Danielle To You 's Podcast

In this  episode, I sit with the ache of my soul letting go. I left the family I created, the mirrors I looked into every day, the ones that reflected the newlywed me, the ambitious bartender, the young woman ready to take on the world. I miss the love, the transparency, the support I always craved, the pause when I was overstimulated, the hand that guided me when I couldn’t see. I stayed longer than I should have because I didn’t know how to leave them. The void hurts. My soul lets out a yell, a screeching cry, consistent anxiety, fear of the unknown. Flowers arrived with a card and cupcake, a final goodbye stamped in cement. No more “see you later,” only the changing of life. I was present every day with my mirrors, grateful for something to look forward to when my whole life was on fire. They were my water. Through tears, I grieve what I built and what I lost, learning to release while still carrying their light. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

On this episode grooming, power abuse, and the freeze response that kept me alive. The savior teacher who turns villain at night. The singer who sings in my ear. The one who makes me forget he’s dangerous because the help felt real. Predators know their prey. Poverty, no bio father, born to a teenage mom, broken home. Check, check, check, check. I was a walking target. At 15, I was homeless, no contact with my mother, living out of sink-washed T-shirts at my grandmother’s, attending an alternative school with nothing but poverty and no safety net. They all knew exactly who I was: a girl with too much going on to say no.I froze. Every time. I didn’t know how to stop it. I didn’t even know I was supposed to. This is what grooming looked like in real time. This is how predators find their prey. This is the story I carried for 20 years before I could name it. I’m Talkin To You. I’m Talkin To Me Too.#MirrorMoments #SurvivorStories #HealingHey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this episode, I explore the caged bird’s song, realizing my strength was never a choice but a survival instinct. People praise how I endure, but I never had options like leaving my kids or falling into addiction. I chose to sing, turning pain into purpose. My capacity to love, to try again, to find silver linings, once felt like a curse, making me angry at endless tests. Losing my son became my greatest lesson, teaching me to listen before chaos, to weave warmth from ashes. I built my own cage, locking doors for safety, distracting myself with what didn’t serve me. Through tears, I see how I froze, ran, hid, but never let go of my heart. The real security is acceptance, loving every part of me, good and bad. No more prisoner of my own war. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Season one explored my roots, growing up in Chicago with siblings and my mother’s influence. Season two traces my tree, how those roots shaped my husband and cycles of pain. I’m grateful for you listeners, holding space for my truth. My inner voice grows, and I love the woman in my mirror moments. Join me this season to uncover your strength too. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this heartfelt episode of Season 2, I share the chaos of losing my business and money, raising three kids while terrified as a new manager. Then I met Desi, whose words, “We don’t have to live like this,” stopped me cold, offering a choice I never saw growing up in a world where you just survive. Her poise, like a steady trunk, showed me I could walk away from the fire. She taught me to listen, to ask questions like “Help me understand,” and to see beyond my anxiety through books like Radical Candor. Desi was a mirror, reflecting what I could become, helping me rebuild my strength and find my voice in a life on fire. Her impact lingers, a door I prayed for, guiding me to grow past pain. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this opening to season two, I dive into the heart-wrenching night my ex-husband assaulted me in our home, ignoring my desperate pleas to stop as he forced himself on me. The weight of childhood pain, where I learned to silence my voice, resurfaced as I froze, shielding my sleeping kids from the truth. His lingering shadow, watching me crumble, forced me to face my silenced voice and the roots that let me down, my mom walking away, caught in her own anger, leaving me without a safe space. I turned to my sister, sought help in silence, writing my pain down, holding back tears to be strong for my kids.My voice felt drowned, but my spirit pushes to protect my daughter with fierce resolve. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Season one dug into my roots, growing up in Chicago, shaped by my siblings, my mother’s influence, and childhood wounds. Season two explores my tree, how those roots grew into the partners I chose, especially my husband, and why I stayed in cycles of pain. I’m grateful for you listeners, holding space for my truth as I navigate these branches. My inner voice grows stronger, and I love the woman I see in my mirror moments. Join me this season to uncover your own strength. