Soul Medicine with Dawn Stilwell

Send us Fan Mail Mother’s Day can be deeply painful for women whose babies never made it into their arms. In this deeply personal episode of Soul Medicine , Dawn Stilwell opens up about pregnancy loss, miscarriage, invisible grief, and the emotional aftermath that so many women are expected to carry quietly. Through her own experiences of miscarriage-related loss, Dawn speaks candidly about trauma...

Send us Fan Mail Life doesn’t ask permission before it hurts you. Betrayal. Loss. Disappointment. The moments that knock the wind out of you and leave you wondering how you’re supposed to move forward. In this episode, Dawn shares real experiences from her own life—from childhood bullying to deep personal betrayal—and explores the quiet but powerful choice we all face: Will this make you bitter… o...

Send us Fan Mail There is a moment waiting for you…  not in the next task, not in the rush—but right here. In this episode of Soul Medicine , Dawn shares a simple but powerful reminder: life isn’t meant to be lived at full speed all the time. Sometimes, it’s found in the quiet moments—like a warm cup of hazelnut coffee, a purring cat, and the sound of birds in the morning. After a season of consta...

Send us Fan Mail We hear it all the time: kindness costs nothing. But what if that’s not entirely true? In this episode, I talk about the kind of kindness that does cost something—your time, your energy, your emotional bandwidth… sometimes even your peace. The kind that isn’t talked about as much. This isn’t about becoming less kind.  It’s about becoming more honest. Because when kindness turns in...

Send us Fan Mail There was a time when I was holding everything together during the day… and falling apart at night. After losing my marriage, my church, and the support system I thought I had, it felt like everything had been pulled out from under me. I was doing my best to stay strong for my kids, but when the house got quiet, that’s when it all caught up with me. In this episode, I share what I...

Send us Fan Mail I was told I had demons. Not metaphorically—literally. And I believed it. I spent six years in a church that focused heavily on deliverance and being “set free.” I went through dozens of sessions trying to fix what I was told was wrong with me. But when my life started falling apart and I went looking for support, I was told I was the problem. This episode isn’t about tearing anyt...

Send us Fan Mail “I hope you have a good day.” It’s something we say all the time — but what if we truly meant it? In this episode of Soul Medicine , Dawn reflects on the quiet power of that simple phrase and the small moments that can make an ordinary day feel good. Not perfect — just gently, unexpectedly good. Take a few minutes to pause, breathe, and receive this small blessing for the day ahea...

Send us Fan Mail We all have a former version of ourselves we sometimes cringe at. The one who believed differently.  Chose differently.  Did things we wouldn’t do now. But what if growth doesn’t require shame? In this episode of Soul Medicine, Dawn reflects on the quiet work of integration — learning to see your past self through compassion instead of judgment. Because rejecting who you used to b...

Send us Fan Mail You don’t have to earn your worth.  You don’t have to prove it.  And you don’t have to be “better” before you’re allowed to rest. In this Soul Medicine reflection, Dawn offers a gentle space to pause and remember what may have been buried under self-criticism, survival, and constant self-improvement. This is not a lesson or a fix.  It’s a place to breathe, soften, and stay with yo...

Send us Fan Mail Being on Your Own Side: Choosing Yourself Gently Self-love gets talked about a lot — and somehow still ends up feeling like another thing to get right. In this episode of Soul Medicine , Dawn explores a more livable version of loving yourself. Not the mirror-pep-talk kind. Not the “feel amazing about yourself at all times” kind. But the kind that stays, makes room for imperfection...

Send us Fan Mail When the Hustle Stops What happens when the busyness ends — and rest doesn’t feel peaceful yet? In this Soul Medicine episode, Dawn reflects on the moment after the hustle, when survival mode winds down and you’re left with quiet, uncertainty, and the work of integration. This episode is for anyone who’s been strong for a long time, who feels restless in stillness, or who is learn...

Send us Fan Mail Maybe You’re Not a Problem What if the urge to constantly fix yourself is part of what’s exhausting you? In this episode of Soul Medicine , Dawn gently questions the idea that you’re broken, behind, or in need of constant improvement. With warmth, honesty, and a touch of humour, this reflection is for anyone who’s tired of treating their life like a self-help project. This is an i...

Send us Fan Mail In this very first episode of Soul Medicine , Dawn Stillwell invites us into a new way of being — one that doesn’t demand constant strength, perfection, or performance. This is the truth-telling, blessing-whispering beginning of a space where softness is sacred and spirals are holy. If you’re tired of pretending to be okay, this episode is for you. Want the companioin journaling P...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt a spark inside — a dream or a project calling to you — but immediately thought, "Who am I to do that?" In this uplifting episode of Dawnings , Dawn Stillwell invites you to flip that question on its head and ask instead: Why not you? Drawing from her own powerful journey of self-discovery and transformation, Dawn shares how she broke free from limiting...

Send us Fan Mail  In this unfiltered episode of Dawnings , host Dawn Stillwell takes a heartfelt walk down memory lane—from the well-behaved appearances of childhood in the '70s and '80s to the liberating discovery of her true self in adulthood. Dawn unpacks how the pressure to "look right" often masks our most beautiful, authentic selves—and how that hiding can keep us from fi...

Send us Fan Mail You didn’t lose your faith—you just couldn’t keep pretending. Sanctified-ish is a podcast for the ones who still talk to God but don’t feel at home in the pews anymore. For the ones who love Jesus but side-eye church culture. For the ones who tried to stay quiet—but started asking better questions instead. Hosted by a former church insider turned holy troublemaker, this show is yo...

Send us Fan Mail  So… turns out God’s not the fire-breathing sky boss I grew up fearing. In this episode, I dive into how Conversations with God flipped my script on who (or what) God really is. Spoiler: there’s a lot more love, a lot less lightning bolts. Join me as I unpack the divine plot twist that took me from pews and punishment to peace and perspective. It’s honest, it’s heretical (probably...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’re too broken, too flawed, or too far gone to deserve anything good? In this episode, we’re unpacking that heavy label— damaged goods —and tossing it out for good. Whether it’s from what people have said, how they’ve treated you, or messages you’ve internalized over time, it’s easy to start believing you’re not worthy. But here’s the truth: you are not...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into what it really means to embrace authenticity—not just as a buzzword, but as a brave, everyday practice. I’m sharing personal reflections, a few hard-earned lessons, and the freedom that comes when we stop performing and start showing up as our true selves. If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and who you think you should be, this one’s for you...

Send us Fan Mail We have the power to transform lives through simple acts of recognition and positive affirmation by telling people about the good we see in them. Speaking kindness costs nothing but can have profound effects on both the giver and receiver, creating safe spaces where people feel seen and valued. • The "Tell Them" concept focuses on actively telling people when you notice...