The Pleasure Project with Dana Skoglund

131. Fail better

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have a black belt in failing. I'm SO good at failing because I've done it dozens of times. Partly because I set big goals and have high standards, a...

130. Love your life now

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have been conditioned to believe that happiness comes from getting what we want. This is the Gap Theory of Happiness - the belief that if we close ...

129. Undoing the "not enough" narrative

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if we spent as much time feeling good on the inside as we do on looking good on the outside? According to research, since the age of 3, we’ve b...

128. BONUS 11 Mistakes Costing You Your Desires and Happiness

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode is taken from a day retreat teaching where I used the analogy of a roadtrip. After 10 years and hundreds of coaching clients, I've ...

127. The battle within

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The inner conflict is a fundamental part of being human. The Bhagavad Gita, the most famous yogic text in history takes place on a battlefield - a per...

126. The Dharma Love Project

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you spend 80 days focused on love, connection and purpose? I’m about to find out. Today is day 1 of my new Pleasure Project: The D...

125. Fall reinvention

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is coming. The time of year when we yearn to get back on track, recommit to our goals and establish a new rhythm. As summer comes to a close, it ...

124. 5 ways to be happier now

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the goals we all share is to be happy. The irony is - the more you have happiness as a goal, the less happy you are. Happiness isn't something ...

123. Cool girl summer (special gift)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is "Hot Girl Summer"? I looked it up and found a few definitions: Dictonary.com defines it as “feeling confident in who you are and having fun ...

122. How to have more time

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with not having enough time? Are you cronically late, rushed or overwhelmed? This podcast is for you. In this episode I share how I we...

121. Feeling intentions

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explore the transformative power of setting feeling intentions for a more fulfilling life. Drawing inspiration from "The Desire Map,...

120. A cure for inadequacy

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not where you think you "should" be by this time of the year? Do you feel "behind"? There are two ways you can approach your goals. One works for you...

119. Be a better planner

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with planning or following through on your plans? In this episode, I delve into the world of planning and decision-making. Join me as...

118. Summer Solstice Ritual

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and symbolises light, growth, abundance, joy, celebration, balance and purification. In this episod...

117. The Yoga of Emotion Part 4: Emotional Empowerment

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the final installment of the Yoga of Emotion Series. In this episode I share a 4 step process to shift from a challenging emotion to a more re...

116. The Yoga of Emotion Part 3: 3 Laws

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of emotions with Part 3 of a 4 part series based on my most popular workshop: The Yoga of Emotion. Em...

115. The Yoga of Emotion Part 2: Mistakes

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of a 4 part series based on my most popular workshop: The Yoga of Emotion. In this episode I share the top 4 mistakes people make when ...

114. The Yoga of Emotion Part 1: 3 Truths

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 1 of a 4 part series based on my most popular workshop: The Yoga of Emotion. Yoga means to connect or join. The Yoga of Emotion is all ab...

113. The fastest way to feel better

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes when we focus on "good vibes only" or understand how our thoughts create our reality, we end up resisting negative feelings and trying to pu...

112. 3 ways to increase self-worth

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Low self-worth is something so many people struggle with. Low self-worth is not a character trait. It’s a habit of thinking. Many of us have a habit...

111. 5 mental habits to break

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your disappointment, insecurity, shame, judgement and self-doubt arise from repetitive thinking. Anything thought with repetition becomes a habituated...

110. 4 ways to increase self-confidence

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self-confidence is something everyone wants more of and many people struggle with. When you're filled with self-doubt (the opposite of confidence), yo...

109. Dial in your morning routines

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with getting to bed on time and waking up early? Do you feel like there's not enough time for self-care? Do you want to become a morni...

108. Decluttering lessons

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spring is prime time to declutter. If you've been feeling the urge to declutter, this podcast is for you. In this episode I talk about my journey with...

107 Your pleasure ceiling

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I just came back from a family vacation where we spent a lot of time relaxing and doing nothing. As lovely as it was, there were many times where I fo...

106. 6 month goal hypnosis

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a goal you're working on? Something specific you're trying to manifest in the next 6 months? Listen to this episode to program your subcon...

105. When trying harder is not the answer

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've been taught that the key to success is trying harder and putting in more time, effort and energy. That strategy will only take you so far. If yo...

104. My latest obsession: hypnosis

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm introducing you to my secret coaching weapon and latest obsession. Your subconscious mind is responsible for 95% of what you believe, think,...

103: Habit Hack: Whypower

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the top mistakes people make when trying to change habits is using willpower. And in case you haven't noticed, willpower is unreliable and not ...

