The BraveHearted Woman

Dawn Damon
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Welcome to The BraveHearted Woman, a podcast dedicated to calling out the brave, bold, beautiful dreams women have for their lives. I’m your BraveHeart mentor, Dawn Damon. I’m a Confidence Coach, Author, Teacher, and Speaker, whose ultimate goal is to champion women like you! As your BraveHeart mentor and certified coach, I push you to shed false limits, labels, and lies, so you can find yourself, discover your dreams, boost your confidence, and flourish in midlife and beyond. And because I know how scary it can be to take steps of courageous action that lead to change, I want to support and equip you as you move toward any life transformation you desire! Our discussions cover various topics for mid-life women, including bold life reinvention, beauty hacks, powerful mindsets, healthy habits and disciplines, physical health, spirituality, and soul healing. I help awaken your heart to believe and to see what is possible! We explore the mindsets of a successful woman, and talk about what I call the “5 Fortitudes of a BraveHearted Women;” of course, I use the acronym BRAVE. • Bold Vision • Real Identity • Able mindsets • Virtuous Self-Talk • Excellent Habits If you want to grow and develop, ignite the flame of your vision, reach your goals, and achieve your dreams, you’ve come to the right place because we are all things “women empowerment.” So, thanks for stopping by. I believe you will be motivated, inspired, challenged, and, if you keep coming back…changed!

  1. 20h ago

    Stop Shrinking! It’s Time to Live Out Loud

    What if you’ve been making yourself smaller without even realizing it? In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I’m kicking off Live Out Loud October with a message I believe so many women need to hear: you were never meant to shrink. Over the years, many of us learn to shrink our dreams, our opinions, our voices, our needs, our bodies, and even our vision for the next chapter of our lives. We do it because we want to be liked, because we’re afraid, because we’ve been hurt, or because we’ve confused humility with hiding. But midlife is not the time to disappear. Your age is not evidence that your best contribution is behind you, and there is no expiration date on your dreams. Today, I’ll help you recognize where you may be playing small and give you four practical steps to start shrinking less: notice where you’re making yourself small, stop asking for permission, say the thing, and take one brave action. I’ll also give you my Live Out Loud Challenge for October: finish this sentence, “If I stopped making myself smaller, I would…” Then choose one brave step you can take. You don’t need to become someone else. You simply need to become more fully you. Quotations: “Being liked is not the same as being loved.” “There is no expiration on your dreams.” “Sometimes the permission that you’re waiting for has to come from you.” “Fear doesn’t get to decide the final vote. You do.” “Confidence comes after you do the thing.” “Stop abandoning yourself in order to keep everyone else more comfortable.” “Stop shrinking, start speaking, take the leap, and live out loud.” Resources: 📝 Take the BraveHearted Woman Quiz: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/quiz 💌 Email your braveheart story to me at dawn@dawnscottdamon.com 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon: 💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman 💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman 💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen Download the full transcript here.

  2. Sep 28

    Why Saying No Is So Hard and How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Midlife

    Have you ever said yes when everything inside you wanted to say no? In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I’m talking about something every midlife woman needs to learn: how to set healthy boundaries without guilt. As women, many of us have spent years caring for others, solving problems, meeting expectations, and making everyone else’s needs our priority. But eventually, we have to ask ourselves: What is every yes costing me? Your time is limited. Your energy is limited. Your attention is limited. And every time you say yes to something that doesn’t align with your priorities, purpose, or capacity, you may be saying no to something or someone that truly matters. I want to encourage you to stop apologizing for protecting the life God has entrusted to you. Boundaries are not rejection. Saying no doesn't make you selfish. And loving people doesn't mean giving them unlimited access to your time, energy, or resources. In this episode, I share four powerful truths about boundaries, guilt, relationships, and learning to say, "I'm not available for that." It may be time for a boundary audit, BraveHeart. Where are you saying yes when you really want to say no? It's time to protect your peace, steward your energy, and find the courage to live with healthy boundaries. You don't need to apologize for prioritizing the life God has entrusted to you. Quotations: "You have worth. You are worth investing in." "Your time isn't unlimited. Your energy isn't unlimited. Your attention isn't unlimited." "Guilt isn't always a sign that you've done something wrong." "You're not responsible for people. You can act responsibly toward them, but you're not responsible for them." "Don't allow someone else's urgency to become your emergency." "You do not need to apologize for protecting and prioritizing the life that God has entrusted to you." Resources: 📝 Take the BraveHearted Woman Quiz: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/quiz 💌 Email your braveheart story to me at dawn@dawnscottdamon.com 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon: 💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman 💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman 💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen Download the full transcript here.

