The Process with Brooke Dawson

Your Limitations Are Just Stories | Ep 44

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode I talk about the walls we build around what we think we're capable of, usually without ever noticing we've built them. I share two moments from the last couple of weeks where I caught myself doing exactly that, and what happened the second I stopped believing the story I'd been telling.

The thread through both is simple: the limit was language, not ability. I was always capable. I just didn't think I was.

At the end I walk through something you can try yourself, to start spotting where you've decided this is as far as I go, and to test whether that's actually true.

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When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call

FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass

If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Courageous Action: The Skill of Starting Before You're Ready w/ Helen von Dadelszen | Ep 43

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Helen once watched a room full of brilliant researchers jeopardise potential funding opportunities, not because their work wasn't good enough, but because they couldn't communicate it effectively. That was the moment she realised how many smart people with important ideas are held back by the one skill nobody taught them.

In this episode I sit down with Helen von Dadelszen, a communication coach who wrote a book called Courageous Action about doing the thing before you feel ready.

We talk about why communication is a skill you build, not a personality you're born with, and the tiny practice she gives clients to tap back into their creativity. We get into why confidence built on technique alone only takes you so far, because people feel the gap between sounding confident and being it, and why the deeper work is the belief you hold about yourself underneath the skill.

She also makes the case for expanding your comfort zone, celebrating the small wins even when it feels silly, and adding "yet" to the end of every "I can't." And near the end she set me a challenge on air that I ended up committing to publicly, so you'll have to listen out for that one.

If there's something you keep saying you'll do once you feel ready, Helen's whole argument is that ready isn't coming… So what are you waiting for?

Connect with Helen:

Instagram: @present_potential
Website: https://courageousaction.ch/

Get her book here: https://courageousaction.ch/book

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When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call

FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass

If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Taming Your Ego and Trusting Your Intuition w/ Coco Dee | Ep 42

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Coco was a millionaire at 23. She lost everything at 32, and again a few years later. At 40 she's rebuilding for the third time, and this time she's doing it by ignoring the outside noise and listening to her gut.

In this episode I sit down with Coco Dee, who moved to Australia from French Polynesia at nine, ticked every box she was supposed to, and still felt boxed in by a life that looked “perfect” from the outside. She's built and lost businesses worth tens of millions, and the thing she credits the rebuild to isn't strategy. It's intuition, the one tool she says is free, that every woman has and almost none of us are taught to use.

We talk about why she kept hitting the same ceiling and losing it all rather than pushing past it, and the day she woke up and decided she couldn't keep recreating that pattern for the rest of her life. We get into taming the ego so it stops running the show, why you own 50% of every situation you're in whether you want to or not, and how the way you do everything else is the way you do money.

If you keep waiting for a big dramatic moment before you're allowed to change, Coco's whole point is that you don't need one.

Connect with Coco Dee:

Instagram: @iamcocodee
Listen to her Podcast: Keep the Change
Website: https://www.iamcocodee.com/

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When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call

FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass

If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Building a Business You're Proud Of: Why Success Starts With You w/ Vanessa Bamford | Ep 41

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode I sit down with Vanessa Bamford, a business and finance strategist with 20+ years experience. She's the founder of Business like a Girl, a coaching and mentoring program aimed at helping women do business differently, and Vision Beyond Advisory, an accounting and advising practice for growth focused business owners.

We talk about what it means to do business like a woman rather than fit yourself into a model made by someone else. Why women put themselves at the very bottom of the list, what it costs everyone around them when they do, and why the work you do on yourself is the one investment you never regret.

We get into redefining success on your own terms rather than by growth and hustle and the boxes you're supposed to tick, how she rebuilt her relationship with money by treating it like a relationship instead of a number, and why purpose has to come before profit, not the other way around.

Vanessa is proof that you can completely change how you show up, to the point that the people around you feel it. This one is for any woman who has a business, or wants one, and can feel there's a different way to do it than the one she's been shown.

