Episodes 155
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Sporadic
Since Aug 2021
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

"Able to make serious topics lighthearted and fun - I even laughed at some points!"
Get your bi-weekly dose of positivity in this fun podcast with Dr Dawn Barlow, who helps you navigate all of the weird/best/worst parts of life!

Dawn takes you on the self-improvement journey you didn't realise you needed... Bought to you by a doctor who hasn't had life as sweet as many of her comrades. She knows firsthand just how rubbish life can be, yet has managed to turn her life around for the better! 

From relationships to mental health to happiness, make sure you buckle up twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays) the join her and her guests for candid self-improvement. Don't forget of the course, the "weird thoughts" segment, where Dawn and her guests share weird thoughts from their lives. 

Dawn says: 

Sometimes life reminds me of being in a washing machine. It's a bit spinny and turbulent for a while, but then it stops and gives you a little break before spinning you into oblivion once more. It feels like the washing machine wants to wash something bad out of all of us... positivity. 

Some might EVEN say that positivity is shouting from the backseat and no-one wants to listen to it... [backseat positivity] More than once a week, but less than 4 times a week, you can shove me in your auditory canals and listen to me chat about L.I.F.E., self-improvement, mental health and anything else that my little monkey-mind paws can grasp onto. 

Sometimes other humans actually dare to join me. 

It's candid, it's fun. Woo!

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Hospital Chaos To Stable Peace: What Horses Taught My Nervous System

Feb 03, 2026 59m Transcript

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Back In The Saddle, Barely

Jan 27, 2026 35m Transcript

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Behind the Scenes of YouTube Stardom

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Jan 09, 2025 29m Transcript

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Surviving and Thriving in Night Shift Chaos

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Dec 26, 2024 31m Transcript

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Why Smart, Normal People Can’t Stop Watching True Crime

Dec 19, 2024 31m Transcript

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Dec 12, 2024 23m Transcript

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Why Most ‘Good Habits’ Don’t Stick (Even When You Care)

Nov 14, 2024 34m Transcript

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Unfiltered, Unscripted, and Standing Up: Backseat Positivity Returns

Nov 07, 2024 22m Transcript

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Enhancing Your Yoga Journey: The Ultimate Guide to Mats + Accessories

Jul 04, 2024 26m Transcript

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i'm sorry i left you. an update.

May 30, 2024 6m Transcript

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Navigating Adulthood at 30: Job Hunts, Living with Parents, and Life's Big Choices

May 27, 2024 1h 22m Transcript

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Embracing the Chill: A Traveler's Guide to Conquering Cold Climates

Apr 15, 2024 26m Transcript

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Turning My Living Room Into a Hot Yoga Disaster

Apr 08, 2024 16m Transcript

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Navigating the Paradox of Fitness Trackers: Data-Driven Health vs. Mindful Movement

Apr 04, 2024 24m Transcript

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Unpacking the Myth of Sweating Out Illness: The Truth About Fever, Detox, and the Power of Hydration

Apr 01, 2024 23m Transcript

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How To Travel Alone and Be Happy About It.

Mar 28, 2024 27m Transcript

Send a textEmbark on a transformational tale as I recount the metamorphosis from a hesitant university student to a passionate solo traveler, now gearing up for an Indonesian escapade. The art of…

Staying Cool: A Journey Through Tropical Heat, Cooling Gadgets, and the Science of Body Heat Regulation

Mar 25, 2024 29m Transcript

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Staying Fit and Healthy on the Go: A Traveller's Guide to Vibrancy and Vigour

Mar 21, 2024 30m Transcript

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Backseat Positivity has published 155 episodes since August 2021, covering topics in Comedy, Education.

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Backseat Positivity is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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