Thanks for listening. Truly. I can’t make any promises about why you should listen— I’m just here to speak when something wants to be spoken. If this episode sparked something in you, maybe send it to someone who might need that too. I’m Dawn McMillan—artist, sometime-therapist, forever human. I direct, I curate, I wonder, I sometimes make audio things. You can find more at https://linktr.ee/dawnmcmillan . Want to say hi or share what it stirred in you? I’d love that: dawnmcmillaninfo@gmail.com....
Jun 19, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 124
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Oct 29, 2024•12 min
Summary In this episode, Dawn shares two helpful insights. The first is to make a decision and make the best of it, rather than getting stuck in indecision. The second is to let go of displeasure and not let it ruin our lives. She emphasizes that most of our emotional disturbances are self-created and come from displeasure. Dawn encourages listeners to accept what is and do the best they can with it, recognizing their own worth and uniqueness. Please be sure to share this info with at least one ...
Aug 07, 2024•13 min
Summary The podcast episode discusses the concept of friction and how it can hinder productivity and well-being. Friction refers to the internal and external obstacles that prevent us from taking action. The internal friction comes from our brain's preference for conserving energy, while external friction refers to the number of steps or obstacles between us and our desired outcome. The episode suggests strategies to overcome friction, such as setting timers, removing friction from desired activ...
Jul 10, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Dawn explores the idea of not needing to excel at everything and gives permission to be average or mediocre at some things. She discusses the pressure of our achievement-based culture and the conditioning that many of us have to be the best at everything. Dawn encourages listeners to focus on their zone of genius and strive for mastery in one or two areas, while allowing themselves to be average or even bad at other things. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy and freein...
Jun 12, 2024•20 min
Summary In this episode, Dawn discusses how emotions are contagious and how we can be influenced by the emotions of others. She emphasizes the importance of asking ourselves if the emotions we are experiencing belong to us or if we have caught them from someone else. Dawn also explores the connection between our beliefs and our bodily sensations, and how we can choose to shift our attention to better feeling thoughts. She shares techniques for relaxing the body to provide emotional relief and en...
Jun 05, 2024•21 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Here are some suggested mantras: Mindvalley Blog A couple of chants from me: "Gratitude. Grateful. Thank you. Thankful." "I love. I forgive. I bless. I release." Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog....
May 22, 2024•20 min
How we experience reality, how that creates pleasure or pain, and what beliefs lurk below other beliefs and cause suffering. This episode references the the podcast Philosophize This and the philosopher Slavoj Zizek. I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the ...
May 16, 2024•20 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: https://thedawnmcmillan....
May 03, 2024•9 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself Be Your Future Self Now The Courage to Be Disliked Changing the Way You Think Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is ...
Apr 17, 2024•24 min
I make the analogy that modern life is like boxing and surrender is like ju jitsu. Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follo...
Apr 10, 2024•15 min
Professor life saved me from being a calamity howler. I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give gene...
Apr 06, 2024•4 min
Thought stopping works! I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: ...
Apr 03, 2024•15 min
Spring should be the beginning of the year. I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Fo...
Mar 31, 2024•8 min
What I am working on for myself. I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn M...
Mar 23, 2024•5 min
This one little thing doesn't matter....does it? I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generousl...
Mar 20, 2024•12 min
The more you hate it, the longer it lasts. Here's what to do. Podcast show notes: I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and up...
Mar 13, 2024•16 min
Your wounds are as real as anyone else's I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follo...
Mar 06, 2024•24 min
Update on Lent and a reminder of some great coaching I got.
Mar 03, 2024•5 min
Sometimes it is good to be in denial. Here's why. I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generous...
Feb 28, 2024•24 min
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Feb 24, 2024•24 min
Podcast show notes: I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: http...
Feb 21, 2024•24 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: https://thedawnmcmillan....
Feb 17, 2024•19 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: https://thedawnmcmillan....
Feb 10, 2024•16 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: All the things including...
Jan 31, 2024•18 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: All the things including...
Jan 24, 2024•24 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: All the things including...
Jan 17, 2024•21 min
Be blessed.
Jan 03, 2024•6 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! REFERENCE: Shawn Achor Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Follow Dawn McMillan: A...
Dec 27, 2023•20 min
I am so grateful you shared time with me! Mentions: The Sedona Method ; Logosynthesis Please be sure to share this info with at least one other person. It lets them know that you were thinking of them, and that you wish them lasting wellbeing. Where to give your 5 Star Review: Apple Podcasts ; Spotify Engage with/Support the podcast here 😊 My top ten podcast award! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_wellness_podcasts/ YWCA is on a mission to end racism and uplift women. Please give generously. Fo...
Dec 20, 2023•25 min
