The Dana Grant Show

From Addiction to Awakening: Ryan Phillips on Healing, Redemption & Purpose

This week on The Dana Grant Show, Dana sits down with Ryan Phillips—former professional hockey player, international speaker, filmmaker, and founder of Bridging Cultures—for one of the most powerful, unfiltered conversations yet.
In this deeply personal episode, Ryan opens up about his journey from trauma and addiction to spiritual awakening and global purpose. After surviving years of unresolved PTSD, addiction to benzodiazepines, and a life of chaos—including incarceration and international smuggling—Ryan now uses his story to spark change and healing worldwide.
Through raw honesty, Ryan shares how he went from being bedridden and suicidal to 10 months clean and leading a movement rooted in connection, service, and love.
🔑 In This Episode, We Explore:
How Ryan's addiction to benzos nearly cost him everything—and the long road to healing
The unseen trauma behind addiction, especially in high-achieving men
His cross-country mental health bike ride and film features on National Geographic
The brutal truth about benzodiazepines and the pharmaceutical industry’s hidden impact
Why emotional pain often hides beneath wealth, success, or status
How he's now helping others through Bridging Cultures, humanitarian work, and global healing projects
The spiritual lessons that changed everything—and the importance of embodiment, nature, and true surrender
Why Ryan believes clean living and high frequency are the path to real abundance
How we all have access to everything we desire—when we decide we’re worth it
🎧 Tune In Now:
This is more than a comeback story—this is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck, numbed out, or called to do something more.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.
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📲 Connect with Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theryanphillipsofficial/
TEDxStanleyPark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7u8to-6UG0
 📲 Connect with Dana:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
Website: https://danagrant.com/
 

Money, Energy, and Enoughness: Redefining Wealth with Dawn Dahlby

Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where soulful conversations meet transformative breakthroughs. In this powerful episode, Dana sits down with Dawn Dahlby, certified financial planner, CEO of Relevé Financial Group, author of Live WELLthy, and the first U.S. behavioral financial advisor to merge real-world money strategies with emotional wealth.
Dawn’s mission? To help women ditch shame, rewrite scarcity stories, and confidently build both inner worth and outer wealth. From uncovering your "enoughness number" to learning how to invest, save, and still enjoy your life today—this episode is your no-BS, soul-led financial reset.
🔑 In This Episode, We Explore:
The real reason most women say, “I can’t afford it”—and how to flip that script
How to stop self-sabotaging your financial growth and take ownership of your energy
Dawn’s definition of true wealth: building internal worth while building external wealth
The mindset blocks high-achieving women face—like overgiving, control, and financial fear
What the “enoughness number” is and why everyone needs to know theirs
How to structure your finances with joy, personal alignment, and intention
Ways to reduce taxes, hire a team, and focus on your zone of genius
Why your relationship with money mirrors your relationship with yourself
The Augusta Rule, behavior-based planning, and other surprising financial hacks
Letting go of shame, perfectionism, and generational money beliefs to live free
Whether you’re scaling a business, starting over, or just want to finally feel safe with your money—this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Watch the full episode on YouTube.
Connect with Dawn Dahlby:
Website: https://dawndahlby.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawndahlbyfiduciary/?hl=en
Wealth Advisory Firm: https://relevefinancialgroup.com/
Book: Live WELLthy: Own Your Worth. Grow Your Wealth. (Available everywhere books are sold)
Connect with Dana:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
 

Unlocking the Power of Your Story: Coach Jimmy Hays Nelson on Vulnerability, Clarity & Connection

Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet real transformation. In this electrifying episode, Dana sits down with the dynamic Jimmy Hays Nelson—widely known as Coach Jimmy, a high-performance business coach for over a decade and the founder of Well-Crafted Stories. He’s a powerhouse speaker, mentor, and former performer who believes that everyone has a seven-figure story.
But the key? Learning to own it, craft it, and share it with vulnerability and clarity.
From battling weight loss, dropping out of college, and overcoming shame, Jimmy has transformed his setbacks into a stage-worthy message that now helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries around the world unlock their greatest asset: their story.
🔑 In This Episode, We Dive Into:
Why everyone has a seven-figure story—but most people are too close to theirs to see it
The Five C’s of a well-crafted story: Clarity, Connection, Content, Call-to-Action, and Close
Why overusing jargon kills connection—and how to speak your audience’s real language
How to tell vulnerable stories without trauma dumping
The difference between a story that sells and a story that inspires (hint: they’re the same!)
Why clarity around your audience’s pain point in their own words is everything
The dangers of skipping emotional connection and jumping straight to “teaching”
His storytelling framework that helps clients from hedge funds to high-ticket coaches connect and convert
How energy, emotional safety, and authenticity shape every impactful message
Coach Jimmy also opens up about his personal journey—from being an overweight, struggling performer to becoming a sought-after storytelling expert—and how he used emotional honesty and resilience to rewrite his path.
🎧 Tune In Now! Whether you're a coach, a content creator, or simply someone with a message to share, this episode will leave you with tactical wisdom and the inspiration to finally own your truth.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere you love to listen. If this episode moved you, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts—your support helps others discover conversations that matter.
🌐 Connect with Coach Jimmy:
Website: https://thecoachjimmy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjimmy/?hl=en
📲 Connect with Dana:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
 

The Path to Unapologetic Healing with Annalie Howling

Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet powerful transformations. This week, Dana sits down with the extraordinary Annalie Howling—a transformational coach, trauma specialist, and author—who shares her raw and powerful journey through shame, burnout, and into deep self-healing.
After surviving a violent childhood, navigating abusive relationships, and battling silent self-harm while outwardly “succeeding,” Annalie faced the truth: healing doesn't come from hiding. It comes from radical acceptance, surrender, and learning to stand unapologetically in your story.
Today, she coaches elite performers, CEOs, athletes, and Special Forces veterans—and her brand-new book, Unapologetic, is a must-read for anyone ready to reclaim their life from the shadows of shame.
🔑 In This Episode, We Explore:
How unhealed shame silently drives perfectionism, self-abandonment, and hidden pain
Annalie’s personal journey through catastrophic burnout, OCD behaviors, and silent suffering
Why "masking" success is the greatest barrier to true healing—and how to unmask
The unseen emotional struggles of high achievers, celebrities, and Special Forces leaders
How to begin dismantling shame and building radical self-compassion
The real cost of secret self-harm—and the freedom that comes with speaking the truth
Why women, especially, struggle with receiving—and how to ask for what you need without guilt
The friendships and relationships that fall away when you step into your power
Why living unapologetically is the ultimate act of healing and liberation
🎧 Tune In Now!
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you love to listen.If this conversation moved you, please take a moment to rate and review on Apple Podcasts—your support helps us reach more listeners ready to reclaim their worth and rewrite their story.
🌐 Connect with Annalie:
Website: https://annaliehowling.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaliehowling/?hl=en
Unapologetic Book: https://annaliehowling.com/unapologetic/?kuid=ca54c5ca-3cb9-43f3-a9e6-e79ce4597a51-1745934575&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fannaliehowling.com%2F
Connect with Dana on Social:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedanagrant
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-grant-408522a2/
 

From Law Enforcement to Inner Peace: Jennifer Bailey-Hobbs on Healing, Strength & Starting Over

Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet powerful transformations. This week, Dana sits down with the incredible Jennifer Bailey-Hobbs, a former UK police inspector turned wellness entrepreneur, who shares her journey of reclaiming her life—physically, mentally, and spiritually.
After 30 years in law enforcement, eight spinal surgeries, and a lifelong struggle with self-abandonment and burnout, Jennifer took a bold leap. She left behind security and structure to create a thriving wellness business rooted in breathwork, Reiki, cold plunges, retreats, and radical self-love.
🔑 In This Episode, We Explore:
What 30 years in law enforcement taught Jennifer—and what it took to walk away
The emotional and physical cost of being the “funny big friend” and never prioritizing herself
How she lost 112 pounds and became stronger—in body and spirit—in her 50s
The power of cold plunges, strength training, and meditation to reset your nervous system
The turning point that made her say: “My body was just waiting for my heart to catch up.”
How to recognize when your nervous system is in constant fight-or-flight
Rebuilding your identity in midlife and honoring your true purpose
Launching a wellness spa, international retreats, and her upcoming sleep sanctuary, “Come to Bed with Jen”
Why peace—not perfection—is the new success
🎧 Tune In Now!
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you love to listen.
If this conversation moved you, please take a moment to rate and review on Apple Podcasts—your support helps us reach more listeners ready to reclaim their power and rewrite their story.
🌐 Connect with Jennifer:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathe_move_bee/
https://www.instagram.com/seedlings_retreats_by_jen/
Retreat Info: https://www.seedlingsretreatsandholidays.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.baileyhobbs
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063582433383
📲 Connect with Dana:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
 

