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The Big Silence

The Big Silence is a top-rated mental health and self-development podcast for anyone ready to build resilience, heal deeply, and grow with intention.

Welcome to The Big Silence podcast. This is a space for real, honest conversations about mental health, resilience, and the things we’re all navigating but don’t always say out loud. I’m your host, Karena Dawn—mental health advocate, wellness entrepreneur, and owner and co-founder of Tone It Up—and each week I’m sitting down with psychologists, wellness experts, and people I deeply admire to talk about what healing actually looks like in real life. You’ll hear personal stories, expert insight, and simple, powerful tools you can apply to your own life. My hope is that you leave every episode feeling supported, understood, and more confident in your ability to move through whatever season you’re in.

No more silence. Only healing.

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A non-profit 501(c)3, The Big Silence Foundation provides resources and support to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by mental illness.

‘The Big Silence’ theme song was written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.
Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

Copyright: © Copyright 2022 The Big Silence Foundation

Latest Episodes:

14. The Big Silence LIVE: Houston with Yami Mufdi May 25, 2022

Show notes

The Big Silence book release tour has landed in beautiful Houston, Texas, where Yami Mufdi, an inspiring Tone It Up fitspo trainer in her own right, joins me to preview this deeply personal memoir, its painful stories, and its important lessons.

I share how I first learned of my mother’s schizophrenia diagnosis – only after she disappeared for long stretches of time, forgetting she had a family at all. We close the loop on her story, even just for one day, by recounting one of the last conversations I shared with her, in hospice care, explaining how this nonprofit organization was dedicated to her and her struggle.

We also unpack the power of visualization (Hint: a vision board led Yami to her current position with Tone It Up) before discussing the grounding power of nature, a beginner’s guide to meditation, and my own positive experience integrating a cold plunge practice into my wellness routine.

Many laughs and tears are shared. Big thanks to Yami for coming out on short notice to host this conversation and shed her bright light onto this important project. See you on the road!

Resources:

Instagram: @yamimufdi
Meet Your Tone It Up Trainer: Yami
Get Karena's book, 'The Big Silence,' available now
Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn
Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence
Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

13. The Big Silence LIVE: Los Angeles with Krista Williams of Almost 30 May 11, 2022

Show notes

I’m on the road with The Big Silence book launch tour and I want you to come along, no matter where you’re at. On our first stop in LA, we have Krista Williams of Almost 30 leading the conversation. She asks me to dive into more detail on the stories I cover in the book, my thoughts on the writing process, and the hardest chapter for me to write.

We also talk about how sharing your story and breaking the silence can jumpstart the healing process. Tune in for this energetic and inspiring episode; this was such a great way to kick off this tour!

Resources:

Get Karena's book, 'The Big Silence,' available April 26, 2022
Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn
Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence
Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

Produced by Crate Media.

12. Evolving Out Loud with Kyle Cease May 05, 2022

Show notes

Kyle Cease was a comedian at the top of his career before something shifted. He realized that living his dream life – or what he believed to be his dream life – only made him more miserable. As he began to explore this, he stepped away from everything he knew to dive into the world of spiritual healing and personal evolution, first for himself, and then sharing with the world what he discovered.

In this episode, he coaches me through an evolutionary process, helping me move away from past traumas and step more fully into the Karena I am today. It’s a powerful look at what it means to evolve out loud and demonstrates what’s possible for any of us out there if we commit to doing the work.

Resources:

kylecease.com
Instagram: @evolvingoutloud
Get the Absolutely Everything Pass
Get Karena's book, 'The Big Silence,' available April 26, 2022
Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn
Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence
Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

11. Making Your Art Meaningful with James Nicholas Kinney Apr 27, 2022

Show notes

I first met James Nicholas Kinney over 15 years ago at a barbeque and the vibes were flying as fast as his freestyling. Since then, we’ve played a serendipitous role in each other's lives, including his return to music in recording the amazing theme song for this show. We talk about his mental health journey from anxiety, agoraphobia, and depression, and how he got back into music after taking years away from his passion. James is a dear friend of mine and a very special part of The Big Silence family, which makes this conversation one you don’t want to miss.

Resources:

jamesnicholaskinney.com
Instagram: @jamesnicholaskinney
Read: Living at 30kFT
Order: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness & Healing
Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn
Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence
Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

10. Becoming a Boundary Boss with Terri Cole Apr 13, 2022

Show notes

Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist and global empowerment and relationship expert with a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable. Her own experience of being a self-described “boundary disaster” led to writing the book Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. We discuss some of the fears people have around setting boundaries, the dangers of forgiveness and codependency, and taking the first steps to establishing your own boundaries.

