Beautifully Broken With DawnRanae

Today is a re-release of a previous episode because it is THAT good... and it's a New Year and it's time to get some GOOD Dating advice from an expert!!! DON'T FORGET TO RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! 👍👍👍👍 IG@dawnranae_h FB@dawnhanlon #adventuresindating #takeachanceonlove #liveyourtruth #bewhoyouare #youareenough #widowjourney #womenempowerwomen #journeythroughgrief #speakoutreachout #speakyourtruth #betruetoyou #depressionisaliar #mentalhealthmatters #beautifullybrokenwithDawnRanae #beautifullyspoken #findyourhappy #fearisaliar #empowermentmentor #findyourtrueself #suicideawarenessmonth #takecareofyou #letyourfireburn #widowjourney #widowhoodworsthood #bethechangeyouneed

It's that time of year when memories of years gone by, Holidays with family and friends no longer in our lives, no longer in this earth come to mind with fervor. But it's also I time to sit in these moments, this time and space and enjoy what and who you do have in your life. I hope you all take time to do just that, and spread your joy in living with those around you.Don't forget to RATE, COMMENT & SHARE this podcast IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawnhanlon #theheartneverforgets #loveisthemagic #familyisforever #suicideawareness #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #mentalhealthwarrior #beyourownhero #selfempowerment #Selfspeakmatters #beautifullybroken #thedarknessisreal #depressionisreal #griefisnojoke #um2m #umatter2me #together2022 #stopsuicide

The dreaded List...if you've been on a dating app you know the one I'm talking about. The one where he says he wants a girl who loves to wear dresses and have dinner on the table when he walks in the door, is fit and athletic and never smokes, drinks,curses or has any tattoos; the one where she says he MUST be over 6 feet tall, have a six pack (abs, not beer), no baby mama drama and will worship the ground his lady walks on... I know, right? None of these take into account WHO someone is on the inside. What kind of personality they have, their goals and dreams and if their weird matches your weird! Maybe the better list to make would be the one you make about yourself... the one with the things you bring to a relationship that make you a good catch for that perfect-for-you person? Or at least look at your list and see how many boxes you check off before you add The List to your dating profile!

Yep. Many of us have it, at least to some degree. But it's not something we talk about. It's not an acceptable topic of conversation in polite company. Maybe that needs to change? Maybe I want it to change, to bring the things no one talks about out into the mainstream collective conscious of the world. Today's episode is me doing exactly that... being open and honest and fully transparent about my Survivor Guilt. Hopefully, it will help you if you are dealing with it too.

I am so glad you're here, listening to todays episode.  It's a conversation with my dear friend, Pam.  She's an amazing woman, beautiful inside and out, has the heart of an angel and a the soul of a warrior...  Can you believe that such an awesome lady is having trouble in the dating game?  Yeah, I was just as surprised as you !  Today we talk about the real issues we all face when entering the dating realm, the funny and the not so funny.  The one thing I have found in talking with Pam, is that we are all going through similar experiences.  Men, Women, Wealthy, Middle class, divorced, widowed, live in the south, the east, the west... no matter who we are, or where we live...  WE HAVE ALL HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES!  I know! What the heck is up with that? Pam & I may not have the answers, but we sure did have a great conversation. Enjoy! Remember to Share, Like & Comment on this podcast!  I love feedback & can be reached at  IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawn ranae website: www.ColorMeEverything.com

Have you felt overwhelmed by a situation, an event, a task, or even a person in your life? Try taking a step back and looking at it, or then, from a different point of view... A different perspective. You might just find out that there is a whole new way of dealing with, getting through, or accomplishing that thing that seemed to be too much to bear!Don't forget to RATE, COMMENT & SHARE this podcast 😍 IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawnhanlon #stepintothelifeyouwant #livethelifeyouimagine #womenempoweringwomen #findingyourinnersdiva #suicideawareness #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #empowermentmentor #thankfulgratefulheart #loveisthemagic #theheartneverforgets #familyisforever #gratitudemakestheattitude #mentalhealthwarrior #beyourownhero #selfempowerment #Selfspeakmatters #beautifullybroken #depressionisreal #griefisnojoke #um2m #umatter2me #together2022

Dating... Online, In Real Life, Setups by well friends... No matter how we go about this Dating Game, we are putting ourselves out there, right? What if you are short changing yourself by Swiping Left, by walking away from an awesome person without giving your number, because YOU think they wouldn't be interested in you. Because YOU think they are out of your league? Before you swipe left or walk away again, STOP 🛑 and ask yourself why! Why are you not giving yourself the chance to find out if they are what you are looking for, but most importantly... Giving them the chance to find out how awesome you are? 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Don't forget to RATE, COMMENT & SHARE this podcast 😍 IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawn ranae #adventuresindating #takeachance #stopswipingleft #realtalktuesday #justgoforit #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #empowermentmentor #thankfulgratefulheart #loveisthemagic #theheartneverforgets #beautifullybroken #datingsucks #youareworthy #dontshortchangeyourself #beyourownsuperhero #betruetoyou #giveloveachance #livethelifeyouimagine #stepintowhatyoudeserve

Four years ago I was in Europe. To be exact, I was in Rome, experiencing my husband's Bucket List trip to see all the wonders of that ancient city, the Vatican and the Pope. It was a difficult trip, but my sister and her family were with me, I had my husband's ashes to leave in special places along the journey... And I had FAITH that I was doing what I needed to do to help me to begin to heal my shattered heart. Along the journey through Rome, and the other cities I visited, I found things to be grateful and thankful for; the stranger on the plane who let me hold his arm when the flight got rough, the flight attendant who made sure I had wine or coffee at all times, the smiles of the locals who spoke almost no English, but gave me a hug when I broke into tears in the Orange Garden on Aventine Hill... Known as the most romantic place in Rome. Kindness, compassion and empathy from strangers did a lot to restore my sense of gratitude for all that the Universe has in store for me... And, although I may stumble along the way, I am open and ready to receive all that is for me with thankfulness and a grateful heart Don't forget to RATE, COMMENT & SHARE this podcast IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawnhanlon #suicideawareness #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #empowermentmentor #thankfulgratefulheart #gratitudemakestheattitude #mentalhealthwarrior #beyourownhero #selfempowerment #Selfspeakmatters #beautifullybroken #thedarknessisreal #depressionisreal #griefisnojoke #um2m #umatter2me #together2022 #stopsuicide

Today I have a conversation with my dear friend, and fellow widowed folk, about Dating after Loss. Getting a man's perspective was enlightening, but it also pointed out that men & women are having similar experiences, desire the same things. Charles is open about the importance of being honest and authentic from the very beginning, NO MATTER WHAT! Thank You Charles for being real, raw and your AMAZING self! Remember to LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE this podcast !  You can reach me at: IG: @ DawnRanae_h     FB: @ Dawn Hanlon PLEASE check out my new webstore: Color Me Everything

It's been nearly 3 years since COVID came into the World... And man! Has it over stayed it's unwelcome visit. In this time Millions have been ill, Millions have died, and Millions have survived the initial infection, only to discover that COVID can leave behind it's insidious, and more devastating, relative called Long COVID. I found something I wrote on 9/11/2022 ... I have no memory of writing it. I know it must have taken me hours to write. I know I must have been in the depths of despair on that day, but nothing about that specific day stands out as a reason... Because no reason is needed, other than, this is my life. Day to day, sometimes hour to hour or minute to minute, I force myself to acknowledge/accept/adapt to my reality in that moment, to deal with and live in, the present. Every day I try to stay in the present... Depression is living in the past, anxiety is living in the future, peace is living in the present. It may not be a peace that brings joy and contentment, but rather a peace that I am, that we are, doing the best we can in that time and place. And understanding, accepting, that our best, no matter how meager it may seem, is always enough❤️ 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Don't forget to COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE this podcast ❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔 IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawnhanlon #longcovidwarrior #chronicillnesslife #invisibledisability #herotozero #losingitall #survivinglongcovid #healthcareworkerswithlongcovid #suicideawareness #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #mentalhealthwarrior #beyourownhero #selfempowerment #Selfspeakmatters #beautifullybroken #thedarknessisreal #depressionisreal #griefisnojoke #um2m #umatter2me #together2022 #stopsuicide

We have all been there... message fly back & forth, a phone call or video chat, you meet IRL and it goes well! Yay! But then you see the texts are shorter, or even worse, only come every few days. I get that people are busy. I get that work, family obligations and life happen. But is it really that hard to find 3 seconds to text good morning or thinking of you? If I'm not worth 3 seconds of their time, should I even keep reaching out? Am I supposed to tell them this is not working for me and move on? How many chances do you give before you throw in the towel... 1, 2, 3? OK in my head I hears the tootsie roll pop Owl counting the licks to the center of the tootsie roll pop. And yes, I am THAT old. That's why I have no idea what the rules for texting and dating are! I'm going to Google the rules and see what some of line expert has to say... unless one of you has some good advice for the rest of us you can share. And yes, I know... I'm too nice, too kind, too forgiving... but hey! I'm working on that😊

Courage... the definition, according to the Webster Dictionary is : mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, Fear or difficulty. Sounds simple, and yet, is probably the hardest thing to do. A quote from JRR Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series says, "Courage is found in unlikely places". I like that. It makes me feel like courage is not just for Super Heros. That maybe, just maybe, any one can be courageous, and in so being, do amazing things in this world. Just like those Hobbits did in all those wonderful books and movies, just like so many ordinary people do, every single day. So go on, take a chance to set your fears aside and be courageous!

