Do you have a dream you can't stop thinking about—but somehow you still haven't gone after it?

Maybe you don't know where to start. Maybe you don't feel ready. Or maybe you've convinced yourself that it's simply too late.

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, we're talking about why you aren't chasing your dreams and the excuses that can keep you stuck instead of moving toward the life you actually want.

I break down 10 of the most common excuses we make when we're afraid to go after our dreams, including:

✨ "I don't know where to start."
✨ "I'm not ready yet."
✨ "What if I fail?"

And those are just a few...

We'll also talk about confidence, comparison, fear of judgment, lack of time, exhaustion, and even one excuse you may not expect: "What if I succeed?"

If you've been putting off a dream, waiting for the "right" time, or finding yourself making excuses for why you can't start yet, this episode is your reminder that you don't have to have the entire path figured out before you take the first step.

Your dream isn't going to chase itself. ✨

And if you know someone who keeps saying "I'm not ready," "I don't have time," or "I don't know where to start," send them this episode. 💛

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Motherhood can be one of the most beautiful and fulfilling experiences in life—but it can also be easy to lose touch with the woman you were before becoming a mom.

So how do you start finding yourself in motherhood again?

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, I'm sharing my DREAM method for reconnecting with yourself, rediscovering what makes you happy, and remembering that motherhood doesn't mean you have to stop dreaming about the woman and life you want to become.

✨ D — DEFINE HER
Take some time to define the woman you want to be beyond your role as a mom. Who are you becoming? What does she value? What does she want for her life?

🧠 R — REFRAME YOUR MINDSET
Challenge the beliefs that motherhood has created around what you're "allowed" to want, do, or prioritize. You don't have to feel guilty for wanting more for yourself.

🚫 E — ELIMINATE EXCUSES
It's easy to tell yourself you don't have the time, money, energy, or freedom to pursue the things you want. This is about identifying those excuses and finding ways to start anyway.

🌸 A — ALONE TIME
Spend intentional time by yourself to rediscover what makes you happy outside of motherhood. Your interests, hobbies, friendships, passions, and personality still matter.

✨ M — MOMMY MAKEOVER
Sometimes getting your spark back starts with doing something that makes you feel like YOU again. This isn't about changing yourself because you aren't enough—it's about reconnecting with the version of yourself that may have gotten buried underneath the responsibilities of motherhood.

And most importantly, I want you to dream BIGGER than you ever imagined for your life! You don't have to choose between being a great mom and building a life that fulfills you.

💛 You can be both.

💬 What part of the DREAM method do you need most right now?

Tell me in the comments—and if you're a mom who has ever felt like you've lost touch with yourself, I would love to hear what helped you find your spark again.

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Narcissists can be incredibly difficult to recognize at first, especially when you're an empathetic, caring person who naturally wants to see the best in people. That's why I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to narcissism and learning how to protect yourself from a narcissist.

This episode was inspired by one of the lessons I shared in my "10 Lessons I Learned in My 30s episode": learning what a narcissist is and understanding some of the tactics they use to manipulate the people around them.

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, I break down:

✨ What a narcissist actually is and what narcissistic behavior can look like.

🚩 The 3 different types of narcissists and some of the characteristics associated with each.

🧠 Common narcissistic manipulation tactics and terminology you may have heard before.

💔 Why narcissists can be drawn to empathetic and compassionate people and how those relationship dynamics can develop.

🛑 How to protect yourself from a narcissist by learning to recognize unhealthy patterns and manipulation.

🧘‍♀️ How to disengage from a narcissist when they're someone you can't simply remove from your life.

My goal with this episode isn't to encourage you to diagnose everyone around you as a narcissist. It's to give you a better understanding of narcissistic traits, manipulation, and relationship red flags so you can recognize unhealthy patterns, trust your instincts, and make decisions that protect your peace.

Sometimes protecting yourself starts with simply knowing what to look for. 💛

💬 Let's Talk About It

Have you ever experienced a relationship with someone who displayed narcissistic traits?

I'd love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or questions in the comments—but please protect your privacy and only share what you're comfortable sharing.

And if this episode helps you recognize something you've experienced, send it to someone who might benefit from hearing it.

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