Do you measure your worth by how much you do, how you look, or how others see you? In this empowering episode of Honey Toast, Danielle and Briana unravel what happens when we tie self-worth to roles, achievements, and outside validation.

They explore the roots of self-doubt, the pressure to “earn” our enough-ness, and how to rewrite the inner script that says we’re not good enough. This conversation is a gentle but powerful reminder: your value isn’t something to chase. It’s something to come home to.

It’s time to step into your power—because you are already enough.

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[0:00] Intro: Stepping Into Your Power

[3:05] Why is self-worth so hard to hold?

[8:08] Growing worth that isn’t tied to labels or achievements

[14:36] From “not enough” to “deeply worthy”

[18:20] Why external validation is unreliable—and what to do instead

[21:00] What does real self-worth feel like in the body?

[26:29] Letting go of the fear of being “too much”

[29:52] Weekly practices to build your self-worth

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Is your wellness routine actually wearing you out? In this honest and refreshing episode of the Honey Toast Podcast, Danielle and Briana explore how the pursuit of "perfect health" can sometimes do more harm than good. From diet tracking and rigid routines to the pressure of keeping up with wellness trends, they ask the question: Is it still wellness if it’s making you feel worse?

This episode unpacks how to reconnect with your body, listen to your needs, and build a healthy lifestyle rooted in self-awareness—not perfectionism. Wellness should nourish you, not drain you.

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[0:00] Introduction - when is wellness not wellness when it is burning you out?

[2:18] Has wellness become a performance?

[7:38] Is the obsession of tracking our diets and other elements of our lives really that healthy?

[8:03] Women’s twenty eight day cycle can cause many things to shift and it is important to keep that in mind while tracking health and wellness.

[11:23] Danielle explains how she is intune with her body to the point of knowing when she might be getting sick to better take care of herself to prevent further worse sickness.

[14:31] How to ask yourself how you are feeling each day - check in with yourself

[18:40] Trust your body

[19:15] Wellness is more about connect with yourself and your body

[22:41] It is important to detox the mind, not just the body

[26:42] Steps to take to help your body and how to take baby steps at it

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In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Danielle and Briana dive into the messy, beautiful, and often confusing world of healing and wellness. While not health professionals themselves, they open up about their personal journeys and share insights on why healing is something that impacts us all. From burnout and rest to social media habits and the power of breathwork, the duo explores what it means to truly nourish yourself—mind, body, and soul.

They challenge the trend-driven solutions marketed to us, discuss how fulfillment often comes from within, and emphasize the importance of awareness, energy, and community. Whether it's learning to listen to your body, reevaluating what you consume (digitally, physically, and spiritually), or understanding that healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the first step is simply asking better questions.

Tune in as Danielle and Briana kick off a series that promises real conversations, future guests, and a supportive space for those ready to step into the best version of themselves.

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[0:00] Welcome & intro

[1:48] Why they’re talking about wellness (as non-professionals) and why it matters for everyone

[3:55] Fulfillment vs. following trends; Danielle shares how illness shaped her journey

[6:57] The consequences of ignoring rest and pushing past your limits

[9:28] How what we consume—food, tech, people—shapes how we feel

[16:30] Wellness vs. marketing: why not everything for sale is healing

[23:32] The fear of the unknown and how awareness is the first step to healing

[26:08] Nourishment in real life: breathwork, early mornings, and realistic rituals

[30:37] Being mindful of what we watch, scroll, and take in

[35:25] The long-term effects of modern life on mental health (OCD, ADHD, overstimulation)

[38:59] Loneliness and disconnection: why we need stronger communities

[41:39] Tuning into your body’s signals and redefining healing from within

[46:00] What’s coming up next: guests, stories, and expanding the conversation

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What does it mean to be feminine? When we embrace our feminine energy, what are we embracing? In today’s episode of Honey Toast, Briana and Danielle discuss femininity: what it means to them, why it is difficult to embrace, and what embracing femininity looks like in practice.

Danielle and Briana start by discussing their personal definitions of femininity and then dive into their personal experiences with femininity. Both Danielle and Briana have faced obstacles to embracing their femininity in their lives. Tune in for stories and tips on embracing femininity, whatever femininity means to you.

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[0:00] Introduction

[1:32] Danielle thinks of femininity as an essence related to beauty, while also considering it related to femaleness.

[5:02] Danielle struggles to hone in on her femininity because she was raised in an environment where masculine qualities like productivity were valued.

[9:26] When Briana lived in Indonesia, she connected with her feminine essence through living in an environment with more nature.

[15:20] Women struggle to embrace their femininity because of poor representation, societal limitations, and cultural norms that favor masculine qualities.

[22:53] Briana’s role models are her mother, Sue Morter, and her spiritual coach Cathy.

