Danielle Ireland

Danielle Ireland Tired of scrolling on your phone, feeling alone??? Let's talk. "The middle is messy, but that's where the magic happens."
~Brene' Brown

Your life's a story.

There's a clear beginning, you're living the middle, but what about the ending? What do you want your story to be? Through the power of story, I believe you can connect with yourself more deeply - to bravely connect with the world around you. If you want to read more about me, I'd be honored if you would visit my website (Launching June 30th!). There's a whole page dedicated to it. But since you're here, let me take a brief moment to say a few things about myself:

I used to teach dance, and I've acted since I was 13 yrs old. I now work as a therapist. I spent the majority of my 20's worrying about what people thought. I struggle with fear and self-doubt on almost a daily basis. I'm dedicating this part of my life to the pursuit of joy, freedom, and living a life that is on purpose and on my terms (Please forgive the run on sentence). I am incredibly proud of this online community, and honored that you want to be a part if it too. My desire is to share stories, resources, and communities that have been helpful to me, with hope that it will help you find your own answers. Be the heroine/hero of your story. Let’s work together.

02/18/2026

What if you stopped forcing the cold water… and just went where it’s warm?⁣

Brooke Shields once said to “Go where the water’s warm.”⁣

Meaning — If the thing you think you “should” be doing feels cold… and something else feels energizing? Pay attention.⁣

Because here’s the truth:⁣
We waste so much time trying to prove we can swim in freezing water.⁣

But your body knows.⁣
Your excitement knows.⁣
Your energy knows.⁣

If something feels warm — creative, alive, curious, expansive — that’s information.⁣

And when you follow that warmth?⁣
Everything else tends to rearrange itself.⁣


Where does the water feel warm in your life right now?⁣
Drop it in the comments — I want to hear.⁣

And if this hit, watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. There’s more where that came from. 💛⁣






02/16/2026

Ever been sick and tired… of being sick and tired?⁣

You know what’s actually exhausting?⁣

Not just the thing itself.⁣
But thinking about the thing… all day long.⁣

Waking up feeling terrible.⁣
Replaying the night before.⁣
Blaming someone else (even though you know it wasn’t them).⁣
Promising yourself, “Okay. Not tonight.”⁣
Then renegotiating: “Well… maybe just three.”⁣

And suddenly 22 out of your 24 hours⁣
are consumed by the same internal tug-of-war.⁣

That’s not weakness.⁣
That’s mental and spiritual exhaustion.⁣

And sometimes the turning point isn’t dramatic.⁣
It’s just this quiet moment of:⁣
“I am done feeling like this.”⁣

Being “sick and tired of being sick and tired”⁣
isn’t rock bottom.⁣
It’s clarity.⁣

If this resonates, you’re not alone.⁣

Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’ve ever been there.⁣

➡️ Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Linked in the bio. ⁣



02/12/2026

“Mac. And. Cheese.”⁣

At this point it’s not a preference. It’s a lifestyle.⁣

Also… if you’ve ever wondered how habits get reinforced this week’s podcast episode might feel… relevant.⁣

What’s the one meal your house will NEVER retire? 🍝👇⁣

02/09/2026

When someone from 10yrs ago becomes my next 10mins on social media

02/04/2026

Sometimes certainty feels safe…⁣
until it quietly turns into control.⁣

One of the biggest shifts I see in healing (and in my own life) is this:⁣
👉 Control closes. Curiosity opens.⁣

When a belief starts to crack — especially the ones we’ve relied on — it can feel shaky and uncomfortable. But that discomfort?⁣
That’s not failure. That’s movement.⁣

Here’s a gentle experiment for today:⁣
Instead of asking “How do I control this?”⁣
Try asking “What if I got curious instead?”⁣

What belief about yourself or your life might be ready for a softer look?⁣




02/02/2026

What if being kinder to yourself actually made you better at what you do?⁣

We’ve been sold the idea that self-compassion makes us “soft” or less driven.⁣
But research shows the opposite.⁣

