Lifted to Life by Danna B.: Discovering Your Authentic Self

Danna Brooks
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Lifted to Life by Danna B is more than just about Self-Care; it's the journey to discover your authentic self. It is here where you are encouraged to do some excavating, digging, and brushing away layers to uncover the person you were created to be. Participating in this journey will reveal a great deal about who you are and how to showcase your gifts. Let's dig together.

  1. 10/18/2025

    Grief Is Real!

    These past 5 years have been plagued with so much death. People of different ages are taking their final rest. It really took a toll on me. Especially when my GGF and Uncle passed away back-to-back. It was a punch to the gut. I had never experienced grief of this magnitude before. I looked the way I felt. It was a hard time with no time stamp. It was rough. I thank God that I recognized the emotions and the feelings that came with it. I still have my days when I think about those who have passed while the tears flow. I’m glad I have not suppressed and invite those tears. It’s cleansing.  If you need grief counseling contact a therapist, contact someone you can trust or contact your local Grief Counseling Center.  Email Me: liftedtolife@gmail.com

    11 min

  2. 10/10/2025

    Be Intentional With Your Time!

    Observing my parents as they walked towards me one afternoon, I recognized that my parents are no longer as spry and vibrant as they once were. The reality is that my mother and father are well on their years. I have realized that time with my parents must be intentional.  Time is priceless. It is what we cannot get back. How we truly spend our time is an important form of Selfcare. Being intentional with the time we spend with our loved ones as well as ourselves. I’m almost in my mid 50’s. I have more years behind me than I have ahead of me. What does it mean to be intentional with our time? Let’s discuss.  Email me: liftedtolife@gmail.com The Pearl Spa  https://www.thepearlspa.com

    21 min

  3. 09/05/2025

    Take "Your" Time. Complete Your Goals On Your Terms.

    We have a tendency to play the game of “Beat The Clock”. We find ourselves facing anxiety and frustration because we are in a fictitious “race” with others. Trying to get something done before someone else.   Comparing your accomplishments to others. It’s important to take “YOUR” time. Scripture says, “I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭9‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Doing things on your terms, does not mean you have to rush through the process. You’ll find rushing through the process leads to mistakes and missed steps.  I’m taking “my” time as I pursue my Bachelors Degree. It’s taken me a while because I started and stopped. I’m on a mission to be done in 2 years. I’ve been asked a number of times how many credits do you have left? This question would bring me so much anxiety and aggravation. I’m getting it done on my terms.  It’s okay to take your time. Enjoy the journey, not the destination.  Resource: The I Factor: How Building A Great Relationship With Yourself Is The Key To A Happy, Successful Life.  Email Me - liftedtolife@gmail.com

    12 min

  4. 08/29/2025

    Do Not Let Anyone Dim Your Light! Walk In Your Coochie Energy!

    I have been renewed. I am living life anew, by walking in my coochie energy. I was reminded recently that I as a woman, I am resilient, I am sexy. I have reignited the light that shines in and through me; thanks to my co-worker and the words of Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson.  Walking in my coochie Energy reminds  me of how Confident, Cabable and Beautiful I am.  Yeah I may be in menopause and have gained a few pounds. You won’t count e out yet. I still have heels and flowey skirts to wear.   What do you do to maintain youir femenine energy? Are you walking in your coocchie energey? Have you allowed someone to dim your light?  Let’s talk about it!! Resource: My TEDX Talk Vagina Kinetics: Allowing Your Feminine Energy To Manifest Your Greatest Love: https://youtu.be/mo98Z_x7RB4?si=hU81tX4TFfxJqW1X Email me: liftedtolife@gmail.com

    19 min

  5. 08/22/2025

    Normalize Being Your Authentic Self!

    Filters on your selfies are temporary layers, that cover who you truly are.  People tend to show in spaces in fear of being their authentic self. Instead of the perfect selfie, show up as your perfect self. Whatever that may look like. Don’t be afraid to be who you really are. Wear what you want to wear. Say what’s on your heart. Set those boundaries. Speak your truth. Stand on who you are. Take the time to love on you more. Awaken the person who deserves all the joy and peace to have a full-filled life. Allow yourself to laugh more, smile more even cry more.  The world wants to meet the real you. Be your authentic self.  You can be who you were created to be. It’s okay.  Don’t be afraid. Remove the filter. Show up in spaces as your Authentic Self. When you do, say, “Say nice to meet you.” Resources: Journey To the Heart by Melody Beattie

    12 min

  6. 08/15/2025

    Back Up and Breathe.; When Things Get Overwhelming!

    Back Up and Breathe; When Things Get Overwhelming? Are you overwhelmed? Whether it’s your personal or professional life, you must learn to back up and breathe. Give yourself the grace that you deserve to keep you from being overwhelmed.  What steps are you taking to avoid being overwhelmed? Are you staying in that headspace? With all that’s going one while maneuvering through uncertainty of this administration, learn how to keep yourself from loosing your mind.  Follow the steps mentioned in this weeks podcast to help whn you're overwhelmed. As you discover your authentic self, you’ll find the time you need to gain understanding of what you need and how ou will address those feelings that causes you to be overwhelmed.  Email: LiftedtoLife@gmail.com

    12 min

  7. 08/08/2025

    Stop Waiting For Permission - JUST DO IT!!

    Stop waiting for permission. There is enough space for everyone to create, invent and innovate. Are you waiting for permission to pursue your goals and dreams? What are you waiting for? Your gifts are needed in this world. The people that you’re waiting to give you the thumbs up, will find many reasons as to why your idea won’t work. JUST DO IT!! One of my favorite Bible verses is, ““Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Your pearls are your dreams, goals and aspirations. Don’t let those you share your idea with trample them.  You have to be your BIGGEST Cheerleader! Today’s episode I go over some of the reasons why people are afraid to go for the gold, well the goal. Then, I dive into the steps to help you get started.  The time to start is now!!  Resource: The I Factor: How Building A Great Relationship With Yourself Is The Key To A Happy, Successful Life.

    15 min

  8. 08/01/2025

    Stop Waiting For People To Give You Permission To Be Happy

    Stop waiting for permission to be happy. Do what you want to do.  Happiness and joy is one of many life goals that you need to attain as you mature. When you reach this goal, peace follows, safety, contentment, grace come. Standing on business and truly adopting the zero F’s given. Why do people wait on others to give them permission to be happy? Thats giving too much power to someone. You deserve so much more in this life where your Selfcare is crucial. In discovering my authentic self, I found that my happiness and doing what I wanted to do truly brought me so much joy. It opened my mind to exploring and stepping into places and spaces that I’ve always wanted to venture to. New sites, sounds, smells and taste. Saying yes to this happiness birthed Danna “Lifted”.  Where are your happiness journey? Have you not allowed yourself to be happy? Are you doing what you want to do without asking permission? Have you given yourself the space to say, I’m gonna do what I want to do without feeling guilty?  Resources: Journey To the Heart by Melody Beattie

    27 min
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Lifted to Life by Danna B is more than just about Self-Care; it's the journey to discover your authentic self. It is here where you are encouraged to do some excavating, digging, and brushing away layers to uncover the person you were created to be. Participating in this journey will reveal a great deal about who you are and how to showcase your gifts. Let's dig together.

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