102. Understand and reduce anxiety

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is an inevitable part of being human. As humans, we’re wired to look for threats. Anxiety serves to prepare us for possible danger. It’s a...

101. Balancing getting and having

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The great paradox we're trying to embrace in this life is that of BEING and BECOMING. Most of us are so overly focused on getting more, achieving more...

100. Why I do this work

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate episode 100 I am sharing my WHY. I get a little emotional, ok a LOT emotional, but this is my Truth. It's my honor to share these tools w...

99. A case for goal setting

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To set goals or not to set goals, that is the question. In this episode I make a case that you are ALREADY goal oriented. However, if you don't do it ...

98. BONUS WORKSHOP: 4 steps to make 2023 your best year ever

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a live workshop on how to make 2023 a breakthrough year. Over the years of refining, experimenting and testing my goal-setting and ach...

97. Goal Week: Manifest your goals like a yogi

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm teaching on 2 Yoga Sutras that will help you manifest your goals like a yogi.  The first one, Yoga Sutra 1.12 introduces two ...

96: Goal Week: 6 mindset shifts to achieve your goals with ease

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the day 3 of Goal Week. Every day this week I'm dropping my top tips and mindset shifts to move into 2023 with more intention, clarity and co...

95. Goal Week: 6 mistakes to avoid in the goal setting process

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I achieved a huge milestone today - 10,000 downloads! Thank you, dear listener, for being here, subscribing, rating and sharing this podcast. I'm so g...

94. Goal Week: 8 reasons why your goals haven’t manifested yet

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During the 2 weeks before New Years, I spend time reflecting on the past year and setting goals and intentions for the year ahead. I'm bringing my pro...

93. 3 steps to de-funk yourself

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I found myself in a bit of a funk. I was feeling down and took myself through a 3 steps process that allowed me to move through it and come ...

92. Creating emotional habits

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever noticed that when you're angry, your brain finds more and more things to be angry about? One of the primary Ayurvedic principles is, lik...

91. How to get motivated

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go you struggle with finding motivation to exercise or do other things that feel hard? If so, you're not alone. This is the #1 struggle with so many p...

90. How to have a great relationship with yourself

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your relationship to yourself is the foundation for every other relationship in your life. Your relationship to yourself has 3 parts. Your realtionshi...

89. How to approach challenging conversations

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Ferris said, “A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” W...

88. The 3 truths of life

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I watched the Netfix documentary Stutz, all about the famous therapist Phil Stutz and his "tools" to help people improve their lives. In the movie, he...

87. 5 layer self-love meditation

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share a powerful daily practice to tend to the 5 different layers of our being. As humans we are multi-faceted and have different as...

86. Rewriting your past

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using your past against you? Are you holding on to painful memories that prevent you from moving forward? The important thing to recognize abo...

85. The pleasure of flow

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've been curious about why I went from a 100% commitment to this podcast to a 50-70% commitment. It's so easy to slip inot complacency and excuse-mak...

84. Who do you want to be?

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I went to high school with a girl who grew up in a Christian home singing at church. Eventually, that talented singer became more well-known and start...

83. Perfectionism and celebrating yourself

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a few days since I've recorded a podcast and it's because I had a momentary relapse into perfectionism. I thought that for "season 2" I woul...

BONUS 10 Things I Discovered About Creating a Pleasurable Life

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a replay of my workshop: The 10 Things I Discovered About Creating a Pleasurable Life. At the end of the workshop I shared details ab...

80. Final day! What's next?

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have arrived at the final day of the Pleasure Project. In this episode I share my thoughts about coming to the end and what's next. I’m offering ...

79. Who I've become (and special invite!)

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am almost at the end of this 80-day journey of consciously creating a life that sparks joy. This exploration was aimed at uncovering the raw ingredi...

78. An easier alternative to willpower

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever tried to use willpower to start or stop doing something, you know how unsustainable it can be. It's really challenge to stop doing some...

77. Un-busying myself

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I used to identify as a busy person. I had a need to fill every moment and constantly be doing something. This project has taught me how to fall in lo...

76. The Pleasure Algorithm

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your mind works the same way social media algorithms work. You get more of what you click on, spend time on, and repeat. To program your life for mor...

75. Worthiness

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from some variation of NOT ENOUGH? Not good enough, not productive enough, not attractive enough, not thin enough, not successful enough...

74. Goal fuel

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share an essential mindset shift to stay on track to move towards your goals. Whether your goal is to quit sugar, reduce drinking or...

73. Sugar Detox X Pleasure Project

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you combine pleasure with a sugar detox??? 10 days of clean eating that feels amazing. We're talking... ...Delicious, yet easy, su...