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WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E17 - The Power of Media and Storytelling with Anna Campbell Part 1What happens when someone else’s story helps you understand your own? In this episode, Dawne Hanks sits down with Anna Campbell to explore the emotional, intellectual, and even physical "aha" moments we experience while watching shows, listening to podcasts, or hearing a deeply human narrative unfold through different mediums.Together, they unpack how media and storytelling bypass our defenses, helping us access truths we’ve buried, emotions we’ve silenced, and reflections we didn’t know we needed. Anna shares her insights on why certain stories hit harder, how projection and rejection shape the way we relate t...2025-05-2756 min
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E16 - Women Are Not Small Men - Navigating Health & Hormones with Allyson SpunginIf you’re a woman in your 40s or beyond wondering why your body suddenly isn’t responding like it used to — this episode is for you.Host Dawne Hanks sits down with Allyson Spungin to unpack what’s truly happening during the pre and post-menopausal transition. From the science of hormonal shifts (hello, estrogen and progesterone drops) to real talk about body composition changes, emotional curveballs, and why fasting or workouts that once worked suddenly don’t, this episode offers insight, empowerment, and practical ways forward.Allyson shares how she supports women through this season by...2025-05-201h 23
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E15 - The Power of Female Friendships with Veronica RobertsIn this intimate and honest episode, host Dawne Hanks and guest Veronica Roberts dive into the personal lessons learned through female friendships. From quick catch-ups to four-hour dinners filled with laughter and layered truths, the duo reflects on the kind of conversations that change how we see ourselves—and the world.They explore how their closest friendships have taught them about emotional safety, identity, and how to truly show up. Dawne and Veronica get real about how romantic relationships can sometimes pull us away from our female friendships, how age shifts our expectations, and why th...2025-05-131h 14
Going North PodcastEp. 952 – A New Dawn Rising with Dawne Christine (@HapitheSoul)“Don't let fear stop you with anything you want to do.” – Dawne Christine Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, certified life coach, health coach, and a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction recovery, Dawne Christine. Dawne and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “A New Dawn Rising: Overcoming Generational Trauma and Reclaiming My Life”, the challenges of addressing sensitive topics, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Dawne’s personal journey of overcoming generational trauma and finding healingWhat it’s like to self-publi...2025-05-0737 min
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E14 - How Healing impacts the Desire and Requirements for PartnershipIn this heartfelt episode, host Dawne Hanks sits down with longtime friend and healthcare operations leader Veronica Roberts for a deeply honest conversation about healing, identity, and learning to trust your gut.Veronica shares how, after her divorce, she struggled with the desire to be wanted; often ignoring her intuition in the pursuit of external validation. Through leadership training and deep self-reflection, she began to unlearn these patterns and reconnect with her inner voice. Now, she’s embracing a life where her worth isn’t determined by attention, beauty, or approval; but by how fully she loves and...2025-05-061h 10
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E13 - Taking Up Space with Alyson SpunginIn this episode of WAIT. HOLD UP…WHAT?, host Dawne Hanks is joined by Alyson Spungin for a vulnerable, honest conversation about what it means to truly take up space—and how that looks different for everyone.Together, they unpack the pressure women face around body image, productivity, and performance, especially within the dance community. Alyson shares how her personal experiences with therapy and psychology shaped her understanding of health, healing, and autonomy. She also opens up about her practice of celebrating small wins offline—without social media, without external validation, just presence.Dawne and Alyson...2025-04-291h 14
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E12 - Women & Consumerism with Gina JacobsonIn this episode of WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?, we dive into the complex world of consumerism, ethics, and financial empowerment with Dawne and returning guest, Gina Jacobson. Dawne reflects on her growing desire to vote with her wallet — to spend her money in alignment with her values — and how difficult that can be in today’s landscape of corporate consolidation and marketing manipulation.Dawne explores the challenges of trying to avoid companies and brands that don’t have her best interest at heart, and how frustrating it can feel when those same brands dominate the market. The duo gets...2025-04-221h 10
Scandal WaterFrom Stand-Up Comic to News Anchor and Humanitarian: An Interview With Dawne Gee
Whether you’ve seen Dawne Gee anchoring the news, hosting a talk show, being awarded the 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award, or simply enjoying a meal out with her family, Dawne’s friendly face is likely one you recognize if you’ve spent any time in the Louisville area.
In this fascinating episode, we interview news personality and humanitarian Dawne Gee.
