The Distracted Dreamer
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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
#38: When the Parenting Dream Collides with Reality: Letting Go of Guilt
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 numbers. And I realized—this isn't a personal failing. It's a system that’s stacked against us.
In this episode, I’m diving into what happens when the parenting dream meets the pressure cooker of modern life. We’ll unpack the guilt that keeps us stuck and explore how small, intentional shifts can help you reclaim a parenting life that actually feels like yours.
HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
1️⃣ The invisible labor of parenting today is stealing your sleep, your joy, and your identity—and it’s not your fault.
2️⃣ Modern working mothers spend more time with their kids than stay-at-home moms did in the 1970s—and we’re still told it’s not enough.
3️⃣ The pressure to “do it all” leads to guilt-driven parenting,—but you get to decide what “enough” really means.
If you’re craving more ease, more presence, and less guilt—this one’s for you.
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