The Leonie Dawson Show

Leonie Dawson
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Internationally best-selling author and creator of an 8 figure creative company Leonie Dawson (that's me!) brings her ridiculous sense of humour and wild oversharing to the podcast world! The Leonie Dawson is a delicious buffet of self help, business, creativity, marketing, family and life... and I might just introduce you to some of my favourite people if I'm called. Mostly, I'm just here to create and share... and hope that it touches your heart in just the way it needs.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ancient Wisdom for the Chronically Overwhelmed, Exhausted & Heartbroken

    What if the chaos you're feeling isn't a sign you're failing — but a call to come home to yourself? In this deeply moving episode, Leonie Dawson invites you into Day 1 of her transformational 2026 Dream Quest. This isn't your typical goal-setting workshop. This is soul work for creative, neurodivergent entrepreneurs who are ready to reclaim their joy, power, and dreams in a world that feels overwhelming. Leonie shares the profound "terrarium analogy" — a framework for understanding how to create the perfect conditions for your dreams to flourish. She walks you through what truly needs to be in your energetic container for the year ahead, and what needs to be lovingly released. You'll discover how to protect your inner world while navigating external chaos, why your nervous system is the most important business tool you have, and how to soften into loveliness even when everything feels hard. Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience, Leonie weaves together stories of her three wise elders, the strength of your ancestors, and practical spiritual tools to help you craft 2026 as your most powerful year yet. This episode is medicine for overwhelmed hearts and overstimulated nervous systems. It's permission to slow down, to tend to yourself first, and to build your life and business from a place of deep knowing rather than constant doing. Ready to dive deeper? Join Leonie's Academy for the full 3-day Dream Quest experience and ongoing support for creative entrepreneurs. What we cover: Your terrarium matters more than your to-do list — The conditions you create around your dreams determine whether they flourish or wither. What's in your energetic environment?You come from an unbroken line of survivors — Your ancestors survived famines, wars, ice ages, and climate change. Their strength, innovation, and courage live in your bones.Nobody can steal your joy — External chaos doesn't get to determine your internal state. You have sovereignty over your one precious life.Nervous system first, strategy second — When your nervous system is dysregulated, no amount of planning will help. Tend to your inner world first.Soften into loveliness, not hardness — The most resilient people don't become jaded by hardship — they become more receptive to beauty, gratitude, and love.This is soul work, not surface work — Real transformation happens when you weave intuition and spirituality back into your practical plans.Permission to release what's not yours — You don't have to carry the weight of the world. Focus on what's actually in your terrarium.Beauty and awe are revolutionary acts — Like Aunt Lucy seeing the mountains for the 90th year with fresh wonder, staying open to beauty is a form of resistance.Your one precious life is non-negotiable — No external circumstance gets to diminish your life force or derail your dreams from their rightful place.Coming home to yourself is the work — In a world pulling you in a thousand directions, centering in your deepest knowing is the most radical thing you can do.Who this episode is for This episode is for creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, spiritual seekers, and heart-centered humans who are tired of surface-level success strategies and ready for deep, transformational soul work that actually honours how you're wired. Resources Leonie's Academy — Join for the complete 3-day Dream Quest experience and ongoing creative entrepreneur support2026 My Brilliant Year Goals Workbooks #WomenEntrepreneurs #CreativeBusiness #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #SoulWork #DreamQuest #IntuitiveBusinessStrategy #FeminineLeadership #SpiritualEntrepreneur #PersonalDevelopment #CreativeWomen