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this season finale, I dive deep into the soul-crushing betrayal that unfolded with DC, a friend I held close to my heart, whose whispered “I love you” turned into a hollow lie as he forced himself on me . That night didn’t just deepen the loss of my voice; it became a mirror forcing me to confront my own instincts, questioning why I failed to trust my choices and decisions when danger loomed. The guilt that weighed me down stemmed from childhood encounters with cousins and O, where I didn’t know better as a child, carrying that confusion into adulthood, believing DC was truly my friend. I torment myself with thoughts of when that friendship twisted, whether he was predatory from the start, seizing an opportunity I was too naive to see, and how I could have missed the signs. This experience has been a painful awakening, pushing me to explore the self-doubt that silenced me and to seek the strength within to rebuild my trust in myself.As this season draws to a close, my heart swells with gratitude for every listener who has journeyed with me through the shadows of my past. Despite the heavy burdens of abuse and loss, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the woman I am today, using these trials as opportunities to reflect on myself in mirror moments that reveal my growth. Though my external voice was stripped away for so long, my internal dialogue has transformed, and now when I stand before the mirror, I love the reflection staring back at me. It took finding my voice both inside and out to embrace these me moments, and I warmly invite you to return next season to continue this path together, discovering your own voice amid the chaos. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this episode, I recount opening the door to sheriff’s officers as a child, facing eviction. We sat on the curb, desperately waiting for help.Later we moved to a dissembled community in Chicago.My mom’s absence left me vulnerable, sent to the store where a man preyed on me, starting with “help in the back” and escalating to touching my feet, lifting my shirt, dropping my pants. I froze, lost my voice, wearing baggy clothes to hide, rejecting pink for black, overwhelmed by touch. Signs went unseen, my mom ,a mother of four by the time she was 21, my siblings lost in their lives. I reflect on the lasting scars, disconnecting healthy touch from predatory, only finding safety with my kids. I wonder how many girls he targeted, how he knew my mom wasn’t around. No answers needed anymore, I stay away, listen to my intuition’s warnings. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this episode, I confront the anger that consumed me after giving birth, staring in the mirror at a woman who felt weak for not saying no , risking her baby’s life. I reflect on the mental escape during abuse, the silence that let him get away with it, and the shame of keeping peace. Through tears, I unpack pretending hurt was anger, fearing vulnerability in a world with no room for pain. I share how reading and driving over a bridge to meet Charlamagne tha God, sparked my escape. He said just start, mess up, and learn, so I did, vowing to surround myself with mirrors that reflect my worth. No more suppression, just the messy truth of waging war on weakness. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this episode, I unravel the storm of 2017, starting with my son’s birth by C-section, a fragile three pounds, fighting in the NICU until he passed at home in May. By July, pregnant again, I buried my shame and rage, questioning God, terrified of losing another. Bed rest and weekly shots marked my anxious days, but an ex-husband’s insistence led to a reckless Thanksgiving night, forcing an emergency C-section less than ten months later, chaotic and risky. She arrived to “Here Comes the Sun,” tiny and beautiful, rushed to the NICU. Through tears, I reflect on losing my son, feeling like a failure despite my body’s fight.  Too scared to hold her, I pumped milk, bracing for her end, but she defied odds. Teaching her sign language, I found my unscarred self in her smile, her love mending my pain. She’s my sun, proving light follows darkness, a mirror of my healed spiritHey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this  deeply personal episode, I bare the unseen battle of birthing twins in a tub at home, a secret I’ve carried in silence. Discovering my pregnancy with lifeless twins after a quiet ultrasound, I hid my grief while bartending, pacing through labor until delivering them, and fainting from blood loss. The weight of losing Infinite and Divine crushed me, yet I showed up daily, masking my pain. Through tears, I reflect on , feeling like a failure despite my body’s strength. No more trying, just the messy truth of my unseen struggle. I recall the shock of labor, the isolation without support, and the shame that silenced me, fearing judgment for my body’s repeated trials. Each loss, from my first son at 36 weeks to my daughter at 26, left scars, yet I stand here, letting this truth breathe. It’s a story of survival, not perfection, as I face the void left by those I couldn’t save. I’m Talkin To You , Im Talkin Me Too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this episode, I wrestle with the parts of me no one sees the silent struggle of no motivation and paralysis when faced with choice. Rooted in past trauma, I’ve lived in survival mode, moving only when the fire’s under me, but I’m tired of the chaos. Through tears, I unpack how my mother’s roots and ex-husband’s control shaped this freeze, pushing me to reclaim my voice. I reflect on rare days with my kids, fighting to show up as myself, not a perfect mom. There’s no easy fix, just the messy truth of waging war on what holds me back. I’m talkin to you,  I’m talkin to me tooHey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