  3. Sep 21

    Know Your Worth: Stop Undercharging, Overgiving, and Playing Small

    Do you know your worth but struggle to charge for your work, ask for more money, or confidently own the value you bring? In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I’m talking about something many women struggle with: knowing our worth internally but failing to demonstrate that belief externally. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, speaker, author, consultant, ministry leader, or working in corporate America, you may be undercharging, overgiving, apologizing for your prices, or afraid to ask for the raise, opportunity, contract, or seat at the table you deserve. I want to help you understand the difference between your human worth and your professional value. Your worth as a person is priceless, but your time, experience, expertise, wisdom, and intellectual property have real economic value. Midlife women especially have something powerful to offer: years of experience. You've solved problems, overcome challenges, survived difficult seasons, gained wisdom, and learned valuable lessons that others can benefit from. In this episode, I share four powerful reminders to help you stop shrinking, stop giving away what should be paid for, and start making the brave ask. It's time to identify the value you bring, own your experience, and take courageous action. You don't have to apologize for being good at what you do. You don't have to make yourself smaller so someone else can afford you. Know your value. Be brave. Make the ask. The message aligns closely with the BraveHearted Woman mission of helping women rebuild confidence, reclaim their identity and worth, and take courageous action toward their next chapter. What you'll learn in this episode Why knowing your worth should change how you operate professionallyThe difference between your human worth and your professional valueWhy your experience and wisdom have real valueHow fear can cause women to undercharge and overgiveWhen generosity becomes unhealthy overgivingWhy midlife women should stop dismissing their years of experienceHow to identify the value you bring to othersWhy asking for what you need is a BraveHearted moveHow to stop apologizing for your prices and expertiseThe courageous question every woman should ask herself Quotations: "Your human worth is priceless, but your professional expertise, your time, your experience, and your intellectual property have economic value." "Everything you've done in your life has value." "Stop treating all those years like they're irrelevant because they're not shiny and new." "Know your value. Don't be afraid to ask." Resources: 📝 Take the BraveHearted Woman Quiz: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/quiz 🎁FREE Download: Ignite Your Confidence & Sour With Self-Esteem: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/ignite_your_confidence_ebook 💌 Email your braveheart story to me at dawn@dawnscottdamon.com 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon: 💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman 💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman 💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen Download the full transcript here.

  4. Sep 14

    Why Investing in Yourself Is the Best Decision You Can Make in Midlife

    Have you spent decades investing in everyone else while putting yourself at the bottom of the list? Your children. Your husband. Your family. Your home. Your career. Your friends. But when was the last time you invested in you without guilt or apology? In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I want to challenge you to rethink what it means to invest in yourself. Because investing in your growth, healing, health, education, dreams, and future isn't selfish. It's stewardship. It's self-respect. And it may be one of the most important decisions you make in this season of life. As midlife women, many of us have become experts at pouring into everyone else. But you can't continually withdraw from an account you never replenish, and you are the account. Your physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and relational well-being all need deposits. Maybe it's time to take the class. Hire the coach. Learn a new skill. Go to the retreat. Read the book or write the book. See the counsellor. Join the gym. Invest in the future woman you know is still inside of you. This is your reminder that you are not a project that needs fixing. You are a woman worth developing. Today, I'll share four powerful reasons why investing in yourself matters and why you need to stop waiting for someone else to recognise your worth, open the door, or give you permission to move forward. In this episode, you'll learn: Why investing in yourself isn't selfishThe difference between self-investment and indulgenceWhy you can't keep giving when you're emotionally depletedHow neglecting yourself can lead to exhaustion and resentmentPractical ways to invest in your personal and spiritual growthWhy your future self needs your attention todayHow to rediscover dormant gifts, talents, and dreamsWhy you need to stop waiting for someone else to believe in youHow faith and courageous action work togetherHow to take your next Brave Action Move Quotations: "Investing in yourself isn't selfish, it's stewardship." "You can't just keep giving everything to your present and nothing to your future." "Your future requires your investment." "Sometimes the woman you've been waiting for to believe in you is you." "Don't wait for someone to discover your worth. Teach them your worth. Show up with your worth." Resources: 📝 Take the BraveHearted Woman Quiz: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/quiz 💌 Email your braveheart story to me at dawn@dawnscottdamon.com 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon: 💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman 💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman 💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen Download the full transcript here.

