In this episode I give you beautiful souls a little life update on what has been going on in my world and provide a mini drop-in meditation to bring you into the present moment. I dive deep into what conscious consumption and psychoactive substances are, how to practice conscious consumption, and some reflection questions around the topic. I provide first-hand life advice, stories from my past, and present experiences at parties and raves, and more!! Listen to the full podcast to hear about...

In this episode I discuss a topic that has truly changed the way I view myself and the world around me - I dive into the stories we tell ourselves and how to reframe them to create a life that makes you feel much more joy in being alive. I talk about an analogy around how life is a storybook and we get to choose the subject we are reading, we can either be the main character that is tied up in the plot or we can be the intrigued reader of the novel. Stay tuned throughout the episode for...

Drop into this 10 minute meditation whenever you might be feeling stuck and you desire to feel more ease in your body, mind, heart, and soul - guided by me, Dari Edwards RYT200hr and Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher. If you are in a season of life where you are looking to find a different perspective on what life has to offer, you desire to feel more grounded and at peace, check out my website for more information on how to work with...

Drop into this episode to learn more about the ways that I have found to most effectively move through life’s challenges, process BIG emotions, and learn how to hold space for ourselves when we need it the most. I share my favorite practices to let life move through you as you move through life, a brief meditation, prayers and affirmations for the heart, a reading from a book by Pema Chodron, and some commentary on how I apply mindfulness to things that come up in everyday life. If you are...

Tune in to hear about my journey with prescription medication and Western medicine; I talk about mental health, holistic wellness, and all of the things you need and want to know about coming off of prescription medication and onto a more holistically balanced way of living. I am not against Western medicine, but I believe there is SO much more to our health and well-being than simply being prescribed pills for our symptoms. Trigger warning: suicidal ideation, bleeding, periods, mental...

In this episode I have my good friend and special guest, Rayne LaFleur back on the podcast for another beautiful interview where we dive into acceptance of the past versions of ourselves, learning from the yogic path, and how we have reached a space of abundance. We talk about dreams for the future and why it is important to not only dream big, but to ground ourselves in a foundation of gratitude. Rayne speaks on the victim mentality, the nature of suffering, and how to not allow fear or not...

# In this episode I talk about how I have been experiencing some resistance in my life lately and how I have been able to meet it with compassion. I share thoughts and reflections on how we can learn to appreciate and accept all parts of our lives, even when we are facing challenges, through mindfulness practices and silent meditation retreats. This episode also covers tools to help you to cultivate more joy, peace, compassion, and equanimity in your life through meditation and mindfulness....

This episode brings to light the yin and yang of being on the path of healing and spiritual awakening. As with everything in this human life there is lightness and darkness, and the last few weeks have been full of transformational energies to bring more of our desires into the light. This podcast episode was recorded and posted around the Lion’s Gate portal 2023, so tune in with an intention in mind to bring positive change into your external reality by finding peace and healing from within....

In this episode I drop into a casual conversation with you about my recent life changes, how to stay grounded during a life shift or big move, and some spiritual reflections to sit with. This episode touches on topics such as non-judgement, impermanence, and ways to stay feeling grounded and safe in life. At the end of the episode I guide you through a short meditative healing session on impermanence and staying anchored to the breath. Skip to 25:45 for the meditation. Register for Free...

Tune in for a conversation on one of the best ways I have found to overcome a mental health setback, such as period of deep depressive thoughts or anxiety. I talk all about the thoughts and patterns I have healed from, how I used to struggle with depression and anxiety, as well as how I believe this life experience and our feelings are truly a gift. Listen to this episode to hear one of the most life-changing perspective shifts that might just help heal your relationship with yourself and...

Tune in to my favorite episode YET to hear all about how I found cacao as a drink, how it can make you feel, the benefits of drinking raw chocolate, and why it is known to ‘open your heart’. I also go in depth into what a cacao ritual looks like in terms of the colonized approach as well as the more traditional Mayan approach. I have been studying with and learning from the founders of Kokoleka Collective as well as elders from the Tzʼutujil and Kaqchikel Mayans tribes ****to deepen my cacao...

In this episode I share from my heart and life experiences to remind you that it is so important to hold space for our emotions and to not suppress them. As a fellow empath and deep feeler, I truly believe it is so important to ground into our body, feel our emotions, and learn all that they have to teach us. Being able to feel our emotions deeply and listen to what they are telling us (without creating story around them) is SO important. Recently my feelings have been teaching me to not...

