The Distracted Dreamer

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Click here to hop on the Dream Studio Waitlist If you’ve been circling around that thing you really want to do… but somehow, it keeps getting pushed to “later”? Yeah. This is your sign. In this episode, I’m walking you through five simple (and surprisingly powerful) ways to start anything — even if you’ve been putting it off for months. These are the same strategie...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail DREAM Studio Waitlist Ever shared your dream with someone you love, only to walk away feeling… smaller? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking about the surprising (and sneaky) reason you might still be holding back on the dream that keeps calling your name, and how to fix it. I share a story about a coaching session that stopped me in my tracks and reminde...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE GOAL WORKSHOP WAITLIST MY 2025 WRAPPED GUIDE AND PODCAST EPISODE New year energy can feel exciting. And it can be overwhelming. I get it. That's why I'm re-sharing one of your all-time favorite episodes, where I talk about not starting the year with resolutions, rigid goals, or pressure to "get it right." Instead, I&a...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Every year, I see the same cycle play out: New goals in January. Burnout by March. Back to self-doubt and people-pleasing by summer. Sound familiar? This time, let’s do it differently. In this encore episode, I walk you through why “I’m too old” is one of the most dangerous lies we tell ourselves—and how to finally let it go.  From real stories of people who starte...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Have you ever read a book and thought, “This was written for me”? You see yourself in every story, raising your hand and saying, “Yes, that’s me.” There’s nothing like picking up the right book at the right time — the kind that sticks. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 book recommendations from the past year. One changed how I measure progress. Another taught m...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Download the guide: CREATE YOUR "MY 2025 WRAPPED here It’s that time of year… The time when Spotify and Apple Music tell you which songs you’ve played on repeat all year. But it got me thinking—what if we could create a wrap-up of everything we’ve lived this year? Not just the music and the podcasts, but the full picture. I’m talking about the version of you w...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail When we talk about dreams, we usually talk about action — what we need to do, fix, plan, or check off the list. But what if the most important part of dreaming… is becoming?  In this episode, I’m flipping the script — and inviting you to stop obsessing over the to-dos and start focusing on who you need to be in order to actually live inside the dream you're ch...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail You’ve done the inner work — now it’s time to manage everything swirling around you. In Part 2 of this two-part series, we’re shifting outward. From the ever-growing to-do list to tricky family dynamics, from outdated traditions to the pressure to say yes when you know it should be a no — this episode gives you the tools to handle it all with more clarity and calm....

Send Carlene a text or voicemail This time of year can bring so much beauty… and so much pressure. So many of us are trying to hold it all together — deadlines, family dynamics, holiday expectations, and a to-do list that just won’t quit. You’re not imagining it — it’s a lot. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’re turning inward — it’s all about calming the swirl inside you before you try to cal...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail This is the time of year when everyone’s telling you to plan your next big move. But you can’t imagine thinking about that now with the busy holiday season so near.  What if 2026 didn’t start with a plan… but with a dream? What if you knew what you wanted for yourself next year? What if you could have the clarity in 15-30 minutes? You don’t need a goal or a plan ye...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail 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 thro...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail When’s the last time you really gave yourself credit, really celebrated yourself? Not just for what you did, but for what you overcame — or how much you’ve grown.  I used to think that celebrating myself would come after I did something “big enough.”  But what if celebration isn’t a reward for results — what if it’s actually fuel for the next step?  Today I’m shari...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail I’ve been flooded with messages from you since last week’s episode — so many of you said, “This is me. This is what I’ve been feeling. And I had no idea what to call it.” You’re not alone. If you’re in your 40s or 50s, and your brain suddenly feels foggy, unmotivated, or like it’s just… off — this episode is for you.  We’re talking about what’s actually happening t...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Brain fog? No motivation? Can’t remember anything? You might be wondering — is it ADHD… or menopause? And what does either one have to do with chasing a dream? In today’s solo episode, I’m unpacking what happens when estrogen drops, dopamine crashes, and your once-focused brain suddenly can’t finish a sentence — much less a creative project. I’ll also share my own...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail I used to think recovery meant sleep, a long walk, or a girls’ weekend — but even after all that, I still felt drained. It didn’t make sense… until I learned what was actually happening in my nervous system. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real science of recovery — how your body toggles between go mode and rest mode, and why so many of the things that look...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Your dreams deserve more than scattered energy and half-finished to-do lists. They need your focus.  In this episode, I’m sharing the exact 7-step focus routine I use behind the scenes to move my dream work forward — even when life gets full, messy, or distracting (which, let’s be honest… is most of the time).  This isn’t about being more productive just for the sa...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Your companion guide for this special episode 👇 Start Dreaming Again: 3 Gentle Steps to Rediscover What You Really Want Here’s the thing no one tells you about “figuring out your dreams”… You don’t actually think your way there. You feel your way back. This episode isn’t about setting goals or chasing productivity. It’s a gentle, coaching-style mini-workshop desig...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Click here to hop on Dream Studio Waitlist and get founding member perks! What if chasing your dream didn’t have to feel so heavy? For a long time, I thought if I was serious about a dream, I had to make a Big Plan and then follow it perfectly. You know… map it out, get it right, make sure I really knew what I was doing before I even started. But the truth? That pr...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail What if all your “research” is actually a really sneaky form of procrastination? Let’s be real — I’ve spent way too much time thinking I was making progress just because I was learning. I had tabs open, courses saved, notebooks full of ideas… and still felt totally stuck. At one point, I even signed up for a course on how to code my own website . (Yep. Coding. Me....

Send Carlene a text or voicemail What if the thing you’re avoiding is the very thing that could change everything? Let’s be honest—there’s probably a task sitting at the bottom of your list that’s been there for weeks. The one that low-key haunts you. It feels too big, too scary, too uncomfortable. And if you're like me, you've probably moved that one thing from Monday… to Tuesday… to “s...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail When was the last time you let yourself be bored? Really bored? Growing up, boredom was a normal part of life — long car rides staring out the window, endless summer days of “go outside and play” with no plan, and doodles on scrap paper that turned into wild ideas. Out of those empty spaces came creativity, play, and daydreams. But somewhere along the way, we start...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Have you ever pushed through the week only to crash—your brain foggy, your body drained, your heart disconnected from your dreams? I used to fight those crash days, but I’ve learned they’re not failures—they’re signals. Our bodies are always whispering what they need, and when we ignore them, they shout.  The good news? When we practice small, daily acts of self-ca...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail This episode is one I needed to hear as much as I needed to record. Because perfectionism? It’s still something I wrestle with almost every day. It shows up when I try to write. When I go to share something personal. When I wonder if what I’m doing is “enough.” And here’s what I know now: perfectionism is stealing our dreams. In this episode, I’m opening up about m...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail I know what it’s like for the dream to feel so much harder than you imagined. I’ve been there—facing fear, self-doubt, unexpected curveballs, and the deep exhaustion that comes from caring so much. Because the hard parts make you want to throw in the towel, question everything, and wonder if maybe you were wrong for wanting it in the first place. That’s exactly why...

Send Carlene a text or voicemail Have you ever carried that quiet guilt—the kind that whispers you're not doing enough, even when you're doing everything? You're not imagining it. Parenting today asks more of us than ever before—and it’s leaving a lot of us burned out, overwhelmed, and riddled with guilt. I used to think the stress was just part of the job. But then I looked at the...