The Process with Brooke Dawson

Brooke Dawson
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How do you learn to trust yourself while building something in your own way? My name is Brooke. This podcast is a space for honest reflection, self-trust, and building something that feels aligned rather than forced. I share thoughts as I navigate identity shifts, creative work, and business, informed by work across healthcare, coaching, and support roles. Some episodes are personal processing. Some are practical insights. All of it is real, unpolished, and intentional.

  1. Phases Of Life | Ep 13

    5 DAYS AGO

    Phases Of Life | Ep 13

    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.

    20 min
  2. Moving Forward Even When You’re Scared | Ep 12

    1 MAR

    Moving Forward Even When You’re Scared | Ep 12

    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.

    21 min
  3. It’s Just an Experiment | Ep 11

    22 FEB

    It’s Just an Experiment | Ep 11

    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.

    23 min
  4. Action Creates Clarity - Why We Have it Backwards | Ep 10

    15 FEB

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

    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.

    16 min
  5. Letting Down Others vs Letting Yourself Down | Ep 9

    8 FEB

    Letting Down Others vs Letting Yourself Down | Ep 9

    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.

    17 min
  6. The Downfall of Black and White Thinking | Ep 8

    1 FEB

    The Downfall of Black and White Thinking | Ep 8

    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.

    28 min

  7. 25 JAN

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

    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.

    15 min
  8. F*** the Algorithm | Ep 6

    23 JAN

    F*** the Algorithm | Ep 6

    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.

    18 min
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How do you learn to trust yourself while building something in your own way? My name is Brooke. This podcast is a space for honest reflection, self-trust, and building something that feels aligned rather than forced. I share thoughts as I navigate identity shifts, creative work, and business, informed by work across healthcare, coaching, and support roles. Some episodes are personal processing. Some are practical insights. All of it is real, unpolished, and intentional.

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