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
#29: Overthinking Is Killing Your Dreams: 8 Strategies to Break the Spiral
In this episode, I’m getting real about something that so many of us silently struggle with—overthinking. You know, those 3 a.m. spirals, the constant “what ifs,” and the endless loops that leave you feeling stuck and drained. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in your head, overanalyzing every decision, replaying conversations, or imagining every possible outcome before you even take the first step—you’re not alone.
I’m walking you through the real cost of overthinking (spoiler: it’s your peace, your creativity, and yes—your dreams), plus I’m sharing the truth about why overthinking feels helpful (but isn’t), how it quietly sabotages your momentum, and the 8 powerful strategies to help you break the cycle.
If your thoughts have been too loud to hear your intuition lately, let’s turn down the noise and take your power back. Are you ready to get your brain off the hamster wheel? Yes? Then, grab a notebook, take a breath, and let’s get out of the spiral together.
00:16 Welcome to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast
00:52 Identifying Overthinking
02:29 The Impact of Overthinking
05:14 Types of Overthinking
09:38 The Truth About Your Thoughts
14:51 Eight Strategies to Stop Overthinking
26:29 Final Reminders and Conclusion
28:41 Legal Disclaimer
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