The Art of Living Consciously

Dannie Reeve
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The art of living consciously podcast is designed for anyone who wants to be motivated, inspired and acquire new tools to thrive and evolve on this journey we call life. Your host Dannie Reeve is a Certified BioNeuroEmotion® (BNE) practitioner, Tutor for the official Bioneuroemotion postgraduate course @Enric Corbera Institute, mindset shifter and blogger. She has been on her own journey to improve her mental health, overcome anxiety and depression from the age of 19, when she first started delving into self-development and has over 15 years of experience learning from the best.

  1. 11/13/2024

    034: Breaking the Joy Ceiling: Why We Fear Joy and How to Let More of It In

    Episode #034: In today's episode, we’re exploring an emotion we often crave but unknowingly limit: joy. Join us as we reveal why so many of us hold back from fully embracing joy and how to break through this self-imposed “joy ceiling.” Together, we’ll uncover how deeply rooted beliefs and fears sabotage our happiness—and what we can do to let more joy in. Ever heard of the "upper limit dilemma"? Using both personal stories and practical insights from Gay Hendricks’ book The Big Leap, I guide you through the ways we unknowingly cap our joy and success. Whether it’s through unconscious beliefs or everyday worries, learn how to recognize when you’re pulling back from joy and what you can do to expand your capacity for it. If you’re ready to experience more joy, connection, and fulfillment, this episode is your roadmap to breaking through. Key Points and Takeaways: Why Joy is Challenging: Discover the hidden reasons why we push joy away, even when we deeply want it. What’s Your Joy Ceiling? Understand the concept of an “upper limit” on joy and how it shows up in relationships, work, and life. Core Beliefs Holding You Back: Learn about four core beliefs that may be silently sabotaging your happiness and success—and how to identify them in yourself. Spotting Your Sabotage Patterns: From overthinking to self-criticism, learn to recognize when your mind is holding you back from experiencing joy. A Practical Tool for Growth: a simple yet powerful self-reflection exercise to check in with your upper limit moments and begin inviting more joy in. Resources mentioned in this Episode: 📕The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level. By Gay Hendricks Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

    32 min

  2. 10/18/2024

    033: Beyond the Light: How Shadow Work and Your Dark Side Can Set You Free

    Episode #033: Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your personality—the parts of yourself you might be hiding or repressing? Join us as we explore the compelling concept of the shadow, a term introduced by Carl Jung. Through engaging stories, including insights from Dr. Aziz Ghazipura's book "Not Nice," we unravel how societal norms shape our shadows and discuss how embracing these hidden aspects can lead to a more authentic and empowered life. The story of a little boy whose nanny unknowingly encouraged him to suppress his natural aggression offers a vivid illustration of how these shadows form. Our conversation delves into how unacknowledged traits can sneak into our everyday lives, manifesting as strong emotional reactions to others. Using the metaphor of a seesaw, we highlight the necessity of acknowledging both our strengths and our flaws to achieve balance. Discover the surprising ways unresolved shadow elements might be affecting your body and mind. By becoming aware and accepting these parts of ourselves, we unlock the potential to live more balanced and genuine lives, free from the shadows' grip. Finally, we share personal journeys of transformation, including the liberating practice of "angry journaling" as a tool to express suppressed emotions. It's about more than just rest and reflection; it's about finding the courage to confront the internal noise and discomfort. By integrating these hidden parts, you can free up energy and rediscover a vibrant and joyful existence. Tune in for actionable steps to embrace your shadow, and celebrate the beauty of being "flawsome"—perfect in your imperfection. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - Exploring the Concept of the Shadow (10:34) - Exploring the Shadow Within (23:35) - Embracing Your Shadow Through Journaling (40:10) - Taking Action on Shadow Work Resources mentioned in this Episode: 🎙TAOLC EP007: The Mind-Body Connection: How to Boost your Physical Wellbeing​.  ⁠ 📕Not Nice by Dr. Aziz Gazipura  Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

