Do you often prioritize others' needs over your own, leaving you feeling drained & depleted?

Does the thought of saying "no" make you anxious, causing you to say "yes" when you don't want to?

Is fear of conflict preventing you from asserting your boundaries, leaving you feeling unheard?

If these questions struck a chord with you, then it’s time to learn how to bridge the gap between having the knowledge of boundaries to confidently setting boundaries in your life.

Go from…

Avoiding your emotions

Finding it hard to be yourself in relationships

Biting your tongue in order to "keep the peace"

Feeling resentful toward others

Scared to set boundaries because of fear of rejection, criticism, and abandonment

Ignoring what you want in life

Feeling confused about who you truly are

A lack of confidence in yourself

Feeling like you know what boundaries are, but having trouble setting them

And shift into…

Safely supporting yourself when feeling emotional

Expressing yourself in relationship with E.A.S.E.

Confidently sharing authentically in relationship

More intimately to connected to yourself and others

Feeling more connected to your desires

Experiencing the freedom of being yourself in relationships

Confidently speaking your boundaries to others

Feeling free of resentment toward others

Trusting yourself to set necessary boundaries, knowing you can support yourself in moments of criticism and rejection

But how do you do this?

That’s where The Sacred Rebel comes in.

An 8-Week, group coaching program designed to help you shift from a life of self-abandonment to a life of embodied, authentic self-expression (E.A.S.E.)

The Sacred Rebel program goes beyond surface-level boundary knowledge to support you in moving beyond your internal resistance and fear to confidently setting loving, embodied boundaries.

Led by a trauma psychotherapist and boundary coach, you’ll experience a trauma-informed group space to teach you the practical strategies to overcome the fear of boundaries and liberate your inner, sacred rebel.

What to Expect in the Program

  • Week 1: Symptoms of Soul Misalignment

    In this foundational week, we'll explore the concept of self-abandonment and help you understand why you’re self-abandoning in the first place. You’ll deepen your connection with your body and discover how your body communicates when you're self-abandoning and how to begin to shift this pattern.

  • Week 2: The Protective Nature of Self-Abandonment and Lack of Boundaries

    Uncover the protective nature of self-abandonment, codependency, and your lack of boundaries. We'll approach these aspects of yourself with curiosity and compassion, shedding shame and embracing self-acceptance. Learn to rewrite your story and reclaim your personal power.

  • Week 3: Exploring Your Body and Embodied Boundaries

    Your body holds profound wisdom when it comes to boundaries. Through embodied exercises and guided visualizations, you'll connect with your body's signals and learn to listen attentively. Begin building a relationship with your body as a trusted guide in setting and honoring your boundaries.

  • Week 4: Your Fears

    Facing fears is an essential part of boundary work. In this week, we'll delve into the fears associated with setting boundaries and speaking your truth. We’re talking all things nervous system this week and how to regulate and calm your system when activated.

    *This session has a guest expert, Dr. Rebecca Batchelor! You can learn more about Dr. Rebecca below.

  • Week 5: Supporting Yourself in Boundary Setting

    Confidence is key when it comes to expressing your boundaries. We'll focus on strengthening your confidence and resilience as you navigate the reactions of others to your newfound voice and assertiveness. Gain practical tools and techniques to support yourself in those moments when you feel rejection, criticized and/or abandoned.

  • Week 6: Exploring Your Desires and the Power of Authenticity

    Reconnect with your authentic desires and break free from societal expectations of who you “should” be. Unshame your desires and cultivate a deep sense of connection and commitment to yourself, your goals and your boundaries. Embrace the power of living authentically and aligning with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

  • Week 7: Deepening Your Relationship with Yourself and Your Boundaries

    This week, we create a nurturing space for you to deepen your connection with your boundaries. Discover the power of your boundaries as you give yourself the space and permission to clarify and honor your "yes," your "no," and your hard limits.

  • Week 8: Celebrating Boundaries

    In our final week together, we'll continue to unshame your need for boundaries and explore the ways you can implement and communicate them effectively in your life. Step into a future where boundaries become a source of empowerment and self-care.

The Facilitator & Guest Experts

  • Dani Hickman, LPC-MHSP

    This group will be led by licensed trauma psychotherapist, podcaster and author Dani Hickman.

    With a deep commitment to living authentically, Dani works with individuals to reclaim ownership of their lives by embracing vulnerability and a trauma-informed approach. Through her holistic psychotherapy and coaching services, her podcast, and The Sacred Rebel Collective Membership Program, Dani shares her wealth of knowledge and personal experiences, helping others connect with their unconditional worth.

  • Dr. Rebecca Batchelor

    Dr. Rebecca Batchelor is a chiropractor specializing in neurology and women's health at Nashville Brain and Body. She is a Nashville native, and is honored to be serving her hometown. She received her bachelors from Harding University and then went on to pursue her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rebecca's passion is educating her patients as they heal, creating more trust in themselves and their own power to thrive.

Program Details & FAQ’s

Thanks for being curious about joining this group program!

We invite you to explore the frequently asked questions and if you find you still have questions, feel free to connect with us via email!

  • This group coaching program is $400.

    If supportive, we offer flexible payment plans to fit your current budget and full or partial scholarships available. You can apply for a scholarship here

    This $400 price breakdown:

    -8 weekly group coaching sessions

    -Access to guided visualizations, affirmations and digital resources to support you in deeper boundary integration (no longer feel limited by your current resistance to setting the boundaries you desire)

  • Virtual!