  5. Sep 7

    How to Know Your Worth in Midlife

    Do you ever feel like you have to prove your worth? Maybe you’re constantly taking care of everyone else, striving to be needed, saying yes when you really want to say no, or wondering whether you’re still valuable as you enter a new season of life. BraveHeart, I want you to hear this today: You do not have to prove your worth. You need to recognize it. Your value is not determined by how useful you are, how much you accomplish, what other people think about you, your age, your relationship status, or whether everyone around you approves of you. In today’s episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I’m talking about knowing your worth in midlife and what happens when you finally stop looking outside yourself for permission to matter. This episode kicks off our September theme of hope, healing, and a heart full of brave. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uncertain about your next step, or questioning your identity in this season of life, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we talk about: Why you don't have to earn, prove, or perform for your worthThe difference between being useful and being valuableWhy being needed by others can become connected to your sense of worthHow your age does not diminish your valueWhy there is no expiration date on your dreamsHow your life experience, mistakes, disappointments, and resilience can become part of your purposeWhy someone else's rejection or criticism does not define your identityHow to stop allowing other people's opinions to determine your valueWhat changes when you begin showing up from a place of confidence and self-worthWhy knowing your worth can change the relationships and circles you chooseHow to recognize where you've been shrinking, apologizing, people-pleasing, or overdoing itWhy your next season can be vibrant, purposeful, courageous, and full of possibility Quotations: “You do not have to prove your worth. But you do need to recognize your worth.” “Your worth isn't something that you need to earn or prove or perform for.” “Don't confuse your usefulness with your worth.” “Being needed is not the same thing as being valued.” “Your value is truly in your being, just being.” “You don't need to be more valuable. You need to just become more convinced of the value that already exists within you.” Resources: 📝 Take the BraveHearted Woman Quiz: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/quiz 💌 Email your braveheart story to me at dawn@dawnscottdamon.com 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon: 💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman 💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman 💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen Download the full transcript here.

  6. Aug 31

    Are You Having an Existential Crisis? 5 Signs to Look For

    Have you been feeling lost, uncertain, or unfulfilled in this season of your life? Are you wondering, “What is my purpose now?” or “What am I supposed to do with the rest of my life?” If you're a Christian woman navigating midlife, major life changes, or a season of transition, you may be experiencing what is commonly called an existential crisis or midlife crisis. In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I’m talking openly about what an existential crisis really means, why it can happen even when you have a strong faith, and how a season of questioning can become an opportunity for growth, clarity, and transformation. An existential crisis often brings deep questions about purpose, meaning, identity, direction, and your place in the world. For women in midlife, it can happen when the roles and routines that once gave life structure begin to change. Your children may leave home, relationships may shift, your career may look different, or you may simply realize that you're no longer sure what comes next. But here’s the good news: you are not done. A midlife crisis doesn't have to be the end of your story. It can become a fresh canvas—a chance to reconnect with what you love, rediscover your gifts and passions, evaluate what truly matters, and reconnect with the purpose God has placed inside you. In this episode, I share 5 signs you may be experiencing an existential or midlife crisis, including feeling lost, increased stress, loss of productivity, low energy, and loss of social support. I’ll also share practical ways to begin moving forward, including reconnecting with your purpose, finding meaningful community and accountability, and shifting your focus toward the possibilities that are still ahead. If you've been asking “What is my life about?”, wondering whether it's too late to start again, or searching for clarity and purpose in midlife, this episode is for you. Your next chapter can still be meaningful, purposeful, and brave. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - What is an existential crisis? 12:30 - Sign #1: You feel lost. 13:34 - Sign #2: Increased stress or mental distress. 15:48 - Sign #3: You’ve lost your productivity. 17:25 - Sign #4: You have low energy levels. 19:16 - Sign #5: You’ve lost some of your support. 20:02 - How to take action today Quotations: “We don't do a good service to each other when we choose not to talk about it or put it out there in the open.” “Don't be afraid of a crisis. It's not negative. It can have massive, powerful effects, and really good positive outcomes for you.” “You are not done. It is time for you to rediscover your passion project and get going again in that.” Resources: 📝 Join my writing Class - How to write your story and get it published: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/courses/write-your-story 🎁 FREE Downloads: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/resources 📚 Get a copy of Dawn’s books here: https://dawndamon.com/books/ 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon: 💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman 💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman 💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen

  7. Aug 24

    How to Stop Regretting the Past & Move Forward in Midlife

    What would change if you stopped allowing your past to determine your future? In this week’s episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, let’s talk honestly about one of the most powerful and uncomfortable emotions we all experience: regret. Whether you're regretting a decision you made, an opportunity you missed, a relationship you handled differently, or something you wish you had done sooner, it can be easy to get trapped in the cycle of “what if,” “if only,” and “I should have.” Let me explain that while regret can be painful, it can also become an opportunity for growth. Instead of continually replaying the past, you can learn from your experiences, practice self-forgiveness, make amends where necessary, and choose how you want to live moving forward. For women in midlife, this can be especially powerful. You've lived enough life to recognize what no longer fits, and you have the wisdom to make different choices now. Today, let me share six ways to live with less regret in life. The big takeaway is that you cannot change what happened in the past. But you can change what you do with it. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Understanding regret and where it comes from 3:57 - Why regret can feel like emotional pain 6:01 - Regret = Growth 6:49 - 6 ways to live with less regret 16:18 - How to release the pain of regret 17:25 - How to take action Quotations: “When you start to feel, you can start to heal.” “Regret can induce pain, but it can also be a chance for growth.” “Do not stop learning. Do not stop growing. Do not stop reading and expanding.” “I choose today to live today going forward, refreshed, refueled, refocused, refined.” Resources: ♀️ Join the community of the The Brave-Hearted Woman ☆ Self-Rescue for Worn Out Working Wonder Women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/braveheartedwoman 📚 Get a copy of Dawn’s NEW book The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife: https://www.amazon.com/Making-BraveHearted-Woman-Courage-Confidence/dp/B0DTJ1CWLM 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon: 💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman 💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman 💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen

  8. Aug 17

    How to Forgive What You Can’t Forget: Finding Freedom After Hurt & Betrayal

    How do you forgive someone who hurt you without forgetting what happened? In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, let’s take a deeper look at forgiveness and why holding onto anger, resentment, betrayal, and unforgiveness can keep us stuck in the past. But forgiveness is often misunderstood. Forgiving someone doesn't mean pretending the hurt didn't happen. It doesn't mean forgetting, excusing wrongdoing, immediately trusting someone again, or automatically reconciling with them. Instead, forgiveness can be a conscious decision to release the emotional weight of what happened and place the hurt in God's hands while continuing to grow in wisdom, discernment, boundaries, and healing. Let me explain how to forgive what you can't forget and share practical steps for releasing resentment without denying the reality of your experience. She also addresses an important truth: forgiveness and justice can coexist. Forgiving someone does not mean tolerating abuse, ignoring injustice, abandoning healthy boundaries, or refusing to seek appropriate legal or professional help. Most importantly, forgiveness is about your freedom and your future, not giving the person who hurt you continued power over your life. In this episode, you'll learn: Why unforgiveness can keep you emotionally stuckThe difference between forgiveness and forgettingHow anger, resentment, criticism, and constantly replaying the past can reveal unforgivenessFive questions to help identify whether you're holding onto a grudgeWhat forgiveness is and what it is notWhy forgiveness does not require an apologyWhy forgiveness does not automatically mean reconciliationThe difference between forgiveness and trustWhy trust must be earnedHow forgiveness and healthy boundaries can exist togetherWhy forgiveness doesn't mean allowing abuse or injustice to continueThe potential emotional, relational, and spiritual benefits of releasing resentmentPractical steps for forgiving someone who hurt youHow to stop allowing your past experience to become your identity Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Why forgiveness matters 1:41 - Common misconceptions about forgiveness 5:08 - What is unforgiveness? 8:24 - 5 Questions to identify unforgiveness 9:31 - What Forgiveness Is NOT 16:05 - Reason why you should forgive 18:04 - Practical steps to forgive 21:57 - How to take action today Quotations: “Forgiveness is not a memory relapse. You don't just forget what happened, but it is a memory release.” - Dawn Damon “Your healing and your freedom and your release and your restoration of joy is not predicated on them asking or giving you an apology.” - Dawn Damon “Forgiveness is a free gift. Nobody earns that. You give it freely. But trust me, now that's a different story. That is earned.” - Dawn Damon Resources: 🎁 FREE Download: Brave Affirmations for an Abundant Life: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/brave-affirmations 📚 Get a copy of Dawn’s NEW book The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife: https://www.amazon.com/Making-BraveHearted-Woman-Courage-Confidence/dp/B0DTJ1CWLM 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon: 💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravehearted_woman 💞 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveheartedwoman 💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen

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Welcome to The BraveHearted Woman, a podcast dedicated to calling out the brave, bold, beautiful dreams women have for their lives. I’m your BraveHeart mentor, Dawn Damon. I’m a Confidence Coach, Author, Teacher, and Speaker, whose ultimate goal is to champion women like you! As your BraveHeart mentor and certified coach, I push you to shed false limits, labels, and lies, so you can find yourself, discover your dreams, boost your confidence, and flourish in midlife and beyond. And because I know how scary it can be to take steps of courageous action that lead to change, I want to support and equip you as you move toward any life transformation you desire! Our discussions cover various topics for mid-life women, including bold life reinvention, beauty hacks, powerful mindsets, healthy habits and disciplines, physical health, spirituality, and soul healing. I help awaken your heart to believe and to see what is possible! We explore the mindsets of a successful woman, and talk about what I call the “5 Fortitudes of a BraveHearted Women;” of course, I use the acronym BRAVE. • Bold Vision • Real Identity • Able mindsets • Virtuous Self-Talk • Excellent Habits If you want to grow and develop, ignite the flame of your vision, reach your goals, and achieve your dreams, you’ve come to the right place because we are all things “women empowerment.” So, thanks for stopping by. I believe you will be motivated, inspired, challenged, and, if you keep coming back…changed!

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  • Creator
    Dawn Damon
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dawn Damon
  • Show Website
    The BraveHearted Woman