Work Is Third

Dawn Hunter

Work Is Third is a podcast for people who are ready to rethink how we work, lead, and live. Hosted by Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH, CWP — Workplace Culture Strategist and leadership speaker — this show explores burnout prevention, boundaries, organizational wellbeing, and sustainable ways of working through honest conversations, research-informed insights, and real-world leadership stories. Each episode offers practical tools, reflective moments, and culture-shifting ideas to help individuals and organizations build healthier, more human ways of working — without losing what matters most.

  1. 25 мая

    You're Never Stuck | Choosing the Life You Want with Calvalyn Day

    Are you building a life that feels right for you , or one shaped by expectations, achievement, and what you think you're supposed to do? In this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn Hunter sits down with Calvalyn Day to explore freedom, flexibility, reinvention, and the choices that shape our lives. Together, they unpack why so many people live by the "shoulds," how external validation can quietly drive our decisions, and why feeling stuck is often an invitation to get curious rather than stay still. Calvalyn shares her own journey of choosing a different path and offers practical insights on values, healing, self-trust, and creating a life aligned with what matters most. They discuss: Why flexibility is more than just your work scheduleBreaking free from external validationWhy you're never too old — and never too stuck — to choose differentlyThe role values play in shaping decisionsHealing, reinvention, and learning to trust yourselfWhy work should be third Because building a meaningful life doesn't start with havingall the answers. It starts with listening to your own voice. 📚 Guest Info Website: https://www.calvalynday.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@calvalyn?si=d6Gr6bjzTttMmiclInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvalyn/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calvalynday 🎶Calvalyn's contribution to Work is Third: The Soundtrack: T.I., Let 'Em Know Let’s Stay Connected 🎧 Subscribe to the show! 📬 Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter 📸 Instagram: @the_dawn_hunter

    53 мин.
  2. 11 мая

    Prepare for the Future & Live for Today | Letting Go of Outcomes with DeMonta Whiting

    Have you ever felt like you’re always trying to do enough, be enough, have enough? In this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn Hunter talks with psychotherapist and coach DeMonta Whiting about people pleasing, emotional resilience, identity, and learning how to stop tying your worth to productivity. Together, they explore how childhood beliefs shape adult behaviors, why so many high achievers struggle to feel “good enough,” and what it means to prepare for the future while still living fully in the present. DeMonta shares his experience surviving a rare cancer diagnosis at a young age, how it transformed his perspective on life, and why letting go of outcomes can create more peace, connection, and authenticity. This conversation is a reminder that when we believe we are enough, we can let the chips fall where they may. Topics include: People pleasing and perfectionism High achievement and emotional wellbeing Childhood beliefs and adult relationships Letting go of outcomes Boundaries and self-worth Living fully in the present Therapy, healing, and identity Work-life balance and burnout 📚 Guest Info Website: DeMonta Whiting Coaching & TherapyInstagram: @demonta_the_therapistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demontawhitinglmft 🎶DeMonta's contribution to the playlist: "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone Let’s Stay Connected 🎧Subscribe to the show! 📬Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter 📸 Instagram: @the_dawn_hunter

    52 мин.
  3. 2 мар.

    Look Through the Turn | Small Wins, Big Healing & the Power of Celebration With Paula Thomas

    What if progress didn’t have to look impressive to count? In this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn Hunter sits down with founder and storyteller Paula Thomas to explore what it means to rebuild after loss, and how small wins can change everything. After navigating crippling depression and anxiety, and later, an ADHD and autism diagnosis, building a career in tech, and then losing her husband unexpectedly, Paula was forced to redefine everything: her identity, her work, and what success really means. Along the way, she discovered that small, intentional progress is often the most powerful kind. Together, Dawn and Paula discuss: Why “success” doesn’t always look like successWhat motorcycles and submarines teach us about resilienceWhy grief doesn’t fit into three days of PTOHow to build workplaces that expect the unexpectedWhy keeping a “win book” matters This conversation is for anyone who has experienced loss, burnout, identity shifts, or the quiet pressure to do more and is ready to move forward with intention. 📚 Guest Info Website: weiter-mfg.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-thomas/ 🎶Paula’s contribution to the Playlist: Shake it Out by Florence + The Machine 📔 Resources Mentioned SuperBetter App, https://superbetter.com/Brag Books “Clear is kind,” attributed to Brené BrownMilitary Concepts: submarine qualification cards(cross-training for resilience); designing systems that expect failure/unexpected absenceMorning pages, from The Artist’s Way Let’s Stay Connected 🎧 Subscribe to the show! 📬 Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter 📸 Instagram: @workisthirdlife

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Work Is Third is a podcast for people who are ready to rethink how we work, lead, and live. Hosted by Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH, CWP — Workplace Culture Strategist and leadership speaker — this show explores burnout prevention, boundaries, organizational wellbeing, and sustainable ways of working through honest conversations, research-informed insights, and real-world leadership stories. Each episode offers practical tools, reflective moments, and culture-shifting ideas to help individuals and organizations build healthier, more human ways of working — without losing what matters most.