The inner coach outperforms the inner critic.⁣

According to Dr Erica Bove suggests Self-compassion doesn’t lower the bar — it helps you reach it without burning out.⁣
It shifts the voice from:⁣
“You’re failing.”⁣
to:⁣
“You’ve got this. What’s your next growth edge?”⁣

You don’t need to be harsher to do better.⁣
You need support.⁣

💬 What would change if your inner dialogue sounded more like a coach than a critic?⁣

2016 Danielle thought healing + dreams had an expiration date.I was halfway through grad school, leaving ballroom dance,...
01/30/2026

2016 Danielle thought healing + dreams had an expiration date.
I was halfway through grad school, leaving ballroom dance, done acting, and low-key convinced I had to hurry up and become “the finished version” of myself before time ran out.

Spoiler: time didn’t run out.
But I did burn myself out trying to sprint through a season that was meant to be lived slowly.

Now, I sit with people every day who are trying to reclaim parts of themselves they thought they had to abandon to be “responsible,” “successful,” or “easy to love.”

And what I keep learning (and teaching) is this:
Healing is a process. It’s not a performance.
And it’s usually so much gentler than we fear it will be.

If you’re in the messy middle right now, you’re not behind. You’re becoming.

🎧 Sustainable Self-Care is live on Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs — listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify via the links in my bio.

01/27/2026

Quick note before you scroll: if you’ve noticed it’s way easier to fall into ads when you feel scared, emotionally fried, or out of control… you’re not broken. Your brain is trying to find relief, and the impulse to buy is so understandable. ⁣

This is the moment check in with:⁣
“What do I actually need right now?”⁣
“Who needs me, right now?”⁣
“Where can I be of service?”⁣
“What is in service of me? My loved ones? Community?”⁣

In this week’s episode of Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs, I’m talking about sustainable self-care — a process that can move with you, not a list of things to do. ⁣


➡️ Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts (and if it resonates, send it to a friend who’s in the messy middle with you).⁣

Question for the comments:⁣
When you feel overwhelmed, what’s your most common “quick relief” impulse? — Mine is scrolling, shopping and snacking.

01/27/2026

Snow days.

01/14/2026

What’s on your list?⁣

01/13/2026

Joke’s on me. All my talk about being kind and gentle at the start of this year was meant in earnest. ⁣

Then, I rolled my ankle Saturday. ⁣

Walking to the car after a great date night, laughing arm in arm in ADORABLE platform clogs (Think vibes) ⁣

My after dinner dessert was a slice of humble pie. ⁣

Ice skating with the kiddos - canceled ⁣
Second week of tap class - canceled ⁣
[solidcore] (bc I’m buff now) - canceled ⁣

What’s on the menu:⁣
1. Asking for a lot of help⁣
2. Crawling in the shower 🚿 ⁣
3. Falling bc a klutzy girl who rolled her ankle is using crutches ⁣

AND, actually practicing all of the things that I’ve been telling other people. ⁣

❤️Slow down. It’ll get done. ⁣
❤️Be gentle. You’ll heal faster. ⁣
❤️Be kind. Berating yourself doesn’t lead to better work. ⁣

The podcast will be delayed a week so I can rest and put my money where my mouth is. Thankfully, this is a cozier corner of the internet, and we can take breaks. ⁣


#⁣rest

01/09/2026

One of the greatest gifts of my work as a therapist is hearing how similar we actually are beneath the surface.⁣

Different stories.⁣
Different lives.⁣
But the same hopes, doubts, longings, and fears.⁣

There are things we say out loud.⁣
Things we only write in a journal.⁣
And thoughts we carry quietly on a walk, hoping the trees can hold them.⁣

And here’s what I know for sure:⁣
You are not the only one thinking what you’re thinking.⁣

“Terminal uniqueness” tells us we’re alone.⁣
Community reminds us we’re not.⁣

If this landed for you, tell me in the comments —⁣
What’s something you’ve realized you’re not alone in anymore?⁣



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