The Process with Brooke Dawson
The Process with Brooke Dawson is a personal development podcast for women who feel stuck between fear and readiness. Brooke, a coach and mother, shares her own journey of showing up before she feels ready, making mistakes, and learning in real time. The show explores how language and limiting beliefs keep people from moving forward, and how to trust yourself enough to start. It is both coaching and a live documentation of Brooke practicing what she preaches.
Episodes
Your Limitations Are Just Stories | Ep 44
In this episode I talk about the walls we build around what we think we're capable of, usually without ever noticing we've built them. I share two moments from the last couple of weeks where I caught myself doing exactly that, and what happened the second I stopped believing the story I'd been telling.The thread through both is simple: the limit was language, not ability. I was always capable. I j
Courageous Action: The Skill of Starting Before You're Ready w/ Helen von Dadelszen | Ep 43
Helen once watched a room full of brilliant researchers jeopardise potential funding opportunities, not because their work wasn't good enough, but because they couldn't communicate it effectively. That was the moment she realised how many smart people with important ideas are held back by the one skill nobody taught them.In this episode I sit down with Helen von Dadelszen, a communication coach wh
Taming Your Ego and Trusting Your Intuition w/ Coco Dee | Ep 42
Coco was a millionaire at 23. She lost everything at 32, and again a few years later. At 40 she's rebuilding for the third time, and this time she's doing it by ignoring the outside noise and listening to her gut.In this episode I sit down with Coco Dee, who moved to Australia from French Polynesia at nine, ticked every box she was supposed to, and still felt boxed in by a life that looked “perfec
Building a Business You're Proud Of: Why Success Starts With You w/ Vanessa Bamford | Ep 41
In this episode I sit down with Vanessa Bamford, a business and finance strategist with 20+ years experience. She's the founder of Business like a Girl, a coaching and mentoring program aimed at helping women do business differently, and Vision Beyond Advisory, an accounting and advising practice for growth focused business owners. We talk about what it means to do business like a woman rather th
Trusting Yourself, Setting Boundaries, and Why Confidence is a Skill w/ Shreya Rajeevan | Ep 40
Shreya spent most of her life letting other people decide who she was. If someone told her she was capable, she was capable. If someone told her she wasn't doing a good job, she believed that instead.In this episode I sit down with my friend and client, a speech pathologist who helps children and adults communicate for a living, and who has spent the last couple of years learning how to use her vo
Safety Mode vs Success Mode, Money Stories, and Buying Back Your Time w/ Terry Condon | Ep 39
Four years ago I stumbled onto a finance podcast that became the catalyst for everything I’ve changed about the way I think about money. In this episode I sit down with Terry Condon, founder of The Cash Flow Co and host of the Money Minded podcast. With 10 years of experience in elite sport, Terry took his deep understanding of human behaviour and goal setting and applied it to a completely differ
Why I Never Let Myself Take Singing Seriously | Ep 38
I've loved singing my whole life. It's one of my favourite things in the world and I still spent four years finding reasons not to book a lesson.In this episode I talk about my first singing lesson in over fifteen years, and why it took me so long to book it. I decided a long time ago that while I was a decent singer, being decent meant it wasn't worth pursuing.. so singing stayed as something I d
It's All About Putting In The Reps | Ep 4
In this episode, Brooke reflects on the idea of “putting in the reps” and why so many of us avoid starting things we care about because we’re scared of being bad at them.
She talks about how we often believe that if something doesn’t come naturally, it must not be for us, and how that belief quietly stops growth before it even begins. Using examples from fitness, business, creativity, meditation,
Use Your Voice: Speaking Up, Self-Worth, and Radical Responsibility w/ Annelise McCarthy | Ep 37
The number one fear in the world isn’t spiders or heights or death. It’s public speaking.
In this episode I sit down with Annelise McCarthy, founder of Her Speaking Coach and communication expert. She trains people out of that fear for a living, which is not the obvious path for someone who grew up with a speech impediment and was terrified of putting her hand up in class.
We talk about why usin
Why School Sets Us Up To Fail | Ep 15
I’ve been thinking a lot about the school system lately, and honestly, I’m a little fired up.
In this episode, I talk about how growing up in a system built around tests, rubrics, and one-shot assessments shaped my fear of getting things wrong. When you only get one chance to prove yourself, it makes sense that you start playing it safe.