Have you ever wondered how on earth we are supposed to navigate this NEW WORLD OF DATING? Yeah, I have too.  And I figured the best way to get the answers inquiring minds NEED TO KNOW was to go right to the professional. My conversation with Christine today is filled with laughter, bloops, and a ton of information and insight from someone who does Dating and Relationship Coaching for a living! Oh, and she is widowed, so she is actually speaking from her own experience in this (cess)pool we call dating in the 21st century. I hope you enjoy listening to today's episode as much as we enjoyed making it. If you want some help, have questions, shoot want to watch her Show  check out the links below: Watch Christine and Barry Talk about being single, dating and anything and everything related on  www.GoingSolonetwork.com -  Let's Talk Dating  -Every Thursday @1pm PT/3pm CT/4pm ET  Check out the laest episode here! https://youtu.be/auFOejT5-KA Christine's contacts: website: www.ThePerfectCatch.com Email: Christine@thePerfectCatch.com

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Today's Thoughtful Thursday sponsored by www.ColorMeEverything.com the I knew store for Gifts and More! Life hands out lemons and you make lemonade, right? Well, if you're me, you're probably wishing they were limes so you could make a margarita instead. What I have come to realize is that even when we don't get what we want, don't have the life we expected and worked so hard for... we have still been given something worth paying attention to. We have been learning Lessons along the way, about ourselves, the people in our lives, and hopefully those lessons are helping you to become the person you are meant to be, and to find a way to live your life to the fullest. At least that's what I think they're supposed to do, but then I'm still over here waiting for a bunch of limes to magically appear🤷‍♀️

We all have that one relationship, the one that felt so right, was so easy, had that connection that was so complete in every way... The one you let your self doubts, insecurities and lack of communication ruin. It's also the one that is the one that you can't stop thinking about, that has you wondering what if... Those kinds of connections, those chances do not come along often, and isn't something that felt so good, so right, so wonderful deserve a Do-Over, Redo, second chance... A Mulligan?

Today begins my Thankful Thoughtful Thursday series... each Thursday until the end of 2022 I'll read a journal entry, a poem, a positive message... Something to help you find a reason to slow down, catch your breath and remember just what the Hpliday Season is all about. Whether you are Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim... does not matter. What matters is that we all remember that everyone is beautiful and should be treated with kindness and love, every single day. And what better time of year than Now! DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT!                      👍👍👍👍 IG@dawnranae_h  FB@dawnhanlon #liveyourtruth #bewhoyouare #youareenough #widowjourney #womenempowerwomen #journeythroughgrief #speakoutreachout #speakyourtruth #betruetoyou #depressionisaliar #mentalhealthmatters #beautifullybrokenwithDawnRanae #beautifullyspoken #findyourhappy #fearisaliar #empowermentmentor #findyourtrueself #suicideawarenessmonth #takecareofyou #letyourfireburn #widowjourney #widowhoodworsthood #bethechangeyouneed #umatter2me #um2m #griefandloss

Let's face it... dating today is nothing like dating 30 years ago... heck it isn't even like dating 10 years ago at least that's what I've heard, but since I've not dated since 1984 , I wouldn't know. Today I talk about just one of my recent dating adventures, about online dating apps and trying to create a profile that doesn't make you seem materialistic or demanding, or like a job description for Indeed. If you've had some experience in this new world of online, or have actually met someone in person, I'd love to have a conversation with you about your experiences, get your take on this whole dating game, and find out what you've learned that works, or maybe what doesn't. Just DM me in FB or hit me up on IG to get your conversation with me scheduled! Don't forget to COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE this podcast IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawnhanlon. #adventuresindating #thedatinggame #datingafterloss #tryingtodate #reallifedating #findingtherightone #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #mentalhealthwarrior #beyourownhero #selfempowerment #Selfspeakmatters #beautifullybroken #um2m #umatter2me #together2022

Beautifully Broken With DawnRanae if you have been going thru a dark or trying season in life then this podcast is for you! We are all Beautifully Broken, perfectly imperfect... The brokenness allows our inner light to shine out as the old, no longer relevant parts of us fall away ... So that we can find others like ourselves, and together we can get through the darkness. Don't forget to COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE this podcast IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawnhanlon #suicideawareness #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #mentalhealthwarrior #beyourownhero #selfempowerment #Selfspeakmatters #beautifullybroken #thedarknessisreal #depressionisreal #griefisnojoke #um2m #umatter2me #together2022 #stopsuicide

I haven't done a RTT in a while, and can't think of a reason why! So here ya go... a Real Talk Tuesday... on a Monday... because something in my heart said Just Do It! If you, or someone you know, has survivors guilt... take a listen and then let me know what you think about my thoughts on being a survivor.DONT FORGET TO LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT! 👍👍👍👍 IG@dawnranae_h FB@dawnhanlon #liveyourtruth #bewhoyouare #youareenough #widowjourney #womenempowerwomen #journeythroughgrief #speakoutreachout #speakyourtruth #betruetoyou #depressionisaliar #mentalhealthmatters #beautifullybrokenwithDawnRanae #beautifullyspoken #findyourhappy #fearisaliar #empowermentmentor #findyourtrueself #suicideawarenessmonth #takecareofyou #letyourfireburn #widowjourney #widowhoodworsthood #bethechangeyouneed #umatter2me #um2m #griefandloss

Today is the final week of my Season if Rest. I have used this transitional month... The month that takes us from summer into fall... Where the weather changes so drastically from hazy, hot & humid to cool, breezy... When the days become much shorter and the nights so very much longer... To make some little changes to my daily routine that will help me to cope with the hectic Holiday season around the corner, and to help manage my Season Affective Disorder (SAD) that hits pretty hard around the beginning of the new year. It's a real issue that many people struggle with that causes anxiety, depression and a decreased sense of self. By adding a few minutes of meditation and yoga stretches to the start of my day, and a few minutes of relaxation breathing, a walk or some light exercises to my evening routine I have found that I can start the day in a better space emotionally and mentally and that I am able to relax and let go of the stress of the day, which leads to a better night's sleep. All the problems may not go away, the stress is still there, the doubts and fears ... But I have found that I am able to manage them in a healthier way when I am emotionally and mentally in a better place. My hope is that you will find that making a few small changes sets you up for a happier and healthier you as we go into the next season of life!

You Are is a poem I wrote for my husband, or so I thought. Once I had finished it, I realized that it was also how I feel about my relationship with my God, higher power, the Universe... My desire is that in my words, and thoughts today, you may find some words of wisdom, of comfort, of guidance that can help you to find your way through the tough times.Don't forget to COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE this podcast IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawnhanlon. #suicideawareness #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #mentalhealthwarrior #beyourownhero #selfempowerment #Selfspeakmatters #beautifullybroken #thedarknessisreal #depressionisreal #griefisnojoke #um2m #umatter2me #together2022 #stopsuicide

Today is week 2 of my Season of Rest series. I wrote this when I was feeling really alone in the world, feeling like all my choices , my dreams, had been stolen from me. But, when I found it in my notes, and read it, I realized that I do have choices. How I respond to the things beyond my control, how I find an inner strength and empower myself to continue to forge ahead, in spite of the set backs and losses... When life seemingly took away my choices, I found a way to take back my power and believe in myself again. I hope that the words I have written inspire you to see your inner strength, to take back your power to move through the Darkness too. Not My Choice By DawnRanae I will do what must be done the choice was not mine To walk this world alone To struggle with all the trials, To revel in my triumphs With no one by my side I do what must be done. Because to chose not to do so. Would let the Darkness win. It knows my pain and sorrow. My fears and insecurities All that from the outside world I hide... Listen to hear the rest of the story! Don't forget to COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE this podcast IG @dawnranae_h FB @dawnhanlon. #suicideawareness #speakoutreachout #mentalhealthsupport #youarenotalone #speakyourtruth #takecareofyou #believeinyou #griefandloss #depressionlies #widowjourney #journeythroughgrief #mentalhealthwarrior #beyourownhero #selfempowerment #Selfspeakmatters #beautifullybroken #thedarknessisreal #depressionisreal #griefisnojoke #um2m #umatter2me #together2022 #stopsuicide

We all need a break... I have decided that September is my Season if Rest. Today's poem is one I wrote in late February of 2021 while learning to read and write and put thoughts into words while recovering from the worst part, the most devastating effects, of my COVID infection. I had to learn to write and read, had to overcome the jumble of thoughts that had no meaning, made no sense in my head. It was hard, it was frustrating, but I found that writing poetry and short stories, journaling, we're helpful to my healing. Not only for the reading, writing and thought processing, but for my emotional healing as well. I have learned many lessons in my lifetime, some good, some bad, some painful and others filled with joy and peace. I hope that my reading today gives you a few moments of peace, of much deserved rest. As always... Take care of you, if you don't who will? Remember to comment, like and share my podcast ! You can reach me on IG @dawnranae_h and on FB @dawnhanlon

Bring me you tired, your broken, your weary... That's you, isn't it? Did you know that IT IS OK TO REST! September is the beginning of the Season of Rest for all the parents who have been trying to entertain bored children all summer... thank goodness for school! Right? Now is the time to give yourself permission to take a break... to REST, to SHOW YOURSELF THE LOVE AND CARE YOU DESERVE! With no regrets, guilt or negative self thoughts. That's what I'm going to do and to help you make time for you, every Thursday I will read some of my poetry, prose or something that makes me feel good. Please join me every week and DONT FORGET TO LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT! IG@dawnranae_h & FB@dawnhanlon

Yep... due to popular demand I am creating a series with stories of dating after the loss of a spouse? A divorce, any life altering event. And I want to hear YOUR STORY! Dm me @dawn Hanlon on FB or @dawnranae_h on IG to tell me YOUR STORY today!