Connect with Vanessa:

Instagram:

@business.like.a.girl
@vanessabamford_
@visionbeyondadvisory

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-bamford-visionbeyond/

Websites:

https://www.visionbeyondadvisory.com.au/
https://www.businesslikeagirl.com.au/

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When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call

FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass

If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Trusting Yourself, Setting Boundaries, and Why Confidence is a Skill w/ Shreya Rajeevan | Ep 40

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Shreya spent most of her life letting other people decide who she was. If someone told her she was capable, she was capable. If someone told her she wasn't doing a good job, she believed that instead.

In this episode I sit down with my friend and client, a speech pathologist who helps children and adults communicate for a living, and who has spent the last couple of years learning how to use her voice.

We talk about why surviving something is not the same as trusting yourself, what it inadvertently costs you to grow up feeling safe and protected by the people around you, and why she stayed in a situation that was making her sick long after her body started telling her to leave.

We also get into the practical side of building confidence, the phrases she writes down before walking into a meeting, why she's cutting the word sorry out of her vocabulary, and what it means to look at a hard week like a scientist instead of a judge.

We think confidence is a feeling that will come if you wait long enough. But in reality, confidence is a skill you build by acting your way into being. Shreya is proving this to herself, one action at a time.

Connect with Shreya Rajeevan:

Instagram: @shreya02

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-rajeevan-1aa558147/

Shreya’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjV8YlxL6Rs

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When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call

FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass

If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Safety Mode vs Success Mode, Money Stories, and Buying Back Your Time w/ Terry Condon | Ep 39

Brooke Dawson — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:43:51 GMT

Four years ago I stumbled onto a finance podcast that became the catalyst for everything I’ve changed about the way I think about money.

In this episode I sit down with Terry Condon, founder of The Cash Flow Co and host of the Money Minded podcast. With 10 years of experience in elite sport, Terry took his deep understanding of human behaviour and goal setting and applied it to a completely different industry: personal finance.

We talk about giving yourself permission to get it wrong, and why he thinks the fastest way to reach a goal is to speed up how often you fail. He explains why your brain will keep you repeating a life you don't want, because a predictable future has to look like the past, and what it takes to interrupt that.

We get into why so many of us treat things like communication or money as traits instead of skills, the four things people unconsciously believe money is for, and why he says time is the scarce resource while money is abundant. He also talks about defining “wealth”, “rich” and “success” for yourself, and what happens if you don’t.

Connect with Terry Condon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-condon-cashflowco/

Listen to Money Minded Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fh8xSyibogGPOgwswvIUa?si=a8e00b26509641a4

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When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call

FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass

If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Why I Never Let Myself Take Singing Seriously | Ep 38

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:59:43 GMT

I've loved singing my whole life. It's one of my favourite things in the world and I still spent four years finding reasons not to book a lesson.

In this episode I talk about my first singing lesson in over fifteen years, and why it took me so long to book it. I decided a long time ago that while I was a decent singer, being decent meant it wasn't worth pursuing.. so singing stayed as something I do in the shower. There was no big outcome I was chasing with music to justify the time or money spent on getting better at singing, so it lost out to everything else.

I talk about how many women I speak to in their 30s and 40s have very little in their lives outside work, their kids and maybe the gym, that lights them up. I was one of them. I also talk about what happened when I stood up to sing for the second time, and why not doing something is still a decision about what matters to you.

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When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call

FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass

If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

It's All About Putting In The Reps | Ep 4

Brooke Dawson — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:47:20 GMT

In this episode, Brooke reflects on the idea of “putting in the reps” and why so many of us avoid starting things we care about because we’re scared of being bad at them. She talks about how we often believe that if something doesn’t come naturally, it must not be for us, and how that belief quietly stops growth before it even begins. Using examples from fitness, business, creativity, meditation, and learning new skills, Brooke explores why repetition, not talent, is what actually creates change. This episode is about being willing to start before you’re ready, staying with the discomfort of not being good yet, and trusting that every rep counts, even when it doesn’t feel like progress.

