Dawnversations is a podcast that explores real life! Whether it’s navigating health, nutrition, mental health, astrology, relationships, or personal reinvention, I love talking about all of it! 🌍 Visit my website: https://www.podpage.com/dawnversations-podcast/ 📺 WATCH here: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dawnversationspodcast444 🎧 LISTEN here: 🍏 Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dawnversations-podcast/id1611645700 🎵 Spotify : open.spotify.com/show/3nyVFDlLJ0y7S2MQ0ZqiZ5?si=v ...
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Dawn Wecker Podcasts

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Hope in the Darkest of Times- Slow Down Sundays
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8:04We’ve been through wars, terror, pandemics—and somehow, we’re still here. That means hope is stronger than hate. Today, choose faith over fear, choose light over darkness, and remember—your hope matters, because it just might spark someone else’s.By Dawn Wecker
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Food, Mood, and the Microbiome: Healing from the Inside Out-Trinity Pate and Missy Chase LaPine
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48:37Food, Mood, and the Microbiome: Healing from the Inside Out On this episode of Dawnversations, we dive into the fascinating world of the gut-brain axis and the microbiome with two incredible guests: Missy Chase Lapine and Trinity Pate. Missy is the New York Times bestselling author, foodie, and Functional Health Coach™ whose own journey with low bl…
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When You Feel Like Giving Up-Slow Down Sundays
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9:43If you’re at rock bottom, hurting, or thinking, I can’t do this anymore—stop here first. Breathe with me, slow down, and let’s sit through the storm together. This isn’t therapy or a magic fix; it’s one real voice reminding you that pain tells lies, feelings pass, and you are not alone. We’ll practice grounding and remember the quiet truth: this to…
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Obesity& Diet Myths - Gretchen Zimmermann
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43:40This week on Dawnversations, I’m joined by Gretchen Zimmermann, MBA, RD, LD, CDCES, CSOWM, VP of Clinical Strategy at Vida Health. Gretchen has spent her career cutting through the noise around obesity and nutrition — and in this episode, she helps us separate fact from fiction. We bust some of the most common myths about weight loss, obesity, and …
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Slow Down Sundays: Right Here, Right Now - Mike Carnes
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9:42Mike Carnes is back! If you love his meditations as much as I do, you can find more about him below: Mike is a meditation teacher and voice actor who helps people slow down, breathe, and find a little peace in the middle of everyday chaos. He found meditation during one of the hardest chapters of his life and quickly realized it wasn’t about sittin…
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Stuck in Our Screens: Social Media, AI, and Why Adults Are Worse Than Kids
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31:16This week on Dawnversations, I chat with author Katy Allen about her new book Stuck in Our Screens. Spoiler alert: the drama isn’t just with teens—adults are just as guilty (maybe worse!). We dive into how our phones, scrolling habits, and social media antics are messing with real-life conversations, family dinners, and friendships. But don’t worry…
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Slow Down Sundays: Integration Practices and Breathwork -Kristen Franey
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12:12FIND KRISTEN HERE: Come hang out on Instagram: @kristen.franey And, check out her free guide, From Stuck to F&@k Yeah, Done - Stop Stalling. Start Doing. The Pattern Interrupt Guide : Your 5-Minute Exit Strategy from Analysis Paralysis #SlowDownSundays, #GuidedMeditation, #Breathwork, #MindfulnessPodcast, #MentalHealthMatters, #WeeklyReset, #Sunday…
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Supplements: What to Take, What's Fake, & Hidden Toxins- with Autumn Bear
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39:45In this jam-packed and brain-boosting episode, Dawn chats with the vibrant Autumn Bear about all things wellness—vitamins, supplements, brain fog, gut health, eating organic, and why your memory might just be living in your stomach! From how to support your cognition naturally to smart shopping tips for a healthier body and mind, this episode is eq…
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Relapse: Regret and Clarity about being an Alcoholic
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11:08#Sobriety, #Recovery, #Healing, #Growth, #Vulnerability, #Strength, #Resilience, #Mindfulness, #Courage, #Awareness, #SelfLove, #Transformation, #Addiction, #Wellness, #Hope #SobrietyJourney, #SoberLife, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholFree, #SoberNotBoring, #OneDayAtATime, #HealingJourney, #PersonalGrowth, #VulnerabilityIsStrength, #SelfReflection, #…
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Slow Down Sundays: The Myth that Hustle Equals Worth with Kristen Franey
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7:22In this 3rd episode of the 4 part series with Kristen Franey, she talks about the myth of hustle equals worth! She gives you three tips in how to get out of that mentality and ground yourself! FIND KRISTEN HERE: Come hang out on Instagram: @kristen.franey And, check out her free guide, From Stuck to F&@k Yeah, Done - Stop Stalling. Start Doing. The…
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The Keto Diet: It’s not Just For Weight Loss! With Amy Berger
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32:41If you think keto is all bacon, butter, and extreme rules… think again. I sat down with Amy Berger, nutritionist and creator of Keto Without the Crazy, to talk about how a low-carb lifestyle can benefit way more than just your waistline. 🧠 Migraines? 🧬 Alzheimer’s prevention? 🏋️♀️ Athletic performance? Yep — keto can play a role in all of it. Amy …
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Slow Down Sundays: Bridge Beliefs and Affirmations- Part 2 with Kristen Franey
