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What do Arctic Alaska, tribal law, trauma-informed yoga, and sober running have in common? Dawn Winalski. In this episode of The Fully Mindful, Dawn—attorney, consultant, yoga teacher, and long-distance runner in recovery—shares her inspiring path from growing up in the shadow of a contentious custody battle to becoming a fierce advocate for Indigenous communities and a champion for mental health in the legal profession.

We dive into how running in the Arctic helped her manage stress, how sobriety became a turning point, and how she found purpose through community, movement, and service. From courtroom to recovery, from isolation to connection, Dawn's story reminds us that healing can happen when we listen to the body, follow the breadcrumbs, and keep showing up, mile after mile.

Find out more about Dawn:

Website: https://www.winalskiconsulting.com

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Find out more about Go the Distance:

Website: https://www.gtdgothedistance.org

Instagram: GTDGotheDistance

Find out more about She Recovers:

Website: https://sherecovers.org

Instagram: SheRecoversFoundation

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