Why Your Soul Already Knows the Answer

In this episode of The Secrets of Being, I’m joined by the luminous Kylie Riordan—a devoted mother, soulful writer, and energetic healer whose life radiates love, purpose, and deep compassion.

Kylie and I discovered we wrote our books in the same year—2017—and though our paths are unique, our hearts beat to a similar rhythm. We explore what it means to be a mother in a world that often defines value by productivity, and why real success is found in the connections we make and the love we give.

From Kylie’s dreams of becoming a nun to her present-day life as a mother of three (with a scientist son, no less), we dive into her journey with epilepsy, her spiritual connection to the Virgin Mary, and her gentle reminder that simplicity and joy are not separate—they are one and the same.

You’ll hear us speak about the sacredness of tears, the unspoken prayers of grief, and the kind of strength it takes to keep choosing love—especially when it’s hard. Kylie also opens up about volunteering with the Dalai Lama and the way a falling book helped her find her spiritual path at age 16.

This is an episode about remembering who you are, connecting with the soul within, and finding magic in the everyday.

Whether you're a mother, a seeker, or someone walking through your own season of grief, I hope this conversation reminds you that your presence is enough—and that the smallest acts of love can create ripples that reach far beyond what we see.

Sawubona. I see you.

With love,

Dr. Dawn

P.S. Connect with Kylie: https://bit.ly/43K0Nee