Dawn Walton

We're all screwed up (and that's OK)

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My name is Dawn Walton and I’m a therapist and author. In series 1 I talk about how we're all screwed up, and that's ok! Instagram: dawn_thinkitchangeitTiktok : Thinkitchangeit

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Dawn Walton

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Health

Latest episode

Jan 14, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 31 - we all need connection 04.10.2021

In this episode I talk about the need for connection as one of the key human needs once the needs for food, shelter and safety have been met. And I reflect on why the 18 months of lockdown have made this so tricky

Episode 30 - dealing with triggers. 24.09.2021

In this episode I talk about triggers being like wearing a virtual reality helmet, and how learning you can take it off is one of the key ways of dealing with them

Episode 29 - musings on change 17.09.2021

I'm pondering change right now. But also thinking about how to help you when you get triggered.

Episode 28 - parenting hacks 03.09.2021

This episode is probably only relevant if you are looking after kids. We look at the neuroscience behind child brain development and how that can lead to problems.

Episode 27 - anxiety 27.08.2021

There are a finite number of emotions we experience, and yet there are an infinite number of ways that lead us to them. In this episode I include a great technique for dealing with anxiety

Episode 26 - meet people where they are at. 21.08.2021

In this episode I talk about how to really listen and how to meet people where they are at.

Episode 25 - forgiveness 13.08.2021

In this episode I talk about how we all have our own narrative and what it means to forgive someone. There is a brief mention of abuse so be cautious if you might be triggered

Episode 24 - My therapy process. 06.08.2021

In this episode I talk about what it's like to go through massive change and how you should consider therapists and your own process

Episode 23 - the curse of the word should 30.07.2021

In today's episode we dig into the word should and look at expectations vs reality and how they cause problems

Episode 22 - limiting beliefs 23.07.2021

In this episode I talk about limiting beliefs, my big limiting belief, and how you can work out what yours are

Episode 21 - what is your therapy process? 17.07.2021

In this episode I talk about how you know something is wrong, and what steps you take to overcome those problems.

Episode 20 - my mother died 09.07.2021

My mother died a week ago. In this episode I talk about how that's affecting me right now and where I expect to end up

Episode 19 - dealing with difficult times 02.07.2021

Lots of people are struggling right now with all the lockdown and changes in life. In this episode I talk about strategies that might help you cope

Episode 18 - my journey 25.06.2021

This one is a bit different. In this episode I tell you all about me; my training and my childhood. This is my 'why I do what I do' episode

Episode 16 - do you feel lost? 11.06.2021

If you are on a journey of self-help many things have probably changed about you and how you respond to different situations. This can be scary. Not knowing who you are and how you will react can make you feel vulnerable. The questionnaire I mentioned is called "VIA signature strengths"

Episode 15 - toxic positivity 04.06.2021

In this episode I talk again about how your brain is wired and, more importantly, how you can hack your brain to get dopamine for the things you choose

Episode 14 - why diets don't work 28.05.2021

Our brains work on primitive programming. Diets are tapping into that in all the wrong ways. Listen to this episode to learn why diets don't work and what you can do about it. Go to products.thinkitchangeit.com and click on the announcement bar to get access to the free task

Episode 13 - helping others 21.05.2021

It's my job to help others. But many of us finding ourselves on a position where we are the one person people talk to when they are struggling. This can lead to all sorts of challenges for you. In this episode I give some guidance on how to help others when it's not your job

Episode 12 - insomnia and sleep 14.05.2021

In this episode I explain the default way the brain is designed to work around sleep, how this can be disrupted and give you some tools to help with your sleep cycle

Episode 11 - self care and refuelling 07.05.2021

In this episode I describe my approach to self care. You might be surprised to hear that it has nothing to do with having a candle lit bath or relaxing. And I cover some strategies you can use to give yourself energy

Episode 10 - addictions 30.04.2021

In this episode I talk about the neuroscience around addictive behaviour and share a few ideas on steps you can take to overcome your own addictive behaviour

Episode 9 - trauma and the brain 23.04.2021

In this episode I discuss the difference between traumatic memories and horrible memories. I explain. The neuroscience behind trauma, and some of the ways it can affect your day to day life. And I share how everything can be changed.

Episode 8 - coping with teens and tweens 16.04.2021

In this podcast I talk about the challenges of dealing with children aged 8 to 16 and cover some of the science behind why it can be so challenging, and give you some tools and strategies for approaching it

Episode 7 - emotions and coping strategies 09.04.2021

In this episode I talk about why some people find emotions difficult, why we develop coping strategies, and I will teach you a couple of simple techniques to allow you to safely manage emotions

Episode 6 - Grief 02.04.2021

In this episode I talk about the different types of grief : losing someone through death, the end of a relationship, the loss of the person you once were. At the end I share a simple technique to help you process your grief

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