WITH LOVE, DANIELLE

The ego… your shadow… is a POWER PORTAL. For years, I thought I had to punish all my ego-centric’isms—manipulating to get my needs met, constant striving to burn my karma, pretending to behave. But actually? I’ve needed to assimilate… embrace… and talk sweetly to my shadows. The ego is the unhealed part of us. More precisely, “it’s the way our unhealed self acts.” It’s not a villain—it’s a pattern. And that “pattern” is always trying to protect you from heartbreak or rejection. What if, instead of saying That’s my ego I need to get in check… we just said: “Whoops, I was ego-ing. I can get back to Loving.” Because ultimately: Light, shadow, light. In this episode: A liberating definition of the ego (that’s not outdated personal growth dogma) Why bravado and deep insecurity are both ego disguises “Ego’ing” vs. Loving—how to tell the difference Why ego is not your enemy—and what it’s really asking for MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: What in the Woo? 3-part podcast series → Subscribe to WITH LOVE, DANIELLE. What The Sphinx Told Me: LISTEN | READ The Archives: Read on Substack Join The Heart Centered Collective for just $7/month Take the free Stressed to Blessed Quiz

There’s curiosity. There’s concern. There’s some serious side-eye.  Danielle’s essay, “AI IS NOT YOUR BEST LIFE COACH,” stirred up a flood of responses—some celebratory, some cautionary. In this episode, she goes deeper into our growing relationship with AI—from life coaching to spiritual support—and asks: What happens when we start outsourcing our inner wisdom to technology? There’s more than one side to this conversation.  Danielle shares community responses—insightful, and deeply felt—and reflects on why spiritual maturity requires discernment, and why human-to-human healing will always remain irreplaceable. In this episode: Why dependency on AI for spiritual direction is dangerous How AI can fawn instead of truly support—and why that matters Community perspectives: cautious, hopeful, clear-eyed The real cost of convenience when it comes to creativity + soul Why authentic connection still matters more than ever  And Danielle’s off-the-cuff response to the baiter debaters MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: AI Is Not Your Best Life Coach: LISTEN | READ The (Significant) Downside to Fawning: LISTEN | READ Eoin Finn’s YOGA OPTIMIZED—look into it here.  Join The Heart Centered Collective for just $7/month Nourish System—reduce stress and restore your nervous system. The Archives: Read on Substack Never miss an episode → Subscribe to WITH LOVE, DANIELLE. Take the free Stressed to Blessed Quiz

Fawning is a trauma response. And it’s one we don’t talk about enough. In this episode, Danielle is digging into fawning as a default stress response. Most people misunderstand it. Fawning isn’t just being nice or deferential—it’s a survival mechanism that many of us picked up in childhood, and now it’s messing with our relationships, our confidence, and even our nervous system.  She unpacks how fawning isn’t as physiological as fight, flight, or freeze—it’s more of a personality gimmick. We think it’s safer to please other people than to be our authentic selves. And that… erodes trust in every direction.  In this episode: The difference between fawning and other stress responses How childhood (and chronic stress) trains us to fawn A real story of working with someone who fawned—and how it impacted trust The connection between fawning and chronic pain or illness Why spiritual practice is the antidote Healing practices to transmute the fawn response with love MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Take the free Stressed to Blessed Quiz AI Is Not Your Best Life Coach: LISTEN | READ Get the full class: 6 Ways To Cleanse Your Energy Field inside The Heart Centered Collective Nourish System—reduce stress and restore your nervous system. The Archives: Read on Substack Never miss an episode → Subscribe to WITH LOVE, DANIELLE.

Dive into the vibe of girlfriendship as a spiritual practice and discover the concept of energy as currency. Learn how to manage your energy wisely and protect your joy as an empath. Explore the opportunity cost of overthinking and embrace the idea that change begins with a decision, not time. From dietary shifts to hair care tips, this conversation brims with personal insights and practical wisdom. Join in for a delightful blend of humor and depth as meaningful themes unfold.

Exploring the pitfalls of seeking life advice from AI, the discussion highlights emotional manipulation and the superficiality of algorithm-driven wisdom. It emphasizes the danger of dependency on technology for personal growth, advocating instead for self-awareness and genuine human connections. The importance of community support is underscored, along with methods for emotional healing and empowerment that aren't reliant on artificial intelligence. Listeners are encouraged to put down their phones and find strength within themselves.

Not all feelings belong to you! Discover how navigating collective emotions can lighten your load. The discussion reveals how empathic individuals, or 'shadow eaters,' can experience others' feelings while maintaining their own joy. Uncover the true nature of love and the responsibility that comes with being sensitive. Learn about the importance of spiritual support and mindfulness in processing these intense feelings. Emotional release can be a form of service, helping both yourself and those around you.

