Dim to Daring!

Have you ever felt a pull toward something, but talked yourself out of it because you couldn’t see where it would lead? In this episode of Dim to Daring, we explore why you might feel the need to justify what you enjoy, and how curiosity and restlessness can offer clues to what you might want next. If you’ve set aside something you once loved, felt guilty about taking time for yourself, or sensed...

Have you already decided something isn't possible — without ever really checking? In this episode of Dim to Daring, we look at the line between "I don't know how yet" and "that will never happen for me." Through a seventh-grade gymnastics story and real research on hope, we explore the boundaries you've quietly accepted in your own life — and how to start asking what's still possible. 🎧 Show note...

What if the small steps you’re taking right now are preparing you for something bigger than you can see?  In this episode of Dim to Daring, I sit down with Basalt Cellars Winery owners Holly Bonnalie and Leisha Evangelho to talk about their years of friendship, trust, and showing up that eventually led them from employees to business partners. Their story is a powerful reminder that life-changing...

Are you feeling stuck between knowing what you want and actually taking the next step?   In this episode of Dim to Daring, we explore why bold action feels so hard — and how one brave decision can move you forward. If you’ve been overthinking your next chapter, delaying the change you know you want, or feeling your nervous system panic right before you act, this conversation will meet you right wh...

A Nervous System Reset for Women Who Are Tired of Proving Themselves Do you know how to rest without earning it first? You've spent years being the reliable one — the one who steps in, handles it, shows up no matter what. But what if the exhaustion you're feeling isn't from doing too much? What if it's from believing your worth depends on it? In this episode of Dim to Daring, I unpack the differen...

Are you the woman everyone counts on — but secretly wondering when you get permission to stop? What if the permission you've been quietly waiting for was never anyone else's to give? In this episode of Dim to Daring, I talk about the invisible weight so many women carry — the traditions, roles, and obligations we keep showing up for long after they've stopped fitting. We'll talk about the differen...

What if the reason you don’t feel like yourself has nothing to do with age — and everything to do with what your body has been trying to tell you? Holistic Health Coach Anne Gaarenstroom navigated misdiagnosis, Lyme disease, hidden toxins, and nutrient deficiencies before finding real answers. In this episode of Dim to Daring, she shares what Western medicine often misses — and the shifts that hel...

What if the missing piece in your healing has nothing to do with your thinking? Karen Fullerton, Women's Emotional Wellness teacher and spiritual energy guide, had the MBA, the executive career, and the drive — and still couldn't shake the emptiness. In this episode of Dim to Daring, Karen reveals how studying animals — especially her Siberian Husky Sergei — taught her what years of strategy could...

Are you the woman everyone counts on — but secretly carrying it all alone? What if the independence you've spent years building has quietly crossed a line and become the very thing keeping you from the connection, support, and growth you actually need? In this episode of Dim to Daring, I talk about why so many high-achieving women end up unintentionally isolated — and what it really takes to build...

Are you brushing past the brave things you're already doing?  What if the progress you've been dismissing as "no big deal" is actually quietly shaping how you see yourself — and what you believe you're capable of? In this episode of Dim to Daring, I talk about why celebrating small wins isn't just a feel-good practice — it's how you change the baseline of who you believe you are. And why your brai...

Are you waiting to feel ready before you begin?   What if the confidence you've been waiting for isn't coming from somewhere else — it's already returning, right now, in ways you haven't named yet?   In this episode of Dim to Daring, I talk about what it really feels like when a woman starts finding herself again — and why that shift is quieter, steadier, and more powerful than most people expect....

Are you overthinking your own growth? You've read the books, done the journaling, and asked yourself all the right questions. But what if the most powerful move you could make right now isn't more reflection — it's less? In this episode of Dim to Daring, I introduce the concept of un-reflecting — and why the driven, growth-oriented women who need it most are often the last ones to permit themselve...

