The Process with Brooke Dawson

The Process with Brooke Dawson

By Brooke DawsonEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Process with Brooke Dawson episodes

  • Letting Down Others vs Letting Yourself Down | Ep 9
    If you’re someone who worries about disappointing people, this episode is for you.
    In this conversation, I talk about how often we make decisions based on not wanting to let others down, and what that costs us over time. We look at why it feels so uncomfortable to say no, why hard conversations get avoided, and how easy it is to keep putting yourself last without even realising it.
    This episode isn’t about becoming selfish or uncaring. It’s about learning how to show up for yourself with honesty and kindness, and recognising that when you keep letting yourself down, resentment and burnout tend to follow.
    If you’ve been saying yes when you mean no, avoiding conversations you know you need to have, or feeling torn between caring for others and honouring yourself, this episode will likely resonate.
    17 min
  • The Downfall of Black and White Thinking | Ep 8
    This episode is about black and white thinking and how deeply it can shape the way we move through life without us realising.
    Brooke reflects on how growing up in systems that reward “right” and “wrong” can teach us to believe there is only one correct way to do things. Over time, that belief can stop us from trying new things, learning, and enjoying the process of getting better.
    She shares personal examples from school, art, cooking, exercise, and play, and how unlearning this way of thinking has opened up more freedom, creativity, and self-trust in her life.
    This episode is a reflection on nuance, permission, and finding your way back to curiosity instead of judgment.
    28 min
  • Three Small Words That Change How We Think and Act| Ep 7
    In this episode, Brooke talks about three small words we use every day that impact how we think, feel, and act.
    She shares why she is removing one word from her vocabulary, adding another, and changing the way she uses a third. These shifts seem small, but they have made a big difference in how committed she feels and what feels possible.
    This episode is about noticing how language shapes our inner experience before our behaviour changes. It's not about getting it perfect, because that's not realistic. But it is about being more intentional with the language we use.
    Because it does make a difference.
    15 min
  • F*** the Algorithm | Ep 6
    Brooke talks about what happens when we get so caught up in rules, algorithms, and doing things “the right way” that we stop ourselves from showing up at all.
    She reflects on creating content without editing, polishing, or optimising, and why trying to make things perfect too early can silence your voice before it even has a chance to form.
    This episode is about letting go of made-up rules, trusting your way of speaking and thinking, and giving yourself permission to just start, even if it’s messy.
    18 min
  • 4 Lessons I Learned When I Moved Across the World | Ep 5
    In this episode, Brooke shares four lessons she learned after moving across the world to Australia at 21 to work as an au pair.
    At the time, she didn’t know how much that year would change her. Looking back now, she can see how those experiences shaped how she makes decisions, sets boundaries, and trusts herself.
    She talks about learning who you are when you leave familiar people and places, realising that being good at school doesn’t always mean being good at real life, and learning how boundaries and courage are built through experience.
    These weren’t lessons Brooke learned by thinking about them. She learned them by living them. And nine years later, they still shape how she lives her life today.
    23 min
  • It's All About Putting In The Reps | Ep 4
    In this episode, Brooke reflects on the idea of “putting in the reps” and why so many of us avoid starting things we care about because we’re scared of being bad at them.
    She talks about how we often believe that if something doesn’t come naturally, it must not be for us, and how that belief quietly stops growth before it even begins. Using examples from fitness, business, creativity, meditation, and learning new skills, Brooke explores why repetition, not talent, is what actually creates change.
    This episode is about being willing to start before you’re ready, staying with the discomfort of not being good yet, and trusting that every rep counts, even when it doesn’t feel like progress.
    18 min
  • The Beliefs That Stop Us From Starting | Ep 3
    n this episode, Brooke explores three deeply ingrained beliefs that quietly prevent us from starting the things we care about most.
    As she begins showing up more honestly online, she notices familiar internal patterns surfacing. The belief that if you are not good immediately, you are not cut out for it. The belief that failure is personal and says something about who you are. And the belief that everyone else is already ahead, so there is no point in trying.
    Through personal stories and real-time reflection, Brooke unpacks where these beliefs come from, how they were reinforced early in life, and the subtle ways they lead to overthinking, paralysis, and inaction. Rather than speaking from the other side, this episode is a look inside the process itself, naming the beliefs as they arise and beginning to challenge them through action.
    This episode is for anyone who feels stuck at the starting line, waiting to feel ready, confident, or certain before taking the first step.
    15 min
  • The Quiet Cost of Playing It Safe With Money | Ep 2
    In this episode, Brooke explores the subtle ways “being good with money” can quietly shape our lives, often at a much higher cost than we realise.
    She reflects on her own relationship with saving, spending, and responsibility, and how early money beliefs led her to optimise for safety at the expense of experiences, ease, and alignment. From guilt around everyday spending to bigger decisions about travel, time, and investing in herself, this conversation unpacks how money can become a shield rather than a tool.
    This episode is not about reckless spending or abandoning responsibility. It’s about expanding the story. About recognising when caution turns into self-denial, and learning how to use money intentionally to support the life you actually want to live.
    If you’ve ever felt tension, guilt, or anxiety around spending, even when you can afford it, this episode will likely resonate.
    14 min
  • Start Here | Ep 1
    In the first episode of The Process, Brooke shares why she started the podcast and what this space is really about.
    This episode explores learning and unlearning, identity shifts, perfectionism, and how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives. Brooke also outlines what listeners can expect from the podcast as it evolves.
    8 min

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You know you're capable of more. You can feel it. But somewhere between the fear of getting it wrong and the story that you're not ready yet, you've stayed exactly where you are. This podcast is…