Don’t Quit Your Daydream Podcast is an inspirational podcast about following curiosity, reconnecting with your dreams, and creating a life that feels meaningful and alive.Host Sara Adamchak shares conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday people who listened to the quiet whispers in their hearts and dared to try something different. Along the way, you&#39;ll hear feel-good stories and conversations rooted in mindfulness, personal growth, and coming home to yourself.If you&#39;re ready to reconnect with what lights you up and begin creating the life you&#39;ve been dreaming of, let’s go! Follow me:Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Website: <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you committed to one small habit every single day?In this episode, I&#39;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 attention to our energy matters, and how small acts of consistency can create powerful ripple effects in our lives.In this episode, we discuss:• Stephanie&#39;s six-year daily walking streak• Finding your glow and replenishing your energy• Learning to trust your intuition• The power of curiosity and wonder• Coming home to yourself through simple daily practicesConnect with Stephanie:Firefly ScoutWebsite- <a href="https://www.fireflyscout.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fireflyscout.com/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fireflyscout" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fireflyscout</a>

194: A 6-Year Walking Streak and the Secret to Finding Your Glow with Stephanie Rose of Firefly Scout

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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 how sharing her work online helped her step fully into seeing herself as an artist.Together we explore:<ul><li>How a simple 5-minute daily sketching practice can transform your creativity</li><li>Why creativity is less about talent and more about permission and habit</li><li>The power of plein air painting and connecting with nature as inspiration</li><li>How to overcome fear and perfectionism when sharing your art</li><li>How creativity shows up in everyday life, not just in the studio</li><li>The importance of “artist dates” and reconnecting with play</li><li>Building creative community through workshops and shared practice</li></ul> Viola also shares the heart behind her art date club and art mail club community, where she sends artwork, letters, and creative prompts to inspire people around the world to reconnect with their own creativity.If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not creative,” or you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start again, this episode will gently remind you that creativity is already within you! Connect with Viola-Socials: Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/viola.artstudio/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/viola.artstudio/</a>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/violaartstudio?utm_source=search" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/violaartstudio?utm_source=search</a>Her website: <a href="https://www.violaartstudio.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.violaartstudio.com/</a>

193: Artist Viola Hortova on Reconnecting With Creativity Through Small Daily Habits

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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 season of life.If you’ve been questioning your next step and wondering whether to keep going, pause, or change directions, this episode is for you. <h3>Breathwork Session: May 28th 6:30-7:30 PM Central on Zoom.</h3><a href="https://connectedandwell.kit.com/products/la-breathwork" rel="nofollow">https://connectedandwell.kit.com/products/la-breathwork</a>Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

192: How to Know When It's Time to Pause, Pivot, or Let Go Of a Dream

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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 me slowed down.And yet, in the middle of that stillness, something started to move in me. A wake up call to live the life that&#39;s here, now! Be more present, do the things, say yes to life...If not now, when?This episode is about what it means to wake back up to your life when grief, overwhelm, or emotional shutdown has taken over. It is not about pushing through or rushing healing. It is about slowly coming back to yourself and remembering that your life is still happening right now.In this episode we talk about:<ul><li>Moving through grief and emotional freeze mode</li><li>Why life has a way of waking us up through loss and change</li><li>Letting go of “someday” and starting where you are</li><li>Simple ways to reconnect to your body and the present moment</li><li>Decluttering your life, your space, and your energy</li><li>Coming back to presence, joy, and what actually matters</li><li>Gentle nervous system tools like grounding, movement, breath, and humming to overcome the feeling of being stuck or frozen.</li></ul> If you have been feeling numb, stuck, or like you are just moving through the motions, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are still here. Your life is still here. And there is always a way back in.Here&#39;s to waking back up and going for your dreams! Enjoy! <h3>Breathwork Session: May 28th 6:30-7:30 PM Central on Zoom.</h3><a href="https://connectedandwell.kit.com/products/la-breathwork" rel="nofollow">https://connectedandwell.kit.com/products/la-breathwork</a>Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