I share how that mindset followed me into adulthood, how i
Do Your Actions Match What You Want?
For years I told myself I was getting back in shape. I believed it every single time I said it.
In this episode I talk about the gap between saying what you want and actually doing it, using an example I'm still in the middle of. I was in the best shape of my life in Sydney, boxing 4-5 times a week, running half of a three hour hike because I had that much energy. Then I started a full time job,
That Job is Costing You More Than Money | Ep 34
Four years ago I was wishing every week away, waiting for a weekend that never gave me the energy back. I told myself I had no other option because I needed the money.
In this episode I go back through where I was and how I got here. The job I stayed in long after it started draining me, the holiday to Canada that finally gave me enough distance to see what it was costing me, and how I quit, found
The Beliefs That Stop Us From Starting | Ep 3
n this episode, Brooke explores three deeply ingrained beliefs that quietly prevent us from starting the things we care about most.
As she begins showing up more honestly online, she notices familiar internal patterns surfacing. The belief that if you are not good immediately, you are not cut out for it. The belief that failure is personal and says something about who you are. And the belief that
It’s Just an Experiment | Ep 11
I talk about the word experiment and why changing the way I frame mistakes, effort, and uncertainty has completely changed how I show up. For most of my life, I avoided trying new things unless I knew I’d be good at them. Making a mistake felt personal, like it said something about who I was.
In this conversation, I share how seeing things as experiments instead of tests has helped me let go of j
Your Lack of Self-Compassion is Holding You Back | Ep 24
When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
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Stop Looking Externally for Answers | Ep 31
When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrooked
What Happens When You Stop Waiting Until You're Ready | Ep 28
When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrooked
Your Biggest Self-Beliefs are Hiding in Your Smallest Moments | Ep 26
When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrooked
Letting Down Others vs Letting Yourself Down | Ep 9
If you’re someone who worries about disappointing people, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I talk about how often we make decisions based on not wanting to let others down, and what that costs us over time. We look at why it feels so uncomfortable to say no, why hard conversations get avoided, and how easy it is to keep putting yourself last without even realising it.
This episode
Phases Of Life | Ep 13
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the phase of life right before you have kids.
In this episode, I talk about how easy it is to rush through this season because everyone around you is excited for what’s next. But this window, the time where it’s just you (or you and your partner), where you can make decisions purely based on what you want, is so much more precious than we realise.
I share my
How I’m Working Through an Old Belief in Real-Time | Ep 30
When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrooked
If You Can, You Must | Ep 16
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FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
For those who have no idea who I am (understandably so), I'm the coach behind women who finally stopped waiting and started moving.
If you want to see more of what I do, feel free to check o
Who You Surround Yourself With Matters | Ep 18
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FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
For those who have no idea who I am (understandably so), I'm the coach behind women who finally stopped waiting and started moving.
If you want to see more of what I do, feel free to check o
The Quiet Cost of Playing It Safe With Money | Ep 2
In this episode, Brooke explores the subtle ways “being good with money” can quietly shape our lives, often at a much higher cost than we realise.
She reflects on her own relationship with saving, spending, and responsibility, and how early money beliefs led her to optimise for safety at the expense of experiences, ease, and alignment. From guilt around everyday spending to bigger decisions about
Start Here | Ep 1
In the first episode of The Process, Brooke shares why she started the podcast and what this space is really about.
This episode explores learning and unlearning, identity shifts, perfectionism, and how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives. Brooke also outlines what listeners can expect from the podcast as it evolves.
F*** the Algorithm | Ep 6
Brooke talks about what happens when we get so caught up in rules, algorithms, and doing things “the right way” that we stop ourselves from showing up at all.
She reflects on creating content without editing, polishing, or optimising, and why trying to make things perfect too early can silence your voice before it even has a chance to form.
This episode is about letting go of made-up rules, trus
Trusting Yourself, Reframing Failure, and Why Time is the One Thing You Can't Get Back w/ Mitch Parkins | Ep 21
When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedaws
Your Brain Is Trying To Keep You Safe | Ep 19
Want to stop waiting until it feels less scary?: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
For those who have no idea who I am (understandably so), I'm the coach behind women who finally stopped waiting and started moving.