Today I pour into myself, choosing subtraction by addition, letting go of the parts that crave attention from those who overlook me, and finding strength in my own worth. Join me as I unravel the pain of chasing unavailable love, confront my role in my own hurt, and learn to choose myself over fleeting connections. Watching him carry two water glasses, neither for me, stung deeply. I saw him choose others, sweet and considerate, while I stood waiting, complicit in a game I’m losing. I’m jealous of his freedom to choose without care, while I wrestle with people-pleasing and self-doubt. This moment forces me to face my patterns, to admit I’d still answer his call, and to grow one water glass at a time, shedding the roots of my mother’s wounds.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

I’m at war with myself, holding onto a life that doesn’t satisfy, where shame and anxiety grow when I ignore what I know. My therapist’s words bring back a rainy drive with my dad, when he taught me to keep driving through the storm, not to stop. That lesson guides me now as I face the familiar pain I’ve called safe, the parts of me that thrived in chaos but can’t follow me into the peace I’m chasing.Today I choose to love myself through the storm, embracing my wins, losses, hurts, and joys, finding strength to move forward even when fear whispers to stay still. Join me as I unravel why I cling to chaos, question the spaces that no longer serve me, and build a foundation rooted in self-trust. Letting go of the old me feels like losing a friendHey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

On Father’s Day I reflect on the father who raised me, the father I lost, and the daughter I shield from my truth. Join me as I navigate family lore, betrayal, and the silence I’m learning to break. For 26 years I believed my father was a man named Gus. My grandmother swore I looked just like his sister, my aunt. But at 26 my mother revealed the truth. My father was Dino, a man tied to my family’s history in ways I never imagined. His sister, who I called grandma, helped raise me. His daughter, my sister, shared my face. I learned this after his death, after his funeral where I wept, unaware of our connection. This episode unravels the pain of not knowing, the weight of secrets, and the monsters who walk free while I carry their shame.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this tender episode of I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too, I share a day drawn to the water, where a walk with a sandwich and a chocolate cookie sparked deep reflections. Seeing a young mom with her one-year-old, I was transported back to my days as a teenage mom at 17, unsure but determined to raise my son right. Despite fears of not being enough, I always believed in his greatness shining through with his 3.7 GPA in honors classes. Playing a mantra by the lake that once soothed my panic during my separation, I found peace in how far we’ve come. This episode is about overcoming self-doubt, celebrating my son’s success, and embracing my growth as a mother. Join me as I reflect on love and resilience.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this raw and powerful episode of I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too, I confront the pain of staying silent after surviving abuse. Triggered by a courtroom moment with my ex-husband, I revisit the night I went numb, wrestling with whether to scream, fight, or protect my kids from the truth. Choosing silence to shield them, I ran, sacrificing my voice for their sake. Now, years later, I’m haunted by regret for not pursuing justice, as he builds a new life while I carry the weight of his darkness. I’m done shutting down. This episode is about breaking free from shame, reclaiming my power, and finding the courage to speak my truth, for me and my children. Join me as I navigate this healing journey, talking to you, and talking to me too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this heartfelt episode of I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too, I unpack why the thrill of dating has faded into a daunting task. As a single mom of three, the effort of getting ready, hours on hair, makeup, and travel, feels like another job, piled onto work and parenting. Anxiety creeps in as I juggle tasks, sacrificing time and energy for a date that doesn’t spark joy. I reflect on a meaningful connection with a friend turned partner, where emotional maturity led to a tough but honest end, teaching me to prioritize my capacity and trust my choices. From a last-minute date I turned down to learning to ask, “Does this serve my highest good?” I’m pausing dating to rebuild trust in myself. This episode is about honoring my limits, finding my voice, and choosing me first. Join me as I navigate self-discovery.