    41 min

  3. 10/02/2024

    032. Mastering Fear and Turning Anxiety into Growth: The Revolutionary Power of Emotional Intelligence

    Episode #032: Fear is often seen as something to avoid, but what if you could use it as a powerful tool for growth? In this episode of The Art of Living Consciously, we dive deep into the nature of fear, uncover its positive intent, and learn how to transform it from a roadblock into a compass guiding you towards your most fulfilling life. I’ll walk you through the different types of fear—situational vs. psychological—and how our brains often confuse the two. You’ll also learn practical ways to reframe fear, so it becomes a source of power, not paralysis. Plus, I’ll share a personal story about overcoming my own fear of public expression and how it’s shaped my growth journey. You'll learn: The difference between biological and psychological fear, and why your brain can’t tell them apart. How fear manifests as procrastination, avoidance, and anxiety, and what these coping mechanisms are really trying to protect you from. Why emotional intelligence and emotional regulation are revolutionary acts, key to personal growth and societal change. How choosing to face your fears instead of running from them can unlock your true potential. How to build resilience and even thrive in stressful environments by adopting an "antifragile" mindset. A simple, powerful exercise to help you reframe your fears and start taking action today. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - Overcoming Fear (14:34) - Choosing Power Over Coping Mechanisms (27:37) - Embracing Fear for Growth (38:44) - Harnessing Fear for Personal Growth Resources mentioned in this Episode: 🎙TAOLC EP024:  Unlocking Body Wisdom: Three Simple Embodiment Practices to Manage Overwhelm 🖥 @itsnicolebrennan's free Workshop: From Fear to Freedom 🗣Ted Talk: ⁠How to Make Stress Your Friend⁠ (Kelly McGonigal) 🗣Ted Talk: Why You Should Define your Fears instead of Your Goals (Tim Ferriss) Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

    40 min

  4. 09/11/2024

    031. The Fullness of Sadness: Why Feeling Down Can Lift You Up

    Episode #031: What if sadness isn't the void we've been taught to avoid but a state of being full? Join us on this episode of the Art of Living Consciously podcast as we explore the profound meaning and essential role of sadness in our emotional landscape. By tracing its etymology back to Old English, where sadness meant "full" rather than empty, we challenge the conventional narrative. We discuss how sadness serves as an emotional pause, a necessary slowdown to process loss and reflect deeply. This fresh perspective helps us understand sadness not as a burden but as a vital component of our emotional well-being. We also confront the cultural pressures that stifle our ability to fully experience and integrate sadness. Reflecting on personal experiences, we reveal how the Western obsession with productivity can hinder emotional healing. It's not about getting stuck in prolonged sadness but striking a balance between feeling our emotions and moving forward. Through this lens, we discuss the importance of self-awareness, seeking professional help when needed, and taking actionable steps to understand and navigate our emotional states. The episode underscores the significance of recognizing the interplay between sadness and other emotions, such as anger, and how they act as different forms of energy that shape our reactions and behaviors. Finally, we reframe sadness as an ally rather than an adversary, encouraging listeners to embrace it as a guide towards healing, introspection, and personal growth. We provide practical exercises to help you reconnect with moments of sadness, inviting you to observe your physical sensations and emotional responses. By welcoming sadness as a guest in our lives, we can better understand its positive intent and essential role in our emotional journey. Don’t miss this heartfelt exploration that aims to enrich your understanding and appreciation of sadness, ultimately fostering a more conscious and balanced approach to living. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - The Fullness of Sadness (15:10) - Navigating The Wisdom of Sadness (21:32) - Emotions as Energy (27:38) - Exploring Sadness as an Ally (35:08) - Welcoming Depression as a Guest Resources mentioned in this Episode:📕The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig🎙TAOLC EP028: The Hidden Strength Of Anger: How To Use It For Positive Change. Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