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17:35Today's episode is Part 2 of the 4 part Series with Kristen Franey. She will be talking about affirmations and bridge beliefs. Also a short meditation at the end. I LOVE THIS ONE SO MUCH! FIND KRISTEN HERE: Come hang out on Instagram: @kristen.franey And, check out her free guide, From Stuck to F&@k Yeah, Done - Stop Stalling. Start Doing. The Patt…
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Ozempic, Diet Culture, & the End of Quick Fixes: A New Approach to Wellness -Lindsey Kaszuba
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45:23Tired of chasing the next “quick fix” in diet culture? In this empowering episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with wellness expert Lindsey Kaszuba to talk about breaking free from the toxic cycle of diets, fads, and unsustainable weight loss trends like Ozempic. We dive into how to finally get off the hamster wheel and start tuning into your body…
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Slow Down Sundays- Favorite Self Meditation with Kristen Franey
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11:07This series, with Kristen Franey, walks you through a thoughtful arc: first, reconnecting with your favorite self, then softening the voice that says “who am I to?”, making space for rest that actually restores you, and finally, weaving it all into how you show up in the world. It’s not about becoming someone new. It’s about returning to what’s alw…
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Buddha, Breath, and Giving F*cks Sparingly: A Chill Chat with Mike Carnes
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37:29In this episode of Dawnversations, Mike Carnes returns after his popular Slow Down Sunday Episode: "Meditations for People Who Struggle With Meditating". We dive deeper into the mindset shift that led him from Lutheran roots to a peaceful Buddhist practice. We explore Buddhist philosophy, the power of mindfulness, and how the book The Subtle Art of…
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Slow Down Sundays Guided Meditation: For beginners & returning meditation users
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14:17In this solo Slow Down Sundays episode, Dawn gently guides you through a simple breathwork practice and a mindful visualization exercise to help you release stress and worry. Imagine placing your heavy thoughts and anxieties in a basket beside you, allowing yourself space to simply be. This short but powerful session is perfect for anyone looking t…
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Triggers, Trauma, and Tallying: How to Stop Keeping Score in Love with Rachel K
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33:28Are you the drama… or is it them? 👀 In this juicy episode of Dawnversations, Relationship Coach Rachel Kahoopii joins me to dish out the real talk on love, marriage, and all the things that make us accidentally sabotage our own relationships. From emotional triggers and unmet needs to the shocking moment you realize you might actually be the proble…
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Slow Down Sundays: Are You Choosing Peace of Mind or Conflict?
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7:28Today's episode I am reading from the book "Love is Letting Go of Fear" by Gearld G. Jampolsky, MD. #love #fear #lettinggo #presence #present #choose #choice #conflict #lifeBy Dawn Wecker
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Parts Work and Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Scott Doniger
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57:21Hijacked by Stress: Reclaiming Your Peace with Scott Doniger 🧠 Episode Summary: In this episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with Scott Doniger — former marketing executive turned chronic stress counselor and life-stage coach — to talk all things stress, healing, and personal transformation. After decades in the corporate world, Scott followed his…
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Slow Down Sundays: Meditation for People who Struggle with Meditating-Mike Carnes
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15:34Mike is a meditation teacher and voice actor who helps people slow down, breathe, and find a little peace in the middle of everyday chaos. He found meditation during one of the hardest chapters of his life and quickly realized it wasn’t about sitting on a mountaintop — it was about learning to stay present while doing the dishes or navigating rush …
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Manifest Wellness with Dr. Jamey Maniscalco
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47:25In this episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with Dr. Jamey Maniscalco — neuroscientist, wellness consultant, and founder of Manifest Wellness — to bust common myths about 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 s…
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Hi friends. Welcome to Slow Down Sunday, a space inside the Dawnversations podcast created just for us — to breathe, to rest, and to reset. SLOW DOWN SUNDAYS-Every Sunday, we’ll try something new — maybe a meditation, maybe a gentle reflection, maybe a little mindful journaling. We’ll experiment. I hope you enjoy it! Music by allworldmusic- 👀 WATCH…
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Are your devices eavesdropping on your life? Barcelona-based data expert and cybersecurity enthusiast Misi joins Dawnversations to decode the digital chaos. We chat about smart tech, password security, and just how much the big players — yes, we're looking at you Apple, Google, and Spotify — know about us. It's eye-opening, fun, and just the start …
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Feeling invisible? Wondering where the “old you” went? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not in crisis. In this solo episode, Dawn gets real about what midlife actually feels like and why it’s not about falling apart… it’s about finally coming together. We’re throwing out the tired “midlife crisis” stereotype and reframing this chapter as a po…
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Dawnversations is a fun, real, and totally unpredictable variety show where I talk to real people about real life stuff—health, relationships, reinvention, midlife, mindset, wellness, weirdness… you name it. Nothing is off the table, and no episode is ever the same. Come for the laughs, stay for the lightbulb moments. FIND DAWN HERE: Email: dawnver…
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