Dana Hersh

04/17/2026

Decision fatigue is real these days!

So many inputs, so much noise. And so many moments where we doubt ourselves—even when we've already chosen.

Just recently I went through this around a business decision, investing in visibility, then suddenly questioning everything as fears came up.

What I keep coming back to is this:
Doubt doesn't always mean you're off track. It means, you are human! And often, you are just overwhelmed with information.

I shared a simple intuitive practice in my latest newsletter for what to do when you're in a decision spiral.

In a nutshell:
-> speak the doubt out loud
-> name the emotion present without judging it
-> come back into your body and heart
-> ask for guidance
-> listen quietly

We don't need more pressure to "get it right".
We need more practice coming back to ourselves, and hearing what's true inside.

You can find the full practice in my newsletter archives.

Or sign up for "Trust is a Practice" to receive my weekly letters with inspiration, stories, and tools to step into your intuitive gifts while keeping your feet on the ground.

Links in bio, and in the first comment below!

04/10/2026

For the women creatives, visionaries, healers and helpers - you are invited to our upcoming NOURISH Spring Day Retreat for Women!

THIS IS FOR YOU if you are craving an intentional and dedicated space for self-care, and the type of heart-lifting connection that helps you feel less alone in the world.

Join us Sunday April 26th for a special weaving of practices to nourish your mind-body-heart as we welcome in the Spring energy, and share in the company of warm, down-to-earth sisterhood.

Embodiment practices + group intuitive readings + free time + sauna + sound bath + nourishing food + intimate small group vibes in stunning private art studio in Concordia, NE Portland.

For details & registration:
Click on the event link, or go directly to https://www.danahersh.com/event-details/nourish-spring-retreat-2026-04-26-10-00

Please note: The number of attendees listed on the Facebook event does not reflect actual sign ups. The retreat is almost full so if you are feeling the call, now is the time!

Full day retreat for women who value the benefits of self-care and community. Nourish your body, mind, and soul!

04/08/2026

I finally started using ChatGPT… probably later than most. 😆 (This is coming from someone who lived off-grid in Argentina and had a flip phone way past its prime.)

At first I was skeptical... what does a robot know about feelings, body awareness, lived experience?

But after a while I began to see its value, especially with the right prompts and mindset.

I also saw its limitations. (Note to self - tone of conviction and certainty does not mean it's actually CORRECT!)

Here's where I've landed:

AI can be super helpful in the right contexts. And, it can never replace certain things, like touching your feet on the ground, or tuning into your inner knowing.

Only you know what's true for you. What's right in your body. What's aligned with your soul purpose.

The more we rely on external tools, the more important it becomes to stay connected to that inner knowing.

Curious… how do you stay connected to your intuition?

🌿 If you want support strengthening your inner signal, I'm currently offering 1:1 mentorship + intuitive readings. More here: https://www.danahersh.com/sessions-with-dana

04/01/2026

There’s a particular feeling when something’s left open. A sense of subtle exposure… sometimes around your back body, or just at the edge of your awareness.

It might be energetic. It might be emotional. It might be literal, like too many tabs open or a door left ajar.

But your body notices.
And it speaks.

Lately, I’ve been paying attention to the boundaries in my personal life and home space… what needs reinforcing, and what shifts when I intentionally tend to them.

Sometimes it looks like closing a loop. Sometimes it’s having a conversation. And sometimes, it’s as simple as setting an energetic boundary with clear intention (which is underrated, and SO powerful!).

I speak about this in my last newsletter and share some wild stories - check it out for the full scoop!

“There’s a Hole in My Fence! Energy leaks and what to do about them” —> https://mailchi.mp/a0229231bfbb/theres-a-hole-in-my-fence?e=db16b6ccc7

Your system knows when something’s off. The question is—how do you listen? 🩷

03/30/2026

I'm feeling the budding potential of the energy of Spring, and excited about our upcoming women's day retreat, April 26th!

Join us for a juicy day of deepening into self, sharing, connecting, and restoring as we plant seeds for the growth we are calling in, and witness each other in authentic sisterhood.

Life is full, and you don't have to feel like you have it all together in order to particate. You will be welcomed into this intimate container of compassion, curiosity, and non-judgement however you are showing up. We're here for it!

Interested but live outside of Portland? Reach out! A few folks are flying in for the event and making a weekend retreat out of it. (What a gorgeous time to visit the city with all the popping colors and blossoms!)

Details and registration in the link in comments below!

12/30/2025

Want to start your year intentionally, in community, and in service to your well-being?

Join us on New Year's Day for a multi-instrumental sound bath to recalibrate your energy, co-regulate your nervous system, and align with the values you want to bring into 2026.

Jan 1st, 2pm

Limited spots due to our intimate sized venue - please sign up in advance!

Link in bio

10/14/2025

So looking forward to co-creating an intentional, fun, connecting and restorative experience with a beautiful group of full-hearted women! This is for YOU if you need a break from all the noise and want to drop in to a cozy safe space in sisterhood and authenticity, while receiving the nourishment you deserve.