In this episode I share 5 reasons why I don’t agree with the notion of living based on only what feels good or guiding decisions by those “F*** YES” feelings. I dive into ways to deal with discomfort, push past resistance, guiding decisions selfishly, facing fears & anxieties, and taking action to benefit the greatest good of all! I also touch on the principles of Stoicism and quotes from Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher. If you loved any part of this...

In this episode I invite my beautiful friend and fellow yoga teacher, Rayne Lafleur onto the podcast to talk about her spiritual journey and how mindfulness, yoga, and meditation have impacted all aspects of her life - particularly her personal relationships and recovery from addiction. We deep dive into the benefits of walking the yogic path and how it can also bring a lot of shadows to the surface. This episode is not one you will want to miss!! If you love this episode or this podcast...

Wanting to attend a silent meditation retreat or curious about what vipassana even is? This episode is for you! In this episode I go in-depth into my recent experience where I spent a week at silent meditation retreat. I talk about my favorite parts, least favorite parts, what the schedule looked like, 3 reasons why you should go on one, and 3 reasons why it might not be the best idea for you! If you loved this episode make sure to leave a rating and review so it reaches more beautiful...

During the winter season, when there’s gloomy weather and seasonal depression kicks in, it is SO important to make sure we stay in touch with our internal resources of joy, love, and ease to maintain our overall mental and physical wellbeing. Tune in to this episode for a 10 minute energetic transformation through the Internal Smile meditation written by me, Dari Edwards. This meditation was inspired by the way that smiling at others makes me feel expansive shifts of energy and Keith Wilson’s...

Tune in for Part 2 of my storytime about my experience working at Nike HQ and living in Portland, how I knew I was out alignment, and why I ultimately made the decision to leave the company. This episode is for you if you want inspiration for making big moves in your life and to learn my top tips for making aligned career choices! Skip the story and jump to 39:47 for my tips on making aligned choices! To dive deeper into work on freeing yourself from limiting beliefs, learning how to stay...

Tune in for a story-time about how I manifested a Nike internship, got a full-time job at Nike Headquarters, and my top tips for both the logistical and energetic sides of manifestation. Book a session with me to learn more about Mindful Manifestion or for work on removing limiting beliefs, learning how to stay grounded, stay present, manifest your desires, heal your body, learn meditation/yoga, find energetic alignment, and more… 1:1 session link below to my calendly to book!!! Book...

In this episode I talk about my mindfulness take on how to solve self judgement and times in life when we are taking things too personally, including some life advice and a short drop-in meditation. Enjoyed this podcast? Leave a rating to help it reach more people! Book a meditation/yoga/mindfulness coaching session with me here: https://calendly.com/thedaybydae Donate or buy me a cup of cacao here: https://ko-fi.com/dariedwards Follow me on Instagram:...

Drop in with me for a mindful episode on how to have a consistent strong meditation practice when you are navigating anxiety or anxious thought patterns. Learn some of the ways that I have been able to let go of anxiety through meditation as well as how I have guided my clients through these beneficial practices. Interested in being guided through or learning more about meditation, mindfulness, yoga, or reiki sessions? Connect with me on Instagram @thedaybydae, check out sessions on my...

In this episode I interview Allison Toth - crisis intervention specialist, world traveler, and host of Wishing You Wellness podcast. We talk about what it means to prioritize your mental well-being, the best ways to do so, and making even the biggest of life shifts in order to improve our mental health. Drop in with me and Allison in this casual conversation about self-regulation, self-help, and learning how to come into even deeper energetic alignment. If you enjoyed this episode, follow...

Join me in this meditative conversation as I discuss the recent shifts in my life and how they have led me to contemplating attachment to identity and "the algorithm of life".   Please reach out to me @thedaybydae on Instagram, email me at [email protected], or check out my website and offerings at https://www.thedaybydae.com

Slow down and find conscious presence with me in this original meditation on the "spirit of water" and going with the flow of life. If you enjoyed this episode, follow for more and find me @thedaybydae on Instagram or book sessions at https://www.thedaybydae.com. My books are currently open for 1:1 meditation teaching, yoga, mindfulness coaching, and more!!