We have been conditioned to seek answers outside of ourselves...

We have been conditioned to seek answers outside of ourselves... the result is high stress, chronic sickness, feeling of being lost,lonely, and disconnected. Sound and vibration has the ability to support you in gaining awareness of the truth that lies with in. That the answers were always there to begin with. A sound bath, offers the opportunity to embody that truth so you feel empowered to make the change you want to see in your life. ATL, we are already half full for Wednesday, Feb 7th Sound Bath at The Center! Sign up with the link in the bio. I’m here to support you on your journey. ❤️ 

<3 Danielle

ATL looking sharp, joyfully danced right up to NY with open arms, and with the biggest hug expressed “This is how we love.”

ATL looking sharp, joyfully danced right up to NY with open arms, and with the biggest hug expressed “This is how we love.” ATL represent! Last week was incredible, and mostly due to this group right here. What I loved most about Grammy week was the common thread of appreciation for those who have supported making a dream a reality. From a party to celebrate producers and engineers, warm hearted conversations at the Nominee’s, to the acceptance speeches, you could feel wave after wave of emotion of that. When dreams become a reality it’s not just about your own hard work, it’s also because of the minds and hands who have helped along the way! What a powerful tool music is to bring people together, to change mood and perspective, a powerful tool for healing and transformation! Having all the feels over here! (Pic from Matt Still)

<3 Danielle

This week is all about celebrating music!

This week is all about celebrating music! Got in to NY this past Monday and everyday leading up to the Grammys has something special for us to be a part of. Yesterday, Martina Albino and I took our own music tour walking from the Upper Westside down to the East Village visiting sites like Strawberry Fields, Carnegie Hall, Electric Lady Studios , Village Vanguard, CBGB , Physical Graffeeti , and Cafe wha , ending the night at Rockwood Music Hall . Looking forward to all the events leading up to the FINALE : The 60th anniversary of the Grammy’s! Recording Academy I might need to take a nap! Feeling so grateful... 

<3 Danielle

“We often leave our homes to learn more in order to return home and make it better.”

“We often leave our homes to learn more in order to return home and make it better.” I had no idea when I moved to SF that this is what I would be doing. I call Atlanta home. Growing up a military brat, moving every 2-3 years, you learn to adapt pretty quickly to making new friends and figuring out social circles. You also learn to make HOME wherever you go. But when I moved to Atlanta in 2000 for college, I felt a sense of HOME I hadn’t felt before. I felt a pride for the city, enveloped in this loving, nurturing community. One thing I think is so RAD is that I am collaborating with all Atlanta talent in making this Sound Healing app! Bringing HOME what I have learned and working with the heart of what makes Atlanta so great, it’s people! I can’t wait for this app to launch in March! Though it will be something anyone in the the world can use, I am excited for the support it will offer my HOME community. Now... Atlanta, can you please pull yourself together? The snow has melted... I need my packages! Haha! Love you boo! Photo credit Brooklynn Music

<3 Danielle

I wasn’t going to go home for Christmas this year.

I wasn’t going to go home for Christmas this year. I was feeling overwhelmed, and really just wanted to spend a day by myself doing absolutely nothing. Haha! But when my sister said she was going I felt like I needed to because it’s rare for my siblings and I to be under the same roof. I am so glad I did! It was something I didn’t know I needed and brought new perspective to some things I have been navigating through. 
I got to get a lot off my chest… some things about the app that I haven’t shared with any one yet, as well as my goals for what I want to bring in to 2018. I got to share about what has been going on in my dating life, my friendships, and how we can have more of THIS! THIS family time… being able to be so open and honest in sharing thoughts and feelings with the occasional TRUTH SLAP to wake you up out of a spiral you didn’t even know you were in! Haha! I don’t usually need Christmas as an excuse to see or appreciate my family, but I am having ALL THE FEELS today. I wish you and your loved ones the Happiest of Holidays with lots of LOVING truth slaps that kick you into gear and on path! Thank you for all the love! You are the best! 

<3 Danielle

Evening Cup Introspection: Lemon Tea

Evening Cup Introspection: Lemon Tea

December 19th/ 9:55pm/ Atlanta, GA.

Today was an OFF day.  I woke up feeling exhausted with a little bit of brain fog but had an appointment at The Training Room ATL so I rolled myself out of bed and into my sneakers. 
I was determined to have a productive day!  I forced some happy energy and walked into the building to get started.

Not even 30 seconds into the rower I started to feel dizzy.  I slowed down and it went away.  Went into the next thing. There it was again!  The dizziness and a few black spots.  I finished, caught my breath and then went on to the next. Barely 3 tries and I felt like I was going to pass out.

Amber Goppert ended the session, and sent me home for a loooonng nap.

