What's Your Story with Jaime & Stan

What’s Your Story, Dan Guerra? Psychology, travel, and finding balance through yoga

Episode Summary

In this thoughtful and adventure-packed episode, we sit down with Dan Guerra, a psychologist, yoga instructor, and world traveler who’s explored over 60 countries often with just a backpack and $400 to his name. Dan blends deep psychological insight with personal storytelling as he reflects on the lessons he's learned through travel, discomfort, and spiritual practice. From sleeping on rooftops in Greece to helping clients release deep-seated emotional trauma, Dan’s story is a reminder that healing and self-discovery often come from stepping outside your comfort zone and into presence.

Episode Notes

In this thoughtful and adventure-packed episode, we sit down with Dan Guerra, a psychologist, yoga instructor, and world traveler who’s explored over 60 countries often with just a backpack and $400 to his name. Dan blends deep psychological insight with personal storytelling as he reflects on the lessons he's learned through travel, discomfort, and spiritual practice.

From sleeping on rooftops in Greece to helping clients release deep-seated emotional trauma, Dan’s story is a reminder that healing and self-discovery often come from stepping outside your comfort zone and into presence.

Key topics discussed

The psychology of balance

• How Dan became a psychologist and the personal experiences that shaped his compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Why emotional equanimity and presence are foundational to mental health.

The transformative power of travel

• Stories from Dan’s travels to over 60 countries including working as a DJ, sleeping in hammocks, and making global connections on a budget.
• How travel taught him resilience, adaptability, and gratitude for life’s unexpected turns.

Yoga as a way of life

• Dan’s practice and teaching of yoga as a holistic path beyond physical movement including mindfulness, breathwork, and yogic philosophy.
• How yoga supports emotional release, mental clarity, and everyday balance.

Exploring the mind-body connection

• Why past trauma lives in the body and how awareness, movement, and meditation help us reconnect and heal.
• Tools Dan uses with clients to reduce stress and strengthen the nervous system.

Lessons in self-discovery

• The value of sitting with discomfort and choosing growth over escape.
• How building connection with others and yourself leads to deeper fulfillment.
   

Memorable quotes

“The world teaches you that you won’t always get what you want, but it also shows you that there’s so much more to be grateful for.” – Dan Guerra
“Yoga is about release—it’s about letting go of what holds you back.” – Dan Guerra
“Every experience, good or bad, is an opportunity to learn and grow.” – Dan Guerra

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Where to listen & watch:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/7riOClUStVc
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Connect with Dan:
Website: www.dan-guerra.com
Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Stressed-Centered-Practical-Healthier-Happier/dp/0990835405
IG: @stressdocnyc  @guerratravels
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/StressDoc
Podcast: On Journey With Danny G (spotify):  https://open.spotify.com/show/5ESZ2iMH1MsGs9Lzfys7jy?si=def2d4b60b484f64
Podcast: On Journey With Danny G (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-journey-with-danny-g/id1572246440

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