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Heart, Mind & Purpose
by Dawn Marie Hill, MA, LPC, LLC, PC
"I'm Dawn Hill, host of Heart, Mind & Purpose — a podcast where we explore what it means to live an aligned, wholehearted life. With a background in counseling and a deep love for meaningful conversation, I bring you honest reflections, soulful questions, and meaningful tools for managing life."
Episodes
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The Hurry Trap, Part 2: Why You're Moving Too Fast to Enjoy Your Life
Have you ever ended a busy day feeling exhausted, yet wondering if you truly experienced any of it?In "The Hurry Trap, Part 2: Why You’re Moving Too Fast to Enjoy Your Life," licensed professional counselor Dawn Hill explores how our constant rush through life affects our emotional well-being,...
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The Hurry Trap Part 1: Rediscovering The Life You're Already Living
In a world that celebrates busyness and constant productivity, many of us have fallen into what psychologists call hurry sickness—a relentless pace that leaves our bodies exhausted, our minds distracted, and our hearts disconnected. In this episode, licensed professional counselor Dawn Hill...
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The Body Remembers What The Mind Tries To Forget: Understanding Trauma And PTSD
Why does your body sometimes react so strongly to moments that don’t seem to match what’s happening? In this episode, Dawn explores how trauma can be stored in the body and how emotional flashbacks can pull us into the past without us even realizing it. You’ll learn how the nervous system holds...
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Childhood Trauma - How The Nervous System Holds It
In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, we talk about childhood trauma—what it is, why it affects children so deeply, and how trauma can live not only in the mind, but also in the body and nervous system. We’ll unpack the myth of simply “getting over it,” explore what healing and integration…
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Growing At The Pace Of Grace Part 2: The Practices That Lead To Lasting Growth
If healthy growth takes time...what actually helps us grow? In Part Two of this series, Dawn explores the everyday practices that shape lasting transformation. Discover how your relationships influence who you're becoming, why your brain is capable of change throughout life, and how small,...
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Growing at the Pace of Grace: Why Healthy Growth Takes Time
Why does it seem like everyone else is moving ahead while you’re standing still? In this episode, Dawn explores why healthy growth takes time and how comparison can steal our peace. Through practical psychology, biblical wisdom, and everyday examples, you’ll discover that healing, character, and...
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Coming Home to Yourself Part 2: Why We Become Disconnected
What if the reason you feel disconnected from yourself isn't because something is wrong with you—but because your brain has been trying to protect you? In Part Two of this special series, counselor Dawn Hill explores the remarkable ways God designed our brains to adapt to stress, form habits,...
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Coming Home to Yourself – Small Shifts That Change Everything, Part 1
In Part One of this two-part series, counselor Dawn Hill explores the quiet ways life can pull us away from ourselves through caregiving, busyness, life transitions, grief, and the roles we carry. Rather than encouraging listeners to reinvent themselves, this episode offers a gentler invitation:...
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Your Brain On Stress: What's Really Happening Inside
Why do we react emotionally before we even have time to think? In this episode, we explore the amygdala — the brain’s built-in alarm system and how it influences stress, emotions, and our sense of safety. With relatable examples and gentle insight, this conversation helps listeners understand…
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Why The Voice In Your Head Matters More Than You Think
In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the powerful connection between self-talk, the nervous system, and our capacity for joy. What if the way you speak to yourself is either calming your brain — or keeping it on edge? Learn how simple shifts in self-talk can regulate your...
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Small Shifts That Change Everything
What if meaningful change doesn't require a complete life overhaul? In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the surprising power of small, consistent shifts and how tiny choices can create lasting transformation in our emotional health, relationships, habits, and faith. Through...
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You're Not Behind—You're Becoming
So many people quietly carry the feeling that they are somehow “behind” in life — behind emotionally, professionally, spiritually, financially, or relationally. In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the pressure of comparison, the exhaustion of trying to keep up, and the deeper...
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Encore Presentation: Friends Or Just Friendly?
Welcome to Heart, Mind & Purpose, the podcast that explores the layers of our relationships, our growth, and the words that shape both. In today’s episode, Dawn unpacks a curious cultural shift: the disappearance of the word acquaintance. From handwritten letters to social media “friends,” from...
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Encore Presentation: When Life Feels Stuck
Ever feel like life looks fine on the outside… but inside, something feels off? This episode gently explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual roots of feeling stuck—and how small, meaningful steps can help you move forward again. You’re not stuck… You may just be in a season of rebuilding.
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Burnout vs. Exhaustion: When Rest Isn't Enough
Feeling tired is common — but burnout and exhaustion are not the same thing. In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn gently explores the difference between ordinary exhaustion and deeper nervous system burnout, why rest alone sometimes isn’t enough, and how we begin finding our way back to...