191: If Not Now, When? Moving Through Freeze Mode and Back Into Life

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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 wheels and eventually two thriving bookstores built around community and a love of books.We talk about creativity, grief, building something from scratch, and what it looks like to follow the quiet nudges in life.If you have ever had a small idea sitting in the back of your mind, this episode might be the little push you need.<h2>In This Episode We Talk About</h2><ul><li>The childhood dream that started it all</li><li>How grief can sometimes open the door to creativity</li><li>What it really takes to build something from the ground up</li><li>The power of testing ideas instead of waiting for perfection</li><li>Why community matters more than we think</li><li>How Brandi turned a book truck into two thriving bookstores</li><li>Why reading is actually one of the best things we can do for our brains</li><li>And why it’s never too late to follow a dream that’s been quietly waiting for you</li></ul> Go check out -Daisy Chain Book Co. - <a href="https://daisychainbook.co/" rel="nofollow">https://daisychainbook.co/</a>Follow Brandi: Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daisychainbookco/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/daisychainbookco/</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daisychainbookco" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/daisychainbookco</a> Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

190: Brandi Morpurgo- How Following the Whisper Led to Opening a Book Truck

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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 the stories we tell about ourselves shape the way we experience the world, and why creativity and imagination play such an important role in our well-being.We also talk about burnout, intuition, and the importance of standing in your value—especially in a world that constantly tries to tell us who we should be.This conversation weaves together science, storytelling, and self-discovery, and I hope it leaves you feeling curious about your own story and the possibilities for living more fully as yourself.I know you will get so much out of this episode. If you are stuggling in mind, body or spirit, this one&#39;s for you. Enjoy!<h3>In this episode we talk about:</h3><ul><li>What Human Design is and how it works</li><li>How the stories we tell about ourselves shape our lives</li><li>Why creativity and imagination are essential for our health</li><li>The difference between instinct and intuition</li><li>Burnout and the pressure to live behind a “mask”</li><li>Reconnecting with your authentic self</li></ul> About Dr. Karen Curry ParkerDr. Karen Parker is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Quantum Human Design™. She has spent more than three decades researching and teaching Human Design, helping people around the world understand their unique energetic design and reconnect with their authentic selves. Karen is the author of more than twenty books and teaches internationally through courses, trainings, and speaking events.Connect with Karen:Website- <a href="https://quantumhumandesign.com/" rel="nofollow">https://quantumhumandesign.com/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drkarenparker22/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/drkarenparker22/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenParker22" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenParker22</a>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@drkarenparker/featured" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@drkarenparker/featured</a>Free Ebook: <a href="http://quantumhumandesign.com/yt" rel="nofollow">quantumhumandesign.com/yt</a>Get your Human Design Chart Here- <a href="https://freehumandesignchart.com/" rel="nofollow">https://freehumandesignchart.com/</a> Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

189: Rewrite Your Story: Human Design and the Power of Conscious Storytelling with Dr. Karen Parker

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In this episode of Don&#39;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 her life through a simple desire for community when her kids were young. What began as a way to make friends eventually became a lifelong practice that strengthened both her body and mindset.We talk about the mental resilience required for endurance running(and life), how visualization and self belief shape success, and why small consistent habits matter far more than perfection.Whether you are training for a race, chasing a dream, or simply trying to take better care of your health, this episode is a powerful reminder that progress happens one step at a time.Left foot, right foot.<h2>In This Episode We Talk About</h2><ul><li>How community can spark unexpected passions</li><li>The mindset required for endurance running</li><li>Why belief often matters more than discipline</li><li>How visualization can prepare you for challenges</li><li>What Erin learned from a major injury setback</li><li>The connection between gut health and the nervous system</li><li>Why consistency matters more than perfection in wellness</li><li>Simple habits that can transform your health over time</li></ul> <h2>Key Takeaways</h2>1. Big dreams happen one step at a timeWhether you are running a mountain trail or pursuing a life goal, progress happens through small consistent actions. Break the big dream into smaller steps and celebrate the wins along the way.2. Mindset shapes what we believe is possibleErin shares how repeating the mantra “I run fifty miles for fun” helped her believe she could complete her first 100 mile race. Our minds look for evidence to support what we believe.3. Small habits create lasting healthInstead of chasing perfection, focus on simple habits done consistently. Drinking more water, walking daily, and calming the nervous system can make a powerful difference over time. <h2>About Erin McCarthy</h2>Erin McCarthy is an endurance runner and nutritionist who specializes in gut health, hormones, and sustainable wellness for active women. Through her work at The Wellness Academy, she helps women understand their bodies, restore their energy, and create a clear path toward lasting health.She offers one on one coaching, group programs, and memberships designed to support women navigating digestion issues, hormonal shifts, and energy challenges.Find her here:Website: <a href="https://www.thewellnessacademygv.com/wow-membership.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.thewellnessacademygv.com/wow-membership.html</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seeknourishment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/seeknourishment/</a> Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