    1h 30m

  2. 4D AGO

    234. I'm Dropping My Prices 80% (And Here's Why)

    What happens when you combine unicorns, price drops that go the opposite direction, and a business model that prioritizes joy over formulas? This episode is packed with juicy announcements about the future of my academy—and trust me, you're going to want to hear every single detail. I'm joined by my brilliant accountability coach and podcast co-host, Tamara Protassow, as we talk through the biggest changes I've made to my business in years. And spoiler alert: they're all designed to be win-win-wins for everyone involved. Topics Covered: Why I'm rebranding to the Unicorn Biz & Life AcademyThe radical price drop from $495 to $99/year (yes, really)How current members are being taken care of with credits and reduced ratesTwo new membership tiers: Take Action Club & Grow MastermindHow healing my primitive reflexes expanded my capacity for intensive coachingWhy I'm not worried about industry changes (and why you shouldn't be either)The power of accountability channels and weekly productivity sessionsKey Insights: Accessibility over exclusivity: Dropping prices can create a bigger, more powerful community of action-takers riding toward their dreams togetherChange is constant: The online business industry has been shifting since 2008—adaptability matters more than reacting to every headlineNervous system capacity is expandable: Resolving primitive reflexes can dramatically increase your executive function and energy for businessStrategy + intuition = transformation: The most powerful coaching combines practical business strategy with deep energetic and spiritual clearingProductivity isn't about doing more: It's about doing the important work that actually moves your business forwardNo lock-in required: Flexible membership options mean you can get the support you need when you need itYour business can be uniquely yours: Formulaic approaches are boring—building a unicorn business means doing it your way with joy and renegade energyWho This Podcast Is For: This podcast is for creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, and spiritual seekers who want to build wildly successful businesses on their own terms—with more joy, less hustle, and a whole lot of magic. Links & Resources Mentioned: Join the Unicorn Biz & Life Academy: leoniedawson.com/academyEmail support: support@leoniedawson.comPrevious episode on primitive reflexes and nervous system healingNotable Quotes: "I don't want to do formulaic. I don't want life and business to look like anybody else's. I want it to be my own and I want other people to feel that same passion and joy and deliciousness at going full throttle chasing after their own dreams on the backs of unicorns." "When I say there's a price change, like you might feel like there's a little bit tense hearing that, but it is in the opposite direction from what you think." "I thought that level of executive functioning limitation was just something permanent that I would have for the rest of my life and that I would work accommodations around it. And that was fine. And then I started hearing a little bit about primitive reflexes..." "It's not just about doing more things, but it's doing the important things that are actually going to grow your business and bring in more sales." Ready to gallop toward your dreams? Join the Unicorn Biz & Life Academy for just $99/year and get access to 100+ courses, monthly coaching calls, guest expert workshops, and a community of magical humans building businesses their way. Head to leoniedawson.com/academy to join the herd! #WomenEntrepreneurs #NeurodivergentBusiness #CreativeBusiness #FemaleFounders #OnlineBusinessTips #SpiritualEntrepreneur #BusinessCoaching #ProductivityHacks #MindsetShift #BusinessGrowth

    55 min

  3. FEB 1

    233. Should You Grow Your Business When Everything's Fu**ed?

    When the world feels like it's on fire, it's tempting to hide. To stop showing up. To freeze in the middle of all the chaos and convince yourself that promoting your business right now is somehow "too much." But here's the truth: the world doesn't need you to shrink. It needs you to keep shining. In this raw and real conversation, Leonie and Tam dive deep into why growing your business during challenging times isn't selfish—it's essential. They share personal stories from bushfire evacuations, pandemic lockdowns, and yes, even ice skating accidents (complete with sprained tailbones and all the middle-aged gasps). You'll discover why preserving your sanity, building your business, and being a regulated human actually helps the world more than doom-scrolling ever could. Plus, they get wonderfully sidetracked talking about fancy chairs, flash cows, and the importance of sniffing your children's heads for a dopamine hit. Because we contain multitudes, darlings. And your business? It's part of your activism, your resistance, and your contribution to making this world a little bit better. We Cover: Why freezing and doom-scrolling helps nobody (and what to do instead)How to preserve your nervous system regulation during global chaosThe importance of being visible as an act of resistanceCreating abundance so you can direct resources where they're needed mostHow to choose your activism focus without burning outThe difference between being in the epicenter of crisis vs. witnessing from outsidePractical self-care that actually regulates your nervous system (20-second hugs, anyone?)Why your email list matters more than ever (especially when social media platforms aren't yours)How Leonie's donated over $170,000 through her business (and how you can too)Key Insights We're not built for 24/7 news cycles and live-streamed gore—it creates vicarious PTSD and complete dysregulationBeing frozen, passive, and overwhelmed serves the negative powers that be—don't give them that satisfactionYour business gives you economic freedom, security, and the ability to help others in tangible waysWhen you turn up to your work, you're creating a soft pillow for others' spirits to land onChoosing one main activism focus prevents burnout and creates deeper impactThe world needs more good-hearted people with money who'll use it ethicallyVisibility itself is an act of resistance—being seen, speaking out, and continuing to buildYour platform matters, no matter the size—even a couple hundred people seeing your stance makes a differenceRegulate yourself first: nature, beauty, connection, hugs, and sniffing your kids' heads all countYou can control your tiny corner of the world—your business—and make it abundant, beautiful, and helpfulIf this episode resonated with you, we'd love for you to: Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episodeLeave a review sharing what spoke to you mostShare this with another business owner who needs to hear this right nowJoin Leonie's Academy for ongoing support, training, and a community of brilliant souls building businesses that matter → leoniedawson.com/academyWho is this podcast for? This podcast is for creative, passionate, neurodivergent women entrepreneurs who want to build businesses that actually matter. If you're tired of hustle culture, done with toxic productivity, and ready to create success on your own terms while making a real difference in the world—you're in exactly the right place. 2026 Dream Quest → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWgHl4wwdPo Bush Heritage Australia → bushheritage.org.auAustralian Wildlife Conservancy → australianwildlife.org"On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder (graphic novel version)Hag Sofi Ergonomic Chair #womenentrepreneurs #consciousbusiness #neurodivergententrepreneur #businessactivism #ethicalbusiness #spiritualentrepreneur #creativebusiness #femalebusinessowner #entrepreneurmindset #businesswithpurpose