How did Dawne move from one-time bouncer and stand-up comic to news anchor and talk show host? What does she consider to be the greatest benefit of her role as a TV news personality? What are some...2025-04-1549 min
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E11 - Pay Transparency & The Gender Pay GapIn this episode of WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?, host Dawne Hanks sits down with Zhou Fang, a journalist with a unique perspective on navigating privilege, gender, and success across two cultures. Zhou’s journey from growing up in a STEM-heavy family in China to transitioning into journalism in the U.S. offers invaluable insights into the complexities of being an immigrant in the workplace.Zhou reflects on how she initially believed in the myth of the American Dream—thinking that working hard and keeping her head down would be enough to "make it." But as she entered the...2025-04-151h 12
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E10 - The Proximity & Similarities of Trans & Cis WomanhoodIn this powerful episode of WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?, host Dawne Hanks sits down with Evelyn Kocher to discuss a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the courage it takes to embrace one's true identity.Evelyn opens up about her transformative experience in 2020, a year marked by uncertainty, depression, and a search for meaning. After facing a lack of academic validation and grappling with feelings of disconnection, Evelyn realized that she couldn’t continue living a life that didn’t feel authentic to her. At 24, she came to terms with her identity as a transgender woman. This...2025-04-081h 10
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E9 - Women & Wealth - Building A Nest and A Net with Gina JacobsonIn this episode of WAIT. HOLD UP... WHAT?, host Dawne Hanks sits down with Vision Capital Wealth Advisor Gina Jacobson to dive into a conversation that’s essential for every woman: financial security. Many women wrestle with the fear, “Am I going to be okay?” when considering their long-term financial futures. Whether it's planning for retirement or ensuring they aren’t a burden on their children, these concerns are real.Gina shares that while men are often more willing to take financial risks, women are less likely to invest at all. But the good news? Women who feel com...2025-04-0154 min
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E8 - THE POWER OF THE FEMALE DOLLAR - A history of women and their fight for equality and how it is relevant todayIn this episode of WAIT. HOLD UP…WHAT?, host Dawne Hanks dives deep into the complexities of power, wealth, and equality in today’s world. She reflects on the historical and ongoing struggles women face, from the fight for financial independence to the exclusionary practices within modern feminism. Dawne opens up about her own journey—how she used to shop mindlessly for the dopamine hit but has since learned to approach her financial choices with purpose and intention.The episode explores the intersection of money and power, how access to wealth drives success in a capitalist society, and wh...2025-03-2559 min
WAIT. HOLD UP...WHAT?S2:E7 - Embracing Your Beautiful WeirdoIn this solo episode of WAIT. HOLD UP... WHAT?, Dawne Hanks reflects on the power and significance of being called “weird.” Inspired by a conversation with her nephew, who was labeled "weird" for playing outside alone at school, Dawne dives deep into how the word "weird" is often used to belittle, but it actually carries a much more powerful meaning.Dawne shares her personal journey of being called “weird” from childhood through her professional life, and how these moments made her shrink and question whether she could just be “normal.” But in this episode, Dawne uncovers the fascinating...2025-03-1836 min
His & Her Life HacksEpisode 20 - Let's Talk Menopause!Send us a textWelcome to Episode 20 of His & Her Life Hacks! Today we will be talking about perimenopause and menopause – a topic that is not talked about enough….and although it’s finally getting the recognition that it deserves from leading experts around the world, women activists and even celebrities, there’s still a lot more work to be done as far as spreading awareness and educating men and women about what truly takes place in a woman’s body while enduring this life changing event, that she has NO control over. And yes, we s...2024-11-2730 min
Pickle Planet PodcastS7E8: Letters from the front; Remembering WWI veteran Hugh Wright with his grand-niece Dawne McLeanLetters, photos, and memorabilia help keep memories of the past alive - as do the collectors and keepers among us. One of those community historians is Albert County's Dawne McLean, who graciously joined us to share stories for Remembrance Day. Dawn's great-uncle, Hugh Wright, has one of many local men who joined the 26th Battalion in 1915, shipping overseas to serve in the First World War. Hugh was 19 when he left, returning to New Brunswick on his 24th birthday. During that time, he sent home more than 50 letters, including one written on November 11, 1918, just hours after the armistice ending the...2024-11-1123 min
Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek UniversityDawne Jacoby: What are the red flags of abuse? What are the red flags of abuse? Let's ask Dawne Jacoby, a highly sought-after Keynote Speaker driven by a passion to inspire others. She is a Certified Life & Executive Coach, Leadership & Development Trainer and the Co-Founder of Grit2Grace – an organization that helps leaders “Humanize their Workplace” bringing empathy and compassion to the forefront. Dawne is also a Co-Host of “His and Her Life Hacks Podcast” – along with her fiancé, they discuss everyday life challenges, personal stories and successes from a his-and-her perspective. Between the 2 of them, they have 10 children – ages 30 down to 13, so they have a lot of fun & interesti...2024-11-0732 min