188:  What Endurance Running Can Teach Us About Mindset, Health, and Big Dreams with Erin McCarthy

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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, curiosity, and purpose.We explore what it means to truly feel alive, how small everyday moments can shift our perspective, and why the world needs more people willing to follow the quiet voice inside their hearts.This episode is full of powerful stories, wisdom from Dean’s travels, and simple reminders that each of us has the ability to create ripples of positive energy wherever we go.In this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>Why the cost of staying disconnected can become greater than the fear of uncertainty</li><li>Dean’s journey from corporate life to traveling the world</li><li>Lessons from visiting 58 countries and connecting with cultures around the globe</li><li>The meaning behind Dean’s message: Dream big. Live tall. Make the world better.</li><li>How small acts of kindness and curiosity can shift the energy around us</li><li>Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary</li><li>Why energy is contagious and how we can become the “power plant” in a room</li></ul>A simple practice from this episodeDean encourages us to slow down and look a little longer at the world around us.Today, try stepping out of “transaction mode.” Choose one ordinary moment and be fully present for it—whether that’s talking to someone in line, noticing something beautiful on a walk, or simply pausing to appreciate where you are.Sometimes the smallest shifts bring us back to life. Connect with Dean-Website: <a href="https://deanjacobs.org/" rel="nofollow">https://deanjacobs.org/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deanjacobsadventures/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/deanjacobsadventures/</a>Amazon Rain Forest Trip- Book Here- <a href="https://www.wetravel.com/trips/ultra-ecuador-amazon-july-2026-11-days-10-nights-program-updated-dean-jacobs-adventures-9436029120" rel="nofollow">https://www.wetravel.com/trips/ultra-ecuador-amazon-july-2026-11-days-10-nights-program-updated-dean-jacobs-adventures-9436029120</a>He is a Certified High Performance Coach, speaks at schools/organizations and give tours in the Amazon Rain Forest. Reach out to him for more info on these offerings. Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

187: Dream Big, Live Tall, Make the World Better with World Traveler and Speaker- Dean Jacobs

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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 this episode, I share the heart behind the show and the story that inspired it. During a season of deep burnout while running my childcare business, a podcast episode cracked something open inside me and ultimately changed the direction of my life. That moment gave me hope for the first time in a long time and allowed me to dream again.Now this show is a space to share those kinds of stories with you.In this episode we explore:• How podcasts helped change the trajectory of my life• Why I felt called to create Don’t Quit Your Daydream• The kinds of stories and conversations you can expect from the show• Three simple ways to reconnect with dreaming, curiosity, and playSara Adamchak is the host of Don’t Quit Your Daydream Podcast, an inspirational podcast about about following the quiet whispers of your heart, reconnecting with your dreams, and remembering that life gets to feel creative, joyful, and alive. Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

186: Why I Created Don’t Quit Your Daydream (and Why Your Dreams Still Matter)

