Dreaming and Doing Podcast

Have you ever stopped yourself from pursuing an exciting opportunity because you thought that doing so would be selfish? Or, have you ever stopped yourself from pursuing your dream because you felt guilty for pursuing something that was for yourself, and doing so would take away time, energy, or resources from the other people in your life? If so, this episode is for you!  In this episode, you’ll...

When we think about pursuing our dreams, the conversation can often be very personal and focus on the things that we need to do as individuals to make our dreams a reality. In this episode, however, we’ll be talking about how we can leverage community and let other people support us when we need it the most.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  The importance of signaling How you can signal in your pe...

Have you ever found yourself talking about something you’d really like to do, only to find that you never actually take action on it? Whether we’re talking about wanting to achieve a new goal, pursue a big dream, or discontinue an unhealthy habit, we can probably all think about things that we want to do but haven’t taken action on!   In this week’s episode, you’ll hear 5 common traps that we can...

Money can be a taboo topic, and yet it’s something that’s necessary for us to look at in our personal and entrepreneurial lives. Today’s guest, Julie Herres, is the Founder of GreenOak Accounting, author of Profit First for Therapists, and host of the Therapy for your Money podcast. In the process of looking at entrepreneur’s money and helping them make financial decisions, Julie gets to witness e...

Ever have the impression that some people just pursue their big dreams with such ease? That’s one of the reasons I wanted to invite Jake Sasseville, a visionary and CEO at the Imiloa Institute on the show. At this very moment, Jake is taking the exciting new leap to expand the Imiloa Institute by opening up a 2nd campus which is no small feat! This episode is a reminder that dreams of all sizes ca...

If there’s one common struggle I regularly see as a therapist, it’s the challenge of accepting ourselves, believing that who we are is good, and allowing ourselves to be our most authentic selves in the world. Joining me on today’s episode is speaker, author, sex therapist, and entrepreneur, Rae McDaniel (they/them), whose book, Gender Magic, is a practical guide to achieving gender freedom with j...

When you have a powerful “why” driving your dream, not only does it provide much needed motivation, but it can cause you to take a good look at your numbers. Nicole Barham, CEO of Design Your Wealth and creator of The 5 Minute Bookkeeper not only has a clear “why” behind her business, but she is mindful of her money mindset and encourages other entrepreneurs to stop being afraid of looking at thei...

Some might say that Patrick Casale has created a dream job! Over the past few years, he’s become known for hosting off the beaten path retreats for therapist entrepreneurs that sell out within days! Patrick’s decision to host international retreats has allowed him to pursue his own passions while helping others’ travel dreams come true too! Even though Patrick’s retreats have been incredibly succe...

Burnout has certainly been a hot topic over the past few years, and it’s a term that typically doesn’t have any positive associations with it. In this episode, however, you’ll hear Gabrielle Juliano-Villano, a licensed clinical social worker and entrepreneur share about her personal experiences with burnout while running her group therapy practice and how that experience led her to make impactful...

Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world with your family? Jessica Tappana is doing just that! As a mom of 2 school-aged children and owner of 2 businesses, she faced all of the same barriers that anyone else in her shoes would face, but what makes Jessica’s experience unique is that she and her family decided to troubleshoot and find a solution to each of those barriers rather than letting th...

To pursue big dreams, we have to be aware of our mindset and how it plays a role in the outcomes we experience. In today’s episode, you’ll get to hear from elite Executive Coach, Keren Eldad, who is known for her mindset work with clients. In this lively episode, you’ll be inspired to take your dreaming one step further, so you can pursue your personal, professional, or business aspirations!  Foll...

We’re likely all guilty of putting our dreams off for “one day.” We say things like, “One day I’ll…” “When I have more time I’ll…..: “When I have more money I’ll….” “When the kids are older I’ll…” When we do this, we delay pleasure, and we put off meaningful experiences with the very basic assumption that we will have that “one day.”  In this episode, you’ll be encouraged to:  Recognize the lines...

Not everyone will understand your dreams, and not everyone will believe in you or your ability to achieve your dream. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t dream it or pursue it!  In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about:  Reasons people sometimes have difficulty dreaming Factors that cause people to experience doubt in themselves and in others’ ability to achieve Strategies you can use to ground your...

The reality is that not everybody is a big dreamer! You can feel the difference when you’re talking with someone who isn’t a big dreamer and when you’re talking with someone who gets the excitement and optimism of dreaming big! You can feel it!!  In this episode, you’ll hear:  The inspiration behind this podcast 2 personal stories that highlight the big difference it makes when someone speaks the...

Welcome to the very first episode of Dreaming & Doing, a podcast designed to inspire and empower individuals to take action on their biggest dreams. I'm your host, Melissa Wesner—a therapist, entrepreneur, and fellow dreamer who is passionate about helping others unlock their potential. In this episode, I delve into the essence of Dreaming & Doing, offering insights into what inspired...