What If Every Day Was Day One

What if every morning held the potential to begin again — not from obligation, but from inspiration?Not because something was wrong, but because something within us is ready to rise?

That’s the heart of this week’s Love & Life Elevated podcast — a truly special episode where I had the joy of interviewing my favorite human, Dr. James Rouse, about his new book, DIEM: The Art of Every Day.

As someone who walked beside him during the writing and creation of this book, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply personal and transformative this journey has been. DIEM is not just a philosophy — it’s a lived practice. And at the core of that practice is one powerful mantra:

“This is Day One.”

In this soulful conversation, we unpack the meaning and the medicine behind that simple phrase — and how choosing to live as if every day were Day One can become a powerful shift in how we meet life, ourselves, and the world around us.

Here’s a glimpse into what we explore together:

• The origin story of James’ “Day One” mantra — and how it helped him through some of his most difficult seasons.

• Morning rituals that anchor us in presence and purpose (and why they don’t need to be complicated to be meaningful).

• The sacred link between biological rhythm and spiritual rhythm — and how living in sync with our natural cycles changes everything.

• Why cold plunges, breathwork, and other “sacred discomforts” can become gateways to growth.

• How radical self-love is not just a feel-good idea — but a spiritual practice in and of itself

Whether you’re feeling grounded, uncertain, hopeful, or in the midst of your own next chapter, this episode is a loving reminder that you don’t have to wait for a new year, a breakthrough, or a big moment to begin again.

You just need this moment. This breath. This Day One.

And if you’re curious about how to live more intentionally, to embrace each day as a spiritual practice, or to deepen your connection to what really matters — I know you’ll find something in this conversation to support and uplift you.

Listen now to Love & Life Elevated: What If Every Day Was Day One - Inspired by DIEM: The Art of Every Day by Dr. James Rouse — available now, but officially launching May 1!

Let’s rise into the art of every day — together.