You know that song? The one on the movie with the princess who turns things to ice with a touch? Yeah... you know what I'm talking about. Let It Go is the song everyone thinks of when they think of the movie... but not me! That song is my mantra to self discovery and self growth! That song plays on my head over and over and over whenever I need to remind myself to LET THE PAST GO! The past people, the past experiences, the guilt, the self degradation and doubt... ALL of it has to go in order to be healthy and while again. We may not be able to let it go with ease, but that's ok. It is a part of our journey. And we really do need to Trust the Journey... even when we don't understand it😁

What is your why? Why do you do what you do? Is it for personal gain? To help others? To fulfill a purpose put on your heart? Or, perhaps, like me, you've forgotten your reason... have gotten lost in the struggles and pain of your life and lost your way. My hope is that you will hear my story and it will help you to find your way, your purpose, your Why

Forget that Bucket List... Make an unfinished list instead! Yep... Write down all the things you've started and left undone. Now, start finishing them, one by one. Doesn't matter if it takes a day, or a week, to get each one finished... The accomplishment and power you give back to yourself when you complete each task is invaluable! Try it for a week and let me know how it feels to take back control of your life!

Do you have a closet, a desk, a room that is filled with stuff you no longer use or need? We all do. This week I challenge you to declutter, purge, downsize... whatever you want to call it, and let thise things go. The things do not hold the memories or your emotions... thisbare forever in your heart and mind! Start with one area in your home, or your car, boat or camper, and get rid of the things that are cluttering your physical space. You just might be surprised at how this opens you up to decluttering your mental and emotional spaces too! Give it a try and let me know how it goes for you. Me? I've got a closet that definitely needs some attention! I'm going to get right on that... I hope you take the time to tackle your cluttered space too!

Hello Beautiful! Yes, YOU! That's what you say when you look in the mirror each day, right? If it isn't, then maybe you should. How we speak to ourselves can change everything we think about ourselves, our lives, our purpose. Give it a try... Remember to comment, like and Share this podcast! IG@Dawnranae_h FB@dawn hanlon

You've heard of catch and release. But what about control and release? It's time to take control of only that which you actually have control over... And release the rest. Try it for just one day... I bet you will find life is a little easier, sleep comes more quickly and might even be restful! Go ahead... Give it a try and let me know how it worked out for you.

Kindness... Such a small thing, and yet so powerful! Taking time to give kindness to others really isn't all that hard... But showing that same Kindness to yourself? Can you do it?

Learning to be still- to settle the mind, body and soul - sounds a little out there, right? But believe me, when you sit with intention and let your mind be still, even if only for a few minutes a day, you just might be surprised at how much different you feel about the world around you, and the you that you are becoming!

Remember that worry and fear will take all the joy out of life... So leave yesterday behind and make today the best day it can be!

Every one knows grief. We have all been through a Season of Grief, but that doesn't mean we have to away there. That we can't find ways of being happy, of finding ourselves again, if only for a little while, as we traverse this Season of pain and sorrow, of loss and feeling broken. Because we really are all broken, but that does not mean we are not worthy of all that we want on our lives... and remembering that, finding ways to come back to who you were... that is how you can find a way through the Season you're in.

It's a real talk Tuesday and I am definitely letting some real stuff out today! Realtionships... We all have them. With coworkers, neighbors, family and friends. Some are healthy and some... Not so much. Today I talk about my most important relationship... The one with Me, Myself and I.

We all have those people in our lives... the complainers, the whiners, the ones who NEVER see the bright side of a situation, only the dark. What do you do about them? Why do we keep them around? Maybe, just maybe, they need you more than you know.

Today I open up about what my life is really like. The loneliness and feelings of being totally on my own. But also, how I choose every day to do the best I can, for me, and for all of you. Choices may have been made for me, taken away from me, but I still have the choice on how I respond and react to the things that happen to me. I hope that my truth helps you to see a way to keep making the choices that are best for you, no matter where you are in life... The only thing we really have control over, is how we chose to react to what we are given.

Fear and depression are liars I've said it before, and I'll say it again... As many times as my heart is called to say it! Life throws a lot of crap at us, but we can choose to let that define who we are, dictate how we live our lives, or... We can make the choice every single day to send those lies packing, kick them to the curb, take back our power! Today I tell you how I do that, and believe me it ain't easy! But I am worth the effort, and so are you!

Learn to Trust the Journey even when you don't Understand It this is a quote by Dorothy M Brown. In my search to find out who she is I found myself falling down the rabbit hole of google and wikipedia and Goodreads where I discovered another Dorothy Brown. Ms. Dorothy Lavinia Brown, an orphan from Nashville, a woman of color with no family, no support system, living in a South that did not give credence to the poor, to those of color or to women in general... And this Dorothy was all of these! But she was so very much more... She went to college, to medical school, became a woman doctor, became a state representative for Tennessee, became the first single black woman to adopt and child! She once said "I am proud to be a role model, not because I have done so much, but to say to young people it can be." The first African-American female surgeon in the South should be a role model to women every where... But that's my opinion, so check her out and decide for yourself!

Today is about how even though we try to do everything exactly right... the results are often far from it.

Today is the last episode in the Mental Health Awareness Month series... But don't worry, I have lots more tips coming up in the future to help you deal with, well, whatever it is you're dealing with! Did you know what you eat and drink can play a huge role in your mental, emotional and physical health? It's true! Today I talk about just a few of the things I use to help me get through some of the rough patches, and what I do everyday to help me stay as positive and emotionally healthy as possible.

It's another real talk Tuesday and yep... My head is full of stuff, stuff and more stuff. Some of it is useful, but a whole lot of it is just there to prevent me from dealing with things I really don't have, or can't find, the energy to deal with at this point in time. Maybe any point in time. So... If your mind won't turn off at night, or you have those strange, and meaningless conversations with yourself at any time of day or night... You might be having the same problem, or rather, self defense mechanism I am. As always... Comment, like and Share this episode with anyone you think needs it ... And those who don't too! You can find me on IG @dawnranae_h and on FB @dawning with color

May is Mental health awareness month. So as today is Thursday, I am giving you some, very likely, much needed information about stress...and how you can help reduce it's negative affects on your mental, emotional and physical health. Try the exercise I describe and see for yourself just how much a few minutes of self care can change how you feel!You can find me on IG@dawnranae_h & FB@dawningwithcolor And as I am an overachiever check out my blog at www.dawningwithcolor.blogspot.com and don't forget to comment, like and share this podcast with everyone you know... Ok, almost every one you know😊

Sharing some of the truths I've learned about myself the past few weeks... And about where I want to go and how to make my dreams and wishes come true. Some things I discovered totally surprised me and some just confirmed what I already knew... That I am ready to give love, and to receive love, and that I will never settle again.

My new series for Mental Health Awareness Month is about making time for you to help reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of unworthiness and failure. Each week I will guide you through an exercise for grounding, calming and, hopefully, bring peace and insight into your day. I encourage you to write any thoughts or feelings you have during the exercise down and then take a look at the meaning or theme they take. Oftentimes, our subconscious is trying to tell us something important, but we just don't take the time to listen. That's what this series is about... Helping you to hear what you are trying to tell yourself! Please like, share and comment on my IG: @dawnranae_h or on FB @dawningwithcolor for more Himalayan breath work go to: www.breathewriteconnect.com and check out the schedule of classes available by Lori Stott.

Today's episode is a reflection on life's failures... Or as I call them lessons learned. How I have found myself reevaluating my past hopes and dreams and am finding ways to meld them into my future dreams. How leaving behind the past and living in this time and place, even if this is not where you wish to remain, can help you to see more clearly just how far you've come, and how much more life there is yet to live.

Today I delve into my own shortcomings. How I failed to see and know things others are going through, even when I can't possibly have known. I know... What the heck? But we all do this, don't we? We judge ourselves, not others, even when it is not warranted. We withdraw into ourselves and listen to the lies we tell ourselves out of guilt, shame or fear. Today I want every one to take back their belief in themselves and know that All Are Welcome Here!