The Mediums Table with Michelle Gardner: Real Spiritual Encounters PodcastE 13: PROPHETIC DREAMS, OUIJA Encounters, a Mediumship Journey | Dawne's Story | Michelle GardnerDawne shares her incredible journey into mediumship, which began in childhood with vivid and prophetic dreams. As a teenager, Dawne had a chilling encounter with a Ouija board, leading to unsettling experiences that left a lasting impact on her life. 🌙👻Throughout the episode, Dawne opens up about her personal spiritual experiences, from the paranormal happenings in her own home to her involvement in mediumship and Reiki. She talks about how her encounters with the supernatural have shaped her path and the way she connects with spirit. 🕊✨Join me as Dawne dives deep into her journey and the rol...2024-11-0350 min
Morsels, Tidbits, Nuggets, Snippets and more to enhance and hopefully add value to your day !Episode 52, " Dying to be thin."Latest episode of Darlene Dawne "Living Your Best Life"2024-08-2216 min
The Inspiration AcceleratorSeason 2, Episode 6 - Dawne Hanks - Eliminate Girl HateOn this episode, Michael speaks with Dawne Hanks, founder and CEO of Eliminate Girl Hate. With over two decades of experience as a brand and marketing strategist, Dawne has journeyed across the globe, delving into the intricacies of human behavior and gaining a profound global perspective—both in the spotlight and behind the scenes. Renowned for award-winning work with influential brands such as Nike, Oakley, TedX Youth, University of San Francisco, and Girls Inc. PNW, Dawne has had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of authentic storytelling and genuine curiosity on individuals and organizations.As...2024-06-1058 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 18 - 1% Chance of Survival to a Walking Miracle - the Story of Ethan A PoeticSend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne are joined by special guest, Ethan A Poetic. In March of 2011, Ethan was involved in a horrific car accident with an 18 wheeler in Lancaster County, PA, and was given a 1% chance of survival. And survive he did.....after a high risk surgery, woke up a few days later and was declared a walking, living miracle. Ethan shares some of the challenges of his life leading up to the accident and the inspiration he took from those he met along the way. He also discusses his rehabilitation and...2024-05-0937 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 17 - Natalie's Journey From Marriage Separation to Restoration and Living her PurposeSend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne are joined by special guest, Natalie Mullin, a Disruptive Wellness Activist and Holistic Life Coach based outside of Toronto, Canada. We are excited for you to hear this podcast because it is another amazing story of overcoming life challenges when you did not see them coming. Natalie shares her remarkable journey following a marriage separation that she did not want nor expect. Left to pick up the pieces of her shattered dreams, Natalie ultimately chooses to follow a path of self love, personal wellbeing, and surrendering to...2024-04-2442 min
The Main Thing PodcastDawne Jacoby Shares Wisdom for HealingOur special guest today has a special story, incredible fortitude and a huge heart. In a moment, you are going to hear an interview that’s amazing … sad … hopeful … shocking. It’s a triumphant story. And a powerful testimony. So … If you are seeking inspiration. If you are searching for hope … you’ve come to the right place. This is a special 39-minute episode. Some stories simply cannot be contained in a 9-minute package. Our wisdom conversation with Dawne Jacoby will leave you with the unmistakable feeling: “I can do this. It doesn’t matter what bad things have happened...2024-03-0739 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 16 - When You Can't Hack Your Way Through LifeSend us a textDespite the title of their Podcast, Dawne & Larry discuss the times when you cannot just hack your way through life, or in particular, specific life circumstances. These circumstances, such as a divorce, the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or an adverse health diagnosis...and the personal pain associated with them...require a different approach to overcome and heal from. Too often, we are wired to look for the quick fix, to figure out a way to suppress or go around the pain rather than through it. While...2024-02-2227 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 15 - Taking Control of Your Health Through a Holistic ApproachSend us a textIn this episode, Dawne & Larry are joined by a very special guest, Dawne's oldest daughter Lexi Jacoby. Lexi has had quite the health journey over the past few years. It started with an array of symptoms - sudden unexplained weight gain, problems with her monthly cycle, horrible acne, constantly bloated and sick after everything she ate, sleep issues, constant fatigue, racing heart and much more. Her first step was going to her primary care physician to get bloodwork done and discuss the issues to find out what was going on. She had...2024-02-1442 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 14 - Suicide Awareness & Prevention Through Connection & CompassionSend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne focus on the difficult topic of suicide awareness and prevention. Their community outside of Philadelphia has been devastated by teenage suicide over the past six years, and they would like to bring insights and tools to anyone who feels they are at risk or those supporting them. They are joined by special guest Dennis Gillan, founder and executive director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation. Dennis turned his tragedy into purpose after losing his two brothers to suicide. He is a highly sought-after speaker and mental health advocate. His c...2024-01-3139 min