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You're Allowed To Feel Better Than This
You’re functioning… but something still feels off. In this episode, we explore the quiet kind of struggle many people live with—and why “normal” doesn’t always mean healthy. If you’ve been feeling tired, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode, this conversation offers gentle clarity and a…
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The Deep Need To Belong-Why It Shapes Everything
Why do we long to feel like we truly belong? In this episode, we explore the deep human need for connection—how it shapes our identity, relationships, and even our physical health. If you’ve ever felt unseen, disconnected, or unsure where you fit, this conversation will help you understand…
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Lost Yourself? How To Find Your Way Back
Who am I… really? In a world full of pressure, comparison, and mixed messages, it’s easy to lose sight of your true identity. In this episode, Dawn explores the difference between cultural identity and biblical identity, the role of trust, and how to begin anchoring yourself in something deeper…
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You're Not Lazy, You're Weary
In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the deeper kind of tired many people are carrying — not just physical exhaustion, but emotional, mental, and spiritual weariness. She unpacks how modern pressure, social media, constant stress, and lack of true rest affect the brain, body…
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Rediscovering Joy - The Power Of Small Moments
Joy isn’t something we find in perfect moments—it’s something we rediscover in the middle ofordinary life. In this episode, we explore the difference between happiness and joy, and why so many of us lose touch with it, and how small “glimmers” can gently bring us back. Blending neuroscience,...
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When Life Feels Stuck
Ever feel like life looks fine on the outside… but inside, something feels off? This episode gently explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual roots of feeling stuck—and how small, meaningful steps can help you move forward again. You’re not stuck… you may just be in a season of rebuilding.
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Boundaries - Protecting Your Peace Without Pushing People Away
Boundaries are not walls—they are clear, caring limits that protect your peace and make healthy relationships possible. In this episode, Dawn explores what boundaries reallyare, why so many people struggle to set them, and how boundaries reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and support...
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Why Some Adults Still React Like Children – Emotional Maturity
Emotional maturity isn’t about being perfect—it’s about learning how to pause, understand your emotions, and respond with intention instead of reaction. In this episode, Dawn explores what emotional maturity actually looks like in everyday life, from relationships to the workplace. You’ll learn…
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When Relationships Get Under Your Skin
Our relationships affect our nervous system, and our nervous system affects our relationships. In this episode, Dawn explores how unhealthy dynamics, chronic stress, and nervous system mismatch can shape conflict, connection, and emotional safety. We also look at co-regulation, self-awareness,...
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How Do Healthy Relationships Actually Work?
What do healthy relationships actually feel like? In this episode, Dawn explores the difference between safe, nourishing relationships and ones that quietly leave us drained. Together, we look at emotional literacy, why people suppress emotions, and the role of trust, boundaries, and…
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Why You Feel On Edge (Even When Nothing's Wrong)
In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores what it means to help your nervous system feel safe in a world that often feels overwhelming. Together, we look at why so many people live in chronic stress or shutdown, how the nervous system responds to uncertainty, and simple daily...
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Stop for a minute - how is your life actually going?
In a world that rarely slows down, many of us find ourselves living life on autopilot. In this episode, Dawn explores the power of pause and how slowing down can help us reconnect emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Learn why reflection, mindfulness, and intentional pauses are essential…
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What You Say To Yourself Matters More Than You Think
What if the way you talk to yourself is shaping your stress, your calm, and even your joy? In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the powerful connection between self-talk, the nervous system, and emotional regulation. Learn why saying things out loud can help settle the body,...
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The Missing Piece Between Happiness and Joy
Why do so many people feel “fine” but not truly joyful? In this episode, we explore the powerful difference between happiness and joy through the lens of neuroscience, attachment, and emotional connection. You’ll learn how joy is formed in relationships, why trauma and disconnection can dull it,...
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What Your Child's Behavior Is Really Telling You
In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores what childhood trauma really is and how it shapes a child’s brain, body, and behavior. She introduces trauma-informedparenting and the PACE approach, helping caregivers shift from seeing “bad behavior” to understanding survival responses.…
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Safe Or Unsafe: Learning The Difference In Relationships
How do you know when someone is safe for you — and when they’re not? In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the difference between safe and unsafe people in relationships, including how to recognize patterns like gaslighting and narcissism. With warmth, clarity, and practical...
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When Life Feels Like Too Much
Many people wonder, “Am I just stressed… or is this something deeper?” In this episode, Dawn gently unpacks the important differences between everyday stress and trauma, and how each uniquely impacts the nervous system, body, and relationships. With practical insight and compassionate clarity,...
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When Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Forgot
Why does your body react so strongly to moments that don’t seem to match the situation? In this episode, Dawn explores how trauma is stored in the body and how emotional flashbacks can pull us into the past without us realizing it. You’ll learn how the nervous system holds memories, why certain...
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Guard Your Heart-Recognizing Unsafe People
In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores how to recognize the difference between safe and unsafe people in our lives — especially in dating and close relationships. She unpacks how learning to say “no,” understanding boundaries, and recognizing patterns like gaslighting and...