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this episode of I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too, I confront the shame of neglecting myself when my kids are away. I preach to them about eating fruit and drinking water, yet I’m sipping from their half-empty bottles and surviving on a half-can of Alani. Fired from my job, I’m juggling applications, resumes, and schedules, overwhelmed but oddly calm, staring at an empty fridge and a life in flux. Divorced, battling in court, and raising three kids, I’m tired of “figuring it out.” I want to be a great mom, chase a purposeful career, and maybe even hit the spa—but who am I outside of motherhood? This episode dives into the guilt, the grind, and the search for me amidst the chaos, as I learn to honor my overwhelm and exhale. Join me as I wrestle with self-love and identityHey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this raw and emotional episode of I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too, I dive into a haunting memory that still lingers: the night my sister caught my ex staring through my bedroom window, fixated on me, unaware of her presence. It’s a story of unease, uncertainty, and the fear that followed, as I lay awake wondering what he saw, what he knew, and what might come next. This moment opens the door to deeper reflections on my marriage—living in separate rooms under one roof, trying to make it work, and grappling with the weight of silence around the truths I’ve yet to fully share. I touch on the pain of losing our son, the violence I’ve never spoken aloud, and the chilling discovery that he named his new child after a nickname from our past, tied to Game of Thrones and memories of better days. With vulnerability, I wrestle with questions about his new partner, her role in my children’s lives, and whether she knows the man I knew. This episode is about breaking the silence of my own story, confronting the past, and hoping for change—not just for me, but for my kids and anyone caught in similar shadows. Join me as I unpack the layers of fear, resilience, and the journey to reclaim my voice.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this raw and heartfelt episode, I dive into the whirlwind of a connection that lit up my world with late-night laughs, quiet glances, and unexpected gestures—like a smoothie sent to brighten a tough day. But beneath the joy, I wrestle with confusion and anger as his sudden disappearances mirror the all-too-familiar absences of my mother. I unpack how her inconsistent presence, like branches on a tree, shapes my choices and leaves me guarding my heart. With unfiltered honesty, humor, and a few tears, I confront the gravitational pull of this familiarity and my resolve to break the cycle. Join me as I explore how my mother’s influence alone has shaped my choices and led me to guard my heart, finding meaning in the shade of my own storyHey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

In this raw episode,  I dive into the tangled branches of a tree rooted in my mother’s wounds. I opened my heart to someone new,a chance meeting that sparked laughter, late-night talks, and a night that felt like a fresh start. We texted, FaceTimed, and fell asleep on the phone, bridging the distance between us. I told him I liked him, but his unavailability echoed the patterns I’ve known too well: the same tree, another branch. When he returned to Chicago, we shared moments of joy—dinners, dancing, sleepovers—but his delayed goodbye and a vintage car purchase left me feeling worthless, crying, and reflecting. I’m learning to feel it all, to comb through these branches, even when it hurts. From pensive silences to speaking my frustration, I’m unpacking how my mother’s roots shape my relationships and why unavailability feels so familiar.Attachment theory helps me trace the roots of my heart, finding clarity in the shade of my own story as I unpack why unavailability feels so familiar.  There’s no happy ending here, just the messy truth of processing pain and finding clarity. I’m talking to you, but I’m talking to me too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltA reflective moment with Danielle, encouraging listeners to sit still, have a mirror moment, and release what they’ve carried too long. Emphasizing the power of speaking out, this closing note affirms that everything’s always working out, and we’re all infinite.Support the show