Today's Real Talk is right from the recent events in my life. Dealing with my own health issues has been hard, but adding the health issues of my parents, and trying to help them navigate new territory, has been really hard. It has made me see just how lonely I am at times, and it has made me appreciate my friends and family... especially my Widow Family who have been supporting me, helping me, getting out of the house and taking care of me when I'm not feeling well during our travels. One is the loneliest number, but I have faith that my ONE will show up when it's time and until then, I will continue to be me, warts and all, and show my love and appreciation to those who have been, and continue to be, here for me when I need them.

Welcome to another episode of Faces of Joy in Pain. Today I have a conversation with a dear friend, Sabrina, who has been a jewelry designer & artisan for 10 years, As a busy mom of 4, a wife and craftsperson running a successful business life gets hectic. Add in health issues with her daughter and the time spent researching how to help her daughter to be healthy again, and Voila! Out of the pain and anguish of the trials of trying to find a way to help her daughter, a new passion and purpose was discovered. Sabrina has found a new source of Joy and fulfillment as a Health and Nutrition Coach, helping others to find ways to become healthier, not just in body, but in mind and soul as well. Her passion for creating her exquisite jewelry has not waned, instead she has found that in following her heart, she now has 2 businesses that satisfy the creative and the nurturing sides of her personality. She has discovered that in doing so, she is found that instead of giving to others and leaving nothing for herself, she is getting back all that she gives and more. Now that, my friends, is what living your purpose and being true to yourself is all about. Sabrina is currently accepting new clients- whether you are looking for ways to live a healthier lifestyle, lose weight or have medical issues that require some changes in daily diet and habits- Sabrina is your girl! To learn more about Sabrina, or to schedule a consultation with her,  click one of the links below! IG : www.Instagram.com/sabrinahigginbotham website: www.letsgetnutrition.com

We all have a time in our life when things didn't go as planned. Many of us are going through a season such as this right now! Just because we are in, what I call, a Season of Pain, doesn't mean we cannot find little bits of Joy, Peace and Happiness along the way. Today's conversation is with my friend, Beth. She, too, is a long haul covid patient, a covid survivor and a true warrior of self love, self care and knowing when to acknowledge, adjust and move forward... as able. Once again ,my hope is that something in her story will be identifiable, sound familiar or in some way ring true for you, and that hearing how she manages to keep moving forward will help you to find ways to find a little Joy in your life too. Don't forget to comment, like and share this podcast! Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

We all have those people in our lives who can be negative, or less supportive than we need them to be.  Why do we listen to them? Maybe they are only voicing our inner fears, maybe we let our self doubt take over...  What would happen if we stop listening to those voices and instead, listen to all of those who lift us up, who celebrate our successes?  What if we let those voices in?  Let's all try that and see how wonderful letting their Joy for us into our lives. Don't forget to comment, like and share this podcast! Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

What do you do when YOU can't sleep? Apparently I surf the internet... Yep, I check the app that tells me what flights are coming, and going out of, the airport by my house... It's called Bumble, and you can actually SEE the people who are coming and going! It's awesome at 3am :) Try sleeping pills?  yeah, been there, done that... It did not go well. But hey, It's not just me, right??? Don't forget to comment, like and share this podcast! Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Good Morning and Happy Real Talk Tuesday... Or whatever day you are listening to this! Today I talk about my love of words, how they have helped me to heal... How they have helped me to find my way through hard times, through pain and to rediscover lost memories, emotions and  Help me to share my story with others... To help others feel seen, heard known... A part of my tribe, this community, filled with others who think and feel and doubt... Just like they do. Join me on today's jaunt through the world of unusual words with beautiful meanings... Here's just a few of my faves for you to google...I bet you're going to like them too! Coddiwomple -  Petrichor suaimhneas teaghlach Anam cara Werifesteria fika Don't forget to comment, like and share this podcast! Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Hello and welcome to another episode of my series on finding Joy in a season of pain. Today I am having a conversation with my friend, Vicki. Vicki is a health and wellness coach, a lifestyle mentor and so much more!  Join our conversation about living life to the fullest, and how to take of yourself, and how important it is to be able to take care of every one and every thing on your To-Do list!  An educator, mother, wife and Health coach... Vicki is an inspiration to many and can be found at 7:15am EST on Facebook, leading her morning workout and in IG helping people to live healthier lives, physically and emotionally. FB: @vicki hamdorf     IG: mrshamdorfshomeroom    Twitter: @Vickihamdorf1 Don't forget to comment, like and share this podcast! Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Today I talk about Online dating, Facebook lives, Depression and how we are all hiding who we are in some way at some time ... And about giving yourself GRACE when you don't know what you're doing, who you are or what your purpose is... Because, in many ways, we are all learning to be someone we've never been before... And that's a pretty big learning curve after so many years of being some one else! Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Season 2 of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae and the Faces of Joy in Pain series. Today I am having a conversation with my friend, Greg Steed. Greg is a person who finds the positive in almost any situation... Even while going through some tough times in recent years. One of the things he started doing was a morning wake up call each day for friends. He called and gave them words of encouragement to start their day. I mean, who does that? Those calls morphed into a podcast... Positive Morning Voice. And that led to him creating a positive mindset and accountability group - The Push on Facebook. I am so glad that he sat down and was open honest and quite vulnerable in talking about how he got to where he is today, the trials and set backs and, well, life happening. I hope you find some words of wisdom or , perhaps, hear a little of your story in his. Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Driving down 95 South on the way to visit family, a voice from the back seat asks, "Mommy, where to babies come from?" It's my 6 year old son... and he truly wants to know so I have to answer him! Has this happened to you? Trapped in the car, on the highway with no way to escape the inquiring minds of ychildren or even your spouse? Having 6 children, this has been more the norm than I would have liked. But, when I think about all those road trips, the laughter, the questions, the fumbling for answers...  On my part usually as my husband would crack a joke then look at me as if to say, " ok, I primed the audience, now you're on!" Like he was the opening act in a comedy club and I was the mainliner.  But, HEY! No pressure. Now I realize we were lucky that our children felt comfortable, secure and safe enough with us to ask the hard questions... Not just where do babies come  from, but how did they get there and how do they get out? Or, mom is a BJ safe sex? Or, Hey, mom, have you ever smoked weed? Or, did dad ever skip school? Honesty is the best policy so... they got the answers to their questions that would be both honest, and not sound like they were allowed to do whatever it was they were asking about. Was it easy? Heck No! But, I can honestly say that no children, or parents were scarred for life during these Car Conversations... at least I don't think so. Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Today I changes the episode at the last minute. I have no idea why, but have learned over the years to listen when I am suddenly compelled to do or talk about something. It is St Patrick's Day... He was a martyr and told everyone he met that he was one of the worst sinners he knew and that God still loved him. My thought today is this... If St Patrick could over come his faults, hold onto faith and find a way out of his dark time... Then we who are so far advanced in technology, in understanding depression and mental illness, who have resources available at the tip of our fingers 24/7, should be able to help each other to find our way out of our dark times and lift one another up and give support and encouragement and love... For no other reason than it is the right thing to do. Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

It's another Real Talk Tuesday and today I talk about some of the amazing people I have met over the years as a nurse. I worked in hospitals, nursing homes and doctor's offices and as a home care nurse... I worked with newborns and the elderly. I saw lives coming into the world,  and lives as they left this world. I spent many nights with alzheimers and dementia patients who were reliving happy, sad, terrifying times in their lives... And all I could do was hold them as they cried, join them in their inner world, listen and learn from the stories they told, the experiences they relived, night after night, after night. My hope is that by talking about them, their stories, their lives and experiences... Some of their wisdom, the lessons they learned, the strength and faith and will to survive against all odds will be remembered... Passed on the future generations. And perhaps, make you curious to know your family's stories, to remember what your grandma or great uncle told you... In hopes that you will honor them, their lives, by passing their stories on to future generations. That you will keep your family's history alive...  because history is really just his story and her story and their story... passed down from one generation to the next , and the next, and the next... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h  FB: @dawn hanlon FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to another episode of the series Faces of Joy in Pain. Today I sit down with my friend, Raven Scott, who is an author, an intuitive, practitioner of metaphysical techniques and survivor of abuse. Her podcast, youTube channel, books and all the amazing tools she has to offer can be found at the links at the bottom of this page. Having a conversation with Raven about living life in the aftermath of an abusive relationship is a wonderful way to talk about something that for far too long has been kept in the shadows of our lives. In talking about the stress- the physical, emotional and mental affects- and how to heal using a combination of  modern psychology and ancient healing practices- metaphysical practices- led us to delve into the benefits of "Tapping" Tapping is easy to do at any time, any where-- and has scientific research to back up the claims of reduced stress and anxiety; improved digestion, decreased chronic pain, boosted immune systems, and even weight loss and improved sleep patterns! For more info on Tapping check out : The Tapping Solution- Tapping 101 Raven quoted the lyrics to this song at the end of the episode...  It is one of my favorite songs and explains exactly why I chose to create a podcast called Beautifully Broken! Beautifully Broken by PLUM  You're beautifully broken And you can be whole again Even a million scars doesn't change whose you are You're worthy Beautifully broken Click the links below to check out all that Raven has to offer! GRAB free Narcissist Survival Guide Book PDF  Clink here ---> Medium    Click here ---> Twitter     Click here ---> Follow on IG SHOP Raven's Girl Talk Merch Store! Empath & The Narcissist Book WATCH THE RAVEN SHOW on Narc Abuse TV Network and SUBSCRIBE    : http://instagram.com/ravenscottshow

