The Daring Well Podcast - Holistic Health & Wellness, Mindset, and Personal Growth
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Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Your one stop for mindfulness, meditations, holistic wellness, mental health, evidence based strategies, healthy habits, and deep and meaningful conversations to help you transform your mind and relationships.
Well, I’m your host, Rita Mercer. I’m a holistic wellness and mindset coach, licensed counselor, and your new virtual friend on this wild and crazy journey called life.
On the Daring Well podcast, we will explore holistic wellness practices to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode we will learn new coping skills and explore holistic wellness tools and tips to shift your mindset and discover your true self.
With nearly a decade of experience as a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and integrative mental health, I’m excited to share some nuggets of wisdom, clinical experience and research that I’ve learned along the way.
I invite you to lean in as I share stress management tools, resources, and guest interviews to help you DARE TO BE free, calm, have more joy, create meaningful relationships, be your true and authentic self.
Want more wellness and mindset support, let’s connect at DaringWell.com or on YouTube at Daring Well Coach.
If you’re ready to Dare to be Well, let’s lean in!
The Daring Well Podcast - Holistic Health & Wellness, Mindset, and Personal Growth
How to Speak So People Listen: Storytelling, Confidence & Connection with Dr. Danny Brassell
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What if one powerful story could completely transform the way you lead, communicate, and connect with others?
In this inspiring and high-energy episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer sits down with keynote speaker, story coach, and author Dr. Danny Brassell to explore the art and science of storytelling, leadership communication, and authentic connection.
Dr. Brassell—co-founder of Well Crafted Story and author of 20+ books—shares his extraordinary journey from journalist to educator to global speaking coach, revealing how life’s pivots, setbacks, and lessons shaped his mission to help others communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Together, Rita and Danny dive into what separates good speakers from transformational communicators, why vulnerability builds trust, and how leaders can use storytelling to inspire action and drive meaningful change.
This conversation is packed with practical frameworks, powerful metaphors, and mindset shifts for anyone ready to elevate their voice and influence.
Key Takeaways
- How storytelling transforms leadership and communication
- Why sharing failure builds deeper audience connection
- The “Five C’s Framework” for powerful presentations
- How to turn perceived weaknesses into strengths
- The RAP Method to instantly connect with any audience
- Why clarity and emotional closings drive conversions
Connect with Dr. Danny Brassell:
Free Storytelling Blueprint: http://freestoryguide.com/
Website: https://dannybrassell.com/home
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DannyBrassell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybrassell/
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