I Don't Know How You Do It

A Bucket List Legacy: The Power of Living With Intention, with Laura Carney


Listen Later

Do you have a bucket list? Turns out there's huge power in recording your intentions. As it turns out, there can also be incredible gifts in fulfilling somebody else's.

More than a decade after her father died, Laura Carney was given a treasure that would change her life forever. It was a list, penned by her late father, filled with dreams and aspirations that were waiting to be realized. Little did Laura know, this bucket list would become her guiding light, igniting a journey of self-discovery and transformation. It's a story of inspiration, courage, and spirituality and the surprising impact that comes from living out your dreams...or even someone else's.

Laura Carney is an accomplished author known for her book, "My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free." In this captivating memoir, Laura shares her experience of discovering her late father's bucket list and embarking on a mission to fulfill his dreams. The book has been recognized as one of the best books of 2023 by Real Simple magazine. Laura's story has received widespread attention, with appearances on CBS Sunday Morning, the Drew Barrymore Show, and NBC Nightly News, among others. Through her journey, Laura not only gained a deeper understanding of her father but also learned valuable lessons about surrender, spirituality, and personal growth. Her inspiring narrative serves as a testament to the power of embracing our own aspirations and finding fulfillment in life. Join us as we delve into Laura Carney's remarkable journey and discover the transformative power of a bucket list.

Living out these bucket list items was helping me to not be afraid anymore, and it was an incredible emotional transformation. -Laura Carney


We talk about how to:

  • Discover the healing power of recording your intentions and values.
  • Shift your mindset by harnessing the transformative potential of language.
  • Learn about setting intentional goals and taking aligned actions to live a purposeful life.
  • Embrace the unknown and let go of control to open doors to new opportunities.
  • Experience a deep connection with loved ones through meaningful signs from the universe.

Learn more about Laura and her book here: http://www.bylauracarney.com

Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

"This is my go-to podcast for inspiration and to discover new approaches to embrace the challenges in my life." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me reach more people -- just like you -- find strategies and insights to do the things that feel undoable. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. Follow now!

Sign up for my newsletter and learn more about these remarkable stories at www.jessicafeinstories.com

Order Jessica's memoir, Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes

Music credit: Limitless by Bells

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

I Don't Know How You Do ItBy Jessica Fein

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

75 ratings


More shows like I Don't Know How You Do It

View all
The Moth by The Moth

The Moth

27,222 Listeners

Death, Sex & Money by Slate Podcasts

Death, Sex & Money

7,738 Listeners

Grief Out Loud by The Dougy Center

Grief Out Loud

310 Listeners

Happier with Gretchen Rubin by Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

12,950 Listeners

Thanks For Asking by Feelings & Co.

Thanks For Asking

13,253 Listeners

For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast by Jen Hatmaker

For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast

6,363 Listeners

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler by Everything Happens Studios

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

4,980 Listeners

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos by Pushkin Industries

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

14,534 Listeners

Grief is a Sneaky Bitch by Lisa Keefauver, MSW

Grief is a Sneaky Bitch

301 Listeners

Kelly Corrigan Wonders by Kelly Corrigan

Kelly Corrigan Wonders

3,350 Listeners

We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle and Audacy

We Can Do Hard Things

40,963 Listeners

Making Space with Hoda Kotb by Hoda Kotb, TODAY

Making Space with Hoda Kotb

10,425 Listeners

All There Is with Anderson Cooper by CNN

All There Is with Anderson Cooper

9,442 Listeners

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus by Lemonada Media

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

10,407 Listeners

MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie Lynn Sigler by Wishbone Production

MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie Lynn Sigler

3,423 Listeners