013: From Fear to Freedom: Dana Croschere's Healing Journey

Dana Croschere is an award-winning filmmaker and passionate storyteller whose newest documentary, RESCUED HEARTS, is a dream that has been years in the making. After spending over 15 years volunteering at horse ranches and witnessing the extraordinary healing power of the horse-human connection, Dana knew she was meant to tell this story. 

The inspiration for her filmmaking journey came from one of the most challenging seasons of her life. Following two failed spine surgeries and a long battle with chronic pain, Dana embarked on a deeply personal path of self-discovery and healing—an experience that birthed her first film, LOVE HEALS, which has since touched countless lives around the world.

Dana and her partner Krisanna are devoted to making films that spread love, hope, and healing. With RESCUED HEARTS, they are capturing the magic, mystery and science of healing with horses—and inviting audiences to witness the profound ways horses can help us open our hearts and connect more deeply with our authentic selves. The film premieres in Santa Barbara on May 2 and will be released worldwide in a virtual screening this Fall. 

In this episode, you will hear:

Personal Transformation 

• Dana's journey from a corporate, type-A personality to a holistic healing advocate
• How chronic pain became a catalyst for profound personal transformation
• The process of deconstructing religious beliefs and embracing spiritual healing

Healing Insights 

• The importance of self-love and acceptance in the healing process
• Understanding the mind-body connection
• Techniques for releasing stored trauma and emotional pain

Documentary Highlights 

• Behind-the-scenes story of creating "Love Heals"
• The powerful screaming scene and its therapeutic significance
• Exploring alternative healing modalities

Key Themes 

• Overcoming fear and embracing vulnerability, self-love and acceptance.
• The role of compassion in personal healing
• Breaking free from societal and personal limitations

Upcoming Project 

• Sneak peek into "Rescued Hearts" documentary
• The healing power of horses
• The deep connection between humans and animals

Practical Takeaways 

• Strategies for mental distress relief
• The importance of listening to your body
• How to approach healing as a journey, not a destination

Emotional Journey 

• Dana's experience with chronic pain

Resources from this Episode

• Live Wild Films: livewildfilms.com - Where all films can be accessed
• Rescued Hearts: rescuedheartsfilm.com
• Love Heals: lovehealsfilm.com
• www.fearunzipped.com 

Resources from this Episode

Live Wild Films