Real Women

Dawn and Tracy are here for another ‘caffeine cast’. This time the ladies are talking about the idea of  perfection and how it can hold us back. But, is perfection real or is it just a product of our own internal doubts? Kick off your shoes, make a cuppa and take a ten minute break as the ladies get into it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn and Tracy discuss their relationship with perfection and how it has ch...

It’s the second show in the series on Dawn’s book and this week and Dawn is talking about the writing process and getting the book to market. Interviewed by Tracy, Dawn answers questions on her process, how she came to understand her why and the hugely overlooked aspect of publishing…marketing.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn shares her biggest tip for writing a book - ask yourself why you are writing it. Daw...

Dawn and Tracy are back for another quick one. This week, we’re taking a trip back to episode 77 where the ladies were joined by relationship gurus Tony and Nicki Vee. In this short episode the gang talk about the evolution of relationships, how our caveman instincts still play a part in modern relationships and why communication is so vital.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn muses on the idea that a caveman br...

This week the show is being taken over by Stephanie Tayor of the ‘Rent to Rent’ podcast. Stephanie is interviewing our very own Tracy about her life as a property mogul. This wide ranging interview covers everything from Tracy’s humble beginnings in the world of property, how she managed being a single parent and setting up her own company and how she found herself where she is today, a successful...

Dawn and Tracy have got something a little bit different for you this week. This is the first in a series of three podcasts about Dawn’s new venture….becoming an author. Dawn is writing a series of five books, entitled ‘The Glory of Being Ordinary.” In a world of likes and retweets and virtual approval have we lost the ability to listen to our own internal voice and be confident in our own decisio...

Dawn and Tracy are here for another quick one! This time they’re talking about self limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome, something that many successful people suffer from. The ladies get into possible solutions for when your mind begins to wander, how healthy it is to think like this and the benefits of looking at the problem logically so that you can overcome it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy talks abo...

Dawn and Tracy are back for a caffeine-cast. Dawn has been to a mastermind class and two questions from an exercise hit her hard and made her think…“Who are the critical people in your family?” and “How much time each day do you spend with them?” Dawn shares her thoughts on this, how it has impacted and asks Tracy, and you, to answer the questions yourself.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn discusses the impact...

This week Dawn and Tracy are joined by clinical psychologist Dr Clair Burley, who specialises in attachment trauma. In a fascinating interview, Dr Clair breaks down attachment styles, how we develop them and how they contribute to our behaviour in relationships, both professional and personal.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dr Clair talks about self sabotage and how this is attributable to early childhood experie...

Dawn and Tracy are here for another quick one. This time, they’re taking a look back at episode 75 with Caroline Andrew-Johnstone, also known as ‘The Network Rebel.’ Caroline talks about her journey from reluctant first time network attendee to where she is today, managing director of ‘4 Networking.’ She talks about how networking can improve your business and how, like her, you'll never know unti...

This week Dawn and Tracy are mourning their youth, or are they? The ladies are talking about the inevitability of getting older and, despite the fact they don’t feel it mentally, what it means for their bodies and their health. But is getting older all just about wrinkles and wobbly bits? Is there something better that comes with age and, when you look past the physical, what are the things you re...

This week on the show Dawn and Tracy are taking a deep dive into the world of swinging. Not literally, both ladies agree that it’s not for them, but they are fascinated by it. In a wide ranging discussion, the ladies discuss their thoughts around sex, separating intimacy for emotion and Tracy shares an interesting story about a night in a hotel room. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn and Tracy share their opinio...

Dawn and Tracy are back for a quick one. This week, in a clip taken from episode 74, the ladies are discussing what happiness really is. Whilst most people think that winning the lottery or having a perfect body is the thing that will make them happy, Dawn and Tracy disagree. But they do agree on one thing, that happiness is a journey, not the destination.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn talks about how peop...

This week on the show Dawn and Tracy are getting stuck into accountability. The ladies rip into banks, energy companies, the government, politicians and banks and wonder why all these people and organisations are seemingly allowed to do anything they want without being held accountable. Buckle up for an explosive rant with two very real women. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn talks about the fire in Grenfell an...