The Divorcing Religion PodcastDawne Knoch Anthony - Mom of 9 who Divorced ReligionDawn Knoche Anthony - Mom of 9 who Divorced ReligionDivorced: Fundamentalist ChristianityCW: Domestic abuse, miscarriageDawne Knoch Anthony was in an abusive marriage justified by religion. She got out and now gives back to the community to help others.A survivor of domestic abuse and religious trauma, Dawne has redefined her life with resilience and strength. After growing up in a conservative religious family, Dawne experienced domestic abuse while homeschooling her 9 children. Dawne is now an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and religious trauma, raising funds for domestic violence shelters through...2024-01-3158 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 13 - What it's Like to be a Teacher in Today's WorldSend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne are joined by a very special guest, Dawne's youngest daughter Cierra Jacoby. Cierra teaches 3rd grade at a local school in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She takes them through a day in the life of a teacher, intermixing heartwarming and hilarious stories with the serious realities of teaching in 2024. Amongst the topics that Cierra discusses:- The many hats that a teacher must wear each day.- How the reality of teaching is so much different than her college prep.- Handling the...2024-01-2435 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 12 - Health & Fitness at Every Age and Heidi's Remarkable Personal Story of OvercomingSend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne are joined by special guest and friend, Heidi Watson. Heidi is a Lifetime Fitness instructor who overcame her own battle with obesity from childhood into adulthood and knew she needed to make a change. She is here to discuss the importance of health and fitness at every age and share her inspirational story of overcoming, which all started with her courage to walk through the door of a Zumba class one day, at the height of her pain.Larry & Dawne picked this topic because it's something th...2024-01-1630 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 11- If You Ever Wanted To Start Your Own Podcast, This Is For You + Season 1 Feedback & Season 2 PlanSend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne encourage anyone who is thinking of starting a Podcast to go for it!Starting a podcast can be scary and intimidating, at least it was for them. But after producing their first 10 episodes of the His & Her Life Hacks Podcast, they tear down this preconceived notion and take you through the straightforward steps to produce a show.With the caveat that there are certainly more advanced and sophisticated methods, they walk you through their relatively simple hardware setup. Then they explain the software platforms th...2024-01-0916 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 10 - When Your Fiance Gifts Your Eight Children a Puppy at Christmas - The Oakley StorySend us a textFor all those who are considering giving a puppy to your children this holiday, or for those who have already done so in the past......this episode is for you!In this episode, Larry & Dawne share the heartwarming and hilarious story of how their precious Oakley, an English Cream Golden Retriever, was introduced into Larry's family. Although Larry grew up with dogs, getting a puppy for a growing family of eight children was never something he seriously considered, despite the best persuasion efforts of his daughter Carmel, who had a puppy a...2023-12-0718 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 9 - Coping through the Holidays when there's HardshipSend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne discuss how to cope during the holiday's when you are going though challenges in your life. The holiday season is supposed to be the most joyous time of the year. But there are seasons of your life when you may be going through significant hardship due to the loss of a job, financial struggles, a loved one who has passed away, a medical issue, a broken relationship, etc. During these times, the holiday's can be anything but joyous. Larry & Dawne share some of their own personal coping...2023-11-3019 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 8 - Origin Story: When Your Childhood Wounds Follow You Into AdulthoodSend us a textWhat is your origin story? In this episode, Larry & Dawne discuss the fascinating topic of your origin story, the wounds that we experience typically during the formative years of our childhood and create a blueprint that unconsciously influence our behavior into adulthood. Everyone has something, whether occurring in a moment or over a period of time. Examples of this would be parental abuse, addiction within the family dynamic, a traumatic event that took place, or the loss of a close family member or friend. They discuss their respective origin stories...2023-11-1520 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 7 - Navigating Your Career Without a College Degree and How That's Changing TodaySend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne discuss the differences they had following Larry's traditional career path with a college degree vs. Dawne's, without a college degree. Dawne dives into the challenges she came up against while trying to climb the corporate ladder, but also how