In this episode of the @RiseandRecreate Podcast, host Raechel Shannie sits down with Danny Giovanna, a creative and musician who courageously shares her journey through grief, loss, and the long road back to herself.After the death of her mother, Danny entered what she calls her “lost years,” a period where she was barely functioning, disconnected from her creativity, and unable to touch the music that once defined her. She opens up about the quiet heaviness of grief, the self-judgment that followed, and the slow, nonlinear process of finding her way back to life.Years later, Danny emerged on the other side...reconnecting with her voice, releasing music on Spotify, and performing live shows with a renewed sense of purpose and self-belief.In this conversation, we explore:✨ Navigating grief and the identity loss that can come with it✨ The “lost years” and why they aren’t something to regret✨ How music became a portal for healing and self-expression✨ Rebuilding self-trust after long periods of disconnection✨ The power of gratitude, community, and creative courage✨ Choosing audacity over fear when returning to your dreamsDanny’s story is a reminder that creativity doesn’t disappear, it waits patiently. And that even after deep loss, it’s possible to recreate your life, reclaim your voice, and live with joy and purpose again.Connect With Danny:Instagram: http://instagram.com/dannygiomusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3sYislOIgTAZUaLjQTVlaK?si=7JlrinmbSN-YVkaDMce41QJoin the Rise and Recreate Community! *$34 until end of December!https://app.heartbeat.chat/riseandrecreate/invitation?code=JJ3B2C