Use Your Voice: Speaking Up, Self-Worth, and Radical Responsibility w/ Annelise McCarthy | Ep 37

Brooke Dawson — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:07 GMT

The number one fear in the world isn’t spiders or heights or death. It’s public speaking. In this episode I sit down with Annelise McCarthy, founder of Her Speaking Coach and communication expert. She trains people out of that fear for a living, which is not the obvious path for someone who grew up with a speech impediment and was terrified of putting her hand up in class. We talk about why using your voice isn’t the stage and the microphone and the crowd. It’s setting a boundary, asking for a raise, sending the food back when they got your order wrong. She also makes a distinction I hadn’t heard before, that getting good at a skill and feeling good doing it are two completely different things. She had the skill for years before she had the self-worth to go with it. We get into what it costs you to build an identity around being good at things, radical responsibility and the reframe from “everything is on me” as a weight to “everything is on me” as freedom, and why the language you use with yourself matters more than your vocabulary or your delivery. Your voice is the thing that changes what’s possible for you. This one is for anyone who has been sitting on theirs. About Annelise: Annelise is an international speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and communication expert who’s coached professionals, leaders and founders from CEOs to Olympians. Known for her zesty energy and real-talk delivery, Annelise is on a mission to rewrite how women show up, speak up, and lead. Challenging traditional speaking methods with a fresh, no-BS approach, Annelise empowers women to find their voice and unmute themselves - once and for all. With over 75% of people experiencing a fear of public speaking, it remains one of the biggest barriers to growth and leadership worldwide. Through her high-energy events, immersive workshops, and practical coaching programs, Annelise has helped thousands of professionals transform how they communicate, so they can lead with conviction and be remembered for all the right reasons. With more than 15 years of experience, she blends deep expertise with an infectious, relatable presence that captivates audiences worldwide. A trained educator, Annelise has spent over a decade mastering Public Speaking and since acquired a Diploma in Teaching Public Speaking and a double Bachelor in Law and Mandarin. Annelise has worked with thousands of professionals across 20+ industries and 15 countries. Today, she’s recognised as a leading voice in communication, with an engaged community of over 300,000 followers who connect with her unapologetically modern approach to voice and self-confidence. LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/annelise-mccarthy-b31533142 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theannelisemccarthy Website - https://www.herspeakingcoach.com/

Why School Sets Us Up To Fail | Ep 15

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

I’ve been thinking a lot about the school system lately, and honestly, I’m a little fired up. In this episode, I talk about how growing up in a system built around tests, rubrics, and one-shot assessments shaped my fear of getting things wrong. When you only get one chance to prove yourself, it makes sense that you start playing it safe. I share how that mindset followed me into adulthood, how it limited where I’d go and what I’d try, and why I think it’s such a disservice to kids who are learning right now. This isn’t about blaming teachers. It’s about questioning a structure that rewards being right over being curious, and how that impacts the way we see ourselves long after we leave school.

Do Your Actions Match What You Want?

Brooke Dawson — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:30:00 GMT

For years I told myself I was getting back in shape. I believed it every single time I said it. In this episode I talk about the gap between saying what you want and actually doing it, using an example I'm still in the middle of. I was in the best shape of my life in Sydney, boxing 4-5 times a week, running half of a three hour hike because I had that much energy. Then I started a full time job, stopped moving, and put on about 15kgs over a year. What followed was years of convincing myself that within the next 6 months, I was going to change it. I thought I meant it. I just wasn't doing the work that would make it true. I talk about what changed this year, why having someone hold me accountable mattered more than any of the challenges I did on my own, and the moment about a week ago when I realised it's really happening. If you've got something you keep telling people you're going to do, this one is an invitation to hold the mirror up and get honest about whether your actions match it. ------------- When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

