The Soul Goals
Hi, I’m Dawn and you’ve landed at The Soul Goals! This podcast and platform is dedicated to sharing personal stories of challenge and obstacles, faith and hope, and how others have navigated the roads through their storms. It’s also dedicated to bringing inspiration to your world, connecting with your community, and helping you grow in your own life to uncover your Soul Goals, those gifts that are innately beautiful and specific to YOU! Connection is vital and growth is inevitable. Together let’s work to be the best version of ourselves that we can be! Everyone has a story, and every story matters; let’s make our stories count!
Episodes
The beginning is the most important part of the work. - Plato
There’s truth in that statement on many topics but especially, it seems, when it comes to exercise. This week, we put our motivation to-the-test in committing to exercise each day in some capacity, big or small. Truth be known? Even a short amount of time and the most basic movement can count. Don’t let your brain trick you in to believing otherwise...
I remember the first time a therapist told me “let’s try to work through some affirmations regarding this piece of work. My response? Ummmmm, not sure that’s really for me. But when I put aside my hesitations and finally dug in to the process, a week in to the work and lo-and-behold, it actually alleviated a piece of anxiety for me. The writing of the personalized phrases I had created alongside my therapy-group g...
In a world dominated by texts and emails, taking the time to write a handwritten note might seem old-fashioned—but it's more powerful than ever. Handwritten communication really does have an astonishing impact on our relationships and our lives as a whole. Putting pen to paper creates a deeper emotional connection, leaves lasting impressions, and can even improve your own well-being. Just a few words can leave ...
Throwin’ it back to this winter and the archives when Dixi and I took on gettin’ crafty and exploring our creative sides!
In this episode, we explore the benefits of doing crafts—beyond just making something beautiful. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving focus, mood, and even memory, crafting has been shown to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether it’s knitting, painting, scrapbooking,...
Ever met those folks that seem to have a knack for conversation? Those that aren’t afraid to have a start-up talk with most anyone? This week, I took a page out of my own hubby’s playbook and did the uncomfortable-for-me, striking up conversations with strangers that I felt led to. With my husband guesting on the pod this week, he graciously explains his “why” and the benefits and incredible insights he’s gained f...
Why does prayer matter?
How does it transform lives?
What does a regular prayer practice look like?
Is it really beneficial?
Prayer can be a difficult process for many, especially those who have faced hardships that seem to be never-ending. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emily, a wonderful friend and Mom who talks about her prayer practice and what it means to her, how she struggles with it at times, and the grac...
What happens when you stop saying should? Spoiler alert: a lot more freedom, clarity, and self-compassion. In this week’s episode, Dixi and I discuss all-things should-related and explore the shift from obligation to intention—and how changing your words can change your mindset.
Everyone has a story, and every story matters; let's make our stories count!
I was recently having a one-of-those-days moments when, as if on cue, the next phone alert was an old friend texting to say they’d been thinking of me. That small gesture brought me out of a yucky headspace and gave me a sweet little boost to keep on going.
Whether it's a simple "thinking of you" or a meme that made you laugh, a quick text message can strengthen connections, lift someone's d...
Whether we received what we needed in our childhoods or whether we struggled to connect, we benefit greatly when we attend to our younger selves and give the little one inside each of us the attention they deserve. This week, Dixi and I spent some quality time with our Little Me’s by penning letters to our younger selves. From the lessons learned to the mistakes that shape us, letters to our younger versions are to...
Let’s talk about the heart of volunteering—why it matters, how it shapes us, and the powerful impact it can have on both those who give and those who receive! Giving of your time, your talents, or your resources, it all matters! It can shape us, the volunteer, in immeasurable ways alongside those who we are helping. We are all wired for connection and volunteering is a simple-yet-profound way to uncover our persona...
With timelines often filled with negativity, drama, or comparison traps, it’s easy to forget that we control what we share on social media. Whether it's celebrating small wins, highlighting acts of kindness, or just sharing a little joy, your posts can have a ripple effect. This week, Dixi and I took to spreading positivity through social media, showing that when we post positive, uplifting content, it has a dire...
Our words hold incredible power, those both said and unsaid. Many times, our emotions can get trapped in our processes and experiences and create inner conflict and, at times, detrimental self-talk.
Unsent letters can hold a huge healing key for us, allowing us to release emotions we may keep bottled up and process unresolved feelings. There’s a real sense of freedom when we know that our expressions will only...
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from the present moment. Dixi and I adopted the practice of grounding through your 5 senses this week, a simple but effective technique to help you reconnect with your body and find peace amidst chaos.
When we focus on what we can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell, it can instantly bring us back to the here and now, a baseline, calming th...
I remember stumbling upon the first podcast I ever listened to and being so intrigued. Connecting with people through this powerful medium for learning, entertainment, and personal growth was the coolest thing ever!
In today’s episode, Dixi and I share some of our favorite podcasts and our insights surrounding them. Podcasts offer something for everyone, boosting creativity, broadening knowledge, and keeping u...
Being thankful is such a vital key to living free and finding the good but sometimes, it can be overwhelming to find that goodness in our lower points. This week, Dixi and I dive into a simple but powerful practice of writing a daily gratitude sentence. Finding one good point in your 24 hour day is an achievable task that can make a quick shift in your mindset, boost your mood, and help you cultivate a more positive ...
Recalling the first time someone suggested I try meditation, I can safely say it was certainly an uncomfortable idea and overall topic for me. I really wondered how slowing down would seriously speed up my world in the best way, it sounded counterintuitive to me.
I gave it a shot, I had nothing to lose except the time it took to sit and be still for a short 5 minutes. It was clunky and cumbersome to just brea...
So simple yet so impactful, hugs can be a huge part of the human connection we all crave. A solid hug can reduce stress, boost immunity, drop fear and pain, and promote happiness all around. The value of touch in this way extends far beyond just the action of hugging and really reaches deep in to our souls, benefiting us all in the simplest-yet-profound ways. This week, Dixi and I took on the hug challenge to see i...
Truth: How many times did you hit your snooze button this morning? Once? Twice? Or are you like me and it was closer to five or six times?
It's tough to break the habit, but pushing through that initial grogginess and getting up can make a noticeable difference! Dixi and I share our insider viewpoints about waking with the alarm on this week’s pod and how your sleep quality can really shift your day, you...
Learning to love her life and push for a better path for her own children, Kristan shares her story on how overcoming her past circumstances has led her to grow deeply in her life and her relationships. Kristan’s journey could have led to a much different outcome as her brother and her had to step in to adult shoes at very young ages and fend for themselves and each other, becoming the parents in their household at e...
Do you trust your gut? We’re talking not only metaphorically but physically, too? The buzz around gut health is a real-deal, folks, it’s where so much of our wellness begins and it deserves a fair shake! Dixi and I take on a handful of kombucha blends and give you our honest take on their taste and the effects kombucha has on your overall wellbeing. Our takeaway? Trust your gut and treat it well!
Everyone has a s...
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