    Don’t live in Nashville? Don’t worry, you can join from anywhere!

  • For the virtual program:

    Wednesday, September 13, 2023 to Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

    Time: 7pm CT

    *There is a pause the week of October 9th to support in integration of what you’re learning in the group

  • We get it. It can be hard to think of being vulnerable in a group. The group aspect of the Sacred Rebel program is very intentional—when we're working on being more authentic, it's imperative we have a community behind us that can see us in our authenticity, lift us up when we are feeling fearful of stepping into our authentic self and support us in feeling confident in expressing who we truly are. There is a magic in the group element of this program.

    Also, there are self-guided elements to this group program. The digital resources and content are available for you to access on your own and at your own pace!

  • Perfect! Many individuals that will be joining this program are actively seeing a therapist 1-on-1 as well as members that aren’t actively participating in therapy.

    It can be helpful to maintain your appointments with your therapist while working through the content to support your integration and processing.

  • This makes sense! $400 can feel like a big investment.

    Here are our thoughts on it: When it comes to financial investments for self-healing, it can feel difficult for many reasons.

    We love to ask these questions to put things into perspective and to help you feel out if now is the right time to join the program:

    How long have you spent feeling disconnected from yourself and your worth? If you had to put a dollar amount on it, what is this time worth? (The lost time with yourself, not working toward your goals, the lost time authentically being present with those you love)

    How much is your authenticity, healing and joy worth?

    And, sometimes this question is hard to sit with:

    Are you willing to spend more time continuing to move forward in your life feeling this way?

    If after sitting with these questions you are still feeling unsure, you are more than welcome to schedule a consultation call with Dani to chat more about if this program is the right fit for you.

    Also, please know: We want to honor your boundaries if this program is a “no” for you right now. What beautiful clarity! We’re excited for other ways you can connect with us via the podcast, psychotherapy retreats or any of our free offerings.

Testimonials for Working with Dani

  • "Dani is a powerful presence! She hears your heart, expression, hurts and desires. Dani leads you to understand and embrace your inner most feelings exactly where you are. She teaches self-compassion for all our parts and guides us to be gentle with ourselves. At the same time, we are doing “the work”, moving forward in personal growth. She is a gentle spirit guiding us in how to heal ourselves and how to understand and appreciate ourselves. I am so grateful for my experience with Dani!"

    A.O.

  • “It was an incredible experience! I learned so much about myself and healing. I truly feel that I have stepped into a much deeper, more intimate and embodied relationship with myself. I am beyond grateful for the work we have done and the safe space that was held in getting to know myself more deeply...I really loved the balance and flexibility that was given in allowing our sessions to be whatever I needed for that week. I felt that there was such a safe space to explore, heal, and get to know myself more deeply.The content was incredible and provided so much wisdom and guidance.”

    R.S.

  • “In the past year, I had my life turned upside down, and the wisdom I received from Dani literally got me through. With practical and relatable content, she gave me guidance in my healing and processing. She is truly my sister who brought me back to knowing my true self and for that I am so grateful.”

    E.V.

  • “Working with Dani has been invaluable to my healing journey. She isn't afraid to get vulnerable and acknowledge her own work to help guide you with yours. Her approach is a wonderful balance of truth bombs, deep introspection and laughter to tie it all together. It’s not always easy (sometimes it is!) but it’s always worth it.”

    T.L.

  • “Working with Dani the last three years has been transformative in so many aspects of my life. Through her guidance and expertise I have gained a versatile set of tools that help me navigate through life’s challenges, big or small. My relationships (including the one with myself) have improved drastically over this time period and I have so much more clarity on things that used to feel impossible to me. She always tells me that I’m the one doing all the hard work to achieve this growth but I truly can’t imagine having come this far with anyone else but her. She is incredible.”

    D.O.

  • “Your presence was warm and inviting during our work together. You created a safe space for me to say all my deepest fears out loud. During our work together I discovered freedom and the ability to show up authentically.”

    C.W.

Ready to shift from a life of self-abandonment to a life of E.A.S.E?

Reserve your spot now!

Not ready to join?

Check out these episodes of Be the Scandal podcast to support you along your boundary journey!

  • Episode Summary:

    Boundaries.

    What we all need, yet, many of us shy away from. 

    We all have our own, individualized narratives about boundaries—what they are and what they “say” about us.

    Tune into this episode for a short introduction into the conversation of boundaries. Listen to learn my take on what boundaries are, why we’re not setting them and a quick embodiment exercise to explore how boundaries (and a lack of) feels like in your body.

    Listen to this episode here

  • Episode Summary:

    You did it again...

    You said yes when you wanted to say no...

    ...and you regret it. 

    If you're exhausted by this pattern of relating and ready to honor your desires and set boundaries that are most aligned with you, we invite you to tune into this episode with guest Amelia Nicodemus. 

    One area of Amelia's expertise is embodied boundaries. In this episode, she shares her wisdom in connecting with the body, learning the body's boundary communications and supporting yourself in making aligned choices based on these boundaries. 

    In this episode, we're diving deeper into conversation on: 

    -The importance of boundaries for mental, spiritual, emotional and physical well-being

    -How to recognize your sacred "yes" and "no" in your body

    -Taking time to pause and learning to trust your gut instinct in boundaries 

    -Personal permission in changing your boundaries at any moment based on your intuition 

    -Supporting yourself in speaking your boundaries to others 

    -Supporting your inner child in setting and communicating boundaries

    -Offering yourself compassion and gentleness as navigating boundary setting 

    Listen to the episode here