Have you ever wondered what would happen if you committed to one small habit every single day?

In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Rose from Firefly Scout to talk about her incredible six-year daily walking streak and the lessons it has taught her about self-trust, curiosity, intuition, and finding her glow.

We explore how daily practices help us reconnect with ourselves, why paying attention to our energy matters, and how small acts of consistency can create powerful ripple effects in our lives.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Stephanie's six-year daily walking streak

• Finding your glow and replenishing your energy

• Learning to trust your intuition

• The power of curiosity and wonder

• Coming home to yourself through simple daily practices

Connect with Stephanie:

Firefly Scout

Website- https://www.fireflyscout.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyscout

In this episode, I’m joined by artist Viola Hortova, for an inspiring conversation about creativity, self-expression, and what it truly means to live a creative life.

Viola shares her journey from studying photography, graphic design, and landscape architecture to becoming a full-time mixed media artist. We talk about how she built a daily sketchbook habit that slowly reshaped her identity, and how sharing her work online helped her step fully into seeing herself as an artist.

Together we explore:

• How a simple 