In this conversation, Laura welcomes Dr. Daniela Peel Hunter to explore the journey of staying rooted through life’s seismic shifts.

Laura and Dr. Daniela explore how to navigate transitions with grace, the importance of emotional honesty, and the power of community and self-care. Dr. Daniela shares her PivotWell framework for navigating life changes, and shares her insights on “leading while breaking” and the mindset shift required for thriving through life’s tough moments.

About Dr. Daniela

Dr. Daniela Peel Hunter, PhD, CDP, CDR, CPC, CDRC is a bold disruptor in the wellness space—a United Nations Peace Ambassador, Certified Diversity Professional, sound bath practitioner, and Chief Alchemist of Transformation of The Heal Well Collective. With over 16 years in healthcare and in leadership, she’s redefined what it means to heal well by merging mental health advocacy, cultural inclusion, and spiritual restoration. Through her signature PivotWell Coaching and 5-step framework, Dr. Daniela helps women navigate seismic life shifts—menopause, career transitions, loss—with radical self-awareness, strategy, and unapologetic grace.

Connect with Dr. Daniela on LinkedIn and on Instagram @thehealwellcollective

Get Dr. Daniela’s book, Shattered Silence: Navigating Workplace Trauma and Thriving

BWL Resources:

• BWL podcast episode S1E3: Getting Into Alignment with Yourself (referenced for values clarification exercise)

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Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights

Graphics: Téa Campbell

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