Inner Journey

On this first of 3 episodes dedicated to awakening, Dawn talks about what spiritual awakening can be, shares the yogic story of "Two Thieves", and interviews Victor Pinckney, who uses his dreams to inform his life and resists the temptation to be "hard".

Episode 1 of the theme: Awakening

These times may have us processing difficult memories and finding the hallelujah moments. Dawn's guest is Angelo John, former body builder turned yoga practitioner, turned Kirtan artist, turned yoga teacher, after pilgrimage to the feet of the Himalayas

In this episode, Dawn explains what she meant in other episodes, tells the story of an abandoned dog, and talks to a woman very close to her who made the pilgrimage a very long time ago. Her guest Janet Walker, is her aunt and the song at the end is by an band called The Psalters.

Dawn interviews Eddie Gieda about his pilgrimage to India devoted to his wife, who met her sudden death in June 2019.

Dawn shares a Mary Oliver poem,; the start of her own conscious spiritual journey; and a story of forgiveness that is close to home.

Dawn shares practice for cultivating steadiness of mind and the kids story of the mama bird and the ocean.  Featuring "Love Remains" by BJ Yam Dwyer

Jumping from a moving train hurts. So does trying to navigate one's Dharma. Thank goodness for the peace of wild things and Moana.

The word "god" needs some unpacking. And, do we think that god will save us during quarantine? Dawn's guest this week is her husband, Eric Smelser, who has worked at a homeless agency for 18 years, is the lead singer for a Rage Against the Machine tribute band, and is a knife maker. Check it out.

Did you know that a giant squids penis is about a yard long? This episode talks squid facts from a mysterious source, Mary Oliver poems, and reflections on death and the value of life with Special guest Yin, aka Danielle Dwyer, of the band "Earth Practice"

Get ready for a Never Ending Story scene reenactment, theories around care, and a wonderful interview with Greg Jehanian, from the band "Me Without You"