332: Healing from the Inside Out—The Power of Self-Awareness

Guest In January 2015, Dana Sardano picked up a paintbrush for the first time since childhood, which was the catalyst for a major shift in her career. In June 2017, she decided to retire from her career in education to fully embrace an artist's life and to model for her daughters the importance of listening to your soul's purpose by following your bliss.

She has since opened Ubuntu Fish Gallery in Stuart, Florida, co-founded Uniquely Phenom Collaboration, co-hosts the Going Commando with Angela and Dana podcast, and has authored several books of inspiration and empowerment, including Ten Recommandments, which we discuss here never for a second regretting her decision to take that leap of faith.

Summary

Dana and I discuss her book "10 Re Commandments," which emphasizes personal empowerment and self-awareness. She shares her journey from traditional education to spiritual teaching, highlighting her experiences with abuse and neglect. Dana explains how her book aims to help readers understand and overcome victimhood, judgment, and unmet expectations. She also touches on the importance of living in the present and the therapeutic value of writing. Dana's work is deeply personal, reflecting her healing journey and the realization that personal growth is a continuous process. The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of compassion and understanding in personal development.

Key Takeaways

Break Free from Victimhood: Take ownership of your experiences and break free from the victim mentality to unlock personal growth and empowerment.

Heal Past Traumas: Unraveling unresolved traumas is crucial for personal transformation and well-being.

The Power of Self-Awareness: By understanding your beliefs and patterns, you can challenge limiting behaviors and create positive life changes.

Social Media

Dana@FindUniquelyU.com

mobile: (954) 465-9175

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About Jeff

Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. "Quetico" (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government.

Jeff has hosted the "Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity" podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness.

Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.