    57 min

  4. JAN 23

    232. Ask Leonie Anything: AI, Industry Changes, Dealing With Critics & Traffic Light Reporting

    Ready for some straight talk? This AMA episode covers everything from AI hype (spoiler: Leonie's not that excited) to navigating criticism without giving up and becoming a goat herder in Corsica. Leonie and Tam dive deep into the real changes happening in online business right now. Forget the $2,000 mega-course era—we're moving into something better. More human. More real. The conversation spans AI's actual limitations (think: unstable intern who hallucinates), why your unique voice is worth more than ever, and how to stay grounded when the world feels like a dumpster fire. Plus, get nerdy with traffic light reporting—a brilliantly simple system Leonie learned working in government that'll transform how you track your business goals. And if you've ever spiraled after receiving criticism (hello, rejection sensitive dysphoria), this episode is your permission slip to be human. Topics Covered: AI in business: realistic perspective vs. evangelist hypeIndustry changes and what people actually need in 2026Traffic light reporting system for business trackingHandling negative feedback and public criticismStaying regulated in overwhelming timesThe death of the mega-course and what's replacing itWhy your unique voice is your biggest assetKey Insights: The $2,000 mega-course era is ending; high-touch transformation experiences and low-cost/high-volume offers are the futureTraffic light reporting (green/yellow/red) lets you visually assess business metrics at a glance—color-code your data for instant clarityYour unique selling proposition (USP) becomes gold when AI makes everything else sound the same—lean into YOUR voiceDoom scrolling dysregulates your nervous system and keeps you frozen—ground yourself to stay in your powerRejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a real trauma response for neurodivergent folksTruth, integrity, humanity and connection are what people need most right nowNotable Quotes: "I regard AI as a really bad intern who's not mentally stable, who doesn't have their life together, occasionally is helpful, occasionally gets some shit done, but also has a high propensity for f*****g shit up." "If you are using AI to write all your copy, your sales pages, your social media posts, you are canceling out your unique selling proposition." "Unless somebody is richer and happier and more loving than me, I don't give a f**k about their opinion." "When you doom scroll, all it does is make you feel frozen with rage and discontent and dysregulated. We are not built to consume that amount of information." "This isn't an unprecedented time. Conflict and f*****y and dictators have been a part of human history since the beginning of time." "Just because it's a trusted person doesn't necessarily mean that it's true. You still need to check in with yourself." "You're allowed to exist in the world even if you've made mistakes." Who This Podcast Is For: This podcast is for creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, and spiritual seekers who want real talk about building businesses with integrity. If you're tired of hustle culture, AI evangelism, and guru bullshi*, welcome home. Links & Resources Mentioned: Free Annual Stats Spreadsheet TemplateLeonie's 2026 Business Goals WorkbookDealing with Trolls & Criticism Course (available in Leonie's Academy) Love this episode? Share it with a friend who needs permission to be human in their business. Leave us a five-star review and let us know what resonated. Got questions for our next AMA? Email support@leoniedawson.com with "podcast question" in the subject line. Want more support, community, and Leonie's signature blend of practical magic? Join Leonie's Academy where we're creating businesses that actually feel good. #WomenEntrepreneurs #NeurodivergentBusiness #OnlineBusinessTips #AIInBusiness #CreativeBusiness #SpiritualEntrepreneur #BusinessStrategy #RejectionSensitiveDysphoria #AuthenticMarketing #SmallBusinessOwner

