Mike Carnes is back! If you love his meditations as much as I do, you can find more about him below:
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

Find his audiobook, "30 Days to Mindfulness for those who think they can't meditate" on Audible: mcvo.me/30days

This week on Dawnversations, I chat with author Katy Allen about her new book Stuck in Our Screens. Spoiler alert: the drama isn’t just with teens—adults are just as guilty (maybe worse!). We dive into how our phones, scrolling habits, and social media antics are messing with real-life conversations, family dinners, and friendships. But don’t worry—we keep it real, relatable, and yes, even a little funny. If you’ve ever side-eyed someone at the table glued to their phone (or been that person), this episode is for you. 

KATHLEEN P. ALLEN is a  graduate of the University of Rochester, Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Rochester, NY. A lifelong educator, she worked with the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, SUNY from 2012 to 2023. Dr. Allen is a program evaluator, researcher, educator, writer, parent, and grandparent. She has published several articles on adolescent social drama.
Book: “Stuck in Our Screens: Setting Aside Social Drama and Restoring Human Connection”

#StuckInOurScreens #ScreenTime #SocialMediaAddiction #DigitalDetox #HealthyHabits #FamilyTime #ConnectionOverScreens #MindfulLiving #ModernLife #DawnversationsPodcast

FIND KRISTEN HERE:
Come hang out on Instagram: @kristen.franey

And, check out her free guide, From Stuck to F&@k Yeah, Done - Stop Stalling. Start Doing. 

The Pattern Interrupt Guide : Your 5-Minute Exit Strategy from Analysis Paralysis

#SlowDownSundays, #GuidedMeditation, #Breathwork, #MindfulnessPodcast, #MentalHealthMatters, #WeeklyReset, #SundayReset, #CalmMind, #IntentionalLiving, #SelfCareSunday, #BreatheAndRelease, #MindBodySoul, #GroundingPractice, #SlowingDown, #GentleReminders, #MeditationForBeginners, #EmotionalWellness, #QuietTime, #PauseAndReflect

In this jam-packed and brain-boosting episode, Dawn chats with the vibrant Autumn Bear about all things wellness—vitamins, supplements, brain fog, gut health, eating organic, and why your memory might just be living in your stomach! From how to support your cognition naturally to smart shopping tips for a healthier body and mind, this episode is equal parts helpful, hopeful, and hilarious. So grab your green juice—or your coffee, we don’t judge—and tune in!
FIND AUTUMN HERE:
Autumn Bear Wellness Collective
[email protected]
www.autumnbear.com

#BrainHealth #GutHealth #CognitiveSupport #SupplementsThatWork #WellnessPodcast #OrganicLiving #HolisticHealth #FunctionalMedicine #MemorySupport #HealthyLifestyle #FoodAsMedicine #MidlifeWellness #NutritionTips #DawnversationsPodcast

#Sobriety, #Recovery, #Healing, #Growth, #Vulnerability, #Strength, #Resilience, #Mindfulness, #Courage, #Awareness, #SelfLove, #Transformation, #Addiction, #Wellness, #Hope

#SobrietyJourney, #SoberLife, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholFree, #SoberNotBoring, #OneDayAtATime, #HealingJourney, #PersonalGrowth, #VulnerabilityIsStrength, #SelfReflection, #RecoveryCommunity, #SoberSupport, #YouAreNotAlone, #SobrietySupport, #PodcastEpisode, #AddictionRecovery, #AlcoholAwareness, #RealTalk, #MentalHealthAwareness, #LifeLessons

In this 3rd episode of the 4 part series with Kristen Franey, she talks about the myth of hustle equals worth! She gives you three tips in how to get out of that mentality and ground yourself!
FIND KRISTEN HERE:
Come hang out on Instagram: @kristen.franey

And, check out her free guide, From Stuck to F&@k Yeah, Done - Stop Stalling. Start Doing. 

The Pattern Interrupt Guide : Your 5-Minute Exit Strategy from Analysis Paralysis

#SlowDownSundays, #GuidedMeditation, #Breathwork, #MindfulnessPodcast, #MentalHealthMatters, #WeeklyReset, #SundayReset, #CalmMind, #IntentionalLiving, #SelfCareSunday, #BreatheAndRelease, #MindBodySoul, #GroundingPractice, #SlowingDown, #GentleReminders, #MeditationForBeginners, #EmotionalWellness, #QuietTime, #PauseAndReflect

If you think keto is all bacon, butter, and extreme rules… think again. I sat down with Amy Berger, nutritionist and creator of Keto Without the Crazy, to talk about how a low-carb lifestyle can benefit way more than just your waistline.

🧠 Migraines?
 🧬 Alzheimer’s prevention?
 🏋️‍♀️ Athletic performance?
 Yep — keto can play a role in all of it.

