The Distracted Dreamer
Get ready to confidently and unapologetically go after dreams! Welcome to The Distracted Dreamer Podcast.
Today is the day you’re going to pull your dreams off the shelf and bring them to the forefront of your life. You are never too tired, too busy, too old, too young, too anything to pursue your dreams.
Imagine… the joy and excitement of doing what lights you up. Your dreams are yours. No one gets to take them from you and no one gets to chase them - except you. Your dreams are there to guide you, to inspire you and to show you that yes, there is something more in store for you.
You see, the size of your dreams don’t matter - it could be running a marathon, reading a book series, perfecting that family recipe, traveling the world, or learning to dance.
I’m Carlene Bauwens, entrepreneur, Life Coach and now host of The Distracted Dreamer podcast. I’m here to show you how to kick distraction to the curb and grab hold of your dreams. Your happiness matters. You have a big, beautiful, amazing life to live. And you've only got one of them. Welcome to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast.
The Distracted Dreamer
#28: It's Your Turn: Reclaiming Your Dreams After Years of Putting Others First
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Reclaiming Your Dreams Reflection Guide
Have you spent years showing up and putting everyone else first - your kids, your partner, your parents - while your own dreams quietly waited in the wings?
I get it. Just like you, I'm trying to figure out what this next chapter looks like - this in-between space where we're not quite who we were and not yet sure who we're becoming.
What if you didn’t need permission to start again?
What if this moment — right here — was your sign?
In this emotional and hope-filled episode, I’m sharing some of the hardest and most defining moments of my life — and how they led me back to the dreams I’d tucked away for years.
If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “Maybe someday,” I want to gently offer a new thought: What if you said yes today?
This conversation is your permission slip to rest, to begin again, and to choose yourself — no guilt, no explanation.
Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond — this is your gentle reminder: It’s your turn.
✨ Click here to download the free reflection journal I created for you.
00:00 You Matter Too: Embracing Your Dreams
00:27 Welcome to The Distracted Dreamer Podcast
01:07 A Message to Women Who Put Others First
03:23 Permission to Pursue Your Dreams
04:40 Wake-Up Calls and Life's Fragility
07:10 Personal Wake-Up Call: My Breast Cancer Journey
11:09 Permission Slips for a Fulfilling Life
14:44 Reflection Prompts for Self-Discovery
16:24 Creating a Supportive Community
17:53 Final Thoughts and Legal Disclaimer
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