Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci

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When Dawn speaks, something clicks. No BS. Just the truth. Dawn puts words to what your life has been showing you, strikes a nerve in the best way, and helps you walk away with more clarity, confidence, and truth. She explains, in true form, how getting what you really only works by helping you read the patterns, choices, timing, and quiet inner signals that are already speaking to you. Stop chasing signs, forcing positivity, or waiting for luck to finally come your way. With a 35-year background in investigations, Dawn developed the 5MQ Method: Clarity, Intuition, Evidence, Belief, and Action. In each episode, she explores the real-life moments that shape our relationships, money, career, burnout, confidence, reinvention, fear, trust, and the choices that help us align with daily life. Something brought you here to listen. The conversation begins today. Right now.

  1. 2d ago

    One Word Says Who You Are!

    One-Word Says Who You Are Rich Keller shares his one-word personal branding philosophy and explains why people should be known for who they are—not just what they do. Drawing from more than 25 years in corporate branding, Rich reveals how one core value can become the thread that connects your past and the compass that guides your future. He also shares the story behind his son’s college application, his own word— Catalyst —and how he helped Dawn uncover her word: Shepherd .In this episode, we discuss: Why your job is not your identity.How one word can create clarity and confidence.The connection between your past experiences and future direction.Why career changes and resume gaps do not erase your value.How to discover the way you help others win.Chapters 00:00 — Introducing Rich Keller 01:10 — From corporate branding to personal branding 02:10 — The question that started it all 03:12 — Discovering your core value 08:47 — Your one word as a compass 14:25 — Dawn’s one word: Shepherd 20:08 — Finding value beyond your job title 27:04 — Who are you without your job? 35:54 — One word, confidence, and college admissions 40:53 — Rich’s cancer-survivor story and legacy 44:30 — Final thoughts Connect with Rich Keller Website: therichkeller.com TEDx Talk: https://therichkeller.com/tedx/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richskeller/ Connect, Listen and Subscribe with Dawn Ricci Website: dawnricci.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisisdawnricci TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thisisdawnricci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnricci.58 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnricci/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dawn-Ricci

    One Word Says Who You Are!

  2. Aug 24

    Make Your Move: Finally Get Unstuck

    What the hell am I supposed to do with my life? I built my whole 5 MQ framework on getting clear first. Then I read an article that said I had it backwards — that action comes first, and waiting to feel clear is the exact thing keeping you stuck. It stopped me cold. So this episode, I put my own framework on trial. Using a surveillance case I'll never forget — a “simple” airport tail that went completely sideways — I get into why you don't think your way unstuck. You move your way there. And why vision and action were never really enemies. IN THIS EPISODE ● The two ways we get stuck — how to unstuck. ● Why you don't need perfect clarity to start ● The one small move that gets you moving ● Why you're always allowed to change your mind — and re-route. Chapters: What the Hell Do I Do With My Life? 00:00 The Action vs Dilemma 05:09 The Case Revealed Inside the 5MQ 09:34 The Payoff and the 5 MQ 12:51 The Loop of Action and Clarity 15:27 Overcoming Fear of Taking Action 20:36 Making Your Move 26:31 IF YOU LIKE THIS, THERE'S MORE.... Follow the show so you don't miss what's next, share this episode with someone circling the same big question, and leave a quick review — it's how Modern Wisdom finds the next person who needs it. Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci — wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Make Your Move: Finally Get Unstuck

  3. Jul 15

    5 Ways to Take the Leap in Love, Money & Career

    Taking the leap is the easy part. It's everything after — the staying, the getting back up after failure — that nobody warns you about. In this solo episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, I get honest about wanting to quit hundreds of times, and what actually kept me in the game. We'll walk through the three rooms where the leap shows up for almost all of us — career, love, and money — and I'll give you the five dimensions of my 5MQ framework for staying the course when everything in you wants to run: Clarity, Intuition, Evidence, Belief, and Action. Threaded through all of it is Faith — not the certainty kind, but the kind that lets you take the next step before you can see the whole staircase. If you've been talking yourself out of the life you actually want — a career change, a relationship, a bet on yourself — this one hands you the tools to take one small, brave step toward it. Your life is already speaking. Learn to read it. Free listener gift: https://dawnricci.com/taking-the-leapFollow Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci so you never miss an episode.