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As we wrap up this season, I&#39;m sharing four inspirational conversations from 2025, that capture the spirit of where we&#39;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 off this new season soon. EnjoyAlso, each day during the new podcast launch week, I am sending out fun activities to help you reconnect with your dreams. Get on the <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">email list</a> for that + more goodies coming!Thank you for being here. The last five years has been such a journey of growth and learning along the way. I appreciate you deeply. Guests on this episode:Tait Whitaker- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dippedinvelvet/" rel="nofollow">@dippedinvelvet</a>Meg Hood- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megs.tea.room/" rel="nofollow">@megs.tea.room</a> Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MegsTeaRoom" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@MegsTeaRoom</a>Laurence Winram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shapednature/" rel="nofollow">@shapednature</a>Jessica R.- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/south_texas_aerial_arts/" rel="nofollow">@south_texas_aerial_arts</a>Clips from (in order of conversation)152: The Power of Saying Yes: How One Cookie Led to a Thriving Cake Business with Tait Whitaker156: A Cozy Chat: Meg Hood on Playfulness, Good Books and Being Yourself155: Exploring Land Art &amp; Nature&#39;s Wisdom with Laurence Winram118: 100 Year Dreams: Growing Your Own Food &amp; Building a Legacy with Jessica R.Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

185: Roundup:  Conversations That Stir Something Within

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In this episode I chat about ways to come back home to yourself, how to notice if you&#39;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&#39;ve been feeling a bit lost or stuck lately, this episode is for you!Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

184: Coming Home To Yourself + 5 Minute Heart Check In

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Embarrassment is the Price of EntryHave 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 inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

183:  Why Embarrassment Is Just What You Need

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Last weekend we got a bit of snow. It wasn&#39;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 inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

182: What a Snow Day Taught Me About Being Here Now

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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 practical reflections on clutter, life transitions, seasons of change, and how your home can become a place that supports who you are becoming rather than who you used to be.If you are feeling out of alignment, navigating a transition, or craving a home that feels more supportive and nourishing, this episode is for you! Enjoy!Find out more about Kim here, <a href="https://lifestylefoundations.com/" rel="nofollow">https://lifestylefoundations.com/</a>Follow Kim on SocialsInstagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/kimecostarealtor/</a>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta/</a>Grab Kim&#39;s book now: <a href="https://lifestylefoundations.com/book-pre-launch/" rel="nofollow">https://lifestylefoundations.com/book-pre-launch/</a>About KimKim is a realtor, interior decorator, and author whose work sits at the intersection of home, wellness, and intentional living. With years of experience helping people buy, design, and truly settle into their homes, she has come to see the home as more than a physical space. She believes it is a powerful foundation for personal well being.Through her work, Kim invites people to think differently about how their homes support their lives. She teaches that the way we live, decorate, and gather has a direct impact on how we feel, relate, and grow. Her approach blends practical expertise with a deeper philosophy of care, presence, and purpose.As the creator of the four Ms framework, Myself, Mastery, Mission, and Mates, Kim encourages a holistic view of wellness that honors the self, meaningful growth, a sense of purpose, and connection with others. Her writing and work consistently return to the idea that when our homes are aligned with who we are, they become springboards for healthier, more connected lives.Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

181: Let Your Home Become a Springboard for Wellness with Kim Costa

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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 little more magical.Episode Chapters-A New Year Invitation to JoyWhat It Means to Live with WhimsyLetting Your Inner Child LeadAdding Magic to the Ordinary Gal on Youtube I talked about-Darling Desi <a href="https://youtu.be/8li-Jl-iMuQ?si=UEuusRWEwoc9g-MS" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/8li-Jl-iMuQ?si=UEuusRWEwoc9g-MS</a>Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

