Wake Up to Real Love Dawn Rishárd

In this episode, Dawn continues her conversation with Randy Brown. Randy shares his journey of struggles and triumphs, including his experience with addiction to alcohol and pornography, the loss of his daughters, and his time in federal prison. He reflects on the pivotal moments that led to his healing and transformation, including his time in a sex offender treatment program in prison. Randy opens up about the challenges he faced upon returning home and the importance of sobriety in his ongoing healing journey. Through his story, Randy emphasizes the importance of transparency, self-reflection, and seeking understanding as key elements in personal growth and healing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Randy highlights the internal struggle of living a double life, portraying one image to the outside world while hiding a different reality behind closed doors.



He emphasizes the significance of being open and transparent about struggles and seeking help, rather than hiding them, to facilitate healing and growth.



Randy shares the transformative experience of undergoing intensive treatment in prison, which led to self-reflection, breaking down barriers, and ultimately, personal growth.



He acknowledges sobriety as a significant achievement, recognizing its role in maintaining stability and preventing a return to destructive behaviors.



Randy emphasizes that healing is an ongoing process, requiring self-awareness, self-compassion, and a commitment to personal growth and improvement.



BEST MOMENTS

"Are you going to live your life in fear of what may happen?"

"I went to my pastor and said 'I got two choices here, either live a life that I can't even fathom having any life or breath to it, or just end my life.' " 

"I ended up going to federal prison because of a fantasy."

"We shouldn't live with the doomsday mentality, and everything's bad, and this, and the weather, and I got cut off in traffic, and the blah, blah, blah ..."

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Dawn Rishárd, M.A. with 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Systems, I empower people to release the past, open their hearts, and receive the love they desire. I have a soft spot to help women struggling in their marriages as I did. As an Intuitive Healer, I help unlock Self Love, Clarity, and Connection, despite the challenges. I am an expert at restoring people's intimacy in life and love.

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In this episode, Dawn interviews her friend Randy Brown, a former Division I basketball coach. Randy shares his journey of losing two daughters to a rare disease within six years, leading to an identity crisis and heartache. He discusses his passion for coaching, his strategic career moves, and the impact of his career on his family, particularly his marriage. Randy also opens up about how grief and coping mechanisms, such as excessive drinking, affected his relationship. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Randy Brown set clear goals for his coaching career at a young age and worked strategically to achieve them, showcasing the power of setting and working towards goals.



The loss of their daughters had a profound impact on Randy and his wife, leading to different coping mechanisms and communication challenges, highlighting the importance of open communication during times of grief.



Randy used work and alcohol as coping mechanisms to escape from the pain of losing his daughters, demonstrating how unhealthy coping mechanisms can strain relationships and hinder personal growth.



Randy expressed regret over leaving important conversations unsaid in his marriage, emphasizing the importance of open and honest communication in relationships to avoid regrets in the future.



Randy's journey of self-reflection and sobriety shows the importance of learning from past mistakes and taking steps towards personal growth and healing, even after experiencing significant loss and challenges.



BEST MOMENTS

"When I was 21, I set a goal for myself. I was so convinced I could be a college coach and I had no right knowing that I could do this. But something was inside me to know that I could set three goals and they were going to come true."

"The bedrock of what I knew about basketball all changed."

"I remember I felt it was it was cool because I could get into the gym and into the school when nobody else could because it was all locked up, but because Dutch Huseman was the coach I got to go to practice."

"I religiously went to practice in the afternoon and watched them practice in the old Iowa field house. And if you got close enough, as close as possible and bent an ear, you could hear what was being said on the floor."

"A $5 ticket changed my life. Five bucks."

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Dawn Rishárd, M.A. with 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Systems, I empower people to release the past, open their hearts, and receive the love they desire. I have a soft spot to help women struggling in their marriages as I did. As an Intuitive Healer, I help unlock Self Love, Clarity, and Connection, despite the challenges. I am an expert at restoring people's intimacy in life and love.

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In today's episode, Dawn sits down with Nadia Husa to discuss the themes of love, self-discovery, and conscious connections. Nadia, an empowerment coach with a background in counseling and child youth work, shares her personal journey of awakening and transformation.She delves into topics such as overcoming limiting beliefs, the power of mindfulness and spirituality, and the importance of self-love. Nadia emphasizes the need to align with one's true values, release subconscious blocks, and manifest desired outcomes through belief and visualization. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Embrace mindfulness and presence to align with your true values and beliefs, leading to peace, calm, and clarity in life.



Shift limiting beliefs and align with the energy of what you desire to manifest it into reality, embodying the feeling of already having it.



Move from victim mentality to the driver's seat of your life by aligning with your beliefs, honoring yourself, and stopping blame towards others.



Realign yourself like a car needing an alignment, stop bumping into the curb, and realign with your true self and desires.



Challenge societal norms and conditioning that may shame certain life choices, such as divorce, and embrace self-empowerment and authenticity in your decisions.



BEST MOMENTS

"I felt like such a bad ass Don when I quit my job and I started my business and I moved here. Imagine that you're supposed to be at work on a Monday morning and you're making coffee and going out and having it in the trails in front of the waterfalls."

"So many people are taught to suppress their emotions, right? A huge part of the healing process is actually learning to acknowledge what's really going on inside of you." 

The very thing that I wanted is the very thing that I'm not getting in my life. I had a lot of trauma in my family, very toxic family dynamics, and so I was hell-bent that I was going to have a happy family life. Now, what I learned is that when you leave a toxic family to create a happily ever after, that doesn't happen." 

"The reason why I got married was to have loyalty, and I'm not getting it. So I'm done."

