Please note that this episode contains a conversation about abuse and trauma. This conversations is not explicit and is focused more on hope and overcoming trauma, however if you are feeling vulnerable, it may not be the best thing to listen to.

In this personal podcast, Dawn is interviewed by her friend Derek about her journey to becoming a therapist. She talks about how she's used her past to make her a better therapist, about the struggles she faces in her day-to-day life, and the discoveries she's made when her struggles led her to reach out for help and go on anti-depressants for the first time.

This is not a sad story. It's a story about hope and possibility.

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Series 3 of the "We're All Screwed up (and that's OK)" podcast, is made up of conversations with Dawn Walton and her clients. Each of her clients is remarkable, with their own story of moving from surviving to thriving. Conversations are informal, so grab a coffee and have a listen. 

About Dawn

Dawn Walton MSc.Psych, MNLP is a Trauma Therapist and founder of the Rapid Trauma Reset approach to clearing trauma. 

She has written 4 books, the latest being "We're all screwed up (and that's OK)"

She sees clients online globally, and trains other therapists and organisations to become trauma informed.

Connect with Dawn

⁠⁠www.thinkitchangeit.com⁠⁠

Insta: Dawn_thinkitchangeit

Tik tok: Thinkitchangeit

Buy me a coffee  ⁠buymeacoffee.com/thinkitchangeit⁠

Please note that this episode contains a conversation about abuse and trauma. This conversations is not explicit and is focused more on hope and overcoming trauma, however if you are feeling vulnerable, it may not be the best thing to listen to.

Therese was abused when she was 10 years old. She never told anyone and spent her whole life battling with the effects of the trauma. She sought help from many different sources, and nothing made a difference.

She initially started following Dawn on Instagram and found her videos helpful. She messaged with Dawn, knowing that she needed help, but initially not believing she could be.

Despite her skepticism, she bit the bullet and booked a session with Dawn. After this everything changed.

Therese wanted to do this podcast to share with others a message of hope. You too can be helped. You don't have to relieve your trauma repeatedly. You don't even have to talk about it.

Dawn and Therese discuss why she took the risk, what surprised her about the sessions, and how different things are for her now

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Series 3 of the "We're All Screwed up (and that's OK)" podcast, is made up of conversations with Dawn Walton and her clients. Each of her clients is remarkable, with their own story of moving from surviving to thriving. Conversations are informal, so grab a coffee and have a listen. 

About Dawn

Dawn Walton MSc.Psych, MNLP is a Trauma Therapist and founder of the Rapid Trauma Reset approach to clearing trauma. 

She has written 4 books, the latest being "We're all screwed up (and that's OK)"

She sees clients online globally, and trains other therapists and organisations to become trauma informed.

Connect with Dawn

⁠www.thinkitchangeit.com⁠

Insta: Dawn_thinkitchangeit

Tik tok: Thinkitchangeit

☕Buy me a coffee  buymeacoffee.com/thinkitchangeit

What does it take to be a successful athlete when you have a voice inside of your head telling you that you are not good enough?

Dawn first met Steffie at a talk she was doing up in Buckie, Scotland. She didn't know it, but Steffie had already read her book and turned up to learn more. At that stage she was Scotland Strongest woman, but wasn't able to enjoy her success because she was still just surviving.

In this episode they talk about what it took to reach out to Dawn and what difference it made to her strongwoman journey to work with a therapist.

They also explore the concept of performance coaching in sports and why Strongwoman doesn't get the same coverage as the men's competitions.

Steffie is a competitive strongwoman from Buckie, Scotland, and is the reigning Scottish and British Champion. 

A survivor of rape, bullying, and severe depression, she found purpose and power through strength sports — and hasn’t looked back since. 

Since starting in 2019, Steffie has built a reputation for raw grit and honesty, both on the platform and off. She speaks openly about mental health and trauma, breaking stigma and showing that real strength goes far beyond what you can lift.  

Steffie's next goal- World's Strongest Woman!

links

Instagram- @dawnstrength88 STRONGWOMAN Documentary - https://vimeo.com/832089908?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafqO4tgHPLysYrB8mPMz2-8jR5gGuTy7H2Rg5rez9pLyyrNaZ-sl5D9NCFo7w_aem_0qRIj_2LNczvyYcir3YJYw

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Series 3 of the "We're All Screwed up (and that's OK)" podcast, is made up of conversations with Dawn Walton and her clients. Each of her clients is remarkable, with their own story of moving from surviving to thriving. Conversations are informal, so grab a coffee and have a listen. 

About Dawn

Dawn Walton MSc.Psych, DipCHyp, MNLP is a Trauma Therapist and founder of the Rapid Trauma Reset approach to clearing trauma. 

She has written 4 books, the latest being "We're all screwed up (and that's OK)"

She sees clients online globally, and trains other therapists and organisations to become trauma informed.

Connect with Dawn

www.thinkitchangeit.com

Insta: Dawn_thinkitchangeit

Tik tok: Thinkitchangeit

Welcome to Season 2 of the "We're All Screwed Up (and that's OK)" podcast - A Time Travellers Podcast.

Episode 3 : A conversation with Derek Mawhinney.

Derek Mawhinney is a Scottish entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Impact Sync an investment firm dedicated to transforming public infrastructure across the UK. With a background in infrastructure and a deep-rooted passion for solving systemic challenges, Derek is focused on enabling large-scale projects in housing, health, and education. His work sits at the intersection of business and social impact, driven by a belief that the private sector can play a powerful role in creating lasting, meaningful change. Derek is committed to building a legacy that blends visionary thinking with real-world results.In this episode of the Time Travellers Podcast, Dawn and Derek explore themes of trauma, personal growth, and the importance of community connections. Derek shares his journey of self-discovery, the impact of literature on his life, and the significance of embracing change during difficult times. The discussion highlights the power of storytelling, the need for purpose, and the importance of mental health support, particularly for men. They also delve into the challenges faced by communities and the role of institutions in fostering development. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the fluidity of identity and the importance of personal narratives in shaping who we are.

