Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Spiritual teacher and Bless & Release author @daniellelaporteofficial takes apart the one instruction most of us were handed about letting go: force. If you can crush every goal and still wind up anxious, depleted, and unsure who you are without the to-do list. This conversation on "spiritual fitness" and wanting what's actually meant for you is your cue to stop pushing.
🎤 EPISODE OVERVIEW:
00:00 Introduction: the wrong instruction is force
04:37 [Sponsor] Muse
06:06 Cutting cords, AI gurus & going trigger-proof
13:29 Letting go vs. giving up (and how to sharpen intuition)
18:13 What spiritual fitness actually is (and how to train it)
25:12 [Sponsors] Young Goose & Bon Charge
28:16 Forgiveness, practices that fit you & the trouble with manifestation culture
34:32 The physics of letting go: force creates anti-force
42:17 [Sponsor] AGZ by AG1
43:44 Bless & Release: you can't banish it, only transform it
54:24 "How's that working out?" The real cost of all-push
1:00:20 [Sponsor] Rapid Reboot
1:01:37 Wanting what's meant for you: worthiness & Exorcist Emily
1:15:09 Masculine, feminine & a live Centering Practice
1:23:45 The After Party with Dr. Stephanie
📎 RESOURCES MENTIONED: drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep481
🎁 OUR SPONSORS:
MUSE - Train your nervous system with feedback, the same way you’d train muscles with resistance. If you are ready to unlock your brain's potential, go to choosemuse.com/BETTER or use code BETTER at checkout to get started.
YOUNG GOOSE - Skin aging isn't defined by wrinkles. It's defined by skin quality. Head over to drstephanieestima.com/younggoose and use code BETTER for a deal on your first purchase.
BON CHARGE - Recover Faster. Sleep Deeper. Look Better. Bon Charge brings you science-backed wellness technologies to enhance sleep, recovery, and beauty. Get a special deal on the full suite at boncharge.com/better with code BETTER.
AGZ - If you’re ready to turn down the stress and focus on the rest, head to drinkag1.com/STEPHANIE to get a special deal on your purchase.
RAPID REBOOT - Whether you're a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or a parent of one — this is a game-changer for the whole household. Go to drstephanieestima.com/rapidreboot and use code DRSTEPHANIE to save.
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
Spiritual teacher and Bless & Release author @daniellelaporteofficial takes apart the one instruction most of us were handed about letting go: force. If you can crush every goal and still wind up anxious, depleted, and unsure who you are without the to-do list. This conversation on "spiritual fitness" and wanting what's actually meant for you is your cue to stop pushing.
🎤 EPISODE OVERVIEW:
00:00 Introduction: the wrong instruction is force
04:37 [Sponsor] Muse
06:06 Cutting cords, AI gurus & going trigger-proof
13:29 Letting go vs. giving up (and how to sharpen intuition)
18:13 What spiritual fitness actually is (and how to train it)
25:12 [Sponsors] Young Goose & Bon Charge
28:16 Forgiveness, practices that fit you & the trouble with manifestation culture
34:32 The physics of letting go: force creates anti-force
42:17 [Sponsor] AGZ by AG1
43:44 Bless & Release: you can't banish it, only transform it
54:24 "How's that working out?" The real cost of all-push
1:00:20 [Sponsor] Rapid Reboot
1:01:37 Wanting what's meant for you: worthiness & Exorcist Emily
1:15:09 Masculine, feminine & a live Centering Practice
1:23:45 The After Party with Dr. Stephanie
📎 RESOURCES MENTIONED: drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep481
🎁 OUR SPONSORS:
MUSE - Train your nervous system with feedback, the same way you’d train muscles with resistance. If you are ready to unlock your brain's potential, go to choosemuse.com/BETTER or use code BETTER at checkout to get started.
YOUNG GOOSE - Skin aging isn't defined by wrinkles. It's defined by skin quality. Head over to drstephanieestima.com/younggoose and use code BETTER for a deal on your first purchase.
BON CHARGE - Recover Faster. Sleep Deeper. Look Better. Bon Charge brings you science-backed wellness technologies to enhance sleep, recovery, and beauty. Get a special deal on the full suite at boncharge.com/better with code BETTER.
AGZ - If you’re ready to turn down the stress and focus on the rest, head to drinkag1.com/STEPHANIE to get a special deal on your purchase.
RAPID REBOOT - Whether you're a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or a parent of one — this is a game-changer for the whole household. Go to drstephanieestima.com/rapidreboot and use code DRSTEPHANIE to save.
**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:
Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter
Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. drstephanie.ca/lift
