Dani Dots Podcast
Welcome to Season 3 of Dani Dots' podcast, full of life and laughter! Join me for the ride – who knows where the conversation will take us?
It’s 2025, and I’m beyond excited to be back behind the mic like I never took a 3-month break! I’ve got some interesting things to share, and I can’t wait to dive in.
As for this season, I’m not putting it in a box just yet. With my 38th birthday around the corner, I’ve got plenty to look forward to, and nothing to complain about!
Let's see where this journey goes.
Episodes
88 episodes
Tyres Slashed Before Thailand 🔪
This week’s episode is a raw life update I never expected to record. From having my tyres slashed outside my own home to dealing with fear, anxiety, police investigations, and the emotional fallout of feeling unsafe in a small town - it’s been ...
I Leave for Thailand in 7 Days… 🏝️
A week of chaos, cold mornings, and counting down to Thailand. I’m one week out from my trip and still trying to balance work, 75 Medium, travel stress (hello insurance drama), and a social life - all while pretending I have e...
The Moment I Knew It Had to End ✂️
Therapy is officially in session this week after a two-week hiatus - and wow, do we have a lot to unpack. From a wholesome (and very indulgent) April filled with warbirds, V8 Supercars, friends, family, and way too many charcuterie boards… to a...
Me, My Cat & A Vaccine Crisis
29 days out from Thailand and things are getting… chaotic. From vaccine drama (for both me and my cat), to a wholesome weekend of family catch-ups, seven movies in two days, and an emotional spiral over My Old Ass - this episo...
A Very Dani Weekend 🤭
We’re coming off an Easter weekend that delivered all the vibes - Warbirds Over Wānaka, Friday night gins, A rugby boy, and a very bold (and questionable) pick-up line. Somewhere in between the chaos, I’ve also found myself in a full-b...
I Had It Together Until Thursday Night 👀
You know when you finally feel like you’ve got March down pat… and then one spontaneous Thursday night humbles you real quick? Yeah - this is that episode.From a girls night that escalated into questionable decisions (and copiou...
“I’m Fine… Just a Little Overwhelmed (Also My Brother Bought a Boat)"
This week on the Dani Dots Podcast, it’s a very real life update - the kind where everything is technically fine… but also slightly chaotic.I’ve been feeling a bit flat and overwhelmed lately, and I wanted to talk honestly about that - b...
My Doctor Told Me Not to Sleep With Strangers in Thailand
This week on the Dani Dots Podcast, I’m catching you up on a very eventful week from Airbnb adventures involving a guest from Estonia to discovering my neighbour has jumped on the Airbnb cash train.I’ve been leaning into eating whole foo...
🚪 The Sliding Doors Episode 🚪
This episode is a real-life catch upI will talk about a friday night that turned into a bit of a “sliding doors moment” and how small decisions can sometimes change the direction of things more than we realise.There’s also some ex...
March Mode Activated - Biopsy Scare 💉
New month, and a much clearer head. In this episode, I’m leaning into March with intention and honesty. I open up about a boob biopsy scare late last year and how it quietly shifted my perspective, share what’s changing this month w...
Running on 3% Battery 🪫 Booking Thailand Anyway
This week’s episode is a proper life reset. After running on 3% battery (and what was definitely a concussion), I’m finally feeling better, clearer, and excited again. I talk Airbnb guest chaos, locking in my Thailand trip without overthinking ...
Growth Looks Quieter These Days 🧫
This episode is a bit of a life admin update… but with feelings.I’m chatting about what’s been going on lately - handling some heavy stuff without fully spiralling (growth), showing up for people instead of running away, and realising I’...
Season 4 is here 🎬
Emotionally all over the place… but still standing.This episode is about loss, resilience, life hacks, and why Season 4 feels like the final glow-up era.We talk routines, Quitters’ Day, strong legs, fresh air, and why choosing you...
Life, Dots & Everything In Between - Season 3 Finale 🎬
Season 3 wasn’t just a podcast season - it was a rollercoaster.From thriving to just surviving, these 24 episodes captured the highs, lows, and all the messy magic in between. In this reflective wrap-up, I’m looking back at the big conve...
🇦🇺 Vows, Ink & Sparkle: My Wild Aussie Weekend
This weekend had it all - love, laughter, and a little chaos. From celebrating a beautiful wedding (while battling a stubborn head cold) to sitting in the tattoo chair, adding two new piercings, and catching up with friends, it was nonstop.&nbs...
Back Over the Ditch: Champagne, Chaos & Cousins - Its wedding weekend 💒
Back over the ditch with a suitcase full of outfits, a calendar full of wedding weekend fun, and a heart ready for family catch ups with a few late nights. In this episode, I’m spilling the pre-wedding thoughts before my cousin’s bi...
👨🌾 Moo-ve Over Tinder, I’m Going Rural - He wasnt on my bingo card
What if your goals were as fun as a bingo game? In this episode, Im ditching boring resolutions and quietly crafting a 2025 Bingo Card for a life packed with cheeky challenges, wild dreams, and just enough chaos to keep it ...
⏳ My Timeline, My Rules: Im Building a Life That’s Mine
Five years from now, your life could look completely different - lighter, happier, and totally aligned with what you actually want, least in my case it has been.In this episode, Im having a real chat about why my late 30s have b...
Calling Out the Devil Within (aka Insecurity) 😈
Insecurities? More like inner chaos dressed in self-doubt. This week’s episode is a truth-teller’s cocktail—part self-awareness, part sass, shaken with a splash of “WTF am I doing?” We’re back with a little soul, a lotta sp...
🍰 A Slice of the South Island: Road Trip Edition
Ready to hit the road with me? In this episode, I’m taking you along on a classic Kiwi road trip from Cromwell in stunning Central Otago, up through Ashburton, and on to the beautiful Garden City — Christchurch — to reconnect with family.
Stop and Toast to Your Wins 🍾
When did we get so bad at stopping to celebrate the good stuff? In this episode, I’m sharing a little life lesson fresh from my own week of wins — and why your highs deserve just as much attention as your struggles.Big or sm...
🛟 Life Updates Incoming… Voice Note Style
This week’s episode is a cosy little audio note from me to you 💌. We’re officially 9 episodes away from the end of the season !!, so I thought it was the perfect time to hit pause and share a few life updates, behind-the-scene...
Your Glow-Up Doesn’t Need to Be Loud 🎧
Not every glow-up needs to be documented. This episode is for the ones healing quietly, making shifts behind the scenes, and choosing peace over performance.In this episode, we’re talking real, practical steps to upgrade your health, fit...
💌 Dear Me: A Midyear Letter + Affirmations to remind you your self worth is important
Feeling a little off track, overwhelmed, or just ready to reset? This shorter episode is your soft space to heal.Join me as I write a heartfelt letter to the next version of myself—reflecting on what I’ve learned, what I’m letting...
Birthday, Ghosts & Growing Up – Turning 38 🎉
Dani’s back — officially 38, slightly haunted (literally), and deep in her birthday reflections. In this special birthday edition, Im sharing what it’s really like stepping into your late 30s, why growth sometimes looks like disappearing for a ...