This week Dawn and Tracy are joined by business owner, property magnate, podcast host and all rounder Rob Moore. The three discuss the growing conversation around toxic masculinity and the impact it’s having on society. But what is toxic masculinity, is it a media creation? Is it an easy label to apply to things we don’t like or is there some truth in the term? KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob and the ladies tal...

Dawn and Tracy are back for another quick one…This week they’ve taken a clip from a show back in January with the amazing Laura Applewhite. The ladies are talking about hysterectomies and menopause. How does it really affect women's bodies and minds and is there a silver lining to it all! KEY TAKEAWAYS  Laura talks about the expectation women have after a hysterectomy and how this has changed over...

This week on the show Dawn and Tracy are getting stuck into Feminism. The ladies try to define it and also look at how that definition has changed, and perhaps not for the better, over the years. Looking back at the suffragette movement to feminism of modern day, Dawn and Tracy discuss the possibility that the idea of feminism might have got lost along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn and Tracy discuss...

This week Dawn and Tracy are joined by the incredible Natalie Deegan. Natalie shares some incredible stories about her time working for Playboy and working up the corporate ladder to becoming head bunny. In this great interview Natalie sheds a new light on the Playboy experience and how it really isn’t what everyone presumes it to be. KEY TAKEAWAYS Guest Natalie talks about her journey from aspiri...

Have you got time for a quick one with Dawn and Tracy? Is this short episode the ladies discuss the breakdown of Tracy’s marriage once her husband accepted that he was gay. Tracy looks back on this time and, with hindsight, analyses what went wrong, the signs she missed along the way and, ultimately, how she has come to accept the positives that came from the situation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy talks a...

Tracy has lost weight, over a stone in 5 weeks. But she's not on a fad diet, she’s taking steps to understand her health, healthy eating and her mindset around food. The results are speaking for themselves and so Dawn and Tracy have a discussion about the diet industry, what works and what doesn’t and share invaluable knowledge so that you can follow in Tracy’s footsteps and not just look better,...

Dawn and Tracy have made it to 100 episodes and it’s fair to say they’re chuffed about it. To celebrate this landmark they are joined by guest Nick Feeney. Nick has led an incredible life and, after going through self inflicted trauma, he has managed to turn his life around and now coaches men on how to be the best versions of themselves. So sit back and celebrate with the ladies as they toast to...

It’s time for another quick one with Dawn and Tracy. In this short show they are joined by fitness trainer Katie Rishover and talk about male dominated environments, how they affect women and what women can do to shift the balance back to them. Put the kettle on, sit back for 10 and enjoy a quick one with Dawn and Tracy.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies discuss whether or not a woman can lack confidence...

On this week's show Dawn and Tracy are talking all about anxiety. Whilst Tracy has had a difficult time with anxiety over the years, Dawn has rarely experienced it. Both of these viewpoints are taken into account as the ladies discuss tools you can use to help lower your anxiety and calm your mind. And on top of all of that...the ladies get their first complaint. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy talks about he...

This week Dawn and Tracy discuss the ultimate fantasy…What would you do if you won big on the lottery? Would you splash the cash on your dream home, boat and holiday? Or would you be sensible and invest for the future, or maybe help your friends and family and donate to charity? Put the kettle on, make a cuppa and sit back and dare to dream with the ladies as they fantasise about being stinking ri...

It’s time for another quick one with Dawn and Tracy. In a short clip taken from episode 68 with guest Michelle Herbert, the ladies get stuck into the question of what financial freedom actually means. Is it more money than you can spend or is it just the freedom to do what you want when you want? And how do you achieve financial freedom? Pop the kettle on, sit back for 10 mins and enjoy a quick on...

Time for a ‘caffeine cast’ with the ladies. In this short episode Dawn and Tracy have a good old moan about cooking…every single night. What do they hate so much about it and what are the solutions that could make cooking fun again? Make a cuppa, sit back and take a 15-minute break with the ladies… KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies discuss who has time to cook a different meal every single night in the mod...