That Job is Costing You More Than Money | Ep 34

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Four years ago I was wishing every week away, waiting for a weekend that never gave me the energy back. I told myself I had no other option because I needed the money. In this episode I go back through where I was and how I got here. The job I stayed in long after it started draining me, the holiday to Canada that finally gave me enough distance to see what it was costing me, and how I quit, found a new job, broke our lease and moved within ten days of coming back to Australia. Then I did the exact same thing again in a different company, because I hadn't worked out that the job was never the real problem. I talk about the twelve months of chronic pain I dealt with, what my body was trying to tell me, and the point where I had to sit down and redefine what success actually meant for me. The belief that kept me stuck the longest was that I had to have it all figured out before I was allowed to move. I don't have it figured out now either. I'm just no longer waiting for that. ------------- When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

The Beliefs That Stop Us From Starting | Ep 3

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:30:00 GMT

n this episode, Brooke explores three deeply ingrained beliefs that quietly prevent us from starting the things we care about most. As she begins showing up more honestly online, she notices familiar internal patterns surfacing. The belief that if you are not good immediately, you are not cut out for it. The belief that failure is personal and says something about who you are. And the belief that everyone else is already ahead, so there is no point in trying. Through personal stories and real-time reflection, Brooke unpacks where these beliefs come from, how they were reinforced early in life, and the subtle ways they lead to overthinking, paralysis, and inaction. Rather than speaking from the other side, this episode is a look inside the process itself, naming the beliefs as they arise and beginning to challenge them through action. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck at the starting line, waiting to feel ready, confident, or certain before taking the first step.

It’s Just an Experiment | Ep 11

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT

I talk about the word experiment and why changing the way I frame mistakes, effort, and uncertainty has completely changed how I show up. For most of my life, I avoided trying new things unless I knew I’d be good at them. Making a mistake felt personal, like it said something about who I was. In this conversation, I share how seeing things as experiments instead of tests has helped me let go of judgment, loosen my grip on outcomes, and actually take action. We talk about moving from being a judge to being a scientist, using curiosity instead of self-criticism, and why uncertainty isn’t something to avoid, but something you need in order to learn. This episode is about language, learning, and giving yourself permission to try without needing to know how it will turn out.

Your Lack of Self-Compassion is Holding You Back | Ep 24

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Stop Looking Externally for Answers | Ep 31

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- There's a reason you keep asking other people what to do. Looking inward is uncomfortable. Looking outward feels easier, lighter, and way more obvious. But it's also why we struggle to make changes in our lives. In this episode I talk about the streetlight effect -- a parable about a man searching for his keys outside in the light, even though he knows he lost them inside in the dark. It's one of the most accurate descriptions of what we do to ourselves that I've ever come across. I also talk about my own pattern of outsourcing every decision I could to other people, where that came from, and what I've been doing to change it. The answers are already in you. You're just not looking in the right place.

What Happens When You Stop Waiting Until You're Ready | Ep 28

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- I've talked about acting before you're ready. I've done it with this podcast. But this time I wanted to do it bigger, and I wanted to document it while it was happening. In this episode I share what it looked like to go from an idea to a free 30-day gratitude challenge with 25 women in 10 days. I made a decision to interrupt my old pattern of overthinking and just go. I recorded this on day four of the challenge, fresh off my first group call, still kind of in disbelief that it's real. This one is for anyone who has an idea sitting in the back of their mind that they keep saying they'll do when the time is right.

Your Biggest Self-Beliefs are Hiding in Your Smallest Moments | Ep 26

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- We talk a lot about the big limiting beliefs. The ones we can name, the ones we've been working on for years. But what about the ones that slip out before you even realise your mouth has opened? In this episode I talk about why the tiniest moments in your day, the ones that are over in a second, are actually where your subconscious wiring is most visible. I share two things that happened in my week that reminded me just how quickly these patterns show up, and why catching them, even after the fact, is the whole point.

