Taking the leap is the easy part. It's everything after — the staying, the getting back up after failure — that nobody warns you about.

In this solo episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, I get honest about wanting to quit hundreds of times, and what actually kept me in the game. We'll walk through the three rooms where the leap shows up for almost all of us — career, love, and money — and I'll give you the five dimensions of my 5MQ framework for staying the course when everything in you wants to run: Clarity, Intuition, Evidence, Belief, and Action. Threaded through all of it is Faith — not the certainty kind, but the kind that lets you take the next step before you can see the whole staircase.

If you've been talking yourself out of the life you actually want — a career change, a relationship, a bet on yourself — this one hands you the tools to take one small, brave step toward it.

Your life is already speaking. Learn to read it.

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The Cost of Being a Good Girl — I Stopped Giving Myself Away. Here’s How.

Have you ever looked up and realized that being a good person has cost you something? Your time. Your energy. Your peace. Your sense of self?

In this episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn gets personal about altruism — it's the beautiful, complicated, and sometimes dangerous habit of giving everything you have while quietly forgetting to ask what you need.

After more than 35 years as a successful private investigator, Dawn Ricci knows how to recognize patterns, read what is not being said, and follow the evidence.

Now, through her 5MQ Method: Clarity, Intuition, Evidence, Belief, and Action, she helps you understand the deeper difference between giving from a place of fullness and giving from a place of depletion.

Because the truth is, your body usually knows when something is costing you too much, even before you do.

IN THIS EPISODE

– Why altruism has a shadow side nobody talks about

– The neuroscience behind the “helper’s high” — and why it only fires when giving is truly free

– The invisible belief driving compulsive giving — and how to interrupt it

– The five dimensions of manifestation applied to how you give, love, and show up

– Three questions that will change how you think about generosity forever

– Dawn’s most vulnerable personal stories — and what they taught her about power, forgiveness, and coming home to herself

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The Good Girl’s Journal: The Questions Nobody Ever Asked You — a companion journal with every reflection question from this episode, plus writing space to do the real work.

If you’ve ever searched “how to lose weight,” you already know the chaos. It's crazier now than ever with all the GLP1 for sale online.

You just don't know who to trust and what to do?

Keto. Paleo. Fasting. Juice cleanses. Take this shot. Pop this pill, Eat this more. Eat this less. Lift heavy. Don’t lift at all.

I have been there!

And somehow… after all of it… still don’t feel good, In this podcast episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci – I met with @RL Malpica.

He is a Certified Detoxification Specialist and founder of The Eat Coach, plus an all around great guy. He will help us to break through the noise and reveal a radically different approach to health. What if your body already knows exactly what it needs?

And the real problem is that you’ve never been taught how to listen?

Connect with R.L. Malpica:

Website: https://www.theeatcoach.com

Email: [email protected]

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Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci | A Solo Episode with Dawn Ricci

In this reflective solo episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn explores a powerful realization that arrived in the simplest way possible — through one oracle card and one word: Simplicity.

What started as a quiet moment of asking for guidance turned into a deeper understanding of why so many of us feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from our purpose. The truth? We’re often doing too much, holding too much, and chasing complexity when our greatest breakthroughs live on the other side of less.

Through personal reflection, neuroscience insights, and spiritual wisdom, Dawn reveals how simplifying your life can unlock clarity, intuition, and aligned action.

In this episode, we explore:

The honest moment that led to asking for spiritual guidance

The oracle card pull that changed everything

Why our brains resist simplicity (Idleness Aversion & the

Default Mode Network) How complexity blocks clarity, creativity, and intuition

The SIFT Method — a simple practice to identify what truly matters The five powerful shifts that happen when you embrace simplicity

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This episode is a reminder that wisdom doesn’t always arrive through more effort. Sometimes it arrives through stillness.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overextended, or disconnected from what matters most, this episode invites you to pause, simplify, and rediscover your inner clarity.

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Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci | Featuring Zuzanna Konarska

In this eye-opening episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn sits down with Zuzanna Konarska, Feng Shui expert and founder of The Feng Shui Wand, for a conversation that will completely change how you see your home.

Many people think Feng Shui is about rearranging furniture or adding crystals — but Zuzanna reveals something far deeper and far more practical. Through the lens of the nervous system, she explains how your physical space directly affects your sleep, decision-making, emotional regulation, and even your ability to attract money and opportunities.

In this conversation, we explore:

The four types of houses and how they impact your life

The connection between clutter, stress, and the nervous system

How your home may be blocking money and career growth

Why certain spaces (and even hotels) disrupt your sleep

Common Feng Shui mistakes people make when trying to “fix” energy

How one intentional home shift helped Zuzanna grow her Instagram from 300 to 18,800 followers in two months

If you’ve ever felt restless in a space you love, struggled to sleep, or sensed that something invisible was holding you back, this episode will help you see your home and yourself in a completely new way.

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The Feng Shui Abundance Blueprint 2026 Set up your home so it supports money flow, clarity, and opportunity — without guesswork or overwhelm.

Learn more here: https://www.thefengshuiwand.com/abundance

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As we head into the final weeks of this year, are you ready to manifest your best life before the ball drops? In this episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, I'm sharing 12 powerful ways to call in love, peace, abundance, and purpose as we step into this next year. Think of it like the 12 Days of Christmas, but with manifestation magic! We'll dive deep into clarity, intuition, evidence from the Universe, belief, inspired action, gratitude, release, alignment, joy, service, vision, and faith.