Real Talk Tuesdays are when I tell some thing about my life, a story about raising my children, all 6 of them... The craziness of such a large family, the things they did that I am amazed they survived... And some truths about my life that I very seldom discuss... Out of fear of being judged, out of embarrassment, out of pain or regret or denial... And that is exactly why I have to tell the stories from my past that have shaped me into who I am... The good, the bad and the truly horrific. Today I talk about eating disorders.  I was anorexic for 3 years. I nearly died from a bleeding ulcer at age 17 because of it.  I weight 98 pounds and still thought I was fat, ugly and unlovable... because the person who I loved ,and who claimed to love me, told me all those things. I learned what love was, and more importantly, what love was not.  The hard way.  But, that is a story for another day... Today....If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder please contact a health care professional  Or contact: Eating Disorders Helpline | Chat, Call, or Text | NEDA https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org › help-support Please reach out if you are struggling, and if you know some one who is... let them know you are there and help them to get the help they need! Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h   FB: @dawn hanlon  FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

You are here! In Season 2 f Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... And I wan to thank you for sharing this journey to RE-Discovery with me. The series, Faces of Joy in Pain, was created to help give a voice to those who are experiencing trials, and struggles... But still find ways to find a little bit, or a lot, of joy and happiness, as they traverse their Season of Pain and Adversity. Today I talk about the feelings that so many of us have for ourselves. How self limiting beliefs can create walls around our hearts, prevent us from loving, and doubt that we are loved. I hope that some of what is said today is helpful to you, or perhaps a loved one. This is the journal entry from January 6, 2020 as read in this episode: Every journey starts with just one step it doesn't have to be a big step it doesn't have to be an important step it doesn't have to be a loud, flashy or exciting step All it has to be is a step in the right direction A step that puts you on the path you  you were meant to travel... This is MY first step...             DRH 1/2020 © Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Season 2 of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae! This season is about self care, being more self aware.  So today I talk about the conversations my kids , and I, have when we get together.  Sometimes they make fun of me and each other.  Sometimes they ramble down memory lane and make fun of themselves, admit to transgressions I had no clue had happened... And yes, they even tattle on themselves for things they did that one of their siblings got in trouble for. Like when one of the boys jumped off the roof - 3 stories high- nearly giving me a heart attack... There was a pile of sand about 10 feet tall at the side of the house that had just been delivered, but I didn't know that at the time. And apparently, all this time later, I find out he did it on a dare from his little brother. Yes, it is amazing that my kids, and I , survived their childhood. But even more amazing, is that they still reminisce about these shared memories, and joke and laugh and are able to maintain healthy connections to each other...  Like the kid on the playground who liked you so he annoyed to crap out of you... My kid tease one another, me, their cousins and aunts and uncles... as a way of showing love and affection, knowing that what they give is also given in return, with love and acceptance and understanding. I am lucky that all 6 of my kids are good people. I am lucky that they are close and that they like each other and trust each other will always be there when they need them. I am Lucky, and I know it. Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Season 2 of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae.  Thank you for sharing the journey with me... I couldn't do this without you! Have you haver had a memory hit out of the blue? A song, a photo, the sound of someone's voice, that suddenly triggers a memory to strong, so real, so raw and painful... or Joyful, that you are swept away by the emotion as if you were in that place and time again? Yeah... me neither... ok, yes. Me. All. The. Time. How do you deal with it?  Do you fall to your knees in the aisle at the store and sob uncontrollably into your purse for 20 minutes? Yeah... I did that, and I DO NOT recommend it at all. Today I talk about healthier ways to unpack all that stuffing... You know, the feelings and emotions and memories that you have been stuffing down deep into your soul. I hope that by telling you some of the fails... and the triumphs... in dealing with these unbidden, surprise memory attacks... You will find something that may help you to deal with your own memory attacks... OR at least know that you are not alone in feeling overwhelmed, unprepared and totally helpless when they hit. I also hope that you will let me know how you cope, or not, when they hit you. Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to another episode of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae! Hiccups... yep, today is all about hiccups. The real ones, and the ones that pop up along life's journey and make you stop and think, What the Heck??? Sometimes, ok, almost always, if we take that moment in time the 'hiccup' created, to take a deep breath and count to 10... To just BE in that time and space... To appreciate where we are in our journey- whether good or bad... IF we could all just do that? I bet many of us would find they have a lot less regrets for things not done, words left unsaid, journeys not taken... That the wish for "Five More Minutes" would no longer be on the lips of the grieving, the dying... for those who have lived a life that has left them feeling empty and unfulfilled and suddenly realize they've run out of time to change it. Maybe you feel like I do... I should have done more at times, I should have done less at times...  but all the time I need to remember to stop and take in the here and now before it's too late... And a little hint... the hardest part is taking that first step...  Come on, take that first step with me... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG: @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

( please forgive the MIC issues in this episode, but Natalie's conversation was too good not to share!) Welcome to another episode in the Faces of Joy in Pain. Today I am having a conversation with my friend, Natalie Laroche, a mental health professional and life / business coach. Join us for a conversation on how mental, emotional and physical health all combine to create a perfect balance... Or not. We discuss various ways to help us find a little joy, even in our season of pain, trials and struggles. Find out how your mental and emotional health can adversely affect your physical health and how what you do and who you do it with can impact your overall well being. Natallie's new word- Well-thy.... a state of balance in mental, emotional and physical health!  As a wordsmith I LOVE IT!   To contact Natalie you can find her on Instagram @Desire2Inspire OR at her new web-based consulting site: Natalie Laroche, NLP Practioner, Behaviour Coach, Business Coach Natalie's Podcast: Mind Pulse Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG: @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

It's another Real Talk Tuesday! Not really sure how the name came to be, but I kind of like it.  I like the idea of bringing to light things we all think about, worry over... just plain let get under our skin or into our heads that can either mess us up or help us get on track to being a better self. My goal is to help you to see the different points of view, the varied aspects of the other side of the coin...  and perhaps help you to see where you may have made mistakes, or had successes, and how they affect not only you, but the world in which you live.  Not all things that are successes are necessarily good, just as not all failures are inherently bad. The problem that we, as humans, fall into , is that we tend to accept point of view of the general populace as fact... We don't question the status quo, or as who "THEY" are, you know, the "THEY" who say women can't be mom's and CEOs, that children should be seen and not heard, that a 56 year old widow, mother and long haul covid survivor can't create a podcast or webstore or reach out to help others going through really rough stuff because of her imperfections and memory issues and chronic fatigue and constant pain... According to "THEY" I no longer have any real value now that I cannot work as a nurse, now that some days it is a struggle to remember if I made a Facebook live, or if I took my medicine... (full disclosure: I often have no memory of making my FaceBook live videos on my Dawn Hanlon page, even after I rewatch them) But these are the very reasons that I keep showing up for me, for all of you and why Real Talk Tuesday has become a permanent feature for Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae. Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome! Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Along this journey I am rediscovering my love of writing, of looking at life a little differently, and how good it feels to put my thoughts into sentences again.  I am posting links to an old post every Saturday... Dawning with Color- My Blogging Adventure I hope you enjoy the flash back to the past... and that you continue to follow my weekly blog posts and podcast episodes of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: Color Me Everything   FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Season 2!  This series is designed to highlight people and practices that help us to overcome, get through, figure out how to navigate our way through tough time, Seasons of Pain, Grief, Loss... Today we are learning some of Lori's breathwork and what daily affirmations are, their purpose and why they can be an affective tool in self care. Toda's breathwork is the Box Breath. Breathe in for a count of 4, hold for 4,, breathe out for 4 and hold for 4... Repeat for 4 cycles whenever you need to focus or regroup through out the day. This is so simple you can do it in traffic, while the kids are arguing about doing their homework, at the end of a long day to decompress and relax before bed... there is NO WRONG TIME to do the Box Breath. Affirmation examples: I am worthy of all that I desire My world is opening for me I am grateful for all my Blessings Today I will create my own success I am loved I am abundant I am confident This day is filled with miracles  For more breathwork you can attend a drop in class on Mon, Wed, Fri at 11am EST with Lori at : www.breathwriteconnect.com For affirmation & inspirational artwork, mugs and more check out www.ColorMeEverything.com Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