Letting Down Others vs Letting Yourself Down | Ep 9

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT

If you’re someone who worries about disappointing people, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I talk about how often we make decisions based on not wanting to let others down, and what that costs us over time. We look at why it feels so uncomfortable to say no, why hard conversations get avoided, and how easy it is to keep putting yourself last without even realising it. This episode isn’t about becoming selfish or uncaring. It’s about learning how to show up for yourself with honesty and kindness, and recognising that when you keep letting yourself down, resentment and burnout tend to follow. If you’ve been saying yes when you mean no, avoiding conversations you know you need to have, or feeling torn between caring for others and honouring yourself, this episode will likely resonate.

Phases Of Life | Ep 13

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the phase of life right before you have kids. In this episode, I talk about how easy it is to rush through this season because everyone around you is excited for what’s next. But this window, the time where it’s just you (or you and your partner), where you can make decisions purely based on what you want, is so much more precious than we realise. I share my own experience of holding off on having kids until I did the things that mattered to me, and why I’m so grateful I gave myself that space. This isn’t about delaying motherhood or saying one phase is better than another. It’s just a reminder to slow down, pay attention to what you want, and really live this part of your life before it changes.

How I’m Working Through an Old Belief in Real-Time | Ep 30

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- Most of the stories we carry about ourselves don't feel like stories. They feel like facts. In this episode I get really vulnerable about a story and belief I've been holding onto since I was under 10 years old: that I'm not good at style, hair, makeup. Aka that “I suck at being a girl.” I talk about how I built an entire identity around not caring, convinced myself I was deeper for it, and how I'm only now starting to see how much fear was sitting underneath all of that. And what happened when I finally tried on a shirt that fit after years of wearing clothes that didn’t. This is a story I’m working on shifting in real-time. But that's kind of the whole point.

If You Can, You Must | Ep 16

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Want to stop waiting until it feels less scary?: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass For those who have no idea who I am (understandably so), I'm the coach behind women who finally stopped waiting and started moving. If you want to see more of what I do, feel free to check out my👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- This episode is about regret. A few years ago, I stood on a beautiful beach in Sydney with my husband and my parents while my parents were visiting from Canada. The water was crystal clear. It was one of those rare, perfect moments. I wanted to jump in so badly. But I talked myself out of it. I didn’t have a towel. I didn’t want sandy feet. It felt inconvenient. So I stayed on the shore and watched instead. And I regretted it for years. Recently, I found myself in almost the exact same situation again. Same pull. Same excuses. But this time, I chose differently. In this episode, I talk about how we create reasons to avoid small discomfort, and how those tiny decisions shape our confidence, our identity, and the life we end up living. We unpack the idea “if you can, you must” and what it means to stop talking yourself out of things that matter. Because it’s never really about the swim. It’s about who you become when you choose to go in anyway.

Who You Surround Yourself With Matters | Ep 18

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Quiet Cost of Playing It Safe With Money | Ep 2

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:08:40 GMT

In this episode, Brooke explores the subtle ways “being good with money” can quietly shape our lives, often at a much higher cost than we realise. She reflects on her own relationship with saving, spending, and responsibility, and how early money beliefs led her to optimise for safety at the expense of experiences, ease, and alignment. From guilt around everyday spending to bigger decisions about travel, time, and investing in herself, this conversation unpacks how money can become a shield rather than a tool. This episode is not about reckless spending or abandoning responsibility. It’s about expanding the story. About recognising when caution turns into self-denial, and learning how to use money intentionally to support the life you actually want to live. If you’ve ever felt tension, guilt, or anxiety around spending, even when you can afford it, this episode will likely resonate.

Start Here | Ep 1

Brooke Dawson — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:49:35 GMT

In the first episode of The Process, Brooke shares why she started the podcast and what this space is really about. This episode explores learning and unlearning, identity shifts, perfectionism, and how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives. Brooke also outlines what listeners can expect from the podcast as it evolves.

F*** the Algorithm | Ep 6

Brooke Dawson — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:33:27 GMT

Brooke talks about what happens when we get so caught up in rules, algorithms, and doing things “the right way” that we stop ourselves from showing up at all. She reflects on creating content without editing, polishing, or optimising, and why trying to make things perfect too early can silence your voice before it even has a chance to form. This episode is about letting go of made-up rules, trusting your way of speaking and thinking, and giving yourself permission to just start, even if it’s messy.