Exercise, can tell you a lot about where you are in your health. For me, it was telling me that I was exhausted and dehydrated, but was too darn stubborn to listen to my body. So what did my body do? It acted out and made me stop! It was also reminding me that a "Go, go, go" lifestyle is NOT sustainable and that I need to slow my roll! 
While regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living, it is an epigenetic factor that can harm or elevate your wellness story!

Exercise improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases.  Just like a healthy diet, exercise can contribute to general good health and to a healthy immune system. It also contributes by promoting good circulation, which allows the cells and substances of the immune system to move through the body freely and do their job efficiently. 
But if you do too much, push yourself beyond what is healthy for YOUR body, it can cause unnecessary stress that can lower your immune system. Or, like in my case, not allow me to push any more until I got some the rest! I know we are in the “busy” season, but slow down, listen to your body. Its REALLY smart and is telling you what it needs ALL TIME!

<3 Danielle

Morning Cup Introspection: Almond Milk Chai Latte

Morning Cup Introspection: Almond Milk Chai Latte

December 14th / 11:12am/ San Francisco, CA.

Aw man! Slowing down is tough this week. Frankly, I am resisting it but I know it will do me some good. I am in the Bay Area for 7 days with 5 back-to-back sound baths, which means I have to sleep a little more than usual, drive a little more than usual, and pack in a little more computer work than usual. Taking this little bit of time to slow down is bringing to attention the fact that I would not be able to do what I am doing without the support of some really amazing people. Without Amanda Hibbert , I wouldn’t have a car to borrow, Dominic takes care of my Bay Area set of instruments, and I bounce back and forth between Carmen, Dominic, Amanda, and Emily’s spare bedrooms or couches. There are places I have found, like this coffee shop, that have reliable Internet, good caffeine (haha!) and GF food options, and most importantly, ALWAYS has a seat for me! Although I am feeling the rush to keep moving, its nice to take a minute to feel the support that is all around me. OK… I have 3 more sound baths to go! Join me if you’d like! Tonight is a private gathering for Soulstice Sisterhood with Ashley Burnett , tomorrow Restorative Yoga + Sound Bath with Lorraine Perez, and Sunday Rest and Reset! More later! Gotta go! 

<3 Danielle

Bay Area Sisterhood.

As you become more AWAKE on your spiritual path, you may not fully understand the experiences you are having.. and with this, you may start to feel alone in your experience. Tonight I am co creating a gathering with Ashley Burnett and Monica Lucero where we connect with the solstice energy for an evening of connection, love, and magic! We have a few spots available. Check out the link in my profile for more details. (But DM me for a promo link only I can give out!). This is a group of like minded women, here to support other women. You will leave this experience feeling refreshed, expressed, and filled with so much love!

<3 Danielle

If you know me, you know that I laugh A LOT.

If you know me, you know that I laugh A LOT. And… pretty loud at that!!! But there is just something about snow that makes me giggle uncontrollably and smile like nothing else! There is this sense of peace and calm about it…everything goes still and silent. Reflecting inward. There is simply this feeling of MAGIC! Then, as if transported back to childhood, I suddenly realize I am looking at the world in a new way! With lightness! Carefree! And overwhelmingly filled with so much love! FILLED WITH MAGIC! In writing this I had the thought of, “When did I loose that sense of magic?” But quickly realized that I’ve never lost it! I just haven’t slowed down enough to allow myself to feel it on a day-to-day basis! Or even acknowledge the MAGIC I CREATE!Tomorrow I leave for San Francisco for 7 days. 5 of those days I get to collaborate with some really amazing women! Tuesday the 12th is with  Ashley Burnett where we are creating a beautiful Winter Solstice evening retreat! Wednesday is with Misty and Katy Jercich from StudioMix SF, where you will experience a relaxing sound bath! Thursday is a private event for SOULstice Sisterhood!, Friday and Sunday, a soothing, yet restorative yoga + sound bath with Lorraine Perez. I hope to see you at one of these gatherings. We get to choose to create or allow magic in our lives. Come laugh with me! I have hugs for everyone! Allow magic in.

<3 Danielle

Tonight is the last Full Moon of 2017 and it’s a Supermoon!

Tonight is the last Full Moon of 2017 and it’s a Supermoon! 
It is a perfect time to check in with your body and ask yourself: 
How are you feeling? 
How are things unfolding? 
What is stirring in you? 
What are you learning? 
See if you can tune in to the intelligence of your body, feeling into the answers, rather than let your mind answer. 
We live in a world of contrasts: day or night, heat or cold, love or loneliness, health or illness, wealth or poverty, pleasure or pain, war or peace, and so on... These contrast’s can leave us confused with spiraling out thoughts about what we SHOULD do or COULD do, but HAVEN’T done, or DON’T do. “Feeling in” gives you an opportunity to connect to a Oneness within oneself. Allowing awareness’s and truth to arise so you can then choose to empower yourself to be proactive in making change and outgrow how these extreme contrasts effect you. 
Today, look up at the moon. Feel in, to your body. Connect to the Oneness within oneself. The Supermoon energy will be potent all week. My sound bath on Thursday the 7th is great way to connect deeper with this energy. What’s coming up for you? Let’s talk about it! See you in a few days Atlanta!