Why does my successful life suddenly feel like it doesn't fit anymore?  You built the career, hit the milestones, and checked every box — so why does something feel quietly, persistently off? Discover what an identity hangover really is, why outgrowing a life you worked hard to build is something to grieve, and how a simple 3-part audit can help you find your direction when success stops feeling l...

Who are you when the role that defined you is gone?  When a career ends, kids leave, or a chapter closes, it's not just your schedule that shifts — it's your sense of self. Discover why identity loss after life's significant transitions can be so disorienting and learn a practical five-step framework for rediscovering who you are on the other side. Stop waiting to feel like yourself again and star...

What if you've been making yourself smaller before you even know if you need to?  A simple moment on a "full flight" reveals how driven women shrink themselves on autopilot—bracing for tightness in their calendars, voices, and dreams before checking if there's actually room to breathe.  Discover the difference between being considerate and being diminished and learn to stop apologizing for taking...

What if breaking the burnout cycle didn't mean sacrificing success?  Sara Centanni, CPA and former finance executive, had the career, credentials, and perfect life—until migraines and burnout forced an impossible choice. In this episode of Dim to Daring, Sara reveals how she redesigned her life through 'aligned action,' proving you can be driven and high-achieving without destroying yourself. Disc...

What did 2025 teach you about who you're becoming? When you look back at the year with curiosity instead of judgment, patterns emerge—what dimmed you, what steadied you, and what you're ready to let go of. Discover why your word of the year should come from noticing, not striving, and learn a gentle practice for choosing an intention that actually fits your life. Stop chasing someone else's versio...

What do you do when passion won't pay for healthcare?  When what your soul wants and what your life requires pull you in opposite directions, both choices feel impossible. Discover why choosing a stable job doesn't mean betraying yourself—and learn a practical framework for navigating two versions of hard. Stop feeling guilty for choosing survival and start honoring both your needs and your truth....

Afraid of choosing wrong and looking foolish?  In this episode, discover why "ready enough" beats perfect preparation every time and learn a practical framework for taking action before you feel 100% confident. From the jacket dilemma to life's biggest opportunities—stop overthinking, start moving forward, and build confidence through imperfect action.  🎧 Show notes: Dim to Daring

Are you between who you were and who you're becoming—and feeling like you're doing it wrong?  Learn why the messy middle of transitions is exactly where transformation happens, and how to navigate the awkward in-between with less pressure and more trust. 🎧 Show notes: Dim to Daring 19

Are you grateful for what you have but forgetting to celebrate who you're becoming? Learn why gratitude for your transformation matters more than your accomplishments, and how to honor the small, brave choices reshaping you—even when you're still in progress. 🎧 Show notes: Dim to Daring 18

Why do I feel stuck when I know I'm meant for more? In this episode, discover how ambitious women—whether climbing the career ladder or stepping into their next chapter—unknowingly crush their own growth. Learn a powerful desert lesson about honoring your pace instead of comparing it to everyone else's timeline. From self-sabotage to micro-wins, you'll learn how to protect your fragile progress, s...

What if the biggest financial risk was actually asking for help? This week on Dim to Daring, host Wendy Rimmelspacher talks with Stephanie Hance, an accountant who solely managed all the family finances —until her body and spirit demanded change. Stephanie reveals how choosing vulnerability over control and inviting her husband into true financial partnership created freedom, hope, and a stronger...

How do I stop telling myself limiting stories that keep me small?  In this episode, discover the 5 categories where self-limiting beliefs hide and learn a proven 4-step process to rewrite the narratives holding you back. From "I'm not ready" to "I can do scary things"—transform your inner dialogue and unlock the potential you've been dimming with old stories.   🎧 Show notes: Dim to Daring 15  

How do I stop ignoring my inner voice and start taking action on what I know needs to change? In this episode of Dim to Daring, learn to recognize the signals your intuition sends—from gentle whispers to life-changing shake-ups—and discover how to transform clarity into confident action. Master the art of listening to your inner guidance and taking daring steps forward, even when you don't have th...