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A HOLY MESS | Nervous System, Somatic, Regret, Exhausted, Burnout, Boundaries, Emotional Healing, Christian Mindset, Recovery

Dani Sumner | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Director, Spiritual Transformation Coach
Mental Health
Grief
Anxiety
Personal Growth
Shame
Self-Care
Christianity
Faith
God
Emotional Healing
Healing
Community Support
Self-Acceptance
Boundaries
Life Coaching
Therapy
Burnout
Spirituality
Grace
Spiritual Growth

Do you ever feel stuck, emotionally drained, or like you’re constantly striving but never “enough”? You’re in the right place!Welcome to A HOLY MESS Podcast (ranked in the top 1% globally🎉), a podcast designed for you if you’re ready to break free and heal from self-doubt, burnout, and overgiving—so you can step into confidence, peace, God’s grace and purpose with clarity.Each week, I share bibli... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Beebe
A licensed marriage and family therapist with over 40 years of experience
Episode: 193. The Spirituality of Imperfection: Embracing Your Flawed Humanity & Living By Grace. Guest: Jim Beebe
Dr. Sandra Richter
Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College, expert on Old Testament studies
Westmont College
Episode: 190. Dr. Sandra Richter: Finding Purpose and God in Our Struggle and Brokenness
Niki Hardy
Author and speaker passionate about helping others navigate their faith and doubts
Episode: 180. Conversation with Niki Hardy | God Can We Chat? | Talking About Doubts & Faith
David Hutsko
Lead Pastor at My Home Church, New Life Church in Pismo Beach, with over 20 years of experience in pastoral ministry and spiritual formation.
My Home Church, New Life Church
Episode: 💥178. Conversation with Pastor David Hutsko | YOU Are NOT Alone In Your Struggles! 💥
Deborah Schultz
Battling stage four ovarian cancer, an advocate for resilience and faith.
Episode: 160. A Christian's Journey of Faith and Resilience Through The Hardest Days and Biggest Struggles. Inspiration from Guest Deborah Schultz
Holly Teixeira
Founder of the non-profit 17 Strong, which provides trips for young adults with life-threatening illnesses.
17 Strong
Episode: 158. Turning Grief into Purpose: The Heart Behind the non-profit 17 Strong with Guest Holly Teixeira
Teri Gibbler
Participant in The Feel Better Journey program
Episode: 140. Do You Ever Feel Like You Don't Belong? Or Is Your Childhood Stuff Still Affecting You? "From Struggles to Strength"- Teri Shares Her Path to More Freedom, Faith & Healing From Past Hurts

Host

Dani Sumner
Host and founder who leads the show with guidance, coaching, and spiritual framing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 253 ratings
  • Just a Holy mess, loving The Holy Mess!

    Randomly stumbled upon this podcast in my search for more things to listen to. I’m an avid reader, audiobooker, and podcast listener — just WOW, I am truly blessed to have stumbled here….He works in mysterious ways He does! 🤩 (Ps. Took me a week to find how to leave a review! Haha)

    I love the raw (real and rad!) honesty and integrity of this podcast; I highly recommend if you are new to soul searching, or an old soul just keeping on, keeping on! Blessings to all! 🙌🏼🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LumunaLove
    United States7 months ago
  • Grace that finally lands

    Dani has created a space where grace speaks louder than guilt and freedom feels possible. This show helped me move past the exhaustion of trying so hard and begin to believe I’m already loved and healed. So thankful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heather O'Brien
    United States7 months ago
  • Thankful!

    So thankful to The Lord for having Dani show up in my newsfeed months ago which led me to her podcast episodes. Her wit & wisdom have encouraged & nudged me along in the right direction on the narrow way. I love to listen & also watch her podcast episodes too! Listening is like having a coach cheering me on in my living room and/or on a walk!! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kann131
    United States8 months ago
  • 200

    This was so eye opening! Just that funky “blah” feeling. Not really knowing where it comes from, even when you’re doing all that work. Just a little empty feeling. Knowing not to beat yourself up. Thanks Dani

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sister bro
    United States9 months ago
  • So glad I found this podcast!

    Thanks Dani for your podcast it’s been a blessing to me. X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mandileo#1
    Australia9 months ago

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Audience notes the blend of spiritual guidance with tangible self-help techniques.
Listeners describe the host as authentic, relatable, and deeply faith-centered.
Show is praised for real talk, practical coaching, and compassionate boundaries.

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214. How to Prioritize Your Needs Without Guilt: Breaking Free from Survival Mode as a Christian Woman
Q: What do you need to thrive in your life?
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on and identify their personal needs for emotional and spiritual health.
190. Dr. Sandra Richter: Finding Purpose and God in Our Struggle and Brokenness
Q: How did you come up with those three questions?
Dr. Richter explains that the questions emerged from studying Deborah's story in the Book of Judges, challenging listeners to examine their lives in terms of God’s Kingdom.
190. Dr. Sandra Richter: Finding Purpose and God in Our Struggle and Brokenness
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your journey, your personal life, and just what lit this fire and how did you keep going?
Dr. Richter describes how her upbringing in a devout Catholic home was tumultuous due to her mother's alcoholism, yet a transformative encounter in her teens led her to a path of faith and academia.
💥178. Conversation with Pastor David Hutsko | YOU Are NOT Alone In Your Struggles! 💥
Q: What would you say to somebody who's just waking up, they're the striver, they're the go-getter, and they're just struggling internally?
You have to be okay with it being messy, and it actually impacting you more than ... things will begin to leak out.
180. Conversation with Niki Hardy | God Can We Chat? | Talking About Doubts & Faith
Q: How has that changed your life or your walk with Christ?
Niki feels more compassion and empathy for others and a willingness to walk this journey together, acknowledging the different opinions within Christianity.

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A self-help, faith-based show that blends biblical wisdom with mindset coaching to help listeners heal from burnout, set healthy boundaries, and embrace grace. Episodes center on self-compassion, boundary-setting, nurturing joy, and turning struggle into purpose, all framed through Christian faith. The host often shares personal stories and practical nervous-system and coaching techniques, creating a warm, authentic space for personal growth within a Christian context. Notable elements include a strong emphasis on rest, balance, and one-degree-at-a-time change, with guests and solo episodes aimed at empowerment and spiritual healing.

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1. Jim Beebe
2. Dr. Sandra Richter
3. Niki Hardy
4. David Hutsko
5. Deborah Schultz
6. Holly Teixeira
7. Teri Gibbler

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