If you want to see more of what I do, feel free to check o
Learning To Trust Your Intuition | Ep 25
When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
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The Process of Building a Better Relationship w/ Brooklynn Ebenal | Ep 17
Want to stop waiting until it feels less scary?: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
For those who have no idea who I am (understandably so), I'm the coach behind women who finally stopped waiting and started moving.
If you want to see more of what I do, feel free to check o
Rewriting the Stories You Don’t Know You’re Telling w/ Sam Bergdahl | Ep 36
In this episode I sit down with Sam, a nature photographer and someone I knew in school back in Canada and reconnected with at the end of last year. We've been working together since, and this is the kind of conversation we've been having behind the scenes for months.
We talk about the stories we carry about ourselves, the ones that don't feel like stories at all because they feel like facts. Whe
Stop Obsessing Over Outcomes and Start Having Fun w/ Candice Harvey | Ep 32
Have you ever felt like you’re falling behind on an imaginary timeline of where your life “should” be?
In this episode, I sit down with Candice Harvey - Amazon bestselling author of The Shake Up, performance coach, speaker, and podcast host - for a refreshingly raw conversation about cutting through the noise and living by your own standards.
We break down the generational patterns that keep u
Action Creates Clarity - Why We Have it Backwards | Ep 10
In this episode, Brooke talks about why so many of us feel stuck waiting for clarity, motivation, or confidence before we start, and why that approach usually keeps us frozen.
She reflects on the idea that clarity doesn’t come first. It comes after action. Through personal reflection, Brooke explores how momentum is created by doing, not thinking, and why discomfort is often the doorway to insigh
You're Not A Robot | Ep 20
When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedaws
How Your Environment Shapes Your Beliefs | Ep 23
When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedaws
The Downfall of Black and White Thinking | Ep 8
This episode is about black and white thinking and how deeply it can shape the way we move through life without us realising.
Brooke reflects on how growing up in systems that reward “right” and “wrong” can teach us to believe there is only one correct way to do things. Over time, that belief can stop us from trying new things, learning, and enjoying the process of getting better.
She shares per
Your Voice is a Muscle. Use it. | Ep 27
When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
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When You Notice the Pattern, It Becomes a Choice | Ep 33
Most of us have patterns we don't even know are shaping our lives. Until one day you have it pointed out to you, or catch yourself in it.
In this episode I share something that happened earlier this week where I almost told my husband a small lie to cover the fact that I hadn't followed through on something. I caught myself before I finished the sentence, and instead of beating myself up, I got c
Moving Forward Even When You’re Scared | Ep 12
In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to show up when you don’t feel ready or confident, and why fear so often shows up right before growth. I share a moment from this week where everything in me wanted to pull back and wait, and what shifted when I chose to move anyway.
We talk about the stories fear brings up, the urge to hide or delay, and how to tell the difference between listenin
Following Your Interests, Rewiring Your Money Story, and the Power of Self-Belief w/ Marilee Cordova | Ep 29
When you’re ready, I’m here to help you trust yourself. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrooked
4 Lessons I Learned When I Moved Across the World | Ep 5
In this episode, Brooke shares four lessons she learned after moving across the world to Australia at 21 to work as an au pair.
At the time, she didn’t know how much that year would change her. Looking back now, she can see how those experiences shaped how she makes decisions, sets boundaries, and trusts herself.
She talks about learning who you are when you leave familiar people and places, rea
Let Go Of The Outcomes And Focus On The Reps w/ Megan Park | Ep 14
Want to stop waiting until it feels less scary?: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
For those who have no idea who I am (understandably so), I'm the coach behind women who finally stopped waiting and started moving.
If you want to see more of what I do, feel free to check o
Three Small Words That Change How We Think and Act| Ep 7
In this episode, Brooke talks about three small words we use every day that impact how we think, feel, and act.
She shares why she is removing one word from her vocabulary, adding another, and changing the way she uses a third. These shifts seem small, but they have made a big difference in how committed she feels and what feels possible.
This episode is about noticing how language shapes our in
You Can't Learn Without Rest | Ep 22
When you're ready, I'm here to help you trust yourself. Book a call here: https://calendly.com/brookedawson/discovery-call
FREE Negative Self-Talk Masterclass Webinar: https://www.brookedawson.com.au/negative-self-talk-masterclass
If you want to see more of what I do, you can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrookedawson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbrookedaws
