DARK HUMOR + ADDICTION
What if your breath could change your mind?
What if humor could make heavy topics feel lighter… and more human?
What if the tools you needed didn’t come from experts… but from lived experience?
In this episode. . .
we sit down with Catherine Daniella, a yoga teacher, mindfulness coach, and creator of two self-published journals designed to support people through addiction recovery and health anxiety.
What starts as a conversation about yoga quickly unfolds into something deeper: a candid, personal exploration of anxiety, addiction, and the small, practical tools that help people feel less alone in their own minds.
This isn’t a clinical discussion. It’s a real one, grounded in experience, curiositea, and the adventure of figuring things out as you go.
EXPLORE
+ How breathwork connects the mind and body in moments of stress
+ Why humor can reduce shame and make difficult topics more approachable
+ The surprising similarities between addiction and OCD
+ How simple daily rituals can help break cycles and build awareness
+ Why “just start” beats waiting for perfection when creating something meaningful
Along the way, Catherine shares the story behind her journals and how creating something simple, accessible, and honest can make a real impact - and go viral. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, building better habits, or trying to understand your own mind a little more clearly, this conversation offers both insight and reassurance.
GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST
+ Check out her website, Elephants in the Mind
+ Follow Catherine's content: @elephantsinthemind
+ Purchase Catherine's Addiction Recovery Journal
+ Check out Catherine's Health Anxiety Journal
LEARN MORE
+ Influence of Breathing on the Nervous System
+ Breathing Exercises for Sleep
MAKE IT HAPPEN