Have you ever wondered how to tell if a coach is truly trustworthy or just using manipulative tactics? What should you look for before investing your time, money, and trust in a coaching program?

In this episode of the Guidance Grove series, we speak to Danielle Ryan, a YouTuber who exposes common manipulative marketing tactics used by some coaches and shares how to protect yourself while finding ethical, effective support.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover common red flags and manipulative tactics coaches use to lure and trap vulnerable clients.
• Hear personal stories of financial, emotional, and social harm caused by unethical coaching relationships.
• Find out why defining your goals clearly before hiring a coach is crucial to avoid scams.
• Learn how to research and vet coaches effectively to protect your investment and well-being.
• Explore the impact of toxic coaching relationships on mental health and personal boundaries.
• Listen to practical advice on how consumers can help shift the coaching industry toward more honesty and accountability.

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Danielle's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsdanielleryan

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Have you ever felt like you were living in emotional extremes—never truly at peace, just bouncing between survival modes?

In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m sharing a journal entry about growing up between two households after my parents divorced. I reflect on how I adapted differently in each home, and how those extremes shaped the way I currently show up in my adult relationships.

This episode is for anyone who felt invisible as a child, or who’s only now finding the words to describe what they went through.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• What it was like to constantly shift between two emotional identities as a child
• How extremes in childhood shaped my emotional patterns and sense of self
• The longing for attention, approval, and balance as a kid
• What my therapist said that finally helped me understand why I struggle to be authentic
• A reminder that writing can be a powerful tool for healing

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How often do you allow yourself to pause and think about how fragile life really is — how easily we slip into routines, forgetting how precious each moment might be?

In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m reflecting on the recent passing of two family members and sharing a journal entry I wrote in the middle of that grief. It’s a reminder of how fleeting life can be—and how we can choose to live more intentionally while we have the chance.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Reflecting on the unexpected deaths of two family members
• Regret, grief, and the reminder of how precious life truly is.
• Questioning how we spend our days and the tendency to take life for granted.
• Exploring the meaning behind Memento Mori and Memento Vivere—two phrases that changed my perspective.
• Encouraging self-reflection on how you'd live differently if you truly grasped life's fleeting nature.

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