Whether you're new to manifestation or you've been on this spiritual journey for years, these practices will help you close out the year strong and walk into the new year feeling aligned, empowered, and open to receive. I'll guide you through how to recognize synchronicities, trust your inner knowing, let go of what no longer serves you, and hold your vision even when nothing seems to move. This isn't about waiting for life to appear—it's about intentionally creating it, one inspired act at a time. Ready to make these final weeks golden? Let's manifest some magic together.

Download my free guide, Manifestation Mastery: Your Monthly Guide to Hi-Vibe Living at dawnricci.com/guide and visit dawnricci.com to connect with me.

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🧠✨ Ready to unlock your full potential?

Join us on this powerful episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci as we dive deep into the transformative power of mindset with Brent Webb, an acclaimed mind power expert.

Discover how meditation can be your reset button, why understanding the inner voice can free you from past limitations, and how focusing on your inner world can create lasting change. 🌟🧘‍♂️

Brent Webb has worked with celebrities such as Dolly Parton, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan, Joan Rivers, and Kenny Rogers. Through his teachings, he helps people become more, do more, and live with purpose.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• The power of meditation for clarity and peace
• How to transform procrastination into progress
• The truth about the inner voice and how to control it
• Why focusing inward can shape your outer world

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🌿 About Dawn Ricci Dawn Ricci is a Spiritual Mentor, Healer, Psychic, and Medium dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their personal power and awaken deep healing. Through her podcast, Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn shares spiritual insights into health, wellness, relationships, and personal transformation to guide others toward inner freedom and a purposeful life.

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What does stand-up comedy have to do with stepping into your power? More than you might think. In this episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci. Dawn sits down with Holly Shaw, a stand-up comedian, hypnotherapist, and performance anxiety expert (NBC) who has lived her life on stage, from acting on television and film, to dancing professionally, to now lighting up comedy clubs across the Bay Area.

Holly’s newest book, Queen Lessons: What Stand-Up Comedy Taught Me About Dealing with Life’s Hecklers and Finding Courage in Your Queen Years, is part memoir, part roadmap for women entering their “queen years” with unapologetic courage, laughter, and grace. With captivating stories from the unpredictable world of comedy, Holly shows us that life’s toughest moments can become our most powerful material.

Whether you’re navigating career shifts, personal reinvention, or just trying to silence life’s hecklers, this episode is a reminder that laughter is medicine — and that your crown is waiting.

📍 Connect with Holly Shaw:

🌐 Website: https://hollyshawcomedy.com

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyshawcomedy/

📚 Grab Holly’s New Book — Queen Lessons: https://hollyshawcomedy.com

🌿 About Dawn Ricci Dawn Ricci is a Spiritual Mentor, Healer, Psychic, and Medium dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their personal power and awaken deep healing. Through her podcast, Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn shares spiritual insights into health, wellness, relationships, and personal transformation to guide others toward inner freedom and a purposeful life.

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In this deeply inspiring episode of Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn sits down with Tiffany Harelik, bestselling author, professional astrologer, yogi, and beekeeper, to explore the magic that unfolds when you follow your intuition and trust life’s greater plan.

After a near-death experience awakened her psychic gifts, Tiffany dedicated her life to studying astrology, health psychology, and energy work. Her journey bridges science and spirituality, showing us how purpose can be reborn through life’s most transformative moments.

✨ In this conversation, we dive into: 🔮 Tiffany’s passion for astrology and intuitive guidance 💫 The signs and lessons she received after her near-death experience 🌿 Her path to psychic development and working with mentors 🐝 Beekeeping, nature’s wisdom, and adopting a hive 💖 The connection between resilience, spirituality, and healing

If you’ve ever wondered how to awaken your intuition, navigate life after trauma, or live in harmony with both the cosmos and the Earth, this episode will inspire you to rediscover your light.

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🌿 About Dawn Ricci Dawn Ricci is a Spiritual Mentor, Healer, Psychic, and Medium dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their personal power and awaken deep healing. Through her podcast, Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn shares spiritual insights into health, wellness, relationships, and personal transformation to guide others toward inner freedom and a purposeful life.

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🎙️ Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci welcomes a truly unique and refreshing conversation — we’re talking all things POOP with Nikki Golly, a nutritionist and wellness advocate who’s passionate about gut health and natural solutions to constipation. 🌿✨

If you’ve ever struggled with digestive issues, felt low energy, or wondered how your gut health connects to your overall wellness, this episode is for you!

We dive into: 🍎 Why gut health is the foundation of vitality 💡 Natural, practical tips to tackle constipation 🌱 Nikki’s personal journey as a nutritionist and wellness leader 🌟 How small shifts in your diet and habits can transform your health

Plus — discover how you can access Nikki’s POOP POP Quiz to better understand what your body is telling you.

📺 Watch now and take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced you!

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🌿 About Dawn Ricci Dawn Ricci is a Spiritual Mentor, Healer, Psychic, and Medium dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their personal power and awaken deep healing. Through her podcast, Modern Wisdom with Dawn Ricci, Dawn shares spiritual insights into health, wellness, relationships, and personal transformation to guide others toward inner freedom and a purposeful life.

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