In this episode of Coffee Unlimited with J & D, we unpack the word “wellness” — what it really means, how it’s evolved over time, and why it may need redefining.

Danielle reflects on her 20+ years in the wellness space, including her time at the Chopra Center, and shares the complexity of reconciling disappointment when leaders fall short. From there, the conversation widens into something more universal: wellness as something deeply personal — not commercial, not elite, and not one-size-fits-all.

Together, we explore:

• How wellness has become commercialized and performative
• Why true wellbeing doesn’t have to cost anything
• The connection between thoughts and suffering
• The subtle “red flags” that signal we’re out of balance
• Sleep, sugar, movement, and aging — without rigidity
• Why wellness is about returning to wholeness, not perfection

This episode is honest, unscripted, and reflective. It reminds us that wellness isn’t about spa days or green juice — it’s about awareness. It’s about noticing when we’re impatient. It’s about choosing grace over rigidity. It’s about recognizing that balance isn’t static — it’s something we flow in and out of every day.

Wellness isn’t perfection.
It’s presence.
It’s self-awareness.
It’s coming home to yourself again and again.

In this episode of Coffee Unlimited with J & D, we explore the powerful convergence of the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse), the new moon, and a rare solar eclipse happening within the same energetic window.

We unpack why astrologers are calling this a moment of acceleration and alignment — a time when the sun, moon, and earth align in ways that symbolically (and perhaps energetically) invite momentum, truth, and course correction.

From Danielle’s glass wall literally shattering during the storm (hello, eclipse symbolism 👀) to Janelle’s reflections on feeling ready for movement and change, this conversation moves between the cosmic and the deeply personal.

We explore:

• What the Year of the Horse represents (freedom, vitality, forward motion)
• Why eclipses are considered powerful turning points
• How to tune into subtle shifts — even if you’re not “into astrology”
• Why slowing down is often the gateway to clarity
• How to create space for insight — even in busy households

Whether you believe in astrology or not, this episode invites you to ask:

✨ What is ready to move in your life?
✨ What truth is trying to surface?
✨ Where are you being called toward aliveness?

It may just be time to run.

In this episode of Coffee Unlimited with J & D, Janelle and Danielle unpack why Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year — and stepping onto one of the biggest stages in the world — is about far more than music.

They explore how a Spanish-language album taking top honors challenges long-held ideas about “mainstream,” why language itself is a form of power, and how Puerto Rico is finally being centered instead of sidelined. Against the backdrop of rising cultural backlash in the U.S., the conversation reframes visibility as something that is not neutral — but a form of resistance.

Along the way, there’s humor, personal storytelling, and honest reflection on joy, identity, and why celebration can be radical. This episode is both a cultural commentary and an invitation: to listen more closely, stay curious, and recognize why this moment matters — especially right now.