Episode 5: Learning & Evolving with Dawn

“Hello! My name is Dawn and I was born in Washington State and grew up in the small town of Castle Rock, WA. I am the oldest of 4 children and also have 4 children of my own. I am the mom of two boys and identical twin girls and my children are literally my favorite humans. I am an Army wife (retired) and have been married to my wonderful husband for almost 30 years. We have spent most of our marriage moving around wherever the Army has sent us and have enjoyed raising our kids in a multitude of different areas of the United States. While our Army experience has widened our eyes and experiences, it is also a very small and close-knit community that has always been like a family away from family. We finally have settled down in Maryland, so a long ways from family in distance, but not in our hearts. I also have been a Registered Nurse for almost 24 years and a Neonatal Intensive Care nurse for 14 of those years. Helping families navigate through the challenges of a NICU stay and helping them find the bright light and the little wins in a very scary atmosphere is one of my passions and caring for the tiniest of humans as if they were my own child or family member is my other passion. Watching these little beings grow and fight to gain strength is truly like witnessing a miracle every single day I work. I feel so lucky and blessed to be the wife, mom, and nurse I am today.”

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care (2:16)

Confidently Setting Boundaries (5:31)

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health (8:38)

Support self & other women unapologetically (11:14)

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES (17:29)

Living Out of Your Own Expectations (27:38)

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself (33:51)

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships (38:24)

5 Activities That Nourish You (42:26)

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months (44:12)

Song Featured: Where’s My Jetpack?! - Computer Music All-Stars