The Daring Well Podcast - Holistic Health & Wellness, Mindset, and Personal Growth – Details, episodes & analysis

“It’s not about not feeling fear. It’s about choosing how you show up in spite of that fear.”

In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer is joined by international speaker, mentor, and firewalk guide Harriet Bratt for a heart-opening conversation on what it truly means to embody a warrior's mindset.

Together, they explore how to overcome fear, break through self-doubt, and develop the inner confidence needed to live courageously and create lasting impact — in life, love, leadership, and beyond.

Harriet shares personal stories, neuroscience-backed mindset insights, and her practical B.A.F. tool — Breath, Awareness, Focus — to help you stay grounded and empowered every day. Whether you’re battling limiting beliefs, learning to speak up, or seeking to live more aligned, this episode is filled with wisdom, authenticity, and fierce encouragement to choose courage over comfort.

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In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer dives into the often unspoken truth about personal growth—it requires letting go. Growth isn't always pretty or glamorous. It comes with grief, hard goodbyes, and the courage to release people, places, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve you.

Discover how to navigate the discomfort of growth, move past fear and comfort zones, and embrace a mindset of healing, self-love, and transformation. This episode is your reminder that real change takes grit, grace, and a whole lot of heart.

✨ Learn how to:

• Let go to grow
• Heal emotionally and spiritually
• Develop a growth mindset
• Break free from limiting beliefs
• Step into your purpose

🔗 Visit DaringWell.com to learn more about Rita’s wellness and coaching programs.

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Welcome to The Daring Well Podcast! 

In this empowering episode, I’m diving deep into the mindset it takes to cultivate relentless happiness. We’re exploring how mental agility, aligning with your truth - your feelings and thoughts, and making intentional choices can radically shift the way you live and feel—no matter your circumstances.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to develop mental toughness and emotional resilience
• The power of choosing happiness—even in chaos or stillness
• How to shift your mindset by changing the story you’re telling yourself
• Why your feelings are valid and worthy of expression
• How to visualize a happier, more aligned version of YOU
• The truth about your worth and why you deserve happiness now—not later

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In this heartfelt episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Design Your Life Certified Coach, Creative Director, Speaker, and mother Krista Casey to explore her powerful journey through pregnancy loss, healing, and personal transformation. From experiencing two miscarriages while living abroad as an expat during the 2020 pandemic to ultimately embracing motherhood with resilience and purpose, Krista opens up about the emotional depth of loss, isolation, fears, and the unexpected gifts of growth.

This conversation touches on themes of shame, isolation, nervous system regulation, mindset shifts, and the power of community. Krista also introduces us to the concept of life design, explaining how self-awareness and aligned decision-making can be transformational tools in both healing and parenting.

If you’ve ever walked through grief, questioned your path to motherhood, or wondered how to reclaim your strength after loss—this episode will meet you with honesty, hope, and compassion.

Connect with Krista Casey:

Website - www.kristacaseycoaching.com

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/krista-casey-623a95b

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In this empowering episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Shannon, a career alignment architect, author, and leadership development trainer, to explore how misalignment—not just overwork—can lead to burnout, and how to rebuild your career from a place of truth, purpose, and inner alignment.

Shannon shares her own personal journey of career transformation, the moment she realized she was out of sync with her work, and the powerful six-step blueprint she created to help others realign with their true professional path.

Whether you're feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or simply longing for more meaning in your work, this conversation will help you see discomfort not as a burden, but as a signal calling you toward growth.

To connect with Shannon Smith, the Career Alignment Architect:

Website

https://www.shannondsmith.com/starthere

Newsletter

https://curecareerburnout.substack.com

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In this empowering episode, Dr. Christine Boev joins us to break down the truth about menopause, perimenopause, and the power of self-care.

From hormones to mindset, we explore what it really takes to feel strong, vibrant, and whole in midlife. If you're navigating hot flashes, mood swings, or just feeling off, this conversation is your reminder that you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.

✨ Prioritizing your health isn't selfish—it’s the key to thriving in every season of life

Connect with Dr. Christine Boev

Website:  mastermenopause.com

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineboev/

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Today, we’re going to talk about how balancing rest, so that mindfulness, intentional rest, how that kind of rest can recharge your spirit, renew your mind, and increase your energy levels.   My dear, it’s time to honor yourself with the gift of a sacred pause and just rest. 

I want to take a quick moment to invite you out to the Sacred Rest Retreat.  This will be a time to pause and focus on self care and learn new mindfulness and grounding techniques to reset your mind and your nervous system.   You can get all the details https://www.daringwell.com/Retreat. So if you haven’t signed up, you need to do so soon because seats are filling up quickly.  And that’s https://www.daringwell.com/Retreat

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Welcome back to The Daring Well Podcast! 

As the dust of New Year’s resolutions settles, it’s time to check in—are you still aligned with your goals and purpose? In this episode, we’re leaning into the power of choosing a Word of the Year to anchor you in truth, clarity, and intentional action.

We’ll explore:
✨ How your word connects to your values and vision
✨ The importance of alignment in your daily life
✨ Why resistance to change keeps you stuck—and how to break free

I’ll also share my Word of the Year and practical steps to help you realign with yours.

🔗 Join me for the Sacred Rest Retreat to reset and recharge: https://www.daringwell.com/Retreat

💌 What’s your Word of the Year? Share it with me at info@DaringWell.com or connect on YouTube!

Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a review—your support helps spread this message to women just like you.

Until next time, keep living, loving, and daring well!

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In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Chandra Skye to discuss her journey through divorce, PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), and her path to self-love. Chandra shares how radical acceptance, DBT therapy, and self-compassion helped her reclaim her life after emotional and physical hardships. 

We talk about breaking free from negative self-talk, overcoming suicidal ideations, recognizing the signs of abuse, and the small steps that lead to healing. 

If you or someone you love is struggling with PMDD, toxic relationships, or a major life transition, this episode is a must-listen.

🌟 Connect with Chandra: 

Website: https://www.strollingskye.com/

📲 Instagram:www.instagram.com/strollingskye/ 

🔗 Listen now and take a step toward healing and empowerment!

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Join me on The Daring Well Podcast as I chat with Davida Elizabeth Arnold about the unique journey of Black women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 

We explore self-reflection, resilience, and embracing change with grace. Lean in and tune in for empowering insights and practical tips for how to thrive through this season of life.

To connect with Davida Elizabeth Arnold:

https://www.wetheaunties.club/work-with-me

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@wetheaunties

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For free wellness resources. Click the link to tap into new ways to reset with mindfulness, holistic wellness tips, and coping skills.
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