Her Brave Story Podcast
Her Brave Story is a space to explore courage, curiosity, and the power to dream again — a podcast about creativity, wellbeing, and transformation from the inside out.
Hosted by Chrystal Dawn — saltwater mama, storyteller, and women’s mentor — this show is for women navigating change, craving deeper connection, and ready to live more aligned, purposeful lives.
Each week, Chrystal shares soulful conversations with artists, activists, educators, healers, entrepreneurs, and everyday changemakers — women who are rewriting their stories, reimagining what’s possible, and rising with courage and heart.
These are real, unfiltered stories of healing, reinvention, and brave new chapters. Whether you’re starting over, reclaiming your voice, or simply longing for more ease and joy — you belong here.
This is a space to soften without shrinking. To rise without rushing. To reconnect with your truth, your vision, and your inner brilliance — and begin again.
New episodes every season on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and HerBraveStoryPodcast.com.
Come join our circle. Your story matters here. Remember this, You’re worth it, brave soul. Thrive on xx
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Episodes
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
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!
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
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.
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
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.
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
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.
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
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.
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
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.
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
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.
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
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.
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
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.
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
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.