[28:17] Since having children, Briana built an inner strength that she didn’t know she could have. Danielle has seen Briana set new boundaries and embrace her femininity through empowerment.

[34:33] Being vulnerable is courageous. If we could create a world that was more accepting of vulnerability, the feminine energy in the world would grow.

[42:11] Ultimately, everyone has to define what femininity and feminine energy means to them and embrace the vulnerability that comes with it.

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We’ve all had times in our lives when nothing feels certain, whether you’re moving to a new city or becoming a new mother. These times are often some of the most difficult in our lives, but they also shape us into the people we want to be. In today’s episode of Honey Toast, Briana and Danielle discuss how they navigate cycles of change in their lives, and how the very cycles that cause us the most pain can often be the most rewarding.

Danielle and Briana begin by discussing the cycles of identity change they experience in their own lives, big and small. They tie these cycles to the pressures faced by women everywhere, and explain how changing roles are made more difficult by these pressures. Finally, Briana and Danielle explain how their Goddess Calls are a solution that helps them navigate change while releasing external pressures.

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[0:00] Introduction

[0:46] Danielle feels like she is shifting her identity constantly, but she also experiences big shifts from time to time, like when she had her daughter.

[3:24] When Briana thinks about who she is now compared to herself in her twenties, she sees a completely different person. We are built to change, but change also comes with a lot of difficulty. Part of understanding cycles is learning how to navigate these changes with grace.

[6:56] Difficult periods of change are the periods of time that build and define us. They help us become the versions of ourselves that we are meant to be.

[10:07] Briana’s father died while she was pregnant. She navigated her feelings by giving herself permission to feel whatever she had to in the moment and let go of the feelings restraining her.

[15:27] Women constantly feel pressure to fill every role perfectly. It’s impossible to feel these pressures without having an emotional response.

[20:32] Everyone is going to struggle in life to some degree. It is up to you whether you will let your struggle define you or shape you into the person you want to be.

[27:38] When we shape ourselves into these roles, we hope to receive love. Sometimes this gets in the way of our authenticity.

[29:39] Briana is grateful for her upbringing with parents who encouraged her to be herself. As a result, she never felt less-than for her more unusual qualities.

[34:21] Women naturally feel a need to take on everything. Sometimes in the day-to-day exhaustion of that burden, we don’t realize what we need until it’s too late.

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Which outdated belief systems are holding you back? In today’s episode of Honey Toast, hosts Briana and Danielle discuss outdated belief systems with a focus on the double-burden placed on women. If you aren’t familiar, the double-burden is the idea that most women have to work full-time while being the primary caregiver to their children.

Briana and Danielle start by discussing the idea of the double-burden, how feminism has changed women’s roles throughout history, and the modern expectations placed on women. They move into explaining how they have felt the effects of outdated belief systems in their lives, from guilt to feelings of inadequacy. Learn how you can stop believing in ideas that don’t serve you, and how you can begin to make time for yourself without the guilt.

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[0:00] Introduction

[1:15] Today’s episode will focus on outdated belief systems, which is a broad topic that encompasses many societal norms.

[3:19] As a woman and a parent, it’s impossible to have it all. No matter what you do, an area of your life will feel sacrificed.

[7:36] One quote that resonated with Briana is that it’s easy to be a bad parent, but very hard to be a good one.

[11:06] As women are pushed to fight for equal rights, they still have to remember that they are women and are not men as masculinity is privileged over femininity in society.

[15:47] The use of the word “pussy” as a pejorative is an example of how femininity is viewed as week. Female anatomy is not week; it allows women to stretch to extreme lengths to give birth.

[19:30] Danielle notes the importance of recognizing our inability to meet the impossible standards of femininity set by society is not a personal failing, but a systemic one.

[24:25] Each individual needs to sit with themselves and define what “having it all” means to them. Everyone has different values, interests, and needs; so success may look different to you than to others.

[34:05] Get curious about when you experience joy, and what makes you feel joyful. This is a way of practicing mindfulness and a great first step to showing up as your authentic self.

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Do you feel like you have to be everything for everyone all the time? Or are you feeling trapped by the impossible (and often contradictory) standards of femininity? Honey Toast is the nourishing conversation with a friend that will remind you who you are, and point back to the societal double-standards making you feel stuck.

Tune to the Honey Toast Podcast every Tuesday in for real, unfiltered conversations about wellness, femininity, motherhood. There’s never been a sweeter way to navigate the sticky stuff in life.

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[0:00] Introduction

[1:57] Why Honey Toast? For one, it was a comfort food for Danielle and Brianna. It also represents their friendship — sweet, messy, and nourishing.

[4:07] The podcast is also always rooted in unfiltered (and occasionally unhinged) conversations about womanhood, sensuality, and identity.

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