Dawnversations: In My Head

After nearly four years of interviewing experts and hosting a variety show, Dawn is doing something a little radical: she’s flipping this podcast on its head. No more guest pressure. No more pretending to have it all figured out. This is the start of something new — something messier, funnier, more honest — and way more Dawn.

In this ep, she pulls back the curtain on her decision to ditch the old format, open up her brain f...

This episode with Narayana Montúfar breaks down the major astrological shifts coming in 2026, including the end of long-running cosmic cycles, the rise of the new Fire & Air era, and how Neptune in Aries and Uranus in Gemini may spark transformation, technology growth, intuition, and spiritual awakening. We also discuss ancient civilizations, shifting beliefs about history, growing openness to UFOs/aliens, and why more...

Rachel K is back! She explains her holistic approach to life and relationship coaching, showing how career, family, and emotional health are all connected. The conversation moves into conflict avoidance: why people do it, how it backfires, and what healthier repair looks like. They get practical with a time-out strategy that helps couples cool off without slipping into passive-aggressive silence.

With the holidays looming, ...

Kristen Franey is the anti-biz coach who helps women suffocating in strategy scale from their soul instead of their shoulds.

She coaches the human growing the business instead of teaching strategy. Women dismantling the conditioning that keeps them small so they can build from how they’re actually wired come to her to scale, expand and make more impact. Her work sits at the intersection of Human Design, deconditioning, ...

Joanna joins me for a no-nonsense talk about inflammation. She breaks down how chronic inflammation fuels everything from fatigue to mood crashes, and shares simple, realistic ways to keep your system calm without turning into the Grinch at family gatherings.

As a holistic nutrition and eating-disorder recovery coach, Joanna helps people get more out of their whole body, life, and sport. She also gives us a few clutch strat...

Hi friends, it’s Dawn.

So… I have an announcement.
The podcast is changing again.

Yes — again.

Some of you have been here since the original version,
 then the reinvention,
 then the other reinvention,
 then whatever the last reinvention was. But this time — it’s different.
 The new season is funny. New season. New format.
 Same host. I wish I could say this is the last time I reinvent my show but....

In this episode of Dawnversations, Dawn sits down with cognitive behavioral therapist and author of Just Do Nothing to unpack how to stop getting in your own way. They discuss predictive anxiety, the sting of rejection after being ghosted, healing from betrayal, and the emotional ups and downs of parenting. Together, they explore what it really means to let emotions exist without trying to “fix” them—and how doing nothing ...

Dawn and Dr. Michael Wetter discussed the impact of social media on loneliness, self-comparison, and mental health, particularly among adolescents. They explored how social media algorithms and unrealistic portrayals can distort perceptions of success and happiness, while emphasizing the importance of authenticity and personal fulfillment rather than superficial comparisons. The conversation concluded with a discussion abo...

In this episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with Dr. Jamey Maniscalco — neuroscientist, wellness consultant, and founder of Manifest Wellness — to talk about adaptogens, nootropics, and stress and explore what really helps our nervous systems thrive. With over a decade as an Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Dr. Jamey breaks down complex brain science into simple, practical strategies anyone can use to boost resilienc...

In this Halloween episode, we dive deep into the mystical world of astrology, psychic abilities, and soul contracts with the amazing Ev. We explore:

• How everyone has psychic abilities waiting to be tapped
• The meaning of birth charts
• Astrology charts as personal “operator’s manuals” for your life
• Soul contracts and what we agreed to before being born
• How planetary movements impact both your personal life and the collective
• Ti...

In this episode of Dawnversations, Autumn Bear is back to blow our minds about the gut and immune system connection. Did you know that 75% of your immune system actually lives in your gut? Autumn breaks down why that matters, how probiotics and fermented foods support your body, and what sugar really does once it hits your system (spoiler: it’s not pretty).
If you’ve ever wondered how to strengthen your immunity, boost...

In this relatable episode of Dawnversations, Dawn dives head-first into the world of social media madness — where likes, followers, comments, and algorithms seem to control our moods more than we’d like to admit. From Facebook frenzies and Instagram insecurities to TikTok temptations and YouTube comparison traps, she breaks down how social media can mess with your confidence, relationships, and even your sanity.

Dawn expose...

In this episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with Andy Mort, host of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, for a conversation that blends controversy with self-discovery. We kick things off by diving into the Mel Robbins “Let Them” theory—where it came from, who really said it first, and why plagiarism in the online world sparks such strong reactions. Then we shift gears into something more personal: Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). A...

In this episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with decluttering coach Kate Evans to talk about why our “stuff” holds so much power over us. From the junk drawer we all pretend doesn’t exist, to entire rooms that feel overwhelming, clutter shows up in more ways than we realize. Kate shares practical strategies for letting go, explains why decluttering your space can actually declutter your mind, and offers encouragement for...