A HOLY MESS | Recovery, Shame, Regret, Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, Christian Mindset
Do you ever feel stuck, emotionally drained, or like you’re constantly striving but never “enough”? You’re in the right place! Welcome to A HOLY MESS Podcast (ranked in the top 1% globally🎉), a podcast designed for you if you’re ready to break free and heal from self-doubt, burnout, and overgiving—so you can step into confidence, peace, God’s grace and purpose with clarity. Each week, I share biblical wisdom, mindset shifts, and real conversations to help you: ✨ Overcome self-doubt and fear with faith-based confidence. ✨ Let go of striving and perfectionism and embrace God’s grace. ✨ Set healthy boundaries and stop people-pleasing without guilt. ✨ Heal from burnout, shame, regret, and emotional exhaustion. ✨ Renew your mind with God’s truth and step into your purpose. There’s no magic wand to find more freedom, but there are practical tools that can help. Even as Christians who sometimes feel unworthy and shame about our past, anxious about our future, or feel like we are not enough. There is so much more for us! There’s hope, joy, peace, fun, purpose, and a reason that YOU are on this planet. If you’re ready to rediscover your worth, reconnect with God, and finally feel at peace, you’re in the right place. We can have fun and laugh while trudging through our messes; this stuff doesn’t need to be dry and boring. I can’t wait to journey with you. Your new friend, Dani Learn -＞ www.danisumner.com Connect -＞ hello@danisumner.com Facebook -＞ https://www.facebook.com/DaniSumnerCoaching Instagram -＞ https://www.instagram.com/danisumner/
Episodes
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Does your life ever feel like you're navigating a maze? Then I hope this episode encourages you! I'm just back from a retreat and a white water adventure, and I'm sharing a few insights today...
Ever feel the stress in your body? Welcome to the club! ;) A club I’d rather not be in, but I am here, so here we are. ;)
This by no means is an exhaustive list of ways to help, but I thought I would bring this subject around again on the show because so many of us are feeling the stress of life in our bodies. And I don't want to be a ‘victim’ of that stress and have been on a journey to really learn how to care for myself in t...
Key topics:
- Galatians 6:2 - "Carry one another's burdens"
- The difference between carrying WITH someone vs. carrying FOR someone
- How to steward...
What if I told you that feeling incomplete, anxious, or sad isn't a sign you're broken—but a sign you're beautifully, perfectly human?
Today we're talking about embracing our triggers as teachers instead of enemies. Therapist Jim Beebe is with us and you're going to LOVE his Grace filled honest approach. Enjoy this conversation and our time with Jim.
So grateful you're here.
Much love,
Dani
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Are you struggling with that negative voice in your head telling you you're not worthy? In this episode, I'm talking about some practical ways to help you with the negative self-talk that's holding you back. Learn why traditional affirmations often fail, how to identify the root of unworthiness ...
Hello you beautiful soul!
If you're feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts, stuck in loops of fear and self-doubt, or just plain exhausted, this episode is for YOU.
We're talking about God's incredible power to transform the wilderness places in our lives into streams of living water.
What You'll Discover:✨ Why yo...
In this episode I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Sandra Richter, author of the Deborah Bible study to discuss finding God's grace in our broken stories and answering His call to reclaim kingdom territory.
She shares part of her story, and you guys, she’s one of us. She’s amazing and God is doing so much good work through her. I hope hearing her story and her heart and passion for her work inspires you on your journey. God’s NOT do...
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Today, I'm covering a few things… We're talking about one-day-at-a-time healing, why forgiveness isn't a "pray once and done" situation, and how to feel your feelings without letting resentment poison your soul.
Also, just a fri...
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I’ve spoken with a few friends lately who have relapsed with their addiction struggles.
Relapsing can be so difficult and really pile on the shame.
I want you to know—you are not alone, and it’s going to be okay. Please reach out and find a support system to help you get back to your sobriety. You...
Hey friend! Today's episode is short and sweet - just jumping on to give some short encouragement and prayer over you.
In this episode: - A reminder that you're stronger than you give yourself credit for - Finding your true identity beyond what you do—🔥thisssss is a vital step in finding our purpose! ...
On this Good Friday, I'm sharing some thoughts about what this weekend means and how to find hope in difficult seasons.
Remember, the Christian faith isn't about white-knuckling through life - it's about surrendering and letting your truest self emerge through pain, and when you do, you will change the ...
Hey friends!
When life takes its "pound of flesh," our confidence often goes with it.
Quick Takeaways:
Losing confidence is NORMAL after hardship (you're not doing anything wrong!) Find your WHY before worrying about HOW to get confidence back You already won the cosmic lottery (1 in 400 billion chanc...
Hey friend! Overcoming judging ourselves and living under the harsh judgments of others is life changing!
I hope this episode encourages you!
Much love,
Dani
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Coming to you from Waikiki Beach in Hawaii!
Today I'm sharing how the magnificent Banyan trees with their complex root systems remind me of our own complicated histories - and why that can actually become a beautiful thing.
In this episode: - Why complicated roots can be your greatest strength - Isaiah...
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If you're tired of the grind I hope this episode encourages you! I used to struggle so much with my worth being dependent on my performance.
I've had more than a few seasons of being a workaholic, and feeling like no matter what I did, it was never enough to make me feel the joy of accomplish...
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I used to be soo controlled by others opinions of me. Until I embraced the life-changing truth: “Other people's opinions about me are NONE of my business.” Episode Highlights: - Why living under the tyranny of others' opinions keeps you from peace and joy - The only two relationships that truly matter: your relationship with God and yourself (after that, other relationships fall into place for the most part) - How he...
I know when we’re struggling in life sometimes the first thing that comes up is doubts about God or our relationship with him. I get it! Today we’re talking to author Niki Hardy–she recently wrote “God Can We Chat” – a conversation about doubts and how that can lead us to grow closer to God. - 🙏 Niki shares how her faith was challenged by leadership struggles, political division, and difficult Bible passages - 💬 Discovering we'...
Today, Jim (my therapist) and I are talking about the importance of recognizing those special people who've been "beacons of light" in our lives. The ones who loved us back to life.
I remember when I couldn't see or recognize the people from my past who were looking out for me along the way.
That's why questions like the one Jim asked me in today's episode are so powerful!
Who are your bright lights and beacons?
I'm grateful you...
You are NOT alone in your struggles!
Hi friend,
Today, we're hearing from my friend and Pastor, David Hutsko.
David is the real deal, and I hope his transparency blesses you!
I know sometimes we think Pastors "have it all together,"--and I hope you're encouraged as you listen to David share his story and what he's currently walking through as he continues to heal and become who God has created him to be.
We're talking about self-f...
When we're going through hard times, it's nearly impossible to see the forest through the trees sometimes.
We forget God's faithfulness to us in the past. And sometimes, we just need to anchor and remember how we've gotten through things before.
Today, I'm sharing a short story that I hope encourages y...
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