(links to helplines and a wonderful book I love in the description) Today's episode was hard for me to do. But if I am honest, it was also easier than I thought it would be. Admitting to having doubts, feeling like you don't belong, suffer from depression and anxiety is like walking into a room full of strangers naked. Until you realize that everyone else in that room is naked too, is dealing with the very same issues you are and that they are your tribe... As a society it has become acceptable to talk about famous people's intimate lives, discuss sexual orientation, give our opinions on other's people's lives... But opening up the discussion about mental health is Taboo? Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Veterans Crisis Line: 1-888-777-4443   Stop 22 Veteran Suicides a Day, NVF helps with Lifeline for Vets A Book I recommend for every one as an audio book read by the author with extra content not in the paper edition. Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson aka TheBlogess My goal, wish, sincere hope, is that by opening the discussion in this forum, by being honest about my struggles, others will feel encouraged to reach out to others who are struggling, that those who are feeling the things I feel, or have their own mental health issues, will be able to open the conversation with their family, friends and really get this topic into the mainstream.  Let's talk about when you are not OK. Let's talk about suicide and how prevalent it is now, how it is affecting all people of all colors and education levels and how we cannot afford to lose one more person to it.  If talking about my self doubts and feelings of being less than can make a difference for just one person...then overcoming my fear to tell the truth was worth it. Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome Beautifully Broken Tribe!  I urge you to listen to today's episode and to join Melissa's FREE virtual postcard party! Do you enjoy connecting with people? How about at a free social gathering? How about at a free social gathering with a purpose? Yes? WE’VE GOT YOU! The Postcard Girls are back with a whole new set of cool ideas to spark your personal postcard practice! The Virtual Post Card Party is part social gathering, part art class, part writing workshop and all fun! On FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 from 5:30-7 EST, we’ll meet up in the room of zoom to get to know each other and make 2 original postcards - one to swap within the group and one to send to a friend or family member! New for 2022: easy mark making geared to unleash your creativity (even if you don’t think you have any). Prior to the party we’ll send you everything you need -EVEN THE STAMPS. Once we sign off, just drop your cards in the mail, and you’ll have connected, created and celebrated!! We have 30 party packets ready to go, and the deadline for sign-up is 5pm on Wednesday, February 9 so that the USPS can do its thing! Here’s the sign up link: Virtual Postcard Party Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h   FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to another episode of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae! Today I talk about how we all have many facets to who we are. How others see us is often not because of who we are, but the role we play in those people's lives. Children see us as a parent, so when they see us laughing and interacting with friends it may seem to them that we are being someone else, someone they do not know. The same can be said for co-workers. In a professional setting we act in a professional way, but in a relaxed and social setting, we may seem like an entirely different person. And the truth is, we are all of those people. We have many sides to our personalities and how we act is often dependent upon where we are and who we are with.  And the other truth is, that very often we hide our true self and feelings behind the laughter and smiles, the professionalism and politeness, so that others do not see our pain, our struggles, cannot judge us. The first step to being able to be myself, if not all the time, then as much of the time as possible... was a daily Thankful list.  It started off with just a couple things, but as time went on the list grew and grew until I was finding myself being thankful through out each day for the smallest of things- a break in the traffic, a bluebird on the mailbox, the clouds in the shape of a heart, the scent of flowers in the air... And as my list grew, my awareness of how I felt every day increased, as did my awareness of the world and the people around me. My struggles and trials seemed less difficult as I opened myself to the challenges others were facing and reached out to help them through their struggles... and after a time I realized that I was living my Beautifully Broken mantra- I was a beacon of light to others in the darkness that brought them to me so that TOGETHER we can help each other through the storm. And believe it or not, it all started with being thankful for just one more day. Link to Meditation Music on Spotify Link to UCLA Health free meditations- It's the one I started with before I began creating my own to share Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast  Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Today is the beginning of a new series on Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae. I have thought long and hard about which way to go in season 2 and as I was talking with my friend Lori, it hit me! The Faces of Joy in Pain. Conversations with people who have found ways to find joy, even while going through painful life event. In their stories, you will hear a little about their struggles, but most importantly, you will learn about the ways they have learned to overcome. Lori's story is all about relieving stress through yoga breathwork and movement. She teaches classes online via zoom,, and she is a beautiful soul who has become MY yoga teacher and inspiration. You can find Lori's classes at: http://www.breathewriteconnect.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/BreatheWriteConnect Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae! Do you ever wonder why you react to situations the way you do?  Why do you stagnate and stop moving forward to a goal? Today's episode talks about this very phenomenon...  Feelings create Thoughts create Actions create Results This seems like a no brainer... easy to understand nd should be easy to overcome, but this is seldom the reality. Being your own best friend, your own hero is hard. But, it is not impossible.  My hope is that you will be able to recognize your feelings and the thoughts that go with them, and then make a choice to change the script so that your thoughts serve you in a healthy and productive way.  I know, easier said than done but... any thing worth having is worth working for ,right? And you are definitely worth working for and creating a self dialogue of love and encouragement and compassion. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Season 2 of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae! Today's episode is about moving... NOT the kind where you throw everything you own into boxes and head down the road... the kind where you get up and dance, take a walk or do some squats at the kitchen sink while you're doing the dishes... Through life experience, ok, through feeling like garbage and trying to get myself in a better physical, mental and emotional space... I have found that movement... ANY movement makes a difference! So get up and dance, do some chair leg exercises, go get the mail, hit the gym, the pool or the kitchen and do some bad karaoke and dance while you make dinner... Just get moving and see what a difference it can make in how you feel and how you see the world around you. Those feel good natural hormones are pretty powerful and really do make you able to think and feel so much better. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Season 2 of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae- the podcast. Yes... we are all about self care and becoming self aware... and that means all you workaholics too!  I know, because I am one! I have worked myself into ill health, stress, insomnia, constant agitation and being a CrankyPants kinda gal on more than one occasion. Just ask my kids. They will tell you all the remember is me yelling at them when they were small.  Of course they do not remember the 10 times ai nicely asked them to do whatever it was I yelled at them for... Before I actually yelled and they finally listened. But they do have a point. Working all the time , taking no time for yourself, for fun, to destress and find the joy in life makes for some really cranky and terribly unhappy and unfulfilled people in the world... And BELEIVE ME... there are a lot of us out here. Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Season 2 of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae!  Yes... It is a new season and I have a new focus. Well, it's not really new, but it is the focus for this year. This year's journey is about Self Care and becoming more Self Aware. Here we will learn about types of self care, have guests who specialize in them and find out how they work. As always, my FaceBook Tribe- Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae is open to all who ask to join and we will have some extra content to help us on this journey, and have fun doing it! I will continue my FaceBook lives as I have had many people request that I continue them... so Monday, Wednesday and Friday you can watch me be silly, ugly cry or ramble on about whatever topic God puts on my heart that day. You can find those on my personal FB page @Dawn Hanlon or under the Diary of the Crazy Covid Lady ( yep... that's me!) I am so glad you are joining me on this journey... I can't wait to see where it leads us!  Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Today is MY BIRTHDAY! Yes- another year around the sun. Another year older, wiser and able to leap tall grass in a single step!  I may not be well, I may still have physical and neurological deficits... But I am much better than I was a year ago and so very happy to celebrate a 2nd birthday since I got sick. I may not be where I want to be, but I am so much further than I was! Join me for this 2nd season of Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae... A year of learning about self care and become more self aware... Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Today's episode is a conversation, one of many I have had, with my dear friend Chris. He has been going through all the firsts of this Widowhood Journey ... Birthdays, Anniversaries, Holidays- big and small... His journey is not unique, but hearing the story from men really is. I count myself lucky to have his friendship and am so glad that God put him in my path, for me and for him. I hope you gain some understanding, perhaps hear something that is familiar, in his story. It took a lot for him to share his journey with you, but I am so grateful and glad that he has. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

What can I say? During a conversation with a friend the other day, it dawned on me. I am one of the disposable generation. Anyone between 50 and 70- regardless of health status, academic degrees, life experience, business acumen and success... Every one of us... is in the Disposable Generation. Too old to be young but not old enough to really be old. Just not young enough to be considered to have any value to those who are ruling the world, tweeting, texting, making major business decisions that affect hundreds if not thousands of people every day... When did the living and the lessons learned the hard way become worthless, useless knowledge? If you find the answer to that question... please let me know. Until then, I will keep trying to do what I know I'm meant to do-  help when and where I can as I am able, and continue to offer love, light and support to any one who needs it. Why?  Because my hard fought life lessons learned have taught me that those are the things that ever really matter... and those are the things that can make all difference in some one's life. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Welcome to Tim's Story. It is not a new story, and yet, it is. Hearing the story of illness overcome, the joy of a new chance at a future, then the heart breaking news of illness returned... and inevitably, the loss of your spouse and all the hopes and dreams you had with them from a Man's perspective is something not many people get to hear. It's not that men don't go through all the stages of grief, the emotions, the doubts and insecurities... I think it is more likely because men are not expected to talk about them. Tim referenced this book: A Grief Observed by C.S.Lewis.  I found it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Observed-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652381 and it is also available on Audible. I thank Tim, and the other men who have been guests here, for their candor, their honesty and for allowing me to be a part of their stories. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

It's that time of year again... Every one trying to decided what they will give up, or give in to, in the coming year. These resolutions are supposed to be things that will enhance our lives- make us healthier, wealthier, more wise? But in reality, ,for many, making resolutions only makes them feel worse by setting them up for failure. So my advice is this... Don't Make Resolutions! Me? I'm going to keep doing what I already do. I'm going to keep being kind. Keep helping others as I am able. Keep having conversations with friends on my podcast. And most importantly, keep being thankful and grateful every day that I am alive and able to appreciate all that I have in my life. And that, my friends, is my wish for you in the coming year. Is 2022 going to be 'My Year'? I honestly don't know, but I am so glad to have you all along with me as we take this journey into 2022 together. Until Next Year... Peace, Love and Light to you all. And don't forget to listen to Tim's Story on Thursday December 30th in the Faces of Widowhood series.

