Dawnversations: In My Head

Hijacked by Stress: Reclaiming Your Peace with Scott Doniger

🧠 Episode Summary:
In this episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with Scott Doniger — former marketing executive turned chronic stress counselor and life-stage coach — to talk all things stress, healing, and personal transformation. After decades in the corporate world, Scott followed his calling to help people move through anxiety, trauma, and physical illness using a holistic blend of Parts Work, EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic therapy.

We talk about how to recognize when your nervous system has been hijacked, and simple steps you can take to feel more grounded. Whether you're carrying the weight of a past trauma, burnout from daily life, or you're just looking for a smoother way to live, this episode is a must-listen.

💬 Plus, we get into his book Hijacked and why shifting your relationship with your body and mind can change everything.

📍Scott is based in Boulder, Colorado and works with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
 🚩Learn more at scottdoniger.com and follow him on Instagram @hijacked.sd

Mike is a meditation teacher and voice actor who helps people slow down, breathe, and find a little peace in the middle of everyday chaos. He found meditation during one of the hardest chapters of his life and quickly realized it wasn’t about sitting on a mountaintop — it was about learning to stay present while doing the dishes or navigating rush hour. His style is down to earth, no fluff, and made for real people with real lives.

Follow Mike on Insight Timer for more down to earth guided meditations: mcvo.me/insighttimer

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In this episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with Dr. Jamey Maniscalco — neuroscientist, wellness consultant, and founder of Manifest Wellness — to bust common myths about stress and explore what really helps our nervous systems thrive. With over a decade as an Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Dr. Jamey breaks down complex brain science into simple, practical strategies anyone can use to boost resilience, prevent burnout, and feel more in control of their life.

We talk about how sleep, mindfulness, and nutrition all play into nervous system regulation, why some popular advice might be doing more harm than good, and what science actually says about stress. This conversation is packed with real talk, eye-opening insight, and hope — all backed by evidence and delivered with heart.

Whether you’re navigating midlife, caregiving, healing from trauma, or just looking for healthier ways to feel human again, this episode is for you. 
FIND JAMEY HERE:

• Website: manifestwellness.co
• Free Wellness Habits Starter Guide: https://wild-hill-99243.myflodesk.com/123
• Free 25-min Wellness Consult: https://manifestwellness.co/contact

Hi friends. Welcome to Slow Down Sunday, a space inside the Dawnversations podcast created just for us — to breathe, to rest, and to reset. SLOW DOWN SUNDAYS-Every Sunday, we’ll try something new — maybe a meditation, maybe a gentle reflection, maybe a little mindful journaling. 
We’ll experiment. I hope you enjoy it!
Music by allworldmusic-

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Are your devices eavesdropping on your life? Barcelona-based data expert and cybersecurity enthusiast Misi joins Dawnversations to decode the digital chaos. We chat about smart tech, password security, and just how much the big players — yes, we're looking at you Apple, Google, and Spotify — know about us. It's eye-opening, fun, and just the start of many more episodes with Misi to come!
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Feeling invisible? Wondering where the “old you” went? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not in crisis. In this solo episode, Dawn gets real about what midlife actually feels like and why it’s not about falling apart… it’s about finally coming together.

We’re throwing out the tired “midlife crisis” stereotype and reframing this chapter as a powerful opportunity to integrate who you used to be with who you’re becoming. From reclaiming your style and voice to dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between nostalgia and growth—this is your permission slip to stop playing small and start owning your evolution.

This episode is for you if:

• You miss the boldness of your younger self
• You feel like you’ve disappeared into roles or routines
• You’re ready to reconnect with your real identity—one that’s wiser, braver, and still full of fire

It’s time to stop choosing between the “old you” and the “new you.” You get to be both. Let’s talk about how.

Dawnversations is a fun, real, and totally unpredictable variety show where I talk to real people about real life stuff—health, relationships, reinvention, midlife, mindset, wellness, weirdness… you name it. Nothing is off the table, and no episode is ever the same. Come for the laughs, stay for the lightbulb moments.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dawnversations-with-anthony-podcast/id1804196000

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A fun little episode with some jokes, riddles and trivia to kill time in the car on a long trip or commute to Grandma’s house 😀

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What do hearing aids, bifocals, accidental falls, and Botox have in common? Aging, baby! In this laugh-out-loud episode, Dawn and Anthony tackle the very real (and very ridiculous) things that come with getting older—from creaky knees to eyebrow tattoos. It's a lighthearted look at growing older, staying sharp, and embracing every wrinkle along the way.#AgingWithHumor #MidlifeRealTalk #GenXChat #LaughLines #BotoxOrBust #LifeOver50 #PodcastWithHeart

Being a creative is a wild ride, right? In this episode, Anthony and I dive into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with putting your art, voice, and vision out into the world—whether you're a writer, podcaster, musician, or just someone who doodles with feeling.

We talk about rejection (ouch), imposter syndrome (hello, old friend), and that weird silence that follows releasing your work into the void. But we also celebrate the magic, freedom, and soul-fueling joy of creating anything at all. If you've ever asked yourself, “Is this thing on?” or wanted to give up—this episode is your creative pep talk.

Tune in for honesty, laughs, and the reminder that if you’ve made something from the heart, you’ve already won. #CreativeLife #ArtistStruggles #PodcastingJourney #WriterProblems #FacingRejection #CreativeBlock #MakeArtAnyway #VulnerableAndBrave #ImposterSyndrome #ContentCreatorsUnite #MentalHealthForCreators #PassionProject #CreativeProcess #AuthenticCreators #DawnversationsPodcast #PodcastForCreators