Dr. Davina’s Dots

Start your day with a moment of calm, encouragement, and perspective.A morning Pause is a short, soothing morning reflection designed to help you pause, breathe, and begin your day in a more positive way. In just one minute, you’ll be reminded to notice what’s good, honor how far you’ve come, and choose a kinder, more hopeful perspective as you step into the day ahead.Press play, take a breath, and let this moment guide the way you begin your day.

This mini episode offers a gentle moment of reflection to remind you that it’s not too late to begin again. A quiet pause to help you breathe, reset, and move forward with fresh perspective.

In this special Dr. Davina's Dots New Years episode, The Best Year Ever You are invited to pause, breathe, and begin again, without pressure, guilt, or unrealistic promises. Instead of chasing perfection or replaying the past, this episode encourage you to focus on what is within your control: your choices, your peace, and the way you show up for yourself each day.With uplifting segments about leaving last year where it belongs, releasing what drained you, and redefining New Year’s resolutions as peace, rest, and joy. This is an episode for anyone ready to stop pushing and start aligning. To let go of what was, honor where you are, and step into the year ahead with clarity and compassion.Press play, settle in, and enjoy an hour uplifting hour of spoken reflections and beautiful jazz music. Musical selections include: Daydreams Randy Scott feat Cindy Bradley Another day in paradise Ryan LaValette feat Lin Roundtree Breath of fresh air The Moore Twins Chill Chris Godber Like butter Kim Scott feat Jeff Ryan  Brighter days Dean James Euphoria Vandell Andrews X The colleagues Marcia Miget over the rainbow Serenity David Margam feat Roberto Vasquez Reminiscing Ragan Whiteside Ascend Demetrius Nabors Free Althea Rene Silky smooth Jeff Logan Déjà vu Mike Murray For more inspiration explore my collection of books and audio books

A short moment to encourage you to slow down and pause before you rush into the new year. To reflect on all the things you survived, the ways you thrived, and how much you have grown.

There are moments when nothing makes sense and it feels like no one truly understands what you’re carrying.This mini moment is for those quiet, heavy spaces, not to offer answers, but to remind you that you’re not alone in them.If this moment resonates, you’re invited to listen to the full episodes of Dr. Davina’s Dots, at www.drdavinasdots.com for an hour of reflection, inspiration, and jazz created to help you slow down, see life from a new perspective, and connect the dots in your life. 

For those feeling tired, reflective, or in need of a little comfort, this Christmas episode is a gentle pause. With calming holiday music and encouraging reflections, it’s a reminder to slow down, receive rest, and let the season meet you right where you are.Musical Selections include God Rest Ye Heavenly Gentleman Antoine Knight Castella Jon Roberts The Christmas song Daryl Beebe I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Eric Knight (feat. Steve Oliver)The Christmas song Lisa Addeo Patrick Lamb's Christmas JamUnder The Mistletoe (Nathan Mitchell- feat. Tony Watson Jr.)The first noel Brian Culbertson The Christmas Song Marcus Johnson-Deck the halls Chris standing Christmas is here Lin RoundtreeAll I want for Christmas is you Eric DariusHave yourself a merry little Christmas Peter white

Everything Is Working Out for Your Good is a bonus mini-session from Dr. Davina’s Dots, a quiet pause to remind you that even when life feels uncertain, God is still at work. Take a moment to breathe, reset your thoughts, and rest in the assurance that timing, purpose, and progress are unfolding for your good.

In this episode, titled “Is this all there is, Dr. Davina explores one of the quiet questions we all ask at some point, Is this all there is? Through soothing music, reflective pauses, and heartfelt guidance, this episode invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that often get buried beneath busyness, responsibility, and routine.You’ll journey through four calming segment, each designed to awaken your awareness, stir your spirit, and help you create space for something deeper:Is This All There Is?A moment of honesty and soul-searching, where you learn to listen for the quiet voice beneath the noise.Living or Just Existing?A gentle reminder to come back to the present and rediscover meaning in the everyday moments that often go unnoticed.What If There Is More?A hopeful reflection on the possibility of more joy, more peace, more purpose—and the simple truth that you are allowed to want more.Moving ForwardAn empowering close that helps you take one small, intentional step toward the life your soul has been longing for.If you’ve been feeling restless, empty, or unsure of what’s next… this episode is your invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember: this is not all there is, there is more waiting for you.Musical selections include Pavel Mirga- Sunset Over SilenceAlthea Renee-FreeBreath of Fresh Air -The Moore Twins Brian Simpson-Under the stars Jesse JT Jazz Thompson- Cape town coast James Bown III-Better Marcia Miget-Over the rainbow Carl Stanley feat Darrell Cook -Sunshine- Demetrius Nabors-Ascend Elevation Tony Craddock Jr featuring Daniel Weatherspoon Paolo Rustichelli - Euro Nights James PJ Spraggins feat Phil Davis Metamorphasis feat phil davis Kim Scott- Off the top 

In this uplifting episode, of Dr. Davina's Dots,  Dr. Davina shares a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t happen all at once, it happens one small, intentional step at a time.We often feel the pressure to change everything overnight, our routines, our mindset, our life. But trying to do it all at once can leave us overwhelmed and exhausted. Through gentle guidance and practical wisdom, she explores how small, consistent actions can lead to lasting transformation. She discussed: Reconnecting with your why Being kind to yourself when progress feels slowCelebrating your growth no matter how smallBecause sometimes the most meaningful progress isn’t found in giant leaps, but in the quiet courage of your next small step.Tune in to feel encouraged and inspired to keep moving forward, one step at a time.Musical selections include The Joy of you-Patrick yandall Bloom -Cindy Bradley The Smooth Jazz Ride-Dee Lucas 1979 Roberto Restuccia (feat Michael Broening) Quarter to midnight Amandus Childhood Memories Jacob Webb featuring Phillip Doc Martin-Finally Rhoda G Cool Breeze-Vargas Thomas The Moore Twins -Northern Hospitality Optimistic-Sam RuckerRagan Whiteside-Reminiscing Hope for tomorrow- Rob ZinnFor more inspiration, reflections, and encouragement, explore Dr. Davina’s book collection available at www.DrDavinaSmith.com