    5 Ways to Take the Leap in Love, Money & Career

  4. Jun 23

    The Cost of Being a Good Girl — How to Stop Giving Yourself Away.

    The Cost of Being a Good Girl — I Stopped Giving Myself Away. Here’s How. Have you ever looked up and realized that being a good person has cost you something? Your time. Your energy. Your peace. Your sense of self? In this episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn gets personal about altruism — it's the beautiful, complicated, and sometimes dangerous habit of giving everything you have while quietly forgetting to ask what you need. After more than 35 years as a successful private investigator, Dawn Ricci knows how to recognize patterns, read what is not being said, and follow the evidence. Now, through her 5MQ Method: Clarity, Intuition, Evidence, Belief, and Action, she helps you understand the deeper difference between giving from a place of fullness and giving from a place of depletion. Because the truth is, your body usually knows when something is costing you too much, even before you do. IN THIS EPISODE – Why altruism has a shadow side nobody talks about – The neuroscience behind the “helper’s high” — and why it only fires when giving is truly free – The invisible belief driving compulsive giving — and how to interrupt it – The five dimensions of manifestation applied to how you give, love, and show up – Three questions that will change how you think about generosity forever – Dawn’s most vulnerable personal stories — and what they taught her about power, forgiveness, and coming home to herself FREE DOWNLOAD https://dawnricci.com/giving The Good Girl’s Journal: The Questions Nobody Ever Asked You — a companion journal with every reflection question from this episode, plus writing space to do the real work.

    The Cost of Being a Good Girl — How to Stop Giving Yourself Away.

  5. Apr 8

    What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You?

    If you’ve ever searched “how to lose weight,” you already know the chaos. It's crazier now than ever with all the GLP1 for sale online. You just don't know who to trust and what to do? Keto. Paleo. Fasting. Juice cleanses. Take this shot. Pop this pill, Eat this more. Eat this less. Lift heavy. Don’t lift at all. I have been there! And somehow… after all of it… still don’t feel good, In this podcast episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci – I met with @RL Malpica. He is a Certified Detoxification Specialist and founder of The Eat Coach, plus an all around great guy. He will help us to break through the noise and reveal a radically different approach to health. What if your body already knows exactly what it needs? And the real problem is that you’ve never been taught how to listen? Connect with R.L. Malpica: Website: https://www.theeatcoach.com Email: rlmalpica@theeatcoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rl_malpica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeatcoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theeatcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rl_malpica Resources & Products: The E.A.T. Cheat Code: https://www.theeatcoach.com/eat-cheat-code Detox Yourself: https://www.theeatcoach.com/detox-yourself Natural Reset eBook: https://www.theeatcoach.com/detox-yourself Connect with Dawn Ricci: Website: dawnricci.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisisdawnricci TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thisisdawnricci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnricci.58 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnricci/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dawnricci RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/modern-wisdom-with-dawn-ricci/

    What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You?

  6. Mar 17

    The Power of Simplicity

    Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci | A Solo Episode with Dawn Ricci In this reflective solo episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn explores a powerful realization that arrived in the simplest way possible — through one oracle card and one word: Simplicity. What started as a quiet moment of asking for guidance turned into a deeper understanding of why so many of us feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from our purpose. The truth? We’re often doing too much, holding too much, and chasing complexity when our greatest breakthroughs live on the other side of less. Through personal reflection, neuroscience insights, and spiritual wisdom, Dawn reveals how simplifying your life can unlock clarity, intuition, and aligned action. In this episode, we explore: The honest moment that led to asking for spiritual guidance The oracle card pull that changed everything Why our brains resist simplicity (Idleness Aversion & the Default Mode Network) How complexity blocks clarity, creativity, and intuition The SIFT Method — a simple practice to identify what truly matters The five powerful shifts that happen when you embrace simplicity THE SIFT METHOD: dawnricci.com/simple This episode is a reminder that wisdom doesn’t always arrive through more effort. Sometimes it arrives through stillness. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overextended, or disconnected from what matters most, this episode invites you to pause, simplify, and rediscover your inner clarity. Connect with Dawn Ricci: Website: dawnricci.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisisdawnricci TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thisisdawnricci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16yKoK... Twitter X: https://x.com/dawnricci11?s=21 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnricci/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dawnricci-certifiedpsychic7435 RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/modern-wisdom-with-dawn-ricci/ #ModernWisdomWithDawnRicci #ThePowerOfSimplicity #PersonalGrowth #MindfulLiving #IntentionalLiving #SpiritualGrowth #SelfReflection #Clarity #InnerWisdom #Minimalism #ConsciousLiving #InnerPeace #LifeAlignment #PurposeDrivenLife #Stillness