I’ve been in a pendulum swing of suffering and joy lately—and as ever, I hope what I share is a popcorn trail through the dark for you. Because there’s always another side. This episode is inspired by a poem from D.H. Lawrence that’s become a mantra for me: “Are you willing to be made nothing?” The Phoenix only renews when she’s burnt to flocculent ash. Immortal bird, anyone? This is my unfiltered download on what it means to truly rise. I’m talking about sacred surrender, resilience as your true nature, why guilt is a pathway to innocence, and how even a day of crying in bed can be an act of devotion.  Plus, I riff on my philosopher boyfriends (Krishnamurti and Leonard Cohen) and my metaphysical bestie, Manly P. Hall.  This one’s personal and poetic—just how I like it. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Rituals Class – A free live class to help you choose—and stick to, better habits. Saturday, March 29 at 9am PT | 12pm ET. How To Be Loving – For deeper teachings on Acceptance, Compassion + Soul Qualities Gail Larsen’s last speaking Immersion.

Are you waiting on better habits to fix your life? We’re going esoterically practical today. I’m talking about the difference between habits and rituals. Habits are from the intellect. Rituals are from the heart. One can burn you out, the other can bless your life. In Eps 174 of With Love, Danielle, I walk you through a handful of practices that have supported me over the years: a ritual for connecting to your inner child, a list of what you trust (to calm the nervous system), chanting your own name (yep, it’s powerful), and looking into your own eyes with loving-kindness.  You’ll leave with real things you can try today—and a personal invitation to my free class: THE RITUALS CLASS Practices to help you choose—and stick to, better habits.Saturday, March 29 9am PT | 12pm ET daniellelaporte.com/rituals In this episode: The real difference between rituals and habits (and why it matters) Why most habit advice leads to burnout, not peace How ritual infuses your actions with meaning, energy, and love Why discipline can numb the mind (Krishnamurti said it best) How to bless your habits with Divine support Mentioned in this episode:  Join the free class: THE RITUALS CLASS Saturday, March 29 | 9am PT | 12pm ET daniellelaporte.com/rituals The Heart Centered Membership – Spiritual direction, monthly soul sessions, beautiful community and practices that help you stay steady.

This BEST OF issue of The Sacred made its debut on February 14. Want more Sacred in your inbox? Of course you do. Sign up below—new issues drop every Friday.  Hello, Loves… Today, since the world feels like a roller coaster on fire, consider this a palate cleanser edition.  In this episode: Films I’ve loved about women liberating themselves—from Widow Cliquot to Pamela Anderson in The Last Showgirl Multitasking + healing with red light therapy—my go-to for melasma, immunity, and sinus health. Manifesting my next home. I have great habitat karma. Motherhood’s mixed f*cking bag—ugly crying over scissors and Band-Aids as my son preps to move. Breathing into your heart—the most direct route to sanity in these wild times. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Read the full written edition of the episode here—with links to all the movies + things. Nose Glow appliance from Nadine Artemis’ Living Libations Press play on The Sacred—now streaming weekly on With Love, Danielle. Get the written version of The Sacred every Friday—a personal letter from Danielle, with exclusive photos you won’t find anywhere else. You can read, listen, feel—you can heal. Subscribe here.  Never miss an episode → Subscribe to WITH LOVE, DANIELLE.  

This BEST OF issue of The Sacred made its debut on February 7. Want more Sacred in your inbox? Of course you do. Sign up below—new issues drop every Friday.  Loves… The gratitude is mutual.  You don’t have to go to Cairo to have these revelations… but evidently, I had to. Some of these learnings are deeply personal. All of what I’m attempting to translate is beyond words. There are layers I can’t describe. This feels like going braless at my art opening. But this is me, and this is my art.  This week, I’m sharing what it was like to stand before the Sphinx, chest pressed to stone, receiving an ancient and unexpected healing.  In this episode: What The Sphinx told me about gratitude—it changes everything. A French tour guide unknowingly confirmed my prayers at the Temple of Horus. Why problems need to be brought to the altar to be solved. The answer I received about the heartbreak of the world. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 📷 See exclusive photos of my trip to Egypt in the written version of The Sacred here.   ✨ The LIGHTPOURS Egypt Pilgrimage—April 23–May 6. Think: bougie meets spiritual awakening. There are a few spots left. Email support@daniellelaporte.com for the itinerary. 🎧 Press play on The Sacred—now streaming weekly on With Love, Danielle. 💌 Get the written version of The Sacred every Friday—a personal letter from Danielle, with exclusive photos you won’t find anywhere else. You can read, listen, feel—you can heal. Subscribe here.  Never miss an episode → Subscribe to WITH LOVE, DANIELLE.