Trusting Yourself, Reframing Failure, and Why Time is the One Thing You Can't Get Back w/ Mitch Parkins | Ep 21

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- Mitch Parkins spent almost two decades in senior marketing roles, climbing fast, ticking every box. And slowly grinding himself into the ground. In this episode, Mitch and I talk about what it looks like to wake up and realise the version of success you've been chasing was never really yours. We get into the moment he looked at his health, his kids, his dad's patterns and decided something had to change. We talk about reframing failure and the idea that every bad investment, every wrong hire, every decision that didn't work out is still a brick on the bridge. You don't know which brick is going to get you to the other side. You just keep laying them. Because every time you build a new skill or have a new experience, those are bricks you get to add to the bridge too. And we talk about time. How having kids cracks something open in you and suddenly you feel exactly how fast it moves... and that you can never get it back. The importance of going after the things you said you always wanted to do, because otherwise time will pass and one day you'll look back and realise it never happened. And that realisation, as uncomfortable as it is, is what finally gets you moving (if you're willing to listen to it).

Your Brain Is Trying To Keep You Safe | Ep 19

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Learning To Trust Your Intuition | Ep 25

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- Four and a half days total together before moving across the world to be with someone. It sounds crazy. It was also the best decision I ever made. In this episode I tell the story of how I met my husband John, and why I keep coming back to it as my clearest example of what it feels like to truly trust your gut. I also get into why most of us find it so hard to listen to that feeling, how we've been trained to outsource our decisions to everyone but ourselves, and a simple prompt I've been using lately that's been changing the way I make even the smallest decisions.

The Process of Building a Better Relationship w/ Brooklynn Ebenal | Ep 17

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Want to stop waiting until it feels less scary?: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass For those who have no idea who I am (understandably so), I'm the coach behind women who finally stopped waiting and started moving. If you want to see more of what I do, feel free to check out my👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- Nobody teaches you how to be in a relationship. You just show up, bring everything from your past, and figure it out as you go. Most of us stay stuck in the same patterns for years, not because we don't care, but because we never learned there was another way. In this episode, I speak with Brooklynn, a counselor who works with mums and families, about what it actually looks like to do the work on your relationship instead of just waiting for things to get bad enough to force a change. We get into emotionally focused therapy, why conflict feels so automatic, and what happens when you finally slow down long enough to hear what your partner is actually saying. We also talk about why so many couples treat therapy as a last resort when it works best as a practice, something you build into the relationship before you're ever in crisis. If you've ever felt like you and your partner keep having the same fight, or like you're coexisting instead of actually connecting, this one's for you. Brooklynn's practical takeaway at the end is something anyone can start tonight. If you're in central Alberta and looking for a counsellor, you can find Brooklynn at: -www.counsellingbybrooklynn.com - @counsellingbybrooklynn - or search her on Psychology Today.

Rewriting the Stories You Don’t Know You’re Telling w/ Sam Bergdahl | Ep 36

Brooke Dawson — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:15:01 GMT

In this episode I sit down with Sam, a nature photographer and someone I knew in school back in Canada and reconnected with at the end of last year. We've been working together since, and this is the kind of conversation we've been having behind the scenes for months. We talk about the stories we carry about ourselves, the ones that don't feel like stories at all because they feel like facts. Where they come from, why it's so often a single throwaway moment rather than one big event, and how a comment at 17 or a gymnastics class at 3 can end up running your decisions for decades. We get into why awareness has to come before acceptance and acceptance before anything changes, the difference between catching a pattern after the fact and catching it in the moment, and the small language shifts that do more than we realize. And we talk about what it does to the people around you when you do this work. Not just you, but your kids, your partner, the friends who've only ever known the version of you that a story built. If you've ever caught yourself saying "I'm just not the kind of person who..." and believed it, this episode is for you. Connect with Sam Bergdahl: Instagram: @the_ecosam YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_ecosam Website: https://www.eco-sam.com/ ------------- When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Stop Obsessing Over Outcomes and Start Having Fun w/ Candice Harvey | Ep 32

