Heart, Mind & Purpose

Heart, Mind & Purpose

By Dawn Marie Hill, MA, LPC, LLC, PCHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Heart, Mind & Purpose episodes

  • You're Not Lazy, You're Weary

    In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the deeper kind of tired many people are carrying — not just physical exhaustion, but emotional, mental, and spiritual weariness.

    She unpacks how modern pressure, social media, constant stress, and lack of true rest affect the brain, body, and soul.

    With practical tools and a faith-filled perspective, this episode offers gentle steps toward renewal, hope, and a healthier rhythm of life.

    14 min
  • Rediscovering Joy - The Power Of Small Moments

    Joy isn’t something we find in perfect moments—it’s something we rediscover in the middle ofordinary life.
    In this episode, we explore the difference between happiness and joy, and why so many of us lose touch with it, and how small “glimmers” can gently bring us back.
    Blending neuroscience, real-life practices, and a faith perspective, this conversation invites you to slow down and notice the good again.
    Because joy isn’t gone—it’s just waiting to be seen.

    13 min
  • When Life Feels Stuck

    Ever feel like life looks fine on the outside… but inside, something feels off?

    This episode gently explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual roots of feeling stuck—and how small, meaningful steps can help you move forward again.

    You’re not stuck… you may just be in a season of rebuilding.

    13 min
  • Boundaries - Protecting Your Peace Without Pushing People Away

    Boundaries are not walls—they are clear, caring limits that protect your peace and make healthy relationships possible. In this episode, Dawn explores what boundaries reallyare, why so many people struggle to set them, and how boundaries reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and support emotional well-being. If you’ve ever feltoverwhelmed, overextended, or resentful, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and a healthier way forward.

    25 min
  • Why Some Adults Still React Like Children – Emotional maturity

    Emotional maturity isn’t about being perfect—it’s about learning how to pause, understand your emotions, and respond with intention instead of reaction.

    In this episode, Dawn explores what emotional maturity actually looks like in everyday life, from relationships to the workplace.

    You’ll learn how your past shapes your responses—and how small, consistent shifts can lead to deeper stability, healthier connections, and lasting growth.

    26 min
  • Why Some Adults Still React Like Children – Emotional Maturity

    Emotional maturity isn’t about being perfect—it’s about learning how to pause, understand your emotions, and respond with intention instead of reaction.

    In this episode, Dawn explores what emotional maturity actually looks like in everyday life, from relationships to the workplace.

    You’ll learn how your past shapes your responses—and how small, consistent shifts can lead to deeper stability, healthier connections, and lasting growth.

    26 min
  • When Relationships Get Under Your Skin

    Our relationships affect our nervous system, and our nervous system affects our relationships. In this episode, Dawn explores how unhealthy dynamics, chronic stress, and nervous system mismatch can shape conflict, connection, and emotional safety. We also look at co-regulation, self-awareness, accountability, and how healing can help us build steadier, healthier relationships. If you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating, this conversation offers both insight and hope.

    24 min
  • How Do Healthy Relationships Actually Work?

    What do healthy relationships actually feel like? In this episode, Dawn explores the difference between safe, nourishing relationships and ones that quietly leave us drained. Together, we look at emotional literacy, why people suppress emotions, and the role of trust, boundaries, and communication in building healthy connections. If you’ve ever wondered whether a relationship is truly good for your heart and mind, this episode offers clarity and encouragement.

    20 min
  • Why You Feel On Edge (Even When Nothing's Wrong)

    In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores what it means to help your nervous system feel safe in a world that often feels overwhelming. Together, we look at why so many people live in chronic stress or shutdown, how the nervous system responds to uncertainty, and simple daily practices that can help the body return to calm. If you’ve been feeling on edge, exhausted, or disconnected, this conversation offers practical insight, compassion, and hope.

    26 min
  • Stop for a minute - how is your life actually going?

    In a world that rarely slows down, many of us find ourselves living life on autopilot. In this episode, Dawn explores the power of pause and how slowing down can help us reconnect emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Learn why reflection, mindfulness, and intentional pauses are essential for healthy relationships and personal growth. Sometimes the most powerful step forward begins with simply stopping for a moment.

    17 min

About Heart, Mind & Purpose

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"I'm Dawn Hill, host of Heart, Mind & Purpose — a podcast where we explore what it means to live an aligned, wholehearted life. With a background in counseling and a deep love for meaningful…