I examine what comes up, what opens up, and what becomes available when we hold big ideas, big feelings, and big problems a little more lightly.   Join Juanita and me as we consider “What Now?” As with the other questions in our series, this prompt helps us find a way to work through the big, challenging things and deal with what gets in the way of progress. Here are a few observations from our discussion: -Asking “what now?” can introduce confusion or fear of consequences. -Be present. Assess how you feel and what you’re experiencing at this moment. -What’s happening now is not necessarily urgent. Consider taking a pause.  -Simply being in the now can help lighten your grip on big things.  Thank you for listening and be sure to tune in next time for the final episode in our series. Your time, your care, and your attention mean more to me than you know! SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR iPHONE -Open the Podcasts app on your iPhone and tap the Home icon in the bottom left. -Search for or tap on “Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs.” -Tap on “+Follow” in the upper right, or -Tap on the 3 dots (...) in the upper right and then tap on the plus sign (+) to “Follow Show.” SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR SAMSUNG MOBILE PHONE -Open the Google Podcasts app. -Tap the Search icon and enter “Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs.” -Select the podcast from the search results. -Tap the Subscribe button. JUANITA MOLANO PARRA, MBA, PCC Juanita is a certified life and leadership coach. Her business, Jump Coaching, helps leaders live authentically, lead with purpose, and turn their dreams into reality.  Jump Coaching - www.jumpcoaching.co Jump Start newsletter - https://www.jumpcoaching.co/newsletter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanitamp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jumpcoaching.co/ Email - juanita@jumpcoaching.co DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW Thank you for your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share.   Website - https://danielleireland.com/ The Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured

    20 min
  8. 165. Riding the Waves: What's at Stake, Part 2

    11/11/2024

    165. Riding the Waves: What's at Stake, Part 2

    It seems counterintuitive to actually loosen your grip on something that you care about. But, that’s what Juanita Molano Parra and I are examining in our series, “Riding the Waves.” We’re looking at what comes up, what opens up, and what becomes available when we hold big ideas, big feelings, and big problems a little more lightly. Can this technique help us navigate rough emotional waters?  As a way in, Juanita and I pose several questions that indicate how we approach and manage “big things.” This episode continues our breakdown of  “what’s at stake?” Stakes can be both inspirational and paralyzing. We explore how stakes motivate (and demotivate) us, share what gets in the way of progress, and use real-life examples to provide context. Here are a few thoughts from our discussion: Do we create unrealistic expectations when we use educational information to measure our success? How can we balance self development with the pitfalls of perfectionism? Using how-to resources for growth and development can be constraining, but “enlightenment will always taste of freedom.” (A quote of a quote.) Best practices can provide a sense of permission in the face of risk.  Possibility is the flip side of risk, and possibility can be filled with beauty, magic, and joy.  Join us next time as our series continues. Thank you for listening! JUANITA MOLANO PARRA, MBA, PCC Juanita is an engineer and MBA turned certified life and leadership coach. Originally from Colombia, she worked in multinational corporate finance and later started her own coaching business—training new coaches and partnering with organizations to transform culture and leadership from within. Her business, Jump Coaching, helps leaders live authentically, lead with purpose, and turn their dreams into reality. Juanita lives in Indianapolis with her husband, their daughter, and two cats.   Jump Coaching - www.jumpcoaching.co Jump Start newsletter - https://www.jumpcoaching.co/newsletter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanitamp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jumpcoaching.co/ Email - juanita@jumpcoaching.co DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW Thank you for your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Website - https://danielleireland.com/ The Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured

    23 min
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The space between where you are now and where you want to be can feel daunting and lonely. This podcast is the remedy to comparison and feeling like everyone else has it figured out but you.

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    Danielle Ireland
  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodios
    198
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