180: This Year, Lead a Life of Whimsy

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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 success, and how growth, courage, and connection can help you make your life count—no matter what season you’re in. This conversation is a powerful reminder that fear doesn’t have to lead the way, and that living on purpose changes everything. If you&#39;ve been feeling stuck with what direction to take next, or asking what your purpose is, this episode is for you!<h3> </h3><h3>Episode Chapters</h3><h3> </h3>Intro + Bill’s Life-Changing MomentFear vs. FaithPurpose as the FoundationThe Priority Living FrameworkGrowth, Mentorship, and Human CurrencyMaking Your Life Count + Closing Thoughts Bill’s links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/coachbillgoodwin" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/coachbillgoodwin</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-goodwin-09549099/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-goodwin-09549099/</a>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bill.goodwin.14289210" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/bill.goodwin.14289210</a>Website <a href="https://www.prioritylivingcg.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.prioritylivingcg.com</a>About Bill-Bill Goodwin has over 30 years of leadership experience in growing and building individuals and teams with proven leadership training and dynamic speaking for growth. Bill is Maxwell LeadershipExecutive Team Member with his mentor, John C. Maxwell, and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). Speaking for years, to groups of all sizes, he brings messages of hope through personal stories with practical application with enthusiasm! A former lead pastor, after serving for over a decade as a Youth Pastor, he founded Priority Living Consulting Group to add value and equip leaders to reach their full potential. He’s the author of Priority Living - 7 Pillars to Make Your Life Count.Get your free chapter here: <a href="https://www.prioritylivingcg.com/priority-living-book" rel="nofollow">https://www.prioritylivingcg.com/priority-living-book</a>Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com</a>What kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: <a href="https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz" rel="nofollow">https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz</a>

179: Living On Purpose:  Make Your Life Count with Bill Goodwin

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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 does not have to be all or nothing.What if this year you chose just one thing?In this episode, we talk about the power of focusing on one habit at a time, building consistency without pressure, and letting growth unfold naturally. I also share simple and meaningful ways to set intentions for the new year, including choosing a word, creating a vision board, writing a mission statement, and honoring winter as a season of rest and planting seeds.If you are craving a slower, more sustainable way to move into the new year, this episode is for you.Chapters-Intro + New Year ReflectionThe 90-Day Experiment and What I LearnedWhy I’m Choosing One Thing This YearNine Fun Things to Try to Begin the YearLet Winter Be Winter + Closing ThoughtsSign up to be the first to hear about new episodes: <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com/</a>Family Newsletter Grab our free family newsletter! Tips fto connect through play, creativity, new recipes and more! <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/family-connection-guide" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/family-connection-guide</a>

178: One Thing Is Enough: A Gentler Way to Start the New Year

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If there’s something on your heart that you&#39;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&#39;s so important that we go after those callings. When we do, our life feels more fulfilling and we begin to show up to life differently. Enjoy! Sign up to be the first to hear about new episodes: <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com/</a>Family Newsletter Grab our free family newsletter! Tips fto connect through play, creativity, new recipes and more! <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/family-connection-guide" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/family-connection-guide</a>

177: Stop Waiting.  Try the Thing!

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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: <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com/</a>Family Newsletter Grab our free family newsletter! Tips fto connect through play, creativity, new recipes and more! <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/family-connection-guide" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/family-connection-guide</a>

176: Why Boredom Might Be Exactly What You Need

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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 <a href="https://budgetbesties.com" rel="nofollow">Website</a><a href="https://budgetbesties.com/bootcamp/" rel="nofollow">5 day free money makeover bootcamp</a>About Budget Besties:<h3>Bougie on A Budget</h3>Shana &amp; Vanessa are best friends, business partners and master financial coaches who love talking about the *B* word. They help women who make good money but have nothing to show for it set up an automatic budget system that fits their real life and their big dreams so they can be bougie on a budget.Sign up to be the first to hear about new episodes: <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcast</a>Let&#39;s be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.well</a>Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831</a>Youtube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw</a>Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- <a href="https://www.connectedandwell.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.connectedandwell.com/</a>Family Newsletter Grab our free family newsletter! Tips fto connect through play, creativity, new recipes and more! <a href="https://contact.connectedandwell.com/family-connection-guide" rel="nofollow">https://contact.connectedandwell.com/family-connection-guide</a>

175: A Fresh Way To Budget for 2026: A Conversation With Vanessa and Shana of the Budget Besties

*Don’t Quit Your Daydream Podcast* is an inspirational podcast about following curiosity, reconnecting with your dreams, and creating a life that feels meaningful and alive.

Host Sara Adamchak shares conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday people who listened to the quiet whispers in their hearts and dared to try something different. Along the way, you'll hear feel-good stories and conversations rooted in mindfulness, personal growth, and coming home to yourself.

If you're ready to reconnect with what lights you up and begin creating the life you've been dreaming of, let’s go!

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