Her Brave Story Podcast
Conversations that spark courage, heal, and celebrate the brave in every woman — because women’s stories matter. Welcome to Her Brave Story Podcast, where women come to connect, rise, and create the lives they love and deserve. I’m Chrystal Dawn — saltwater mama, woman-centered life coach, storyteller, and creative. After rebuilding my life from the ashes as a single mama and entrepreneur, I now guide women to reconnect with their worth, trust themselves again, and step into more freedom, ease, and joy — while living in alignment with who they truly are, and having fun along the way. Because play, pleasure, and purpose all belong in our stories. This podcast is for women ready to rise — even if it’s messy. For the ones starting over, stepping into something new, or quietly craving more. More courage. More freedom. More ease. And a life that actually feels like theirs. Each week, you’ll hear heartfelt conversations with artists, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and everyday changemakers — women in the arena of life who have taken their struggles and shaped them into powerful turning points, now living life on their own terms. We’ll share stories, insights, and tools to help you reconnect with your voice, your vision, and your passions. This is a space to soften without losing your strength. To normalize the messy process of becoming. And to nurture the sisterhood we all need along the way. New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and HerBraveStoryPodcast.com — where you’ll find special discounts from our partners, free resources, show notes, and more. Come join our circle — your story matters here. And always — remember, you’re worth it. Thrive on, brave soul.
Episodes
When life asks you to begin again, where do you find your strength? In this inspiring episode, Aboriginal artist Taminga Connell shares how she became unbreakable—reconnecting with Country, creativity, and self-worth. From overcoming hardship and the legacy of the Stolen Generation to having her artwork featured on helicopters, her story is one of healing, unity, and hope. If you’re craving courage or a fresh start—this one’s for y...
In this special reflection episode, you'll get a taste of the first 10 conversations on Her Brave Story—stories of women rising through divorce, loss, healing, motherhood, and starting over.
Each episode holds a powerful lesson in courage, creativity, and becoming. If you’re navigating change or craving real, soulful stories to guide your next chapter—this is for you.
What if facing death could teach us to live with more courage, connection, and meaning? Zenith Virago — Deathwalker, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Natural Death Care Centre shares profound lessons on death, grief, ceremony, love, and living with purpose. A conversation about endings — that’s really about living with purpose, freedom and joy.
When lifelong surfer Kaiulani Cole was attacked by a shark in her home waters of Maui, everything changed. In this powerful episode, she shares the raw story of survival — and what it taught her about intuition, healing, community, and saying yes to life. This isn’t just about a shark attack. It’s about the sacred work of coming home to yourself.
What if you’re not behind—but right on time? This is a real-time reflection for the woman who’s starting again. It’s tender, messy, and true—because sometimes your breakthrough begins in the middle. Recorded in my living room, with my son bouncing around beside me, it’s a gentle reminder: becoming doesn’t wait for perfect. Momentum begins right where you are—with one quiet choice to show up anyway.
Her son changed overnight—and no one believed her.
What followed was years of misdiagnosis, medical gaslighting, and quiet resilience. Jennifer used her voice to hold her family together—and discovered that storytelling could heal. Now, as a storytelling strategist, she helps others reclaim their voice and rise. This is a journey from being made invisible to helping others be seen.
Alone with a newborn and a vintage caravan, Chrystal’s first Mother’s Day didn’t look anything like she imagined—but it became the start of something brave. This raw and reflective episode shares her real story of heartbreak, healing, and hope—plus gentle prompts to help you process your own journey, honor your mother (or yourself), and take your next brave step.
Katie Stephenson joins Chrystal Dawn on Her Brave Story Podcast to share the story behind Perfectly Imperfect—a picture book born from a poem, created alongside her children, and brought to life through self-publishing. This is a raw, heart-led conversation on motherhood, creativity, perfectionism, and taking brave, imperfect steps toward your dreams.
Chrystal Dawn kicks off Her Brave Story Podcast-LIVE with her high school bestie, Brittany Farmer. From tech chaos and 25-minute delays to belly laughs and breakdowns, they talk starting over, motherhood, healing, and what really happened on Temptation Island. It’s raw, real, and proof you don’t have to have it all together to begin.
She left a 25-year career to follow a deeper calling. In this inspiring episode, Vicki Schaefer shares how Little Wise One was born, how she learned to trust her inner voice, and what it takes to create a life of mindfulness, purpose, and heartfelt impact—from the inside out.
She said yes before she was ready—and it changed everything. In this inspiring conversation, Chrystal Dawn speaks with marine conservationist Bia Figueiredo, whose deep calling led her from Brazil to the icy waters of Antarctica and the heart of the Amazon. From a near-drowning to four years on Sea Shepherd, to collaborating with Dr. Jane Goodall, this is a story of courage, intuition, and answering the call—before you feel ready.
She left a harmful relationship. Found her voice. Fell in love again. Angie Richard shares how survival led to purpose—through motherhood, filmmaking, and telling brave stories. From producing Women and the Wind to working with the UN and launching Floating Stories Lab, she opens up about starting over, healing through creativity, and choosing a life aligned with nature.
Welcome to Her Brave Story Podcast, a space for conversations with women that ignite courage, heal and celebrate the brave in every woman! With your host Chrystal Dawn. We are just getting stated follow along as the journey unfolds!
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