Every Thursday I have a conversation with a widow about how they became widowed, how it affected them, their families, their lives... Today I talk with Christine Miura. She and I met through a life and business development class online and I became interested in her ideas about holistic medicine - Ayurveda. During our conversations I discovered she is also a widow and how she used Ayurvedic medicine to help herself heal a she moved through her journey. Christine is a Joyful Living coach, Intuitive and Ayurvedic follower. She has written 2 books and is a public speaker. To learn more about Christine, or to reach out to her you can find her online at: www.facebook.com/christinemiura www.instagram.com/miurachristine Listen to her podcast : Intuition-First by Christine Miura and Heather McKay  I hope that you find some wisdom, and perhaps some strength, from her story to help you get through what ever it is that you are struggling with.

Today's conversation is one I had with a friend, Rosana. She is a widow who found herself alone in a country she is not originally from. She had to learn to navigate widowhood for her, and her daughters, far from her family and their support. No matter how near , or far, from your home you are, there are challenges that you can not predict, struggles that impede your progress... but also, there are people who will reach out to you, bring them into their community and help you to find your way. My hope is that, Like Rosy, you will find some comfort in your friends, in the community you are a part of, and perhaps even find a whole new set of friends that will keep you moving forward. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

It's the Holiday season. For many that means family and being with those we love. For others, it is a lonely time, a time of memories of the past mixed with the present... IT can be hard to make it through the Holiday season... LIfe is not like those movies on TV... It has ups and downs, twits and turns... But, like those corny and oh so addictive holiday movies, Life IS better when we have someone to take our hand and help us navigate those ups and downs. So, I challenge you to put out your hand and be that person for someone else. You'd be surprised at how much easier life can be when you know you don't have to go it alone. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

It is the Holiday Season... a time of Joy and Merriment. But it is also a time of reflection, remembering days gone by and that means people and events from our past. Every one has a lens through which they look at themselves, and at others and the world around them. Maybe, just maybe... if we all turn that lens from ourselves outward to those around us... The people and world around us would be a very different place. And maybe we would all realize that we have much more to offer one another because of our past experiences and understand that we are all in this life together...  So turn that lens outward, take someone's hand with new understanding.... And together you can both make it through whatever this life has in store for you!

Every Thursday I have a conversation with a widow about how they became widowed, how it affected them, their families, their lives... Join my Conversation with Marcia, 1 of 6 children... Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! A school teacher. A mom and Grandmom. A strong and independent women learning to live this new and very strange life on her terms!  Each of these amazing people have volunteered to tell their story , the experiences they have had and how they have had to learn to adapt and survive day to day as they go. Each widow will tell us all how they have persevered, managed to get through the rough days, and find themselves again. I hope that you find some wisdom, and perhaps some strength, from them to help you get through what ever it is that you are struggling with. Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

"The best laid plans of mice and men..."  John Steinbeck Have you ever noticed that no matter how much planning you put into something, something almost always goes wrong? You then have 2 choices... 1- you freak out and frantically try to make it right... or 2- You take a deep breath, send up a silent prayer for strength and patience, and go with the flow. Some of my favorite memories with my husband and children started out as plans gone horribly wrong. The scenic detour that had us lost in the wilds of Pennsylvania, late at night, gas tank on E and passing by a secluded pond that can only be described as that one from Friday the 13th... you know, the one from Camp Kill All the People, that Jason lived in? Obviously no one died that night. We made it to a small town that ,miraculously, had 1 gas station , and it was still open at 10pm on a weeknight! How's that for divine intervention? If you have ever been to a rural, out of the way, small town in the mid -west, then you know just how amazing this is. How is this a good memory?  The kids still laugh about the time Jason almost got us; still make fun of me for getting us lost in the mountains where there was no cell signal; and of the time they got to spend with family once we arrived at our destination. Did it go as planned? No, it did not. Is it a memory that we all remember with fondness and laughter and love? Yes, it is. And that makes that plan gone wrong into a cherished memory.  Of course, such would not be the case had Jason actually appeared from that scary green pond, or if we had run out of gas in the middle of nowhere... but since those things didn't happen... it was one of the best trips we ever had! Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Every Thursday I have a conversation with a widow about how they became widowed, how it affected them, their families, their lives... Each widow will tell us all how they have persevered, managed to get through the rough days, and find themselves again. I hope that you find some wisdom, and perhaps some strength, from them to help you get through what ever it is that you are struggling with. Today Nicole tells her story. It is a hard one for us to hear... and even harder for her to tell. In sharing her life experience the hope is that someone else will know that others have lived through this, have found a way to keep moving forward from tragedy and trauma...  And hopefully understand that it is possible, and that there are people who are willing to help them....  People like Nicole, like me... healthcare professionals, grief counselors and so many more who know, care and understand. I hope that the experiences shared, and how she has adapted and persevered,  along this journey helps you too. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Memories are a fickle thing. They can be triggered by anything, and often the worst ones are the first ones that come to mind. But, if you move those out of the way, you just might find the golden nugget memory that makes all the difference in that series of memories. My trip to Europe, 3 years ago, was filled with the most amazing experiences and memories...  and also, some of the most terrifying and lonely moments of my life. As nothing ever happens without a reason...lessons to be learned, life experiences needed to be able to continue healing and moving forward... Those Facebook memories pop up to remind us of what we may have forgotten, to show us how far we've come and perhaps, even to let us know that we really are going to be ok. So, Thanks for the memories, Facebook! Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Every Thursday I have a conversation with a widow about how they became widowed, how it affected them, their families, their lives... Today I talk to Carla... her story is not unique, many women have had similar experiences... And yet, for each of them, the experiences and how they learn to adapt along this journey are uniquely theirs. Each widow will tell us all how they have persevered, managed to get through the rough days, and find themselves again. I hope that you find some wisdom, and perhaps some strength, from them to help you get through what ever it is that you are struggling with. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Have you taken one of those online personality tests? If you're like me, you've taken several... more than once. Ok, maybe it is just me, but I keep taking them thinking I am answering the questions differently every time and... Every darn time I come up with the ae results. According to Myers-Briggs I am an INFJ--- an advocate for those in need, for what I believe in and what I feel is right. Who knew that a bunch of questions on the internet would actually come up with an accurate description of who I am? But the very best part of it all was finding out which famous people are also INFJ personalities! Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr, Oprah, Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou and it is suspected that Jesus fits this personality type based upon his words and deeds ...  Pretty awesome people to have something in common with, and pretty intimidating at the same time. But, knowing that I have basic principles like these people makes me feel like I am on the right path, not just for myself, but in my dream of helping and guiding others t finding their path, their place in the world and to rediscovering who they are. That is a huge responsibility that I take seriously and hope that I can make a difference in the world, ok a much smaller world, that these great people would be proud of. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

How does a man cope with the loss of the love of his life?  How does he deal with going from full time caretaker to being a widower? Yes, men have to adjust and figure out how to navigate the new life they are living too. Find out how Charles has kept moving forward while dealing with grief and change on today's episode. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Today I decided to tell some truths about myself. Maybe you will find you feel the same way or have had a similar experience. It's all a part of the journey of Self-Discovery we are on...together. So, full transparency, open and honest conversation it is! Join Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae on Facebook to find out more about me... And get some really fun and interesting extras, just for being a part of MY TRIBE! Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Sometimes we need to remember... Just because something isn't great... Doesn't mean it was all Bad. Make a list of thse things that you consider failures, errors if you will, over the past few weeks. Now, look at each item on that list and write down one thing that you are grateful or thankful for that came from each of those experiences. Isn't amazing how , once you look at something with a different mindset, the whole experience takes on a new meaning and impact on your life. Crazy, right? Don't forget to comment, like and share Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae with everyone you know... ok with your dearest friends works ,that way they can be mine too!