<3 Danielle

We just entered the second week of Transformation 60!

We just entered the second week of Transformation 60! This week we are exploring how our thoughts effect our physiology.

It wasn’t that long ago that I had a serious run in with how my thoughts manifested into an issue with my heart. I held a lot of anger and resentment around betrayal. I didn’t talk about what happened. I didn’t deal with the emotions. I had a lot of internal dialog that kept me spinning in negative thoughts. 
This manifested as inflammation in the arteries of my heart, causing difficulty breathing, tightening of my chest, and frequent dizzy spells. My cardiologist said that from all the tests he had done, there was no reason I should have this problem. 
I was reminded about how thoughts can effect our physiology and THEN realized the internal conversation I was having over the betrayal! Once aware, I took action! I started to talk about what had happened. Started shifting the conversation in my head to be more productive. And finally had the ugly cry. Within a week, my symptoms went away. 
You have more control over your wellness story than you think! Your thoughts, outlook, and perspective are just a few factors you can check in with to shift the disease you are experiencing. If you would like to know more about how epigenetic factors and sound healing play a role in transforming your health sign up with the link in my bio. You can still have access to the content. FYI!! The sound healing app comes out in Feb and works with both epigenetic factors and sound healing! Xo! 

<3 Danielle

Morning Cup Introspection/ English Breakfast / Nov 28th / 7:01am/ Atlanta, Ga.

Morning Cup Introspection/ English Breakfast / Nov 28th / 7:01am/ Atlanta, Ga. //

There is the tendency to write about the things that are going well. And.. there are a lot of things going really well! Those are the easy ‘shares’. But these introspection’s are also a way for me to share the frustrating aspects that come into play when running a wellness business, sharing about Sound Healing and events, as well Soundembrace being a real person (ME) who actually lives what she preaches! And btw, not at all perfect.

Like right now. I’m really frustrated. And have been frustrated for about a week. Last night I tossed and turned, wrestling with thoughts that came up from every part of my life. At some point I finally passed out, but journaling about it this morning I realized that there are a few things I had given my power away on and what I’m left with is waiting, wanting, disappointment, a little insecurity, and restlessness.

The more you do your inner work, the faster you can work through moments like this. You identify them quicker. You start to notice the physical manifestations that are wanting to act out. I knew there was something up when my head was flooded with “random” thoughts last night. After sitting with it, I knew what I needed to do and can now take action. I would love to hear your introspection stories! This is a great practice for self reflection and growth. You may be surprised what comes up!

<3 Danielle

“Can Sound Healing cure me?”

“Can Sound Healing cure me?” You wouldn’t believe how many times I am asked this question. My answer always surprises them. “NO!” Sound healing is ONE of the tools I use to help you relieve stress and reduce pain. Whatever the ailment: physical, mental, or emotional, sound healing CAN play a major role in the success of your health goals, and cause some major transformations! But like many forms of therapy or medication, it would only be like putting a band aid over the problem if you do not take these Epigenetic factors into consideration!

When I work with someone, it’s not just about sound healing. (Although, VERY powerful!) I’m also evaluating the epigenetic factors contributing to the root cause of the issue.

Those who signed up for T60 have already received a pretty raw piece of my story in their inbox. No one wants to hear a story about a 5 year old being pinned down! This first memory of a doctors visit shaped my belief system around life and my health that I have carried into adulthood and shaped my perspective and experience of the world until I was 28. Wherever you are on your journey, know that you have way more control of your health than you think. Don’t give up your power. Work in collaboration with Doctors. Ask questions and take action.

Photo credit : Paul McPherson Jr.

<3 Danielle

Over the next 60 days, I will introduce you to ancient intelligence that shows the power you have over your own health.

Over the next 60 days, I will introduce you to ancient intelligence that shows the power you have over your own health.

My interest in the mind-body-spirit connection didn’t occur over night. It was through my own health journey that I was motivated to seek out answers to the chronic symptoms I was experiencing. Through this search, I have discovered a power I didn’t know I had to under go radical transformation.

Let me get one thing straight with you! Your health and wellness goals are not going to fit in a “one size fits all” package or program. The hard truth is that the starting line is revealed when you can finally be real with yourself in where you are.

I know you are sick and tired of being sick and tired!

Here is the good news! Transformation 60 is going to guide you in getting to the core. We will explore epigenetic factors that are contributing to the state of your health, how to shift those factors so your body can repair itself, and use sound healing to support the body in relieving stress.

