The Pleasure Project with Dana Skoglund

The Pleasure Project with Dana Skoglund

Dana Skoglund brings together yoga, Ayurveda, Buddhism, psychology and life coaching to help you become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself. You’ll learn how to optimize your habits and master your mindset to find more pleasure, ease and create a life that sparks joy.

Episodes

August 1, 2022 4 mins

Welcome to the Pleasure Project, I’m your host Dana Skoglund where I bring together eastern wisdom, psychology and life coaching to help you master your mindset and optimize your daily habits so you can experience more pleasure and ease and create a life that sparks joy.


What is the one thing that would change everything?


This was the criteria I was given for a project as part of my master coach training. The assignment w...

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August 2, 2022 7 mins

Do you have people-pleasing tendencies? Do you notice yourself seeking external validation?


Welcome to being human. AND, you can be more intentional about how you show up in the world.


If this is work you'd like help with, I'm currently taking 1-1 coaching clients. DM me on Instagram and we can set up a time to chat.

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August 3, 2022 7 mins

Do you seek approval from your loved ones? Do you hide parts of yourself because of that?


Discover what's really happening when we're worried about other people's opinions.


If this is work you'd like help with, I'm currently taking 1-1 coaching clients. DM me on Instagram and we can set up a time to chat.

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August 4, 2022 12 mins

Pleasure is your birthright. Experiencing more pleasure in your life is more about removing the things in the way of experiencing your true nature - which is bliss.


In this episode I share the main way we do this and ways to identify how you're blocking your own pleasure.


If you want help removing the blocks, I'm currently taking 1-1 coaching clients. DM me on Instagram and we can set up a time to chat.

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August 5, 2022 10 mins

When we believe the goal will bring us more happiness, pleasure, fulfillment, (insert your desired feelings here), we rush. The process sucks because we falsly believe it will be better "there" than here.


In this episode I talk about the problem with this false belief and how to change it so you can tap into pleasure, joy and happiness NOW.


If you have goals you're trying to acheive and you want to actually enjoy the proc...

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August 6, 2022 12 mins

How do you deal (or not deal) with unpleasant emotions?


In this episode I show you how I process my unpleasant emotions so you can practice "feeling" better.


If your emotions feel out of control and are creating unwanted results in your life, I can help. I'm currently taking 1-1 coaching clients. DM me on Instagram and we can set up a time to chat.

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August 7, 2022 8 mins

Week 1 of The Pleasure Project is in the books!


In this episode I recap what I focused on this week and my intentions for the week ahead.


If you're enjoying these podcasts, I would really appreciate it if you could rate, review and share! And if you're looking for a life coach, I'd be happy to set up a free 45 minute strategy session with you. DM me on Instagram and we can set up a time to chat.

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August 8, 2022 11 mins

Life is a balance of being and becoming. Finding pleasure and joy in this moment AND working towards the things your want.


In this episode I share my process of becoming the person you want WHILE loving who you are.


Are you ready for a personal tranformation? I'd love to set up a free 45 minute strategy session with you. DM me on Instagram and we can set up a time to chat.

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August 9, 2022 7 mins

"Good vibes only" might actually be creating not such good vibes after all.


Are you living under the false assumptions that you should be happy all the time? Are you judging yourself for experiencing negative emotions? 


In this episode of the Pleasure Project I share another "should" that was creating unneccesary suffering. Are you making your unpleasant emotions a problem? 


If you want help handing your un...

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August 10, 2022 10 mins

What do you really want?


What you desire is meant for you. Let yourself dream and enjoy the pleasure of the fantasy.


Do you want help turning your impossible dreams into inevitable realities? DM me on Instagram, I would love to coach you in acheiving your desires. 



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August 11, 2022 8 mins

Well... this project has taken an unexpected turn. But I'm following my inner guide and we're going there!


Check out my pleasure and sexuality coach Lydia Feldman here.

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August 12, 2022 8 mins

Where do you already experience pleasure in your life? How can you turn up the volume on the pleasure you're experiencing and enjoy it MORE?


I explore 3 ways we can savor micro moments of pleasure in daily life.


Listen to my Pleasure Seeker playlist here.


Ready for a life coach? Connect with me on Instragram here.

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August 13, 2022 12 mins

There are 4 types of pleasure that I've identified: physical, emotional, sensual and erotic. In this episode I sahre my feel good formula which is the daily routine I've curated over the last 10 years that pretty much guaratees I feel amazing every day.


If you're ready to build healthy habits and daily routines, send me a message on Instagram. I'd love to help.

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August 14, 2022 12 mins

Week 2 of the Pleasure Project is in the books!


I share my insights, challenges, lessons learned and discoveries from week 2 of creating a life that sparks joy.


I would love to hear YOUR takeaways! Reach out on Instagram and say hi!

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August 15, 2022 6 mins

As human beings, our curse is that we are constantly forgetting our best intentions. We need practices and rituals to remind ourselves of what's most important because life bombards us with distractions that pull us off course.


Pleasure comes when we remember, so we need ways of keeping ourselves connected to our highest intentions.


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August 16, 2022 10 mins

Does your mind offer you some variation of the "not enough" narrative? Mine does. 


In this episode I share a strategy for de-programming a scarcity mindset so you can work towards your goals from an abundance mindset.


Want coaching and accountability on your goals? Send me a message on Instagram and let's chat!

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August 17, 2022 10 mins

What if THIS is the good stuff? Right now, right here. What if there was NOTHING WRONG with your life in this moment. What if you could truly believe that you are already whole and complete and your life already amazing.


In this episide I share my new practice that is helping me anchor in this new way of being.


If you're ready to change your mind to change your life, think of me as your personal trainer for your brain. Re...

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August 18, 2022 9 mins

Will it ever be enough? That's the question I pondered today that created a big ah-ha for me.


Listen in on my mini existential cricis as I explore the big questions of life and how I want to live mine.


Ready to dive deep into your dreams, desires and goals and live a more authentic, aligned life? Reach out to me on Instagram if you're curious about life coaching.

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August 19, 2022 6 mins

Gamification is a great way to infuse fun into the process of growth. Whether you're trying to be happier, less stressed or more fit, daily challenges can create momentum and accountability.


Check out my Courageous love challenge.


Want help creating your own Pleasure Project? Reach out to me on Instagram. I'd love to connect!

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