    53 min

  5. JAN 16

    231. The Summer We Turned Witchy: Wombats, Rituals & Shi**ing Our Pants In Big W

    Welcome back to 2026, gorgeous! New Year, New Witchy US! Join Leonie and her biz bestie Tamara Protassow for the most delightful catch-up about their summer break adventures. From explosive mishaps in Big W to summoning wombats by moonlight, this episode is peak "successful creative realness meets witchy chaos." Tam shares her health breakthrough with dark-sprouted lentils (yes, really), Leonie confesses to a DIY photoshoot involving a wedding dress and kangaroo poo, and they both geek out over rediscovering the joy of long-form content on Substack. You'll laugh, you'll cringe, you'll want to start your own garden witch era. Topics Covered: Why antihistamines were stealing Tam's energy (and her dark-sprouted lentil cure!)The 12 Magical Nights ritual for manifesting your yearCreating business goals that actually feel goodRediscovering authentic online communities (hello, Substack!)Book recommendations: dirtbag billionaires and wellness fraudsThe unglamorous reality behind influencer photoshootsYungblud concert adventures and middle-aged rocking outKey Insights: Setting goals works best when you balance masculine arrow energy with feminine flowSometimes the universe tells you what to do and you just need to listen (even if you've been ignoring it for two years)The early internet vibe is alive on Substack—and it's inspiring AFPatagonia's founder proved you can build a billion-dollar company without selling your soulCommunity gathering in person creates magic that online can't replicateSometimes your body knows what you need before your mind catches upThe most authentic content comes from spaces that make you want to create, not compareWombat spirit medicine: be truly at home in yourselfRunning a business ethically and giving back is actually possible at scaleNotable Quotes: "When I look at TikTok or Instagram, it zaps me of my desire to create. When I'm on Substack or reading blogs, I get so itchy to go and make something." — Leonie "I filled in my entire 2026 workbook and I can't tell you how pleased I was. I didn't realize how much the antihistamines were taking from my ability to do things." — Tamara "Does a self-made multimillionaire shit her pants in Big W? Yeah, she does." — Leonie (keeping it real since forever) "Wombat spirit reminds you to be truly at home in the world. You need to find comfort within your own skin." — Spirit Animal Oracle "He donated the business to the planet. All profits from Patagonia now go into environmental conservation." — Leonie on Patagonia's founder Who This Podcast Is For: Creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, spiritual seekers, and anyone who wants to build a successful life and business without losing their soul (or sense of humor). If you love deep conversations about business, magic, personal growth, and the occasional shi**ing yourself story, you're home. Links & Resources Mentioned: Leonie's 2026 Brilliant Year Biz + Life WorkbooksDreamQuest 2026 (free 3-day masterclass): Canberra 2026 Dreaming Party ticketsLeonie's SubstackThat Glasgow Witch (TikTok/Instagram)Call to Action: Ready to create your most magical year yet? Join us for the FREE DreamQuest 2026 masterclass or grab your ticket to the in-person Canberra Dreaming Party! Love this episode? Leave us a review and tell us your favorite moment—we read and message each other endlessly over every single one! 💖 Hashtags:#WomenEntrepreneurs #CreativeBusiness #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #SpiritualBusiness #GoalSetting #BusinessGoals #FemaleFounders #IntuitiveBusinessCoach #PersonalDevelopment #WitchyBusiness

