The Pleasure Project with Dana Skoglund

I’m back with a quick personal update and a reflection on something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: the mental load of holding onto things that may no longer fit.Over the past few months, I’ve been deep in the creation of my coaching certification program, which has been a huge and beautiful undertaking. And as much as I love this podcast, I had to make the decision to put regular episodes on hold while I gave my full energy and attention to the certification.Because when we say yes to one thing, we inevitably have to say no to something else.In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes, why letting go can feel so uncomfortable, and how our brains often justify keeping things because “it doesn’t take that much time” — even when it’s taking up space mentally, emotionally, and energetically.This is a short check-in episode, but there’s a powerful question inside it:What are you holding onto that may be costing you more than you realize?In this episode, I talk about:Why the podcast has been on pauseThe mental load of creating my coaching certification programWhy saying yes to one thing often means saying no to something elseThe difference between how much time something takes and how much mental space it requiresWhy letting go can feel scary, even when it’s the right moveHow the brain resists change because it craves certainty and familiarityWhat might open up when you finally release something you’ve been carryingUpcoming Ayurveda workshops and retreatsEarly enrollment for the next round of my coaching certification programUpcoming OpportunitiesI’m currently enrolling interest for the next round of my coaching certification program, beginning in 2027. Early enrollment opens in June and includes special bonuses, including six months inside The Pleasure Project Program and a significant discount.This certification brings together the five layers of change: mindset, emotional, somatic, behavioural, and subconscious. It’s the program I wish existed when I was training as a coach — and it’s the result of 30 years of study, practice, teaching, and coaching. Email me at [email protected] to get on the interest listI’m also teaching upcoming Ayurveda and neuroplasticity workshops, including one at Pranify Yoga on May 21st and another at the Sun Peaks Summer Solstice Weekend Retreat.Click here to join The Pleasure Project Program