    36 min

  5. 08/29/2024

    030. Harness Your Creative Genius: The 20 Idea Method for Transformative Problem-Solving

    Episode #030: What if you could unlock a wellspring of creativity and intuition with a simple exercise? Inspired by a recent Spanish interview with the insightful Elisabeth Niut, this bonus episode introduces the transformative "20 Idea Method." Originally developed by Earl Nightingale and popularised by Brian Tracy, this technique disrupts repetitive negative thought patterns and encourages innovative thinking by challenging you to generate 20 solutions to a single question in one sitting.  Get ready for an exhilarating exploration into the depths of your mind's untapped potential. Discover how focusing on quantity over quality can break down mental barriers and lead to groundbreaking ideas. We emphasise the significance of pushing past initial limiting thoughts and the power of brainstorming without self-censorship. But it doesn't stop there; taking action on even one of these ideas can set you on the path to achieving your goals and overcoming limiting beliefs. Grab a pen and paper and prepare for a paradigm shift in your approach to problem-solving and creativity. Resources mentioned in this episode: 📕Creativity and Problem Solving by Brian Tracy 🎙TAOLC EP029: Conquista tu tiempo, despierta tu intuición y potencia tu creatividad con autora y coach creativa Elisabet Niut Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

    13 min

  6. 08/28/2024

    029. Conquista tu tiempo y potencia tu creatividad con autora y coach creativa Elisabet Niut

    🇪🇸 Episodio #029:  ¿Te sientes atrapado en la rutina y buscas una chispa de inspiración? En este episodio, Dannie Reeve entrevista a Elisabet Niut, una enfermera y madre de dos hijos que, contra todo pronóstico, se convirtió en autora de ciencia ficción y coach creativa. Descubre cómo Elisabet utilizó la escritura diaria para desbloquear su creatividad, incluso sin experiencia previa, y cómo puedes aplicar sus técnicas para transformar tu vida diaria en una experiencia creativa. Lo que Aprenderás: 1. Descubre tu Fibra Creativa: Aprende cómo pequeños hábitos diarios, inspirados por "El Camino del Artista" de Julia Cameron, pueden despertar tu creatividad escondida. 2. Transforma Obstáculos en Oportunidades: Elisabet comparte su estrategia para manejar un trabajo a tiempo completo, responsabilidades familiares y aún así dedicarse a su pasión creativa. 3. Conecta con tu Verdadero Potencial: ¿Sientes que algo te detiene? Descubre cómo soltar el control y permitir que tu intuición guíe tu proceso creativo. 4. Inspiración Real: Este episodio es un llamado a todas las personas que piensan que no tienen tiempo o habilidades para ser creativas. ¡Tú también puedes hacerlo! 5. Cierra con Música Original: Sumérgete en el episodio con una emotiva canción interpretada por Elisabet Niut, un reflejo de su viaje personal hacia la creatividad. Este episodio es un must-listen para cualquiera que quiera revitalizar su vida con creatividad y descubrir nuevas maneras de aprovechar su tiempo. Recursos adicionales mencionados en este episodio: 📕 "El Camino del Artista" de Julia Cameron🎶  Cover de la canción "El poeta Halley" de Love of Lesbian interpretada por Elisabet Niut.  Conecta con nosotras: Elisabeth Niut: 👉Instagram: ⁠@elisabetniut⁠ 📕Libros: En todos los Universos posibles El Mini Libro de las 50 frases intuitivas Dannie Reeve 👉Página web: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ¡Siempre me encanta saber de ti! Tus comentarios, preguntas y sugerencias son bienvenidos. 🌟Suscríbete y deja una reseña 🌟:  Si te ha gustado el episodio, te invito a suscribirte y a dejarnos una reseña. Este pequeño gesto nos ayuda a difundir el episodio y nos permite seguir creando contenido que puede mejorar tu día a día.  Un abrazo ❤️Dannie

