Dr. Davina’s Dots

Dr. Davina’s Dots

By Dr. Davina SmithEducationSelf-Improvement
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Dr. Davina’s Dots episodes

  • It Might Be You

    You’ve probably caught yourself thinking…

    “If only someone would help me…”

    “If only someone believed in me…”

    “If only someone would show me what to do…”

    So you wait.

    For the right person.

    The right moment.

    The right sign.

    But while you’re waiting… you feel stuck.

    Second-guessing yourself.

    Looking everywhere for answers… except within.

    In this episode of Dr. Davina’s Dots, we slow things down and gently shift that perspective.

    What if the person you’ve been waiting for…

    is already here?What if it's you!


    Through calming reflections and relaxing jazz, this episode creates space for you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with something you may have been overlooking, your own voice, your own wisdom, your own next step.

    Because you don’t need all the answers to move forward.

    You just need the next one.

    And maybe… you already have it.


    If you’ve been searching for direction, waiting for clarity, or hoping someone would come along and change things for you…

    this episode is your reminder:


    You might be the one.

    And that means you don’t have to wait anymore.


    Musical Selections include


    In the Day Lin Roundtree  

    It might be you Dave Koz  

    Just to be loved The Braxton Brothers  

    Metamorphosis James PJ Spraggins (feat. Phil Davis) 

    Moms Biscuits Everett B Walters  

    Afterglow Tory Harris  

    Just ride J White  

    Mine Judah Sealy  

    Now Merlon Devine  

    Remind me (feat Patrice Rushen)  

    Elevation Tony Craddock (feat Daniel Weatherspoon)  

    Romance the Rain Julian Vaughn  

    Positive Vibe Pamela Williams  

    Just cant stop Paula Atherton  

    Patrick Bradley featuring Darren Rahn  


    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    1 hr
  • Choosing Gratitude

    Maybe you've told yourself…

    “I’ll feel better when things settle down.”

    “I’ll be grateful when everything finally comes together.”

    But somehow, that moment never really comes.

    There’s always something unfinished.

    Something that could be better.

    Something that still feels uncertain.

    And without realizing it, you end up living in a constant state of almost...

    almost content, almost at peace, almost able to breathe.

    In this episode of Dr. Davina’s Dots, we slow things down and look at gratitude in a different way.

    Not as something you wait for…

    but something you choose, right in the middle of real life.

    Through gentle reflections and calming jazz, this episode creates space for you to pause and notice what’s already good… even if everything isn’t perfect.


    If you’ve been waiting for life to feel “right” before you let yourself feel grateful…

    this episode is your reminder:

    There is something to be grateful for

    Right now.

    All you have to do… is notice.


    Musical selections include

    Bryan Anderson Groove Café  

    Summer's End Paul Taylor 

    Your Move Brendan Rothwell  

    Start Again Steve Wealth  

    You’ve already won Beth Griffith-Manley 

    Sunshine Carl Stanley (feat. Darrell Crooks) 

    Hang in there-Darryl Evans Jones  

    Stay with me tonight Jackiem Joyner 

    Still here with you Dominic Amato  

    Jay Wonderful Stepping up  

    Breath of Fresh Air, Moore Twins  

    Tranquility Paul Whitley  

    Darren Jacobus It is well with my soul   

    X-centric Marshall Charloff feat Gerald Albright 


    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    1 hr
  • Balance Within

    On this episode of Dr. Davina's Dots you're invited to slow down, pause, breathe, and remember that balance begins within. Life is made of small, precious moments. Don't let the hustle steal them. Pull up a chair. Take a breath and sit back and relax.


    Musical selections include

     

    Equality featuring mark Kibble & Deveron Patterson 

     

    Bright moments ahead -Michael Ross 

     

    The healing Tree Sam Levine (Brentwood Jazz ft Paula Chavis 

     

    Two rivers Yulia Petrova

     

    Euro Nights Paolo Rustichelli 

     

    In the Moment (Brien Andrews feat. West Byrd & Kelley O'Neal)

     

    Antoine Knight Infatuation (Radio Edit)

     

     Close to You Jesse Thompson (feat Justin Young) 

     

    Grace Nelson Rangell

     

    Jubilee Skinny Hightower feat Julian Vaugn 

     

    Utopia Andre Ward 

     

    Rio Drive Gregg Karukas 


    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    57 min
  • One Breathe at a time

    Take a moment to slow down… and simply breathe.

    In this episode of Dr. Davina’s Dots, titled “One Breathe at a time" enjoy a calming space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the present moment. Through gentle reflections and soothing jazz, this episode invites you to release stress, find stillness, and appreciate the simple rhythm of your breath.

    Perfect for moments when you need to relax, reset, and feel grounded.

    Listen, relax, and reconnect, one breath at a time.


    Musical Selections include:


    Euphoria Vandell Andrew  

    Daydreams Cindy Bradley  

    Revibed Bruce McKenzie  

    Moonlit Libations -Mike Murray  

    Serenity featuring Roberto Vazquez  

    Shine a Light Michael Broening 

    Keep it Simple Joyce Spencer  

    Marcus Anderson We’ll miss you  

    I see it in your eyes  Patrick Lamb

    Keep Smiling Brittany Atterbury

    Obsidian Rain Kayla Waters

    To the Maxx Mo Louis (feat Lorber)  

    Another Day in paradise Ryan La Valette (feat Lin Roundtree )  


    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    1 hr
  • The Power of Giving

    If you’ve been moving nonstop…

    carrying more than most people realize…

    and your mind rarely gets a break…

    This episode of Dr. Davina's Dots titled The Power of Giving is for you.