Every Thursday I have a conversation with a widow about how they became widowed, how it affected them, their families, their lives... Each widow will tell us all how they have persevered, managed to get through the rough days, and find themselves again. Today's conversation is with Gabriela. A woman who found herself suddenly a widow with a 2 month old baby and no idea how she was going to manage. She shares her fears, her grief, her loss in an open and honest discussion. Listen to her story to find out how she found the strength to keep going, even when she had no idea where she was headed.  I hope that you find some wisdom, and perhaps some strength, to help you get through what ever it is that you are struggling with. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Did you know that the words you hear most often are the ones you remember most? The ones that have the most impact on your subconscious? Your psyche? Your sense of self worth? Yep.... IT IS TRUE! Words Have Power... Use Them Well! Today I talk about the power of What If... how it can break you done, or build you up. Let's start building each other up , one word, one thought at a time, and let's start now! Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

Today we begin the series, Faces of widowhood.  Every Thursday I will have a conversation with a widow about how they became widowed, how it affected them, their families, their lives... Today is my story. It is a familiar story for many. The stuff of Hallmark Movies and Danielle Steele books.... but in real life, the happy ending isn't always so easy to find, rainbow not so easy to see... That is why I share my story, and those of others in this series. And they will tell us all how they have persevered, managed to get through the rough days, and find themselves again. I hope that you find some wisdom, and perhaps some strength, from them to help you get through what ever it is that you are struggling with. Please Follow, Like and Share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com  FB Group: Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae

The Holiday Season is upon us. For some it's a time of merry-making and joy, laughter filled days and the gathering of family and friends. For others, it is a lonely time filled with memories of a life they once had, a love lost, a reminder of the dreams and plans for a future that will never happen. Suicide rates climb during the winter months, especially around the coming holidays. I want to remind you all to check in with family and friends... and to remember the little ones in your life too. Children as yound as 10 and 11 years old attempt suicide due to depression, anxiety and PTSD. So please take their words, actions and feelings seriously! And, don't forget to check in with yoursef every single day!  YOU are the only YOU there is, and your family and friends need you! Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

No matter what you are going through, you have already overcome more than you realize. Take a minute to look at where you were, where you are and where you are headed... Then give yourself props for all that you have already accomplished on this journey you are moving through. We are all going through something, together we can help each other to keep heading in the right direction! You are the only YOU there is... make sure to make time to appreciate just how amazing YOU are!  Follow me-  DawnRanae- on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

Today I have a conversation with Mental and Behavioral Health Professional, Natalie LaRoche...  My friend and mentor who is making a difference for Essential Workers, addressing the affects of stress and the constant changes in the world around us on our psyche. You can contact Natalie at essentialembrace@gmail.com FB group- Essential Embrace Radio Show-  https://fb.watch/8WynomDW0z/  Essential Embrace on The Coalition Talk Radio Tuesdays 8PM Follow me-  DawnRanae- on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

Do you spend time comparing your life to others? Co-workers, neighbors, family members? Well, now is the time to stop and start comparing YOU to YOU!  Is it easy? Heck No! But you just might find out that YOU are more amazing than you thought you were.. and that those other people are not as well put together as you thought. Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

What do others see when they look at you living your life? Is what they see the real you, or the you that you want people to see? If you are projecting an image for all the see, maybe they are too. Looking out and looking in are two very different perspectives ... We all are looking into others from the outside and we need to remember... We never really know what goes on behind closed doors...  or inside someone else's body, mind and soul. Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

Do you give freely of yourself, but find it difficult to accept love, compliments, help from others? Try saying this prayer every morning and see how your life, heart and mind open to all the gifts the universe has to offer. The Divine Abundance Change Me prayer is found in the book "It's Not Your Money" by Tosha Silver. I highly reccommend reading it, or as I am doing, listening to it. I got mine on audible and it is read by the author. Hearing her words in her voice is somehow both comforting and soul stirring. Being able to replay the parts I need to listen to again, to sit with to come to full understanding has been the difference in hearing and truly knowing what the words mean so that I can creating a place in my world where they can live within and guide me.  Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

Is there such as thing as being too positive? Yes... there sure is. Positive is good. Looking at the bright side, the silver lining... whatever you call it is good. Until it's not. Some times you have to accept the negative feelings, the tears, the anger, the grief... in order to be able to deal with them in a healthy way... And then, perhaps, you will be able to see the positives and accept the negatives and continue to move forward. Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

Chronic Illness... it's invisible  It's hard to treat and even harder to live with. I hope that making others aware of the pain and struggles those of us with chronic illness face daily  will help stop the judgement and dismissive attitudes of the general population. Well... that is my wish . I hope it comes true. Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

What does Holding Space mean? This episode explores and , perhaps, explains what that catch phrase actually means... And how it can help you, me, all of us, to find a place where we can feel seen, heard, known and understood. A place where we can be authentically ourselves... in a loving, accepting and judgement free zone. Well, that's my interpretation of what it means to Hold Space... What does it mean to you?

Are Failures and Mistakes really Failures and MIstakes? Or are they lessoned learned to help you keep moving forward? Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

Hello and Welcome! This episode tells you a little bit about me and why I started podcasting. I have a blog- Dawningwithcolor.blogspot.com - I love blogging, but I just didn't feel like I was able to reach out the way I wanted to just blogging. So I set up my website - www.colormeeverything.com- where my original photo art and designs are available, as well as online courses and workshops. And I began to post Facebook live videos regularly.  The response from viewers who said that they had needed to hear that message that day, or that they had no idea other people struggled with the same issues , or that now they didn't feel like they were crazy... made me feel like I was on the right track! And yet, I still didn't feel like I was really fulfilling my purpose... And THAT it why I finally made my dream of making this podcast happen. Join me as I share my journey on Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae IG @dawnranae_h FB @colormeeverything

Happy FeelGood Friday! Do something that makes you feel good today! And while you're at it, do something that makes someone else feel good too! Join a club, and online group ( LIke the Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae group?) , go to happy hour- live or on zoom, check in with a friend you haven't spoken to in a while... Do ANYTHING that makes you feel connected, a part of something bigger than you, something that allows you to interact with others, to be a part of  community of like minded people... Remember... what ever you do today, if you feel good and it shows, someone else might just catch FeelGood Friday feels from you! And wouldn't that be wonderful? Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

Welcome to Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae! I am a survivor of life's challenges, disappointments, smack downs, and completely life altering and soul crushing experiences. Am I stronger than you? Am I more resilient than you? Am I super human, uncaring, unfeeling... any of the things that people have labeled me through out my life because I keep showing up for me? No... What I am is determined to NOT LET THE BAD THINGS WIN!!! Is it easy... not even a little bit. Is it worth the effort... HELL YES IT IS... BECAUSE I AM WORTH THE EFFORT... AND SO ARE YOU... And don't you let any one tell you otherwise! IG: @dawnranae_h FB: @colormeeverything Website: www.colormeeverything.com - where all my passions come together  

Wellness Wednesday Tip Laughter doesn't cost a thing! And yet, the effect it has on our body, mind and soul are priceless. When you're feeling down, sad, in pain or just struggling with a problem that seems too big to handle... Take a Laughter Break! Videos, movies, memes, dad jokes, old sit coms....watch, listen to, or read something that makes you smile, laugh til you cry... And for a little while you will feel better, your body will be relieved of stress, your pain will be less, you will feel more relaxed and happy... What could possibly be better than that? Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com

Find out who this podcast is for... Ok... It's for ANY ONE who has ever felt lost, left behind, less than... You get it... That's EVERY ONE!  But, to narrow it down, I do focus on women, their trials, their grief, their constant battle with self esteem, self confidence... How they came to be where they are, the struggles they face and hopefully, give inspiration and insight and a sense of belonging they have been missing out on... and a space where their voice is heard and they feel seen and understood. JOIN the Journey and the conversation in the FaceBook groupBeautifully Broken with DawnRanae IG: @DawnRanae_h FB: @colormeeverything website: www.colormeeverything.com - where all my passions come together

It's a MindReset Monday... Ready Set Go.... flip the script and start being your own best friend! Check out my webste: www.colormeeverything.com where all my passions come together! IG- @dawnranae_h  FB- @colormeeverything

Hello and Welcome!  Are you someone who has struggled with, is struggling with, has no idea what your doing or who you are or where you fit into this world after a life altering experience? Then this is the Podcast for you!  I have lived a lifetime of trials, struggles, disappointments, unfilled promises and lost dreams... Just like you!  Life events beyond my control have controlled my life far too often... But I refuse to give in and give up. I refuse to let bad things ruin my chance for a good life. And I invite you to come along on my journey to finding who I am, where I fit in and what my purpose is now. Check out my website: www.colormeeverything.com - where all my passions come together in one place. You can access my blog, shop in my store and sign up for my webinars and workshops all in one convenient location. Feel free to like and follow me on IG @dawnranae_h and on FB @colormeeverything

Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae-  this is not just a name, it is how I see the people around me... We are all broken in some way... but that does not mean we are without value or meaning. When the broken parts of our being crack they allow Our Inner Light to shine out... Like a beacon to others who are broken and trying to find their way ...  and Together we can make our way through the darkness and into the Light on the other side. I invite you to join me on this journey as we try to figure out who we, where we fit into this new life we have suddenly found ourselves in, and what our purpose is now... It is my Dream to have a safe place where people can come together and feel a sense of belonging and community... Where I can hold space for each of you as you find your way through life's ups and downs. My intention is that this podcast and the FB group Beautifully Broken with DawnRanae will provide that safe space and community we are all seeking. Follow, like and share this podcast ... Follow me on social media and check out my website- where all my passions come together! IG @dawnranae_h    FB: @colormeeverthing     website: www.colormeeverything.com