    1h 20m

  6. 12/28/2025

    230. Too Many Staff? Too Little? How To Find Your Goldilocks Team.

    Ever feel like you're drowning in tasks but can't afford help? Or maybe you've built a team that's bleeding your profits dry? Welcome to the business staffing conversation nobody's having honestly. In this wildly practical episode, Leonie Dawson and Tamara Protassow dive deep into the messy middle of hiring, firing, and right-sizing your business. From Leonie's experience managing 25+ staff (spoiler: it nearly broke her) to running a 7 figure business with just 1-2 part-time VAs, you'll get the real talk on what actually works. Topics Covered: Red flags that you have too little support (and when to finally hire)Warning signs you've hired too many people (and how to fix it)The "rescue fantasy" trap that keeps you from leading yourselfWhat to outsource first (and what to keep doing yourself)Income-to-staffing ratios that actually make senseHow to protect yourself from "irreplaceable" team membersSystems that save your sanity (and your business)Key Insights: If you can't afford to hire, you don't have a proven business model yet—focus on marketing and pricing firstBookkeeping and tax should be your FIRST outsource—it's affordable and frees crucial brain spaceUnder $1M in revenue? You only need 1-2 part-time VAs in most online business modelsStandard Operating Procedures aren't optional—they're your insurance policy when life happensMore staff = more complexity, not more speed. Small teams move faster.If someone makes your business seem impossibly complicated, they're the problem (not the solution)Lower your household expectations before hiring help—are you leading yourself or waiting for rescue?Templates and systems can save you from "Sharon mode" (ask Leonie's family about that one)The "delegate everything" advice is BS—some tasks ground you and spark your best ideasWhen staff leave, your business should run smoothly. If it doesn't, you have a documentation problem.Ready to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it? Join Leonie's Academy for workshops on hiring VAs, creating SOPs, and right-sizing your empire. Plus, connect with a community of creative, neurodivergent entrepreneurs who get it. Notable Quotes: "If you feel like your business is just far too complicated and absolutely must have this one person or your business will not work, I want you to know that you are wrong and that you need to get rid of that person as soon as possible." – Leonie Dawson "We are not actually brain surgeons. We are not rocket scientists. And every single person in this world really is replaceable." – Leonie Dawson "Are you actually leading yourself or are you wanting someone to rescue you?" – Leonie Dawson "The more somebody makes out that the business is very complicated, the more that person needs to leave because businesses actually aren't that complicated." – Leonie Dawson "Your best ideas don't come at the laptop. They happen in blank space moments when you're in the shower, when you're cooking dinner, when you're wafting about your raspberry patch." – Leonie Dawson Who This Podcast Is For: Creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, and soul-led service providers who want to build profitable businesses without sacrificing their sanity, values, or family time. Perfect for you if you're tired of "hustle harder" advice and ready for strategies that actually work for human beings. Links & Resources Mentioned: Leonie Dawson's Academy – Includes "How to Hire and Manage a VA" workshop and SOP templatesPrevious episode: Interview with Claire Wood (accountant)Previous episode: Interview with Katie Chappell (illustration business)Tools mentioned: Gmail templates, Asana, Zero accounting software, Repurpose.io, HelloFresh, Marley Spoon, The Laundry Lady (Australia)Bob Katter on crocodiles#WomenEntrepreneurs #CreativeBusiness #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessOwner #BusinessSystems #SolopreneurLife #MindfulBusiness #VirtualAssistant #BusinessGrowth #FemaleFounders

    1h 10m

  7. 12/21/2025

    229. Leonie's 2025 Business Review: My Biggest Mistakes & Best Wins

    Let's talk about the year I accidentally became everything I tell people NOT to do. You know that advice I've been giving for 15 years about not getting stuck in eternal student mode? Yeah, well, I completely shit the pooch on that one in 2025. I got so deep into learning and feminine energy that I basically turned into a gorgeously gormless worm with no exoskeleton, just vibing on the floor wondering why my business wasn't growing. Turns out? When you send 15 emails to your community instead of 50, stop creating content, and spend all your time in "receiving mode," things get a bit wobbly. But here's the beautiful thing about mistakes: they're f*****g excellent teachers when you're willing to look at them honestly. And honey, I'm looking. Hard. In this episode, I'm spilling everything—the moments I lost my creative voice, the spreadsheet that kicked my ass back into gear, the friendship that saved my podcast, and all the experiments that actually worked (spoiler: there were some absolute crackers). This is for anyone who's ever overthought themselves into paralysis, bought seventeen courses and opened none of them, or wondered why their business stopped feeling like THEM. Come sit with me and Tam while we laugh about RSD, celebrate the wins, and map out what's coming next. Topics Covered: Overthinking vs. taking action in your businessBalancing feminine energy with masculine strategyThe three types of learners: Eleanor, Ruby, and IngridWhy I stopped creating (and how I started again)Learning mode vs. implementation modeTracking business metrics that actually matterExperimenting with new program formatsRunning masterminds and coaching differentlyKey Insights: Spending 10-20% of your time in learning mode is the sweet spot—any more and you're avoiding actionWhen you're too far into feminine/receiving energy without masculine structure, you become "gorgeously gormless"Your business data tells you when you're off track—I sent 15 emails instead of 50 and wondered why things felt wrongCreating content is lifeblood—for you and your businessSometimes you need accountability from a friend who'll say "bitch, where's my email?"The 100 creations in 30 days challenge can kickstart your creative flow againExperimenting with new formats (like backstage passes to your launch) triggers your obliger tendency in the best wayBody doubling works for content creation—recording with someone else changes everythingNotable Quotes:"I got my head stuck up my own a*****e in overthinking mode. And the thing about overthinking mode is it's just not fun or sexy or adorable or enjoyable." "When I get too feminine energy influenced, I'm completely gormless—just no exoskeleton, no skeletal manner, anything." "Creating is my lifeblood and it's the business's lifeblood, and whatever I need to do in order to make that happen is time well spent." Who This Podcast Is For:Creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, and spiritual seekers who want honest conversations about building businesses that actually feel good—mistakes, magic, and all. Links & Resources Mentioned: Leonie Dawson's 2026 Goal WorkbooksThe Leonie Lab on InstagramLeonie Dawson's Brilliant Biz & Life AcademyCreative Goddess Embodied programBig Money Big Impact (21-day selling challenge)Momentum Mastermind2025 Dream Quest masterclassLove this episode? Hit subscribe, leave us five stars (your time is too valuable to leave anything less!), and tag us on social media—we want to see what resonated with you. Hashtags:#WomenEntrepreneurs #CreativeBusiness #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #FeminineEnergy #BusinessStrategy #ContentCreation #OnlineBusiness #SpiritualEntrepreneur #ADHDEntrepreneur #BusinessMindset