ABOUT THE HOST

Dawn Rishárd, M.A. with 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Systems, I empower people to release the past, open their hearts, and receive the love they desire. I have a soft spot to help women struggling in their marriages as I did. As an Intuitive Healer, I help unlock Self Love, Clarity, and Connection, despite the challenges. I am an expert at restoring people's intimacy in life and love.

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This episode, Dawn is speaking to Noah Crane, on the theme of love, self-discovery, and conscious connections. Noah shares her journey of receiving a divine message to create the World Healing Tour and the 3G Effect Mindset Jewelry Collection. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, gratitude, and being guided by a higher power. Noah's personal experiences, including finding her soulmate and overcoming childhood trauma, provide insights into living a purposeful and fulfilling life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Noah emphasizes the importance of trusting in the vision or message you have been given, even when doubts arise. Patience and belief in the right timing and guidance are essential.



By focusing on gratitude, love, compassion, and faith, individuals can shift their mindset to a more positive and fulfilling life.



Noah highlights the significance of self-love and compassion as foundational elements for personal growth and meaningful relationships.



Having a purpose beyond oneself and serving others can bring a sense of fulfillment and direction in life.



Embracing continuous growth, learning, and transformation is key to living a purposeful and impactful life.



BEST MOMENTS

"My mission is to leave this world better than I found it."

"The people around you should make you feel better about yourself, not worse."

"Seeing is believing, right? When people see that work that you're doing, and they see the value you bring to them, then they want to be more a part of it."

"I'm not one of those people that think, 'Oh, I need to do it all myself.' I like to get help actually."

ABOUT THE HOST

Dawn Rishárd, M.A. with 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Systems, I empower people to release the past, open their hearts, and receive the love they desire. I have a soft spot to help women struggling in their marriages as I did. As an Intuitive Healer, I help unlock Self Love, Clarity, and Connection, despite the challenges. I am an expert at restoring people's intimacy in life and love.

https://www.instagram.com/theawakeningwithdawn

dawn@theawakeningwithdawn.com

In this episode, Dawn discusses struggles and triumphs in love, relationships, and personal growth, with Mary Kay Ranger. Mary Kay shares her journey of overcoming bullying and societal expectations to create a life aligned with her true desires. Their conversation delves into themes of self-awareness, compassion, and forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection and self-compassion. Mary Kay's coaching framework, the FLASH framework, focuses on finding clarity, aligning with core values, and crafting a vision for personal growth and fulfillment. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Striving for perfection is unrealistic and can lead to unnecessary stress. Embracing the concept of being "good enough" allows for self-compassion and growth.



Developing self-awareness is crucial in understanding one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It helps in recognizing triggers and choosing responses consciously.



Forgiving oneself for mistakes and shortcomings is essential for personal growth and self-compassion. It's important to treat oneself with the same kindness and understanding as one would treat others.



Demonstrating positive behaviors, such as self-awareness, compassion, and kindness, can influence others, especially children, to adopt similar qualities and values.



Finding alignment with core values, crafting a clear vision for the future, and exploring possibilities based on transferable skills can lead to fulfilling career transitions and personal growth.



BEST MOMENTS

"There's a space between stimulus and response, and it's in that space where we live our lives."

"When somebody is validating that you're doing a good job, and a good job is important to you, then it is completely lighting up the reward centers of your brain. So then you're going to do it more and you're going to be chasing dopamine."

"Real love to me is something that I am giving, being. I'm not looking for love. I'm living with love."

"You know, you find a man, you get married. So there was that pressure, those expectations. And so if I didn't feel like I was fulfilling the role that was laid out for me to the perfect level that I thought was expected of me, then I'm going to criticize myself."

ABOUT THE HOST

Dawn Rishárd, M.A. with 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Systems, I empower people to release the past, open their hearts, and receive the love they desire. I have a soft spot to help women struggling in their marriages as I did. As an Intuitive Healer, I help unlock Self Love, Clarity, and Connection, despite the challenges. I am an expert at restoring people's intimacy in life and love.

https://www.instagram.com/theawakeningwithdawn

dawn@theawakeningwithdawn.com

Today, Dawn embraces a heartfelt conversation with Alexi Bracey, focusing on themes of love, happiness, and resilience. Alexi, a happiness advocate and motivational speaker, shares her insights on self-empowerment and emotional well-being, drawing from her personal experiences, including her journey through cancer. Alexi and Dawn's discussion delves into the importance of conscious connections, kindness, and gratitude in creating a more positive world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Being kind to others and oneself can have a significant impact on one's well-being and the world around them.



Cultivating a practice of gratitude, such as journaling about things to be grateful for, can help shift one's perspective and bring more positivity into their life.



Recognizing one's own worthiness and practicing self-love is essential for personal growth and happiness.



Surrounding oneself with positive energy, whether through music, mindfulness, or acts of kindness, can elevate one's mood and overall well-being.



Making the world a better place through acts of kindness, love, and joy can contribute to a happier world and leave a positive legacy.



BEST MOMENTS

"Happiness is an inside job, really."

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."

"Everybody is worthy. Everybody. We just have to acknowledge and appreciate that we are worthy."

"Before you say anything to anyone, always think in your mind, is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it important?"

"We all have our gifts, animals included, and unfortunately, not many people appreciate how our furry families contribute.

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

ABOUT THE HOST

Dawn Rishárd, M.A. with 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Systems, I empower people to release the past, open their hearts, and receive the love they desire. I have a soft spot to help women struggling in their marriages as I did. As an Intuitive Healer, I help unlock Self Love, Clarity, and Connection, despite the challenges. I am an expert at restoring people's intimacy in life and love.

https://www.instagram.com/theawakeningwithdawn

dawn@theawakeningwithdawn.com