I made the hardest choice—I cut my mother off. I’ve been stuck in this cycle, aching for her support, especially now, with my kids leaving for the summer with their dad. I asked her to help this last week, but her response, demanding money and laughing it off, broke me. I’m done expecting her to be what she can’t. It’s a painful truth, but it’s mine. I see now how her roots grew into the tree of my failed marriage, my divorce, and the chaos I’ve lived through—doors slammed, holes in walls, kids outside the room hearing it all. I’m ripping those roots out, creating a blank space for me and my kids to plant something new. It’s just us now, in our apartment, our safe space, where no one’s anger controls us. I want my kids to see me happy, to feel safe, even in this unknown. I’m learning to see it as a canvas, not a dark room. I’m talking to you, but I’m talking to me too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltSupport the show

In this raw and emotional episode, I confront the struggle of masking my anger, sadness, and overwhelm from my kids, who see it all despite my efforts to hide. , a call hit me hard: my brother was sentenced to four years. Chicago’s hidden struggles, beyond its skyline, have torn my siblings apart—one in jail, another barely getting by, my sister in the services to escape, and me, a teenage mom at 17, shaped by its weight. I miss the days we’d laugh over The Temptations, joking as Otis or Blue, four of us against the world. Now, it’s just me, writing a letter for my brother’s freedom, clinging to memories of red light, green light. I want my kids to hold onto the good days, untouched by Chicago’s reach. For anyone facing family rifts or silent battles, this is for you. I’m talkin to you, I’m talkin to me too.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltSupport the show

In this unflinching episode, I dive into the tangled roots of my marriage, built not on love but on the absence of it—a pattern I mistook for familiarity. Growing up, I learned love through trauma, shaped by my mother’s harsh discipline, including the day she hit me in the eye with a broomstick, leaving me legally blind for years. I hid the truth behind a dog-bite story, carrying that silence into adulthood. That same familiarity drew me to a husband whose behavior echoed my past, a realization my therapist crystallized with the words: “Your mother was the root; your husband is the tree.” I unpack how this cycle of disappearing acts, control, and pain became my norm, and how I’m breaking free for myself and my kids. Healing isn’t linear, and neither is this journey—I don’t know where it starts or ends, but I’m speaking out. For anyone stuck in relationships that feel like survival, afraid to leave or even imagine happiness, this is for you. I’m exploding with truth, talking to you, and talking to me too, as I reclaim my voice.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltSupport the show

In this raw and deeply personal episode, recorded on May 23, 2025, I share the devastating story of losing my infant son on May 23, 2017. It started as an ordinary night, but when I went to bed, I found a small puddle of blood and discovered my son limp in my ex-husband’s arms. Panic took over as I screamed for my mom to call the police, sat against the wall chanting “not yet,” and followed the ambulance to the hospital, where doctors told me he was gone. I recount the isolating aftermath—paying for my son’s ashes, facing an empty memorial, and burying my grief to care for my other kids. Eight years later, I’m still grappling with guilt, shame, and the loss of my identity as a mother. With raw honesty, I explore how I’m learning to embrace happiness without guilt, honor my son, Infinite, and rediscover who I am. This episode is for anyone navigating loss, offering hope and resilience through shared pain.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltSupport the show

Welcome to the intro of I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! Join me as I find my voice—the voice that was stolen, but somehow along the way, I gave away too—saying all the things I should’ve said while walking through my experiences of generational trauma. My grandmother kept quiet, and my mother carried those untold stories. My mother kept quiet, and I carried hers. Now, I’m speaking so my daughter won’t have to carry mine. From my grandmother’s struggles to my mother’s pain, I unravel how trauma shaped me and how I learned to become who others needed just to stay connected. Through therapy and reflection, I’m doing the work to know my true self—for my daughter and me—breaking cycles and refusing to let trauma define the next generation.The untold stories our mothers carried burned within them, their pain, sadness, and disappointment erupting as fear and frustration. That weight wasn’t my mother’s to hold, but she couldn’t release it, and so it was passed to me. I refuse it—it’s not mine, and it holds no power over me. Through reflection, I’m reclaiming the strength in my story, speaking its truth so my daughter inherits the power of my voice, not the silence of my trauma.Hey, it’s Danielle To You from I’m Talkin to You, I’m Talkin to Me Too! I’m so excited to hear from y’all with our new fan mail! No names needed, just your truth. My stories are heavy with pain but bright with possibility. What episode moved you or changed your view? Tell me how it feltSupport the show