108: From Rock Bottom to Self Love with Danielle Wilcox

Welcome to Rock Your Shine: After you’ve been cracked wide open. On this show, I sit down with people from all over the world to hear their transformational stories on their deep grief and loss journeys. 

In this episode, Danielle Wilcox joins me as she shares her remarkable story. At just 17 years old, she had experienced a devastating event – SA for the second time. This dark period marked her rock bottom, but it was also the starting point of her remarkable journey towards healing. Together, Danielle unfolded the narrative of her life, revealing how she summoned the courage to change its course.

The podcast ventured deeper into the complexities of Danielle's family and life dynamics during that challenging time. It was during these moments that she found solace and strength in something as simple as walking. Walking became her refuge, her way to cope with the pain that threatened to overwhelm her.

Amidst the turmoil, Danielle discovered the art of embracing change and learning how to pivot in the face of adversity. As the conversation unfolded, Danielle candidly shared her experiences with burnout, a consequence of running her own business. Eventually, she had to make the difficult decision to close her business, a decision that would have far-reaching implications on her life's journey.

But it was within this period of uncertainty that Danielle's most significant transformation took place. She spoke of the profound changes that reshaped her life, changes that ultimately led her towards a path of self-love. The podcast didn't just stop at sharing her story; it delved into practical steps on how one could start practicing self-love and offered insights into what self-love means to Danielle now.

As the episode neared its conclusion, it explored the essence of hope and the importance of leaning into the depths of one's true self. In the end, it left listeners with a profound sense of inspiration, reminding them of the power of self-love and resilience.

Danielle has been in Business for over 10 Years within Health & Fitness, Construction and Hospitality Industries. Most recently she launched her podcast Be The Embodiment, creating a space for women to share their stories in business and life empowering others to follow their desires and truth in a way that is nourishing and expansive. Whether it’s in Business of life Danielle’s approach is holistic, creating space where energetics and structure co-exist in synchronicity. 

She is the owner of Breathe In Massage – A Massage Therapy & Energy Healing company creating space for clients to relax, take a moment & reset as well as helping other women launch and grow their businesses focusing on sustainability and setting up strong foundations. Her purpose is to empower others to reclaim their power, to step courageously into all of who they are and spread the awareness that our circumstances are a part of our story, however they do not define who we are or who we are yet to become.  

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode covers sensitive subject matter and is not suitable for all listeners. If this topic could be a trigger for you, listen to this episode with a friend, a sibling, a loved one or a parent so you can talk about any emotions that come up for you. The contents of this episode are not intended to replace therapy and should not be taken as such. If you need immediate help, please call the crisis hotline listed below in our resources.

Listen in as we talk about:

[0:55] This episode’s oracle card

[2:30] Hitting rock bottom after her second experience of sexual assault at 17

[8:20] Changing the narrative of our story

[12:15] Her family and life dynamics at that time

[15:00] What happened after she started walking to deal with her pain

[20:50] Learning how to embrace the pivot

[23:25] Burnout from running her business, and eventually closing it

[26:50] How her biggest transformation took place

[31:20] How to start practicing self love 

[37:05] What self love means to her now

[38:15] Hope is…

[38:50] Leaning into the depths of who you are

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-River-Sibling-Grief/dp/1732888892/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Rock+On%3A+Mining+for+joy&qid=1570199126&sr=8-1 

L.E.A.P 6 week virtual course: https://rockyourshine.com/l-e-a-p-into-light-and-healing-6-week-virtual-course/

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Grief Hotline: 

https://www.griefresourcenetwork

Connect with Danielle

https://www.instagram.com/daniellewilcoxcoach/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-wilcox-16451114a/ 

https://www.facebook.com/danielle.wilcox.581/

https://open.spotify.com/show/4XJY8svJPHQDxlnFHimxub?si=a3b4e278cce648eb 

https://mailchi.mp/danielleslattery/start-your-business-with-confidence 

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