You can follow here, but you will get the most through signing up with the link in my bio. For 60 day’s you will receive an email with in-depth content, resources, and support! A lot can happen in 60 days!

<3 Danielle

Intro: Do you believe transformation can happen in 60 days?

Intro:
Do you believe transformation can happen in 60 days? Here we go... it's been MONTHS since I've been regular with my work out routine, and let's face it... it's starting to show. But my waistline isn't the only thing I need to work on. It's also my mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Let me tell ya! I have all the excuses: Work has taken over my life, there has been so much travel, I deserve more sleep and more ice cream, there isn't enough time in the day! But that's life, right?!? I could get down on myself for it, OR I could choose to change it! Sometimes we forget that we actually have a choice! We get to choose, so CHOOSE wisely! I'm feeling motivated to document this for you for a couple of reasons: 1.) The app! I want to show you what epigenetic factors are, how to take them into consideration when it comes to your health, and how to use sound healing tracks in supporting your wellness goals! So stick with me to witness the story and to see the results! Check in to my IG Live, as well. That's where I'll really get to talk to you! 2.) I have been invited to go to the Grammy's in New York in January!!! (SAY WHAT?!?) It's an opportunity to celebrate the power and influence of music, and I want to look an feel my best! This is also around the same time Soundembrace App will officially launch and YOU KNOW I will want to celebrate it! Join me for Transformation 60! A lot can happen in 60 days! It's starts now!

<3 Danielle

Morning Cup Introspection/ English Breakfast / Nov 15th /9:30am / Atlanta, Ga

Morning Cup Introspection/ English Breakfast / Nov 15th /9:30am / Atlanta, Ga. //

You know that feeling you get when you’ve been running and running and running, and then you stop and look back to see how far you’ve come? You’re a little out of breath, but DAMN! That was a long way! And you can feel that your body, mind, and spirit have been working but you have this serene sense of calm.

Today is the last day in the recording studio. After this session, all of the tracks for the first iteration of the app will have been recorded and will head into mixing, and then mastering. It’s surreal to think about the enormity of this project and that this piece… this pivotal piece, is almost done! 
I’ve had a few “Oh Shit!” moments… some moments based out of fear, but mostly they have based out of excitement and I have been catching myself saying, “Fuck YEAH!” a lot! And right now, stopped, I am looking back, standing in that “Fuck YEAH!” moment. I am looking forward to experiencing how it feels when the app launches!!! What will I be saying then!?!?!?!

<3 Danielle

5 of 5. \\3:00pm//

5 of 5. \\3:00pm//
Started the Relaxation/Stress Reduction section. Here's a peak into "The Zone". 5 tracks down! You would think I would be exhausted after creating 5- 30min sound healing tracks, but quite the opposite! I had so much energy I put it to work catching up on things. Lately, I've been feeling like I just can't catch up. It's all good though! I'm having so much fun learning, creating, and researching it doesn't feel like work! And there is so much to look forward to. OK! Check out the happenings tomorrow!

<3 Danielle

4 of 5 \\11:30am//

4 of 5 \\11:30am//

It was a mad dash into the studio! I was 10 minutes late but it all worked out! Whenever I am done setting up in a space I ALWAYS clear the energy of the room. ALWAYS! Even corporate jobs! My preference is to use sage, cedar, palo santo, put up reiki symbols, and then use a special tuning fork! (In that order!) Over kill? Hahah! It always feels better in the space! I don't always get to burn stuff, but I always clear the room somehow. Energy balanced! It's GO TIME!

<3 Danielle

3 of 5 \\10:24am//

3 of 5 \\10:24am//
Maybe I was a little too ambitious this morning... side affect of waking up earlier? I ended up spilling tea all over my shirt, but hey! I had the extra time to change, right!?Well, I also thought I had enough time to pick up some snacks to have in the studio today... last time my stomach decided it wanted to be a part of the recording! And then I decided to go to Lowes Home Improvement to pick up some clamps for an idea I have for the drum setup... Now, I'm running a little late! Ahhhh... ok, on my way!

<3 Danielle

2 of 5 \\8am//

2 of 5 \\8am//
There is something to learn from every person weaving in and out of our lives. Last week I made the time to get away so I could focus on the app. (THANK GOODNESS for friends in beautiful quiet places!) I got so much work done it was INSANE! One of the things I learned from Ari this past week was to give myself more time in the morning. I usually wake up, roll out of bed and start the day's work with crazy "oh shit" energy! Once I get where I need to be or sitting down to do the work, I have to go through a grounding exercise to focus! Or, I am carrying that "oh shit" energy with me all day! Now that I'm back and have this new found awareness of my morning (non) routine, my alarm is going off a little bit earlier, and Im giving myself time to wake up, collect my thoughts, and move my body. Very important for today...

<3 Danielle