that instilled in her a strong determination and work ethic to succeed. They then dive into the dynamic that took place during Covid between the applicants and HR leaders as the job market shifted from massive layoffs to the accelerated demand for hiring quality candidates. They...2023-11-0820 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 6 - Parenting: Allowing Children to Fail and Experience Pain in Order to GrowSend us a textIn this episode, Larry & Dawne discuss the difficult balance between enabling and empowering your children. As parents, our natural instincts are to do whatever we can to protect and shelter our children from negative experiences. But by working through failure and pain, our children grow and mature, setting themselves up for success in the future. Larry and Dawne discuss how their parenting styles were completely different due to life's circumstances....and how they feel their parenting positively and negatively affected their children.Raising 10 children between them, spanning from middle scho...2023-11-0228 min
Spiritual Spotlight SeriesTransforming Life Through Shifting Mindsets and Overcoming Fear: A Conversation with Dawne ChristineSend us a textDawne Christine, hailing from a deeply toxic family background, managed to transform her own life and, in turn, found her calling in supporting others. Motivated by her personal experiences, Dawne embarked on a journey of self-discovery, dismantling layers of negativity and adopting new belief systems. This transformative process ignited a passion within her to assist others in overcoming similar traumas and achieving success. Armed with invaluable knowledge of what works and what doesn't, Dawne now dedicates herself to empowering individuals, providing them with the essential tools needed to break free from...2023-10-2631 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 5 - Dating Again in Your Adult YearsSend us a textIn this episode Larry and Dawne share how they started to date again in their adult years. They discuss the difference between meeting organically, online dating and how being introduced by a mutual friend worked best for them. They then dive into the importance of showing up to the first date as yourself and not trying to be someone else. Key to having a meaningful relationship is healing the wounds from your past so that you don't transfer them to the next person. Listen in as they share some of th...2023-10-2518 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 4 Updated - Dawne’s StorySend us a textIn this episode we take a step back to "Dawne's Story". We received an overwhelming response to this podcast - filled with heartfelt testimonials of other similar stories and questions wanting us to expand on certain areas of Dawne's story. So, today we expand on Dawne's childhood, the mother wound, how this wound repeats in our life and continues to show up in our adulthood. Dawne also points out the red flags to look for in new relationships, or even existing ones.Finally, Dawne shares how her fai...2023-10-1928 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 3 - Larry's Story of Overcoming Tragic Loss to Thrive Again...A Tribute to His ChildrenSend us a textIn this episode, Larry shares the story of meeting his wife Chris in 1991 and her tragic passing in 2011. Supported by family and a community that loved them, he and his eight children were eventually able to navigate life again. But living a chaotic life as a single parent and corporate executive eventually took its toll, leading to a crash in 2017. Forced to face into his reality, he doubled down on his faith in God and went through a gut wrenching and soul searching process to heal. With clarity came a new life mission state...2023-10-1024 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 1 - His & Her Perspectives on Everyday Life ExperiencesSend us a textDawne and Larry were former high-achieving corporate executives both living outwardly successful lives. Internally, they were spiraling. Life circumstances had brought them to their knees. Rather than giving up, they leaned into their Faith and did the hard work to make themselves whole again. Now thriving, they are on a mission to lead others to find their true purpose so they too can live a life of joy. Launching this Podcast is part of our mission. In today's episode, we will provide an introduction into who we are, why we...2023-10-1015 minHis & Her Life HacksEpisode 2 - Keeping Calm Within the Chaos of Back to SchoolSend us a textDawne & Larry offer suggestions and relatable moments that derive from the transition from summer to back-to-school madness! Topics discussed include:Back to school shopping and how men approach it differently than women.Moving kids back to college and into apartments, and how important the roommate coordination is!Helping the older boys avoid the pitfalls of selecting the right apartment.Navigating all of the medical appointments that seem to mount up this time of year.Supporting one of the girls through a very personal decision regarding a tattoo. Doing all of thi...2023-10-1018 min
Caravan of the HeartDawne Gee, Radiant and Resilient News Anchor, Reporter & Host “Persevering with Purpose”In this episode, we learn how to overcome the most difficult obstacles life throws at us and keep hope strong! You will not believe how much she has endured...she has made beauty from ashes!When we get knocked down, we find out what we get 5 minutes to do and what comes next…We discover why a little girl wouldn't be cast as a ghost in the school play and what role she created for herself when she demanded to be defined by her destinyWe are broken open when we hear about the horrifying thing a little Kentucky boy...2022-03-2955 min