Don't Quit Your Daydream Podcast

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you committed to one small habit every single day? In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Rose from Firefly Scout to talk about her incredible six-year daily walking streak and the lessons it has taught her about self-trust, curiosity, intuition, and finding her glow. We explore how daily practices help us reconnect with ourselves, why paying atten...

In this episode, I’m joined by artist Viola Hortova, for an inspiring conversation about creativity, self-expression, and what it truly means to live a creative life. Viola shares her journey from studying photography, graphic design, and landscape architecture to becoming a full-time mixed media artist. We talk about how she built a daily sketchbook habit that slowly reshaped her identity, and ho...

In this episode of Don’t Quit Your Daydream, I’m sharing a really honest conversation about what it feels like to pause, pivot, or let go of a dream. I open up about two dreams from my own life, one I completely shelved and one I’m still actively discerning in real time. We talk about learning to trust your intuition, how to listen to your body, and ways to tell if a dream is still aligned for you...

In this solo episode of  Don’t Quit Your Daydream , I share something I did not plan to talk about, but something that shifted everything in me. After receiving devastating news in my community, I found myself in a place I know many of us have been in before. Shocked. Heavy. Disconnected. I went into what I can only describe as freeze mode. I could not move through my normal rhythm, and everything...

In this episode I had the joy of sitting down with Brandi Morpurgo, founder of Daisy Chain Book Co., to talk about the dream that started when she was just twelve years old. After writing the idea for a mobile bookshop in her diary, the dream stayed tucked away for years. During a season of grief, the idea resurfaced and Brandi decided to test it. That small idea grew into a mobile bookstore on wh...

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Karen Parker, a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Quantum Human Design™. Karen has spent decades studying Human Design and helping people better understand themselves and the unique way they are wired. In our conversation, we explore what Human Design actually is and how it can help us reconnect with our authentic selves. Karen shares how th...

In this episode of  Don't Quit Your Daydream , I sat down with endurance runner and nutritionist Erin McCarthy. Erin has completed incredible challenges including a 100 mile race and epic hiking adventures around the world. Along the way she has also built a career helping women understand their bodies through nutrition, gut health, and hormone support. Erin shares how running first entered he...

In this inspiring conversation, I sat down with world traveler, photographer, and speaker Dean Jacobs. After leaving a successful corporate career, Dean followed a deeper calling that led him to travel across 58 countries with a backpack, a notebook, and an open heart. Dean now dedicates his life to helping young people and adults reconnect with their dreams and live with greater courage, curiosit...

Welcome to the very first episode of  Don’t Quit Your Daydream ! This show helps you find hope and inspiration to follow the whispers of your heart. Each week, you’ll hear from people creating lives that feel alive and meaningful, people out in the world finding wonder in the ordinary, along with feel-good stories and conversations rooted in mindfulness, growth, and coming home to yourself. In thi...

As we wrap up this season, I'm sharing four inspirational conversations from 2025, that capture the spirit of where we're headed next. Each one shares a message of hope and reminds us how saying yes to your ideas and to more ceativity changes how your life can open up. I hope you enjoy this compilation. I also announce the name for the new show! So excited to share it with you and to kick...

In this episode I chat about ways to come back home to yourself, how to notice if you've drifted and why it matters. I share a 5 min heart check in at the end with journal prompts to help you go even deeper with connecting back to you. If you've been feeling a bit lost or stuck lately, this episode is for you! Your weekly dose of inspiration Get reflections, small practices, and bonus insi...

Embarrassment is the Price of Entry Have you ever felt embarrassed over something you did and you want to curl up and hide? That happened to me recently and I turned that experience into an episode for you. I share ways to move through that feeling of embarrassment and how that feeling can be the price of entry. Listen if you need a pep talk to keep going! Enjoy! Your weekly dose of inspiration Ge...