The Truth About Shame, Rage & Healing: A Heart-Centered Conversation with Andrea Owen

Welcome to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. This week, I am honored to sit down with Andrea Owen—three-time bestselling author, speaker, and coach, known for her powerful books 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life, How to Stop Feeling Like Sht*, and Make Some Noise.
Andrea brings her signature blend of honesty, humor, and depth to this heart-centered conversation as we unpack the emotional wounds so many of us carry—grief, shame, terror, and rage—and explore how facing them can lead us to our most powerful selves.
In This Episode, We Explore:
The four “holy emotions” that are portals to personal power: shame, grief, terror, and rage
Andrea’s journey through sobriety, emotional healing, and personal transformation
How unresolved emotions affect relationships and why healing your past is the path forward
Why shame is often the hidden driver behind people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachievement
The truth about anxiety—and how psychedelic therapy, including ketamine, helped Andrea release trauma that traditional talk therapy couldn’t
Practical tools and compassionate insight for navigating grief, emotional regulation, and self-forgiveness
What it really means to surrender, detach, and love fiercely while holding loosely
Why midlife can be the awakening we didn’t know we needed
Andrea’s vulnerability and wisdom invite you to see your emotions not as flaws, but as sacred guides. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your feelings, stuck in a pattern you can’t break, or just ready to step into deeper emotional freedom—this episode is for you.
Tune in Now!
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.
If this episode resonates with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—your support helps us reach more listeners on their own healing journey.
Connect with Andrea Owen:
Website: https://andreaowen.com/
Books: https://andreaowen.com/books/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyandreaowen/
Connect with me:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
 

What Everyone Gets Wrong About PR—And How to Get It Right with Renée Warren

Welcome to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. Today, I’m honored to host Renee Warren—a PR powerhouse, entrepreneur, author, and the founder of The Pink Skirt Project, a movement and brand designed to empower women to confidently own their story and step into the spotlight.
With years of experience helping entrepreneurs and thought leaders amplify their message, Renee breaks down what PR really means, how to build your personal brand with purpose, and why visibility isn’t just about being seen—it’s about being remembered.
In This Episode, We Explore:
The Foundations of Effective PR: Renee shares what most people get wrong—and how to approach PR the right way.
How to Tell Your Story with Impact: Learn how to pitch, position, and present yourself with confidence and clarity.
The Pink Skirt Project Mission: Discover the inspiration behind this powerful movement and what it means to lead with bold femininity.
Personal Branding for Women Entrepreneurs: Practical tips to get noticed, get featured, and grow your influence.
Renee’s mission is all about empowering women to own their voice and share their truth in ways that move audiences and elevate their brand. Whether you’re a startup founder, a creative, or just ready to be seen, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
Tune in Now!
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.
If this episode resonates with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—your support helps us reach more women ready to rise and lead.
Connect with Renee Warren:
Website: https://www.reneewarren.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee_warren/
The Pink Skirt Project: https://www.thepinkskirtproject.com/
Connect with Me:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
This episode is your permission slip to stop playing small, step into your power, and own your story with confidence. PR isn’t just for the famous—it’s for the fearless.