    It’s for the people who give a lot, at work, at home, and in every part of life, and rarely pause for themselves.

    Take a few minutes to slow down, breathe, and reflect.

    So if this sounds like you, get comfortable.

    You’re in the right place.


    Musical Selections include

    Lullabye -Alex Lattimore 

    Feel da Music Brad Alexander (feat Gerald Albright) 

    Blue Skies-Phillip Patterson 

    A new Day -Greg Chambers 

    Missing your Love – Jeff Ryan 

    With you- Barry Stoffberg 

    In love- Ragan Whiteside 

    Sanctity- Randy Scott 

    Kiss the Groove- Julian Vaughn 

    Easy Does it -Darren Rahn featuring Bob James 

    It feels so nice -Shawn Raiford

    A Better Way – Fostina Dixon

    Best of me- Alex Churchill 


    If this episode resonated with you, you can find more reflections like this in my books. Visit my website www.drdavinasmith.com to explore inspiring reads created to help you slow down, think deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.






    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    1 hr
  • The Power of Perspective

    On this episode of Dr. Davina's Dots, titled The Power of Perspective you are invited to slow down, see situations differently and approach life with greater calm and intention.


    Dr. Davina's Dots blends the power of words and the language of music, to create a calm, reflective listening experience.

    This episode includes Musical selections from:


    It’s gonna be Alright- Greg Chambers  

    On my way - Carlos Camilo  

    Going Deeper Dee Lucas 

     

    In Paradise – Gregory Goodloe 

    Midnight Dream – Rene Junior 

    Imagine -Living as one Bob Baldwin 

     

    No two ways about it -Jeff Golub  

    Highland park – Joe McBride  

    In the meantime Terry Tuck featuring Cordell Walton  

    Shining Dreams by Alexander Dovgopoly  

     

    Salt and Lime -Mindi Abair  

    Emerald City -Brian Simpson  



     


    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    1 hr
  • A Quieter Mind

    On this episode of Dr. Davina's Dots titled A Quieter Mind enjoy a show that creates a space to slow your thoughts and breathe again.

    This show is for moments when your mind feels crowded, the noise feels constant, and everything seems to demand your attention at once. Through gentle reflections, calming words, and quiet perspective shifts you are invited to pause and relax.


    There’s no rush here. No overwhelm. Just simple, thoughtful moments designed to help ease your mind, let your thoughts settle, and your perspective gently reset.

    If you find yourself overthinking, carrying too much, or craving a calmer way to move through life, you’re in the right place.


    And if the words here resonate, you’ll find the same quiet encouragement in my book collection, thoughtful books created for moments when you need clarity, reassurance, and a gentler way forward.


    Musical Selections include:

    Afro Nights –Julian Vaughn When I think of you –Steve Cole Greenspring-Rodney Kelley Jr. Faithful & Smooth -Deron Bell Brother to Brother-Greg Manning All the Way-Carl Cox The reason is you -Brian MarcealWith Joy-Carla Leal My Cup of Tea-Gerry SmootParadise-Marcia Miget All Soul -C Vernell Bradley Stepping up –Jay Wonderful Alma de Libson -Kim Scott feat Kelvin Wooten Grace and Mercy -Marcus Adam



    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    1 hr
  • Morning Pause

    Start your day with a moment of calm, encouragement, and perspective.

    A morning Pause is a short, soothing morning reflection designed to help you pause, breathe, and begin your day in a more positive way. In just one minute, you’ll be reminded to notice what’s good, honor how far you’ve come, and choose a kinder, more hopeful perspective as you step into the day ahead.


    Press play, take a breath, and let this moment guide the way you begin your day.


    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    2 min
  • It's the perfect time: A Moment of Connecting the Dots

    This mini episode offers a gentle moment of reflection to remind you that it’s not too late to begin again. A quiet pause to help you breathe, reset, and move forward with fresh perspective.


    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    3 min
  • Best Year Ever

    In this special Dr. Davina's Dots New Years episode, The Best Year Ever You are invited to pause, breathe, and begin again, without pressure, guilt, or unrealistic promises. Instead of chasing perfection or replaying the past, this episode encourage you to focus on what is within your control: your choices, your peace, and the way you show up for yourself each day.

    With uplifting segments about leaving last year where it belongs, releasing what drained you, and redefining New Year’s resolutions as peace, rest, and joy.


    This is an episode for anyone ready to stop pushing and start aligning. To let go of what was, honor where you are, and step into the year ahead with clarity and compassion.


    Press play, settle in, and enjoy an hour uplifting hour of spoken reflections and beautiful jazz music.


    Musical selections include:

    Daydreams Randy Scott feat Cindy Bradley 

    Another day in paradise Ryan LaValette feat Lin Roundtree 

    Breath of fresh air The Moore Twins

    Chill Chris Godber 

    Like butter Kim Scott feat Jeff Ryan  

    Brighter days Dean James 

    Euphoria Vandell Andrews X The colleagues 

    Marcia Miget over the rainbow 

    Serenity David Margam feat Roberto Vasquez 

    Reminiscing Ragan Whiteside 

    Ascend Demetrius Nabors 

    Free Althea Rene

    Silky smooth Jeff Logan

    Déjà vu Mike Murray 



    For more inspiration explore my collection of books and audio books



    If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.


    My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.


    You can explore my full collection of books, reflections, and creative experiences at www.drdavinasdots.com


    Until next time

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    1 hr

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Dr. Davina’s Dots is a calm, reflective podcast blending thoughtful insight with relaxing jazz to create space for clarity, emotional balance, and meaningful perspective in everyday life and…