    The Power of Simplicity

  7. Feb 5

    Your Home Is Shaping Your Money, Sleep & Nervous System: The Science of Feng Shui

    Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci | Featuring Zuzanna Konarska In this eye-opening episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn sits down with Zuzanna Konarska, Feng Shui expert and founder of The Feng Shui Wand, for a conversation that will completely change how you see your home. Many people think Feng Shui is about rearranging furniture or adding crystals — but Zuzanna reveals something far deeper and far more practical. Through the lens of the nervous system, she explains how your physical space directly affects your sleep, decision-making, emotional regulation, and even your ability to attract money and opportunities. In this conversation, we explore: The four types of houses and how they impact your life The connection between clutter, stress, and the nervous system How your home may be blocking money and career growth Why certain spaces (and even hotels) disrupt your sleep Common Feng Shui mistakes people make when trying to “fix” energy How one intentional home shift helped Zuzanna grow her Instagram from 300 to 18,800 followers in two months If you’ve ever felt restless in a space you love, struggled to sleep, or sensed that something invisible was holding you back, this episode will help you see your home and yourself in a completely new way. Follow Zuzanna Konarska: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.feng.shui.wand/ The Feng Shui Abundance Blueprint 2026 Set up your home so it supports money flow, clarity, and opportunity — without guesswork or overwhelm. Learn more here: https://www.thefengshuiwand.com/abundance Connect with Dawn Ricci: Website: dawnricci.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisisdawnricci TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thisisdawnricci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16yKoK... Twitter X: https://x.com/dawnricci11?s=21 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnricci/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dawnricci-certifiedpsychic7435 RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/modern-wisdom-with-dawn-ricci/

    Your Home Is Shaping Your Money, Sleep & Nervous System: The Science of Feng Shui

  8. 12/11/2025

    12 Ways To Manifesting Your Best Life Before The Ball Drops!

    As we head into the final weeks of this year, are you ready to manifest your best life before the ball drops? In this episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, I'm sharing 12 powerful ways to call in love, peace, abundance, and purpose as we step into this next year. Think of it like the 12 Days of Christmas, but with manifestation magic! We'll dive deep into clarity, intuition, evidence from the Universe, belief, inspired action, gratitude, release, alignment, joy, service, vision, and faith. Whether you're new to manifestation or you've been on this spiritual journey for years, these practices will help you close out the year strong and walk into the new year feeling aligned, empowered, and open to receive. I'll guide you through how to recognize synchronicities, trust your inner knowing, let go of what no longer serves you, and hold your vision even when nothing seems to move. This isn't about waiting for life to appear—it's about intentionally creating it, one inspired act at a time. Ready to make these final weeks golden? Let's manifest some magic together. Download my free guide, Manifestation Mastery: Your Monthly Guide to Hi-Vibe Living at dawnricci.com/guide and visit dawnricci.com to connect with me. #Manifestation #LawOfAttraction #NewYear2026 #SpiritualGrowth #IntuitiveDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #Abundance #HighVibe #Mindfulness #Gratitude #Intuition #SelfImprovement #ManifestingMagic #NewYearIntentions #SpiritualAwakening #ModernWisdom #Dawn

    12 Ways To Manifesting Your Best Life Before The Ball Drops!
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When Dawn speaks, something clicks. No BS. Just the truth. Dawn puts words to what your life has been showing you, strikes a nerve in the best way, and helps you walk away with more clarity, confidence, and truth. She explains, in true form, how getting what you really only works by helping you read the patterns, choices, timing, and quiet inner signals that are already speaking to you. Stop chasing signs, forcing positivity, or waiting for luck to finally come your way. With a 35-year background in investigations, Dawn developed the 5MQ Method: Clarity, Intuition, Evidence, Belief, and Action. In each episode, she explores the real-life moments that shape our relationships, money, career, burnout, confidence, reinvention, fear, trust, and the choices that help us align with daily life. Something brought you here to listen. The conversation begins today. Right now.

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