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Growing Older With Grace, Grief and Hope
In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the quiet grief that often comes with growing older — the loss of roles, energy, relevance, and the life we once imagined. With warmth and honesty, she reframes aging as not only a season of loss, but an invitation into deeper wisdom,...
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When Grief Has No Name: Abstract Loss
Not all grief comes from death—some comes from what never fully came to be. In this episode, we explore abstract loss, the grief of unmet hopes, broken trust, and lost belonging. Together, we make space for both honesty and healing, without rushing the process.
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Grieving What We Hoped For
Unmet expectations can quietly turn into disappointment, anger, and shame. In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores the difference between expectations and hopes—and why naming grief is essential for healing. This conversation offers practical tools and compassionate insight to…
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When Expectations Hurt: Navigating Hope & Disappointment
In When Expectations Hurt: Navigating Hope & Disappointment, we explore how unspoken expectations shape our relationships and emotional reactions. Using practical tools like Expectations vs. Hopes, Sad–Mad–Bad, and the Peanut M&M metaphor, this episode helps listeners understand disappointment…
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Love With Limits: Boundaries In Romantic Relationships
Love with Limits explores how healthy boundaries actually make love safer, stronger, and more life-giving. From dating and marriage to adolescence and faith-informed relationships, this episode breaks down myths, red and green flags, and practical tools for setting limits without shutting…
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Boundaries in Parenting: Hold the Line, Love the Child
In this episode, we explore why boundaries are not about control or punishment, but about safety, love, and guidance. Learn how holding clear, consistent limits actually strengthens connection and helps children feel secure. Parenting with boundaries isn’t harsh—it’s one of the most loving things...
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Boundaries: What They Are and Why They Matter
Boundaries are talked about everywhere, but rarely explained well. In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn breaks down what boundaries really are, what they are not, and why they matter so much in our relationships. With practical examples, faith-grounded insight, and everyday language,...
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Holiday Rerun: What's In Your Toolbox?
Holiday rerun - What's In Your Toolbox? Heart, Mind, & Purpose explores the “toolbox” we all carry—habits, emotions, and coping strategies that shape how we live. Some tools help us grow, others hold us back. This episode offers insights to sort your tools, add new ones, and build a more...
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Shame-Based Thinking: Breaking Free from “Not Enough”
Shame-based thinking quietly shapes how we see ourselves, our relationships, and even God—often without us realizing it. In this episode of Heart, Mind & Purpose, Dawn explores what shame is, how it differs from guilt, and why confusing condemnation with conviction keeps so many people stuck....
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The Trap Of Perfectionism
In this episode, we take a compassionate look at perfectionism — not the pursuit of excellence, but the fear-driven pressure to earn worth, avoid shame, and “get it all right.” Together, we’ll explore how perfectionism is formed, why it keeps us stuck, and how we can begin breaking free with...
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Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Isn't - Part 2
Forgiveness is rarely instant—it’s a process of healing, grace, and emotional freedom. In this episode, Dawn continues the journey from Part 1, exploring the deeper “why” and “how” of forgiveness through Scripture, faith, and real-life reflection. A thoughtful conversation for anyone seeking…
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Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Isn’t
In today’s episode — Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Isn’t — Dawn unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of healing. She explores what forgiveness really means, what it doesn’t, and why it’s less about excusing others and more about finding your own peace. If you’ve ever struggled to...
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Vocation: More Than a Paycheck
Vocation is more than what you do—it’s who you’re called to be. In this episode, Dawn explores purpose, faith, and calling through seasons of change—parenting, midlife, or post-crisis rebuilding. Learn how to discern your next chapter, move beyond myths about work and worth, and find meaning that...
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Love Beyond Butterflies: Building Lasting Relationships
Love isn’t just about butterflies — it’s about building something that lasts. In this episode, Dawn explores the stages, myths, and beauty of romantic relationships through both psychological and faith-based lenses. From first attraction to lasting commitment, learn what it means to love with...
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The Push and Pull of Growing Up
Parenting through the “push and pull” of growing up isn’teasy. From early childhood to the teen years, Dawn explores how attachment, nervous system safety, and emotional connection shape confidence and resilience. A thoughtful guide for parents, caregivers, and anyone supportingkids as they grow....
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Friends Or Just Friendly?
Welcome to Heart, Mind & Purpose, the podcast that explores the layers of our relationships, our growth, and the words that shape both. In today’s episode, Dawn unpacks a curious cultural shift: the disappearance of the word acquaintance. From handwritten letters to social media “friends,” from...
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"I'm Dawn Hill, host of Heart, Mind & Purpose — a podcast where we explore what it means to live an aligned, wholehearted life. With a background in counseling and a deep love for meaningful conversation, I bring you honest reflections, soulful questions, and meaningful tools for managing life."
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Dawn Marie Hill, MA, LPC, LLC, PC
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"I'm Dawn Hill, host of Heart, Mind & Purpose — a podcast where we explore what it means to live an aligned, wholehearted life. With a background in counseling and a deep love for meaningful conversation, I bring you honest reflections, soulful questions, and meaningful tools for managing life."
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