Send Carlene a text Ever wonder why some people seem to actually bring their dreams to life—while yours stays stuck in “someday”? Here’s the secret: it’s not about being the smartest, most disciplined, or most "together" person in the room. It’s about how you think, feel, and show up—especially when things get hard, boring, or uncertain. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the 7 powerful pieces of - think of it as a code of conduct for dreamers - I simply call it the Dreamer’s Code t...
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Send Carlene a text Ever wonder why some people seem to actually bring their dreams to life—while yours stays stuck in “someday”? Here’s the secret: it’s not about being the smartest, most disciplined, or most "together" person in the room. It’s about how you think, feel, and show up—especially when things get hard, boring, or uncertain. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the 7 powerful pieces of - think of it as a code of conduct for dreamers - I simply call it the Dreamer’s Code t...
#33: Why Adults Stop Dreaming: Healing the Childhood Messages That Keep You Small
The Distracted Dreamer
46 minutes
5 months ago
#33: Why Adults Stop Dreaming: Healing the Childhood Messages That Keep You Small
Send Carlene a text If dreaming feels silly, selfish, or out of reach — you’re not alone. In fact, you might just be hearing echoes of childhood messages that told you to stay small, play it safe, and be realistic. The messages we absorbed in childhood — about obedience, achievement, and staying “realistic” — still shape the way we show up as adults. In today’s episode (our first with a guest!), I’m joined by my longtime friend and counselor Becky Stevenson to talk about why adults stop dre...
The Distracted Dreamer
Send Carlene a text Ever wonder why some people seem to actually bring their dreams to life—while yours stays stuck in “someday”? Here’s the secret: it’s not about being the smartest, most disciplined, or most "together" person in the room. It’s about how you think, feel, and show up—especially when things get hard, boring, or uncertain. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the 7 powerful pieces of - think of it as a code of conduct for dreamers - I simply call it the Dreamer’s Code t...