    1h 6m

  7. 08/14/2024

    028. The Hidden Strength Of Anger: How To Use It For Positive Change

    Episode #028: Join me in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the often misunderstood emotion of anger. Many of you voiced through our Instagram poll that anger is a challenging emotion to express and manage. We'll uncover how all emotions, including anger, serve a vital purpose in our lives and are neither inherently good nor bad. We'll flip the script on this misunderstood feeling, showing how it helps us gather the energy to assert ourselves and set necessary boundaries. It can also play a crucial role in processes like grieving, helping us move from despair to re-engaging with the world. By understanding and integrating anger, we can better process our emotions and avoid staying stuck in negative states. In this episode, we also discuss how embracing and understanding anger is crucial for healthy relationships and personal growth. We'll reflect on how our childhood experiences and the dynamics between our primary caretakers shape our responses to conflict. By examining the behaviors and perceptions of our parents, especially how they managed disagreements, we gain insight into our own coping mechanisms. This awareness helps us balance assertiveness with introspection, fostering healthier communication and relationships. Additionally, we delve into the importance of integrating anger and aggressiveness in a healthy way by examining our childhood shadows. We'll introduce a practical shadow exercise to help identify and reflect on the qualities we judge in others, particularly our parents or caretakers. Embracing both the positive and negative aspects of people and situations is essential for personal growth and making healthy decisions. Finally, we'll highlight the wisdom of Carl Jung's quote, "I'd rather be whole than good," emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and integrating all aspects of our being for true fulfillment. Join us for this enriching exploration of misunderstood emotions. Chapter Timestamps: (00:06) - Exploring the Purpose of Anger (16:32) - Navigating the Spectrum of Anger (22:41) - Exploring Childhood Shadows and Growth (28:37) - Embracing Imperfection and Wholeness Let's connect: 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartoflivingconsciously⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to reach out. I always love to hear from you. Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my flawesome love, Dannie

    30 min

  8. 07/31/2024

    027. Transforming Love and Connection: Discover the Healing Power of Intimacy with Relationship Expert Dr. Todd Berntson

    Episode #027: What if the key to a happier, healthier life was hidden in the way we connect with others? ​ Join us as Dr. Todd Bernston  walks us through the secrets of building deeper, more meaningful connections. A Clinical psychologist and relationship expert himself, who just celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary, Dr Todd has transformed his own life through the power of healthy relationships. Learn how we are evolutionarily designed to crave close connections for our survival and emotional well-being, and discover how these bonds can dramatically reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Dr. Todd shares his personal journey of overcoming a troubled family history to find the profound benefits of secure relationships on overall happiness and life satisfaction.  Explore the crucial role emotionally invested caregivers play in shaping a child's future emotional landscape. We delve into how parents' responses to their children's distress teach them to regulate their emotions and form attachment styles that carry into adulthood. From secure to disorganised attachment, we break down what these styles mean and how recognizing and healing from childhood wounds can pave the way for healthier relationships.  Dr. Todd's insights illuminate the long-lasting impact of our early interactions and the importance of emotional regulation in managing life’s challenges. We also tackle the complexities of emotional baggage in relationships, offering actionable strategies for managing distress and fostering connection. Navigate tricky attachment styles and learn how to recognize emotional triggers that can escalate conflicts. Through the lens of personal experiences and expert advice, we emphasize the power of authentic communication and emotional support.  Discover guiding truths about love, healing from past traumas, and how feeling loved transforms our lives. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that promises to enrich your understanding of relationships and provide practical tools for nurturing more fulfilling connections. Chapter timestamps (00:00) - The Importance of Connection in Relationships (08:15) - Understanding Emotional Regulation and Attachment Styles (18:28) - Navigating Attachment Styles and Healing (26:08) - Healing From Childhood Trauma (32:48) - Understanding Attachment Styles in Relationships (37:51) - Navigating Emotional Baggage in Relationships (43:20) - Navigating Emotional Conflict Through Awareness (58:20) - Nurturing Emotional Connection in Relationships (01:09:04) - Guiding Truths for Life's Journey Let's connect:  Dr. Todd • Website:  https://drtodd.com/ • Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dr-todd-podcast/id1751119465 • Blog Post: ​https://drtodd.com/emotional-hygiene-in-communication/ Dannie Reeve 👉Website: www.danniereeve.com 👉Instagram: https://instagram.com/theartoflivingconsciously?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Your thoughts, questions and suggestions are always welcome. 🌟Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content. With all my love 💚. Dannie

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The art of living consciously podcast is designed for anyone who wants to be motivated, inspired and acquire new tools to thrive and evolve on this journey we call life. Your host Dannie Reeve is a Certified BioNeuroEmotion® (BNE) practitioner, Tutor for the official Bioneuroemotion postgraduate course @Enric Corbera Institute, mindset shifter and blogger. She has been on her own journey to improve her mental health, overcome anxiety and depression from the age of 19, when she first started delving into self-development and has over 15 years of experience learning from the best.

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