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This podcast is run by Dawn Walton, a trauma therapist, exploring the things that make us human, especially our flaws and screw ups. This is not your polished podcast, of if that's what you are looking for, move along, nothing to see here.

Season 2 is an opportunity for you to listen in on conversations between Dawn and her friends and acquaintances. Grab a coffee. Get comfortable. And join us for a chat. 

www.thinkitchangeit.com

Insta: Dawn_thinkitchangeit

Tik tok: Thinkitchangeit

Welcome to Season 2 of the "We're All Screwed Up (and that's OK)" podcast - A Time Travellers Podcast.

Episode 2: A conversation with David Hamilton.

David Hamilton is an author of 13 books, including his recent 📘"The Joy of Actually Giving a F**k". As a kindness expert and scientist, David's talks are a must if you get a chance to see him. He is engaging and full of useful information that will change the way you think about health and well being . As he had a previous career as a Pharmaceutical scientist, David approaches everything from a scientific point of view.

Dawn has been connected with David for many years, ever since she read his third book "How your mind can heal your body".

In this podcast they talk about many things. In fact, they get so caught up in conversation that it's at least a third of the way through the podcast before David gets a chance to properly introduce himself.

This podcast covers topics including; the mind body connection and how healing works, why connection is important for humans, the physiological impact of feeling unsafe, dealing with the toxicity of social media, self-care, and many other topics.

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This podcast is run by Dawn Walton, a trauma therapist, exploring the things that make us human, especially our flaws and screw ups. This is not your polished podcast, of if that's what you are looking for, move along, nothing to see here.

Season 2 is an opportunity for you to listen in on conversations between Dawn and her friends and acquaintances. Grab a coffee. Get comfortable. And join us for a chat.

www.thinkitchangeit.com

Insta: Dawn_thinkitchangeit

Tik tok: Thinkitchangeit===============================================

References from the podcast

Physical healing as a function of perceived time https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-50009-3

Open-Label Placebo

https://programinplacebostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Kaptchuk-PBM-OLP-2018.pdf

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

The Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsson

The Joy of Actually Giving a F*ck bt Dr David R. Hamilton

Love, Medicine and Miracles by Bernie Siegel

The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton

David's Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/drdavidhamilton?fbclid=IwY2xjawJbop9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWfcqPpr7NX4vvDTNIvepp-00zS3KdCwQZdMDtBqHwd4KySg977c051bng_aem_gw33mK-NZwM3jXfj8g8CGg⁠

Welcome to Season 2 of the "We're All Screwed up (and that's OK)" podcast - A Time Travellers Podcast

This podcast is run by Dawn Walton, a trauma therapist exploring the things that make us human, especially our flaws and screw ups. This is not your polished podcast, so if that's what you are looking for, move along. Nothing to see here 😄

Season 2 is an opportunity for you to listen in on conversations between Dawn and her friends and acquaintances. Grab a coffee. Get comfortable. And join us for a chat.

In this episode Dawn talks to Nickie O'Hara.

Dawn and Nickie originally became friends on Twitter many moons ago (we are not allowed to talk about how long because it makes Dawn feel old!)

They talk about community, internet regulation for kids, loneliness and many other topics.

Enjoy!

Instagram: Dawn_thinkitchangeit

Tik Tok: Thinkitchangeit

Nickie : @nickieohara on Instagram

Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit in Dawn's car down by the River Tay and talk about all the different versions of ourselves we have and how it's ok to wear different hats in different circumstances.

The counter to this 'lack of authenticity' is connection and purpose / hope.

Jess is also trying to cut out sugar as she has learned of the damage it can do to our brains. This means she is going through a detox, and so there is a discussion about addiction etc.

And of course there is the normal meandering through random subjects!

Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit outside Starbucks, in the sunshine, and discuss stress. Is it different from fear? How do we recognise a stressed state in dogs and humans, and how do we change it?

Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, sit in Dawn's car looking out over the River Tay in Dundee, and discuss stress.

What happens when a dog or a person is stressed? How does it affect Cognitive function and what can we do about it?

They explore the concept of behaviour coming from somewhere and how easy it is to fixate on the behaviour without understanding what is creating it.

They discuss why desensitisation and counter conditioning are limited in their effectiveness, in people and dogs.

And of course, as usual, there are the normal random topics, including the distraction of a group of 7 Jet Skis making their way down the Tay

Link to data on the effectiveness of Dawn's therapy approach vs CBT etc https://www.qchpa.com/evidence-based-therapy/

Dawn Walton, a human therapist, and Jess Probst, a dog behaviourist, return to their old patch in Starbucks to catch up on what has been happening in the last few weeks (Hint: it's a lot!)

They mainly talk about how the social landscape of dog ownership has changed over the last few years, and the knock on effect to dogs and their owners. Behaviour problems, particularly aggression, in dogs is getting worse and seems to be more and more normalised.

In 2020 there were around 9 million dogs in the UK. By 2022 that number shot up to 13 million. But by 2023 it had dropped to 12 million. Where did they all go? I think you can work out what happens when a new dog owner realises they no longer have a pet that fits in with their life.

Jess is on the coal face of this. Where dogs have been through multiple trainers and multiple homes. These dogs can't be rehomed. So what options are there for them?

Please note this episode is an informal conversation recorded in Starbucks so there is lots of background noise including children and chairs!