013: From Fear to Freedom: Dana Croschere's Healing Journey
Dana Croschere is an award-winning filmmaker and passionate storyteller whose newest documentary, RESCUED HEARTS, is a dream that has been years in the making. After spending over 15 years volunteering at horse ranches and witnessing the extraordinary healing power of the horse-human connection, Dana knew she was meant to tell this story.
The inspiration for her filmmaking journey came from one of the most challenging seasons of her life. Following two failed spine surgeries and a long battle with chronic pain, Dana embarked on a deeply personal path of self-discovery and healing—an experience that birthed her first film, LOVE HEALS, which has since touched countless lives around the world.
Dana and her partner Krisanna are devoted to making films that spread love, hope, and healing. With RESCUED HEARTS, they are capturing the magic, mystery and science of healing with horses—and inviting audiences to witness the profound ways horses can help us open our hearts and connect more deeply with our authentic selves. The film premieres in Santa Barbara on May 2 and will be released worldwide in a virtual screening this Fall.
In this episode, you will hear:
Personal Transformation
Dana's journey from a corporate, type-A personality to a holistic healing advocate
How chronic pain became a catalyst for profound personal transformation
The process of deconstructing religious beliefs and embracing spiritual healing
Healing Insights
The importance of self-love and acceptance in the healing process
Understanding the mind-body connection
Techniques for releasing stored trauma and emotional pain
Documentary Highlights
Behind-the-scenes story of creating "Love Heals"
The powerful screaming scene and its therapeutic significance
Exploring alternative healing modalities
Key Themes
Overcoming fear and embracing vulnerability, self-love and acceptance.
The role of compassion in personal healing
Breaking free from societal and personal limitations
Upcoming Project
Sneak peek into "Rescued Hearts" documentary
The healing power of horses
The deep connection between humans and animals
Practical Takeaways
Strategies for mental distress relief
The importance of listening to your body
How to approach healing as a journey, not a destination
Emotional Journey
Dana's experience with chronic pain
Resources from this Episode
Live Wild Films: livewildfilms.com - Where all films can be accessed
Rescued Hearts: rescuedheartsfilm.com
Love Heals: lovehealsfilm.com
Resources from this Episode
Live Wild Films: livewildfilms.com - Where all films can be accessed
Rescued Hearts: rescuedheartsfilm.com
Love Heals: lovehealsfilm.com
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@livewildfilms - FB, IG
@rescuedheartsfilm - FB, IG, TikTok
@lovehealsfilm – FB, IG
YouTube: Live Wild Films https://www.youtube.com/@livewildfilms
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