Big Stuff With Danielle Colley
You know who's going through BIG STUFF? Literally everyone. But it's how you handle it that makes the difference.
Award-winning author and life coach Danielle Colley gets real about the relentless expectations we put on ourselves, the comparison trap, and the gap between how life looks and how it actually feels.
For ambitious women who may be crushing their goals but are feeling crushed by them. Conversations that matter. A little advice, a little inspiration, and a lot of humanness. No toxic positivity - just raw honesty about what it really takes to thrive.
If you're burnt out from achieving everything or tired of pretending it's all fine, this is for you. Because life should feel GOOD to live.
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Big Stuff With Danielle Colley
Why Grief Feels Like A Brain Injury (And Other Things Nobody Tells You About Loss)
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In this deeply personal episode recorded only weeks after her mother’s death through voluntary assisted dying, Danielle shares the raw reality of grief, far beyond the familiar sadness people expect. She opens up about dissociation at work events, emotional numbness, and the biological impact of loss on the brain and body, from the amygdala to the mitochondria. This conversation explores what grief actually feels like, why it isn’t linear, and why “being strong” can sometimes do more harm than good.
Whether you’re grieving yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a compassionate blend of science, lived experience, and practical tools for navigating loss. Danielle unpacks cultural discomfort around sadness, the truth behind emotional “rewiring,” and the idea that grief is a form of love.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:46 Dealing with Grief: Personal Experiences
01:49 The Science of Grief
05:01 Navigating Life Amidst Grief
08:50 Coping Mechanisms and Support
12:14 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Grief
26:45 Public Displays of Grief and Cultural Perspectives
29:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Danielle:
See her website - https://daniellecolley.com.au/
But the Chocolate Bar Life book - https://www.thechocolatebarlife.com.au/buy-book
Find her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamdaniellecolley/
Connect on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/IAmDanielleColley/?_rdc=1&_rdr#
Watch on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@iamdaniellecolley
Check out her substack - https://substack.com/@iamdaniellecolley?utm_source=user-menu