Resources:

terricole.com
Read: Boundary Boss
Get a free guide on boundaries and codependency at boundaryboss.me/bigsilence
Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn
Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence
Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

9. Creating a Better Relationship Between Food & Body with Yovana Mendoza Apr 06, 2022

Show notes

Yovana Mendoza is a successful wellness and healthy living entrepreneur who made her name on YouTube. Her personal health, starting with the decision to go all-out vegan, has gone on as wild a ride as her career has.

After experiencing the kind of trauma no ten-year-old should ever face, Yovana developed serious eating disorders. The road to regaining trust – both in people and in food – was long and difficult. After documenting much of her dietary journey, some personal changes made for health reasons were exposed online, and the pressure of the aftermath was almost too much to bear.

We talk about recovery on many different levels, how she took the first steps to trusting again, and how healing it was to reestablish the critical delineation between real life and social media.

Resources:

Learn more at yovanamendoza.com
Follow Yovana on Instagram: @yovana
Watch Yovana on YouTube: youtube.com/c/YovanaMendozaa
Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn
Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence
Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

8. Find Your Grind & Find Yourself with Luke “The Dingo” Trembath Mar 30, 2022

Show notes

Luke Trembath, aka “The Dingo,” first came to America as an aspiring snowboarder, by himself, at the young age of 15 years old. Like many struggling with depression, he looked like the image of happiness and success. He masked his deep depression by putting a smile on his face every morning, but at night, his thoughts drifted back to dark places.

Luke’s brother got into drugs at a young age, and Luke got to see the dark side of that as he grew up. Tragically, his brother was lost to suicide in 2019.

Today, Luke knows the stress put on young kids to figure out what they’re going to do with their lives. He’s helping the next generation gain the self-awareness, clarity, and confidence to discover their own path.

Resources:

Follow Luke “The Dingo” Trembath on Instagram: @thedingoinsnow
Learn more about Find Your Grind: findyourgrind.com
Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawn
Follow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.Silence
Subscribe: The Big Silence YouTube Channel

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

7. Healing From Our Collective Trauma with Zak Williams Mar 23, 2022

Show notes

Zak Williams has spent a long time thinking about the ramifications of mental health as a result of traumas experienced within his family. His father, Robin Williams, was tragically lost to Lewy Body Dementia in 2014.

Our stories, in that respect, are similar. Today, though, we’re focused more so on, well – today.

It’s impossible to avoid acute awareness of the pandemic we all find ourselves (still) in the middle of. But alongside that, there is another, parallel issue, a serious mental health pandemic taking hold. After everything that’s happened over the last few years, we’re finally coming to acknowledge the very real impact that prolonged isolation and fear have put us in as a collective society.

We discuss this complex issue before Zak shares actionable first steps to begin the healing process, discusses the downsides of taking any healing method too far (even gaming), and opens up about the visceral experience of grieving in public.

Resources:

youcanpym.com
bringchange2mind.org
Read: "The Mood Cure"
The Big Silence YouTube Channel
Pre-Order: The Big Silence by Karena Dawn
Sign up for The Big Silence newsletter at TheBigSilence.com to stay up to date with our upcoming May book tour!

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

6. The Big Silence LIVE Launch Event in Austin, Texas Mar 18, 2022

Show notes

We recently held the launch event for The Big Silence in Austin, Texas and it was incredible from start to finish. Since the podcast listeners are our OG supporters, I wanted to make sure you were included in all of the festivities. In this episode you’re going to hear from our mental health panel and join in on some powerful live music performances by James Nicholas Kinney, the artist responsible for our amazing theme song, Dylan Dunlap, and Shivarasa. I hope it feels like you were all there with us, because you certainly were in spirit!

Thank you so much to our launch event partners: Scruggs Group, Altwell, ZenWTR, Lifeway, and Tone It Up!

Resources:

The Big Silence YouTube Channel
Pre-Order: The Big Silence by Karena Dawn
Listen to James Nicholas Kinney
Listen to Dylan Dunlap
Listen to Shivarasa

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

5. Have More Happy Days with Gabby Bernstein Mar 09, 2022

Show notes

Gabby Bernstein is on a mission to transform lives around the world – starting with her own. Best-selling author of nine books, including her newest title, Happy Days, Gabby is bringing a higher level of consciousness to the world every day. In this episode, she outlines her own journey out of darkness, the trauma she’s experienced and how she moved through it, and her experience with postpartum depression. We also talk about removing the stigma around prescription drugs and breaking free from patterns. Tune in to soak in all the light you’ve come to expect from this shining star of our community.

Resources:

Learn more: gabbybernstein.com
Read: Happy Days
Listen: Dear Gabby
Instagram: @gabbybernstein

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!

“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

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