    47 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    228. When Hard Things Happen: How To Help Without Breaking

    Sometimes the world breaks our hearts wide open. And when tragedy strikes—whether it's in our backyard or across the globe—we need to know how to hold both our humanity AND our mental health. In this deeply important episode, Leonie and Tamara share their wisdom on navigating collective grief, communal trauma, and how to be a good steward of your own nervous system when the news cycle feels overwhelming. They explore the recent tragedy in Sydney with tender care, offering practical tools for processing difficult events without sacrificing your wellbeing. You'll learn why your empathic nature might be working against you right now, how to protect your energy when you're feeling everything, and concrete ways to help your community heal. This isn't about toxic positivity or looking away. It's about staying present, connected, and regulated so you can actually show up for the people who need you most. TOPICS COVERED: Understanding collective vs. personal griefProtecting your nervous system from 24/7 news cyclesThe surprising science of Tetris for PTSD preventionHow to talk to kids about tragedy (age-appropriately)Energy boundaries for highly sensitive peopleFinding the helpers and celebrating acts of couragePractical ways to support affected communitiesHolding space for nuanced, complex conversationsKEY INSIGHTS: Collective grief is real and different: When tragedy strikes a community, you can literally feel emotions in your body that aren't yours—this is collective grief, and it requires different processing than personal lossYour nervous system wasn't designed for this: Humans aren't built to handle 24/7 streaming news and graphic footage. Limiting media consumption isn't avoidance—it's essential mental health careThe Tetris technique actually works: Research shows playing classic Tetris within 24 hours of trauma exposure can help prevent PTSD by engaging your brain's visual processing centersEmpaths need extra protection: If you're highly sensitive or empathic, you MUST actively call your energy back to yourself. You cannot process other people's trauma for themLook for the helpers, then BE one: From blood donations to checking on vulnerable friends to advocating for policy change—there are always meaningful ways to contributeRitual creates healing: Collective ceremonies, vigils, and shared practices help communities metabolize grief and strengthen bonds during crisisKids need minimal facts, maximum safety: Give children age-appropriate information, ensure they feel safe, and teach them how to support friends from affected communitiesYou're allowed to be okay when others aren't: This is a crucial boundary, especially for women conditioned to regulate everyone else's emotionsNOTABLE QUOTES: "We as humans are not designed to cope with 24/7 streaming news. We are not designed to cope with that level of information." — Leonie "You can help better when your energy is with you than scattered all around the place." — Tamara "You are allowed to be okay in your own body even when other people are not okay." — Leonie WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: This episode is for sensitive souls, empaths, and anyone who feels the weight of the world a little too heavily. It's for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and neurodivergent folks who want to stay informed and compassionate without sacrificing their mental health. If you've ever felt guilty for "not doing enough" during a crisis or struggled with energy boundaries during difficult times, this one's for you. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (blood donation)#collectivegrief #mentalhealth #empathboundaries #nervoussystemhealing #traumarecovery #communityhealing #sensitivesoul #energyprotection #selfcare #womenentrepreneurs

    49 min
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Internationally best-selling author and creator of an 8 figure creative company Leonie Dawson (that's me!) brings her ridiculous sense of humour and wild oversharing to the podcast world! The Leonie Dawson is a delicious buffet of self help, business, creativity, marketing, family and life... and I might just introduce you to some of my favourite people if I'm called. Mostly, I'm just here to create and share... and hope that it touches your heart in just the way it needs.

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  • Creator
    Leonie Dawson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    247
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Leonie Dawson
  • Show Website
    The Leonie Dawson Show

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