Sign up now - we've got a few spots left! (And a couple work trade opportunities for a discounted ticket.)

Thank you for sharing to those you know would love this!

10/14/2025

Coming up this Saturday... Nourish Day Retreat! A whole day to replenish your body, mind, and spirit in an intimate group of heart-felt women. Offering supportive practices for restoring the nervous system, returning to wholeness, and connecting authentically in sisterhood.

More deets in link in bio!
www.danahersh.com/event-details/nourish

Work trade positions available for partial discount! DM for more info.

01/31/2025

Well hello there! It's been a while since I posted anything on social media.

Here I am, on the other side of the birth portal and deep into mothering the most precious little human being and soul I’ve ever known. It is surely a transformational, heart-expanding and disorienting time, with major change on multiple dimensions!

I've been blessed to spend pretty much every waking and sleeping hour with my babe (while exhausting SO worth it!). And now, right around her three month mark I'm finding myself naturally extend out more into the world and turn again towards my passionate work as an intuitive, teacher, and healer.

Frankly, it feels a little awkward and intimidating to return to the body of work that I carried out as an independent entrepreneur, pre-baby. :)

But alongside my deep love for mothering is a heartbeat that moves me to continue offering my craft and provide the spaces where you can learn about yourself, develop your intuition, feel empowered, and thrive.

So if you are:

~ Are at a threshold and are struggling to find clarity...

~ Want to connect with your gifts and soul expression...

~ Want to upgrade your relationship with yourself and others...

~ Need an accountability ally in this next chapter...

Let’s talk! Starting February I will be offering a limited amount of intuitive readings and mentorship sessions. Reach out or book at the link in bio to get on my calendar!

About this precious photo! You guessed it - hand on top is babe, then mine, then my partner's Robin Jackson with whom I'm so grateful to get to share this wild ride of parenthood with!

10/02/2024

Hi all! Happy new moon in Libra, AND Roshashana... :)

Come celebrate with us at my first full-length house concert tonight with Robin Jackson & friends! An evening of uplifting songwriting, healing sound frequencies, and baby fundraiser all in one! (For our little one well on her way!)

Sign ups and info in link in bio!

09/22/2024

PERSONAL SHARE:

If you know me well, you'll know that sharing intimate details about my personal life is something I do well in person, one-on-one or in small groups of close friends and family. You'll also know that I RARELY bring these intimate moments to social media, for a variety of reasons... but mostly because of my high sensitivity levels. When I post something and engage in the virtual web of thousands/millions of users, I can actually feel people's energy, focus and attention in a way that can sometimes be very intense or overly vulnerable. I AM getting better at holding clear energetic boundaries and letting myself break out of my shell a bit more. :)

And so... all of this to say... I am now taking the floor to share about my pregnancy with my phenomenal partner Robin Jackson, with the intention of allowing more love to flow from us and towards us in this very special time. (Plus he already posted on my wall so the news is out!! LOL. With my permission of course!).

As Autumn comes and the leaves change their colors and fall from the trees, so will I be changing from the colors of maiden to mother, and letting go of the me I knew as I step into a completely new self and life stage. I feel a tender mix of grief, joy, humility, awe, excitement and love as I await my little one.

These last 8 months of pregnancy have been a journey of immense inner transformation. Life has been working on me, smoothing out the rough edges, challenging me, requiring me to surrender my previous plans, visions, and identity to the mystery that is unfolding. And our baby hasn't even been born yet - which I am sure will be the ultimate transformation. It's felt as if I've been put in a pressure cooker, squirming, protesting, clinging... until I allowed myself to be refined like a stone in the tumbler, opened up, and uplifted through this humbling process.

Yes I will be taking a pause from my intuitive healing practice that gives me so much meaning, and has served so many over these last 11 years. And yes, I will come back around to it! By early spring of 2025 for sure!

SOME SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

For clients & students: I will be offering a limited amount of readings & mentorship sessions up through October 11th, so NOW is a ripe time to work with me and receive uplifting, self-empowering guidance for whatever is alive in your life. Book a session at https://www.danahersh.com/services or reach out via email!

THE ESSENTIAL YOU RETREAT is next April 2025! There are a handful of spots left, and early bird savings through October 11th. This is going to be a GOOD one! https://www.danahersh.com/the-essential-you-2025

And right around the corner - Song & Soul House Concert, October 2nd! It's my first full house concert EVER! And a special one at that... find out more and sign up here:
https://www.danahersh.com/event-details/song-soul-house-concert-with-dana-hersh

Thank you for reading this, holding it with love, and for being you!

07/29/2024

It's almost that time... Intuition Playground is happening tomorrow! Come join us for a fun exploration of your intuitive connection and extrasensory abilities - with personal tools, interactive group practices, and more.

At Awakenings Wellness Center

Please sign up to confirm your attendance. (Link in comments section below.) See you on the Playground!