Karena Dawn crwates a safe, open space for the conversations we often avoid but need to have. Whether you're a guest or a listener - you’ll feel seen, heard and inspired.

I feel less alone listening to The Big Silence. Such a labor of love. Today I listened to episode 62 with the creator of the Therabody massage gun which was fascinating to me as a massage therapist and meditation teacher. Karena always asks insightful questions. She said it so articulately, “Out of your head and into you body…. Get out of your mind and into your heart.” You truly can’t think your way out of things. -Ann Swanson, MS

Please right a script. You’re all over the place. Blah blah blah without saying anything. Listen to Mel Robins or someone else who knows what they’re doing and then compare to what you’re doing. Just because you can have a podcast, doesn’t mean you should.

I’ve learned so much from these podcasts and I’ve always thought Karena’s voice is very healing (from doing her meditations with Tone It Up) The issues discussed in the episodes hit close to home and I love hearing the stories of different individuals and how they are overcoming their mental illness. Very grateful for this podcast and this movement that Karena is creating with the foundation.

After following Tone it Up for years and learning more about Karena Dawn’s personal journey, I knew her podcast was going to be informative, raw, and empowering. This podcast brings in so many different and refreshing perspectives on mental health, wellness, and life. Some perspectives that may differ from one’s own catalogue of lived experiences or be on a different track of a different mindset. But that is the beauty of this podcast. I even found a wonderful tool for my practice with clients (everyone, including my men are Boundary Bossing it up!). There is power in our story and even more in sharing our story with others. Thank you, Karena, Bobby, and team.

Such an amazing podcast that gives such comfort for anyone going through any sort of challenge. I love what Karena is doing for mental health awareness. I have always been open to mental health and the countless ways people cope with challenges however this podcast cracks that openess wide open to an even bigger awareness. Thank you Karena and the whole Big Silence team!

Listening to this show changed my life. During the pandemic, I fell on hard times and was struggling, but I didn’t feel as if I could talk about it. I ended up losing my home and was dealing with anxiety that kept on getting worse and worse. I found this show because I was always a fan of Karena from Tone it Up. I started paying attention to her story and listening to the podcast & hearing professionals talk about tough subjects gave me the courage to ask for help. I was able to go from being homeless to staying with a family member and I was able to enter into a behavioral mental health program and get the help I needed. I also was able to get an autism diagnosis (I’m 37) and am learning skills to help me better function with work, friends & family. Thank you Karena for starting this podcast & the foundation. It gave me the courage to get the help I needed and now I’m sharing the message with more people.

I originally found Karena many years ago through Tone It Up and instantly loved her! She was always bubbly, relatable, inspiring and a fitness inspiration! However over the years as she shared her life experiences with us in such a genuine and intimate way, we got to know her more deeply and now I have even more gratitude for Karena. As a mom of a son who thrives and struggles with mental illness, I am incredibly grateful to the Big Silence for all they do to change the narrative and break the stigma. “No more silence, just healing!”

I’ve been a fan of Karena since the TIU days. I appreciate how transparent she is about her mental health journey. The interviews are informative and not too “woo woo”. Keep up the great work, Karena.

Great interviews. It’s so helpful to really get inside someone’s mind to understand how their experience actually is. Otherwise we live in opaque silos. Thanks for the beautiful transparency ❤️

I’ve followed Karena for almost 10 years now after discovering tone it up and I can tell she’s just the most genuine, kind-hearted, DEEP person who believes in real connection in a world full of disingenuous people. So glad you’re sharing your story/voice and using it for good and to make people feel less alone, I can’t help but be so proud!

If you’re interested in mental health, you’re going to love this podcast. These discussions are a beautiful medium for breaking the stigma around mental health issues. Thank you for sharing your story – it’s an incredible gift!

I couldn’t have clicked any faster when I saw this first episode was out. Your voice is so powerful and your story will help so many not feel alone. ❤️❤️❤️

Karena is amazing to be sharing her story and opening the doors for so many others to get help or talk through their experiences with mental illness. I’m so looking forward to the rest of this series and the conversation on the tough topics. So happy for you Karena!!

This podcast is so important. The topic is so important. Karena- you are so important. Thank you for starting this! So much love to you! And everyone reading this and listening.

A podcast I didn’t know I needed. Thank you, Karena, you’re amazing!

Your truth will help so many! Thank you for working towards making mental health viewed as normal as physical health. It’s so important for so many!

Thanks, Karena, for being a voice for many and making these uncomfortable conversations happen more openly and often, normalising these topics that have been taboo for far too long. Can’t wait to hear more!

Love listening to you Karena. Can’t wait for the first episode!! Amazing episode Karena. Thank you for sharing your story. Your work is saving lives❤️❤️

I love the intro, music and your voice!!! Congratulations

Your story breaks my heart, but also gives me hope. You are such a bright star for other people, I am so happy you are here to share your story and help all of us help others. I have a similar story to yours and look forward to joining with you to talk about all this hard stuff. Thank you Karena.

Thank you Karena—- been waiting for this! your encouraging words & bright spirit will continue to help heal us 🧡

Powerful conversations about mental health. Real life stories! I feel inspired by what is shared by Karena Dawn & The Big Silence.