Episode 19 is the PREMIERE of Season 2!!!

If you had all the confidence, time, energy, and money in the world, what would you be doing? When I asked 110 people this question, most gave surprisingly safe answers. They'd tucked away their wildest dreams just like I once did.

Remember when you were a child and dreamed without limits? Watching Julia Roberts made me want to be an actor. Seeing Paula Abdul sing and dance on MTV sparked my desire to perform. Witnessing Oprah's transformative conversations lit something up in my soul. But fear led me to hide these dreams for years, until a health crisis forced me to confront what I truly wanted.

Through retraining my brain from fear loops to growth loops, I discovered what I call the "Dream Detective" method. This powerful exercise helps you map the gap between your current reality and your desires across four key areas: health, relationships, career/creative expression, and fun/adventure. That gap isn't failure—it's your personal roadmap showing exactly where courage belongs in your life.

The most transformative insight I've gained? Confidence doesn't come first, courage does. We don't wait to feel ready before taking action—the action itself creates the confidence. This is the essence of the Confidence Shortcut that I teach my clients and live my life by. Whether you're pursuing creative dreams, building relationships, or seeking adventure, the principles remain the same: get specific about what you want, identify the gaps, and take courageous action every day.

Ready to become a Dream Detective in your own life? Grab paper and a pen, follow along with the exercise in this episode, and start mapping your path to the life you truly desire. And if you're ready for more, my book "The Confidence Shortcut" launches this December—sign up below to be first in line.

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