Why Playing It Safe Won’t Make You Successful with Tamra Andress

Welcome to another bold and empowering episode of The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. Today, I’m honored to host Tamra Andress—a faith-led entrepreneur, spiritual strategist, author, and founder of the F.I.T. in Faith movement, who is redefining what success looks like when it’s led by purpose over fear.
Tamra’s mission is to help people stop playing small and step fully into their God-given calling. She believes that true success doesn’t come from playing it safe—it comes from surrender, bold faith, and radical obedience. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who’s been waiting for the “right moment” to chase their dreams.
In This Episode, We Explore:
Why Playing Safe Is Holding You Back: Tamra unpacks the mindset traps that keep us stuck and afraid to leap.
Faith-Driven Risk-Taking: How trust in divine guidance leads to bolder decisions and breakthrough moments.
Building a Purpose-Led Life & Business: Tamra shares how to create lasting impact when you align your life with your calling.
The Cost of Playing Small: Why choosing comfort over calling can leave you unfulfilled—and how to break free.
Tamra’s powerful story and fearless approach to life will challenge and inspire you. If you’ve been playing it safe or struggling with self-doubt, this episode is your invitation to step out, trust big, and live fully aligned with your purpose.
Tune in Now!
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.
If this episode moves you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—your support helps us reach more people seeking growth and purpose.
Connect with Tamra Andress:
Website: https://tamraandress.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamra.andress/
Connect with Me:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
This is your reminder that comfort zones don’t create change. It’s time to get uncomfortable, trust boldly, and stop playing safe. Let Tamra’s fire guide you into your next level.
 

The Blueprint for Uncovering Your Life’s Purpose with Darleen Santore

Welcome to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. Today, I am honored to host Darleen Santore, also known as Coach Dar—a highly sought-after mental skills coach, author, and speaker who has helped top athletes, executives, and high performers unlock their full potential.
Darleen's work focuses on resilience, purpose, and leadership, helping people break through barriers and create a meaningful impact in their lives. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of your next step, this conversation will give you the blueprint to uncover your true purpose and step into your greatness.
 
In This Episode, We Explore:
How to Identify Your Life’s Purpose: Darleen shares powerful strategies to uncover your true calling.
The Mindset of High Performers: Learn the key habits and thought patterns that drive success.
Overcoming Setbacks & Challenges: How to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Living with Passion & Impact: Why aligning with your purpose leads to a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Darleen's journey from occupational therapist to coaching some of the world’s top leaders is nothing short of inspiring. Whether you're an entrepreneur, an athlete, or someone seeking more clarity in life, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take action.
Tune in Now!
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast platform.
If this episode resonates with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—your support helps us grow and reach more listeners looking for inspiration and transformation.
Connect with Darleen Santore:
Website: https://darsantore.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachdar/
Connect with Me:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
Get ready to unlock your potential, embrace your purpose, and create a life filled with impact and fulfillment! 🚀✨

What The Universe Has In Store For you: Astrology & Tarot Insights with Theresa Reed

Welcome to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. Today, I am honored to host Theresa Reed, also known as The Tarot Lady—a renowned tarot reader, astrologer, and author with decades of experience in helping people navigate life’s journey through the wisdom of the stars and the cards.
Theresa has dedicated her career to demystifying astrology and tarot, making these ancient practices accessible and practical for modern life. Whether you're a skeptic, a beginner, or a seasoned cosmic explorer, this episode will open your eyes to the power of celestial guidance.
In This Episode, We Explore:
The Foundations of Astrology & Tarot: Theresa breaks down the basics and explains why these ancient tools remain relevant today.
How to Use Astrology & Tarot for Daily Guidance: Learn how to align with cosmic energy and make empowered decisions.
Moon Phases & Their Impact on Your Life: Discover how understanding lunar cycles can help you manifest your goals.
Debunking Astrology & Tarot Myths: Theresa clears up misconceptions and shares what these practices really mean.
Theresa’s journey from discovering tarot as a child to becoming a sought-after expert is truly inspiring. If you’ve ever been curious about how astrology, tarot, and moon energy can guide your life, this episode is a must-listen!
Tune in Now!
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast platform.
If this episode resonates with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—your support helps us grow and reach more listeners seeking inspiration and transformation.
Connect with Theresa Reed:
Website: https://www.thetarotlady.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetarotlady/
Connect with Me:
Website: https://danagrant.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/
Dive into this fascinating conversation and discover how the stars, the moon, and the tarot can help you navigate life’s twists and turns with confidence and clarity!