Amy keeps it simple, science-based, and most importantly — sane. We bust myths, ditch diet dogma, and talk about how your food choices can work for you without making you miserable. Whether you’re keto-curious or just want to feel better in your body, this one’s for you.

✨ This isn’t about fads. It’s about function.

Amy Berger is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Certified Nutrition Specialist who helps people do “Keto Without the Crazy.”™ She writes about a wide range of health and nutrition-related topics, such as weight loss, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, thyroid function, and more. She has presented internationally on these issues and is the author of The Alzheimer's Antidote, The Stall Slayer, and co-author of End Your Carb Confusion, written with Eric Westman, MD. She is the Lead Nutritionist for Adapt Your Life Academy, where she creates course content and coaches people through implementing low-carb keto diets safely and effectively.

FIND AMY HERE:

Consultations worldwide: https://stallslayer.com/consultation/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amyberger-ketowithoutthecrazy

Online courses: https://adaptyourlifeacademy.com/
#KetoWithoutTheCrazy #KetoPodcast #LowCarbLife #NutritionPodcast #AmyBerger #KetoForHealth #NoFadDiets #BrainHealth #SimpleKeto #WellnessPodcast #Dawnversations #FoodIsMedicine #KetoForRealLife

Today's episode is Part 2 of the 4 part Series with Kristen Franey. She will be talking about affirmations and bridge beliefs. Also a short meditation at the end. I LOVE THIS ONE SO MUCH!
FIND KRISTEN HERE:
Come hang out on Instagram: @kristen.franey

And, check out her free guide, From Stuck to F&@k Yeah, Done - Stop Stalling. Start Doing. 

The Pattern Interrupt Guide : Your 5-Minute Exit Strategy from Analysis Paralysis

#SlowDownSundays, #GuidedMeditation, #Breathwork, #MindfulnessPodcast, #MentalHealthMatters, #WeeklyReset, #SundayReset, #CalmMind, #IntentionalLiving, #SelfCareSunday, #BreatheAndRelease, #MindBodySoul, #GroundingPractice, #SlowingDown, #GentleReminders, #MeditationForBeginners, #EmotionalWellness, #QuietTime, #PauseAndReflect

Tired of chasing the next “quick fix” in diet culture? In this empowering episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with wellness expert Lindsey Kaszuba to talk about breaking free from the toxic cycle of diets, fads, and unsustainable weight loss trends like Ozempic. We dive into how to finally get off the hamster wheel and start tuning into your body—based on your lifestyle, your age, and your goals. Lindsey shares how to create realistic, sustainable habits that actually work long-term. No guilt. No shame. Just real talk about food, mindset, and self-trust.

If you're done with diet drama and ready for a smarter, saner approach to wellness, this episode is for you!

FIND LINDSEY HERE:

Lindsey’s Instagram @lindseykaszubahealth

Health Club Collective is a course & community focused on helping women unlock their healthiest weight yet and trust their body…beyond the scale. Learn more about HCC.

Join Lindsey’s Thrive Tribe email community

#dietculture, #intuitiveeating, #ozempic, #weightlossjourney, #wellnesspodcast, #healthyhabits, #bodytrust, #sustainableweightloss, #midlifewellness, #ditchthediet, #nutritioncoach, #lindseykaszuba, #dawnversationspodcast, #mindbodyconnection, #realwellness, #healthylifestyle, #agingwell, #balancedliving, #habitsnothacks, #bodyrespect, #selfcare, #wellness #health

This series, with Kristen Franey, walks you through a thoughtful arc: first, reconnecting with your favorite self, then softening the voice that says “who am I to?”, making space for rest that actually restores you, and finally, weaving it all into how you show up in the world. It’s not about becoming someone new. It’s about returning to what’s always been true.

FIND KRISTEN HERE:
Come hang out on Instagram: @kristen.franey

And, check out her free guide, From Stuck to F&@k Yeah, Done - Stop Stalling. Start Doing. 

The Pattern Interrupt Guide : Your 5-Minute Exit Strategy from Analysis Paralysis

#SlowDownSundays, #GuidedMeditation, #Breathwork, #MindfulnessPodcast, #MentalHealthMatters, #WeeklyReset, #SundayReset, #CalmMind, #IntentionalLiving, #SelfCareSunday, #BreatheAndRelease, #MindBodySoul, #GroundingPractice, #SlowingDown, #GentleReminders, #MeditationForBeginners, #EmotionalWellness, #QuietTime, #PauseAndReflect

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A variety show that’s anything but predictable!  I will dive into health & wellness, relationships, comedy, pop culture, and heartfelt conversations—the real stuff that keeps life interesting. It’s more than just a podcast—it’s a community for the curious!

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