Ever imagined life different than it is right now? Then you, my friend, are a dreamer. In this kickoff to The Divergent Dreamer podcast, host Najee Ward explores what it means to be a dreamer—especially for those with ADHD, creative minds, and deep-feeling hearts.

From “grieving the gap” between imagination and reality to understanding the neuroscience behind dreaming vividly (episodic future thinking), this episode unpacks the emotional residue of dreaming in a world not built for divergent minds. It’s for those who carry vision before there’s a blueprint, who feel the future before it arrives, and who are still daring to dream—again.

Whether you're creative, neurodivergent, or simply trying to live a life that aligns with your soul, this space is for you.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:
• Why some people don’t call themselves dreamers—but actually are
• How creative and neurodivergent brains experience dreams as emotionally real.
• The emotional cost (and beauty) of dreaming vividly
• Why hope, imagination, and community matter more than ever

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