Last weekend we got a bit of snow. It wasn't the big storm we were expecting and I found myself waiting for more... until I had a small but profound moment. I realized the power of gratitude and being here now. I hope this inspires you to also look for the gratitude where you are in this moment. Enjoy! Your weekly dose of inspiration Get reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from  D...

In this episode I am joined by Kim Costa, creator of  Live in Your Wheel House , to explore the powerful connection between our living environments and our overall well being. Kim shares her personal story of living in a home that looked perfect on the outside but was deeply misaligned with who she truly was, and how that experience became a turning point in her life and work. You will also hear p...

What if this year wasn’t about doing more or fixing yourself, but about letting more joy in? In this short, reflective episode, I invite you to slow down, follow what delights you, and reconnect with play, curiosity, and whimsy. From romanticizing the everyday to letting your inner child lead, this episode is a gentle reminder that you’re allowed to enjoy being human and create a life that feels a...

In this episode of, I sit down with Bill Goodwin to talk about the moment that changed everything. After a near-death experience at 28, Bill’s relationship with fear, faith, and purpose shifted forever. He shares how that wake-up call led him to live more intentionally, step beyond fear, and focus on what truly matters. We talk about his  Priority Living  framework, why purpose comes before succes...

As we step into a new year, there is often so much pressure to change everything at once. New habits, new routines, a whole new version of ourselves. In this episode, I’m sharing a gentler approach. A few months ago, I challenged myself to overhaul my life with fifteen habits over ninety days. I succeeded for a while, and then I burned out. That experience taught me something important. Growth doe...

If there’s something on your heart that you've been wanting to try but you keep putting off or ignoring, this episode is for you. We’re talking about why you don’t need to feel ready, confident, or fearless to begin and how one small step can change everything. This is your reminder to stop waiting and just try the thing. You never know what may happen when you decide to go after the nudge! It...

Have you noticed yourself feeling bored with things that usually bring you contentment? That boredom can be a powerful sign that something within you is ready for change. In this episode I share just how boredom can be a great thing and why it might be exactly what you need in this season of life! Enjoy! Sign up to be the first to hear about new episodes:   https://contact.connectedandwell.com/pod...

If budgeting has ever made you feel stressed, restricted, or like you’re doing it ‘wrong,’ this episode is for you. I sat down with the Budget Besties to talk about budgeting differently. Their approach is fresh and exciting, and they make talking about money feel approachable and even fun. If you’re ready for a different relationship with money in 2026, this episode is for you. Budget Besties Web...

Sometimes there’s a moment when you realize the way you’re working or living just isn’t working anymore. In this episode, I sat down with hypnotherapist Garrett Wood of Gnosis Therapy, to talk about burnout, stress, and how to begin finding your way back to yourself. We explore the signals your body gives you, the identity shifts that happen when you’re overwhelmed, and the small steps that help y...

This week we’re chatting about simple things you can put on your calendar to nourish your spirit. If your days are starting to feel like Groundhog Day, these ideas will help bring life back in. What will you add? Sign up to be the first to hear about new episodes:   https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast Let's be friends! Find me on socials Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/connected....

Ever wake up at 3 am and get hit with the feeling of being unfulfilled with your life? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, I’m sharing a few simple ways to shake off that feeling of unfulfillment and start to feel more like yourself again. We’ll explore what that sense of unfulfillment might be trying to tell you and how it’s often a gentle nudge to realign with what truly lights you...

In this episode, I share six signs that can help you tune in and recognize when you’ve outgrown something in your life. Learning to notice when something feels off allows you to make choices that create a more aligned and fulfilling life. Here's to knowing when you have outgrown something and making those changes needed! Enjoy! Sign up to be the first to hear about new episodes:   https://cont...

We often plan our days down to the hour. You know when you have meetings, meals, and workouts, but when evening comes, we tend to let things just happen. In this episode, we’re flipping that script. Let’s talk about how creating a gentle evening rhythm can help you unwind with intention, reconnect with your family, and feel more grounded in your life. You’ll hear ideas for setting an intention for...