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Have you ever felt like you’re falling behind on an imaginary timeline of where your life “should” be? In this episode, I sit down with Candice Harvey - Amazon bestselling author of The Shake Up, performance coach, speaker, and podcast host - for a refreshingly raw conversation about cutting through the noise and living by your own standards. We break down the generational patterns that keep us chasing the next milestone, and why it feels so terrifying to sit down with a blank piece of paper and ask, "What do I actually want?" We dive deep into why adults trap themselves in "serious pants," how to reframe the physical jitters of fear into signs of growth, and how to finally stop obsessing over the outcome so you can bring genuine fun back into your life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running a race you didn’t choose or waiting for a permission slip to just have fun, this episode is for you. Connect with Candice Harvey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candiceharvey__/ Grab The Shake Up book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Shake-Up-Zero-Fluff-Strategies-Post/dp/B0GJ5H1G7M/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Listen to The Shake Up Podcast: https://www.candiceharvey.com/the-shake-up-podcast/ ------------- When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Action Creates Clarity - Why We Have it Backwards | Ep 10

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Brooke talks about why so many of us feel stuck waiting for clarity, motivation, or confidence before we start, and why that approach usually keeps us frozen. She reflects on the idea that clarity doesn’t come first. It comes after action. Through personal reflection, Brooke explores how momentum is created by doing, not thinking, and why discomfort is often the doorway to insight, not a sign that something is wrong. This episode is about stopping the endless loop of waiting to feel ready, and learning to trust that action itself is what creates direction, energy, and clarity over time.

You're Not A Robot | Ep 20

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- This episode almost didn't happen. I'd had a rough few nights with my daughter, I was running on empty, and I genuinely did not feel like showing up. But that's exactly what this episode is about: the pressure we put on ourselves to be on all the time. And what happens when we're not. Because for me it was never just "oh I'm tired today." It was a full spiral. I'm lazy, I'm failing, I'm never going to make it. And then I'm so in my head that I can't do the thing anyway. We are not robots. We're not meant to operate at the same level every single day. And honestly? If you are, you're probably not growing. Because growth needs fluctuation. Growth needs stillness. Some hard weeks where you show up anyway, even if it's not your best. I needed this reminder today. I hope it helps you too x

How Your Environment Shapes Your Beliefs | Ep 23

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 17 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Downfall of Black and White Thinking | Ep 8

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This episode is about black and white thinking and how deeply it can shape the way we move through life without us realising. Brooke reflects on how growing up in systems that reward “right” and “wrong” can teach us to believe there is only one correct way to do things. Over time, that belief can stop us from trying new things, learning, and enjoying the process of getting better. She shares personal examples from school, art, cooking, exercise, and play, and how unlearning this way of thinking has opened up more freedom, creativity, and self-trust in her life. This episode is a reflection on nuance, permission, and finding your way back to curiosity instead of judgment.

Your Voice is a Muscle. Use it. | Ep 27

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- Most of us weren't taught to speak up. We were taught to be good, stay quiet, and not make things uncomfortable. In this episode I talk about why so many of us struggle to use our voice, where that pattern comes from, and what it actually takes to start changing it. I get into the fear of speaking up, how it shows up in everyday moments like setting boundaries or navigating conflict, and why your voice is something you have to practice, not something you either have or you don't.

When You Notice the Pattern, It Becomes a Choice | Ep 33

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Most of us have patterns we don't even know are shaping our lives. Until one day you have it pointed out to you, or catch yourself in it. In this episode I share something that happened earlier this week where I almost told my husband a small lie to cover the fact that I hadn't followed through on something. I caught myself before I finished the sentence, and instead of beating myself up, I got curious about why. What I found underneath it was a pattern I've had for years without realising it was even there. Once you become aware of a pattern, it stops being automatic. It becomes a choice. It also becomes an incredible opportunity to challenge yourself to step into the version of yourself you KNOW you are capable of becoming. ------------- When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson

Moving Forward Even When You’re Scared | Ep 12

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to show up when you don’t feel ready or confident, and why fear so often shows up right before growth. I share a moment from this week where everything in me wanted to pull back and wait, and what shifted when I chose to move anyway. We talk about the stories fear brings up, the urge to hide or delay, and how to tell the difference between listening to fear and letting it run the show. This isn’t about getting rid of fear. It’s about learning how to move forward with it. If you’ve been waiting to feel less scared before you start, this episode is a reminder that fear doesn’t mean stop.

Following Your Interests, Rewiring Your Money Story, and the Power of Self-Belief w/ Marilee Cordova | Ep 29

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- You don't need to know exactly where your path is taking you or what it's going to look like when you get there. What you need is to genuinely believe that you will, and keep going from that place. In this episode I sit down with Marilee Cordova, a trader and coach who spent over a decade building a skill she loved before it became her business. We talk about what it really means to back yourself when there's no clear finish line, why following what genuinely interests you is never a waste of time, and how your beliefs about money are shaping your results whether you're aware of it or not. Marilee also shares three practical things she's done to rewire her money mindset that anyone could start today.

4 Lessons I Learned When I Moved Across the World | Ep 5

Brooke Dawson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:04:17 GMT

In this episode, Brooke shares four lessons she learned after moving across the world to Australia at 21 to work as an au pair. At the time, she didn’t know how much that year would change her. Looking back now, she can see how those experiences shaped how she makes decisions, sets boundaries, and trusts herself. She talks about learning who you are when you leave familiar people and places, realising that being good at school doesn’t always mean being good at real life, and learning how boundaries and courage are built through experience. These weren’t lessons Brooke learned by thinking about them. She learned them by living them. And nine years later, they still shape how she lives her life today.

Let Go Of The Outcomes And Focus On The Reps w/ Megan Park | Ep 14

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Want to stop waiting until it feels less scary?: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass For those who have no idea who I am (understandably so), I'm the coach behind women who finally stopped waiting and started moving. If you want to see more of what I do, feel free to check out my👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- This episode is a special one. I’m sitting down with one of my oldest friends Megan to talk about something that’s been changing both of our lives when it comes to trying something new or working on a skill: letting go of whatever the outcome 'should' be and instead focusing on putting in as many reps as possible. We unpack the stories we’ve carried since childhood about being “naturally good” at some things and “just not cut out” for others. We talk about how those identities shape our choices, why we quit too early, and how fear of failure keeps our world small. We explore: • Why success is a numbers game • Why 80% of attempts might “fail” and why that’s normal • How to treat your life like an experiment • The difference between input and output • And how doing the reps can literally rewrite your identity If you’ve ever thought “I’m just not good at that,” this conversation will challenge that.

Three Small Words That Change How We Think and Act| Ep 7

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Brooke talks about three small words we use every day that impact how we think, feel, and act. She shares why she is removing one word from her vocabulary, adding another, and changing the way she uses a third. These shifts seem small, but they have made a big difference in how committed she feels and what feels possible. This episode is about noticing how language shapes our inner experience before our behaviour changes. It's not about getting it perfect, because that's not realistic. But it is about being more intentional with the language we use. Because it does make a difference.

You Can't Learn Without Rest | Ep 22

Brooke Dawson — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedawson ------------- We brag about how busy we are like it's proof we're doing something right. But what if it's actually making you less effective? In this episode I talk about why rest isn't the opposite of learning. It's actually half of it. Your brain needs downtime to consolidate whatever you just took in, and if you never give it that, you're not actually learning. You're just memorising, and then wondering why nothing sticks. I talk about the guilt that comes with switching off, that constant loop of "I should be doing something", even when you're supposed to be resting. And why that cycle is making you less effective, not more. Plus, you'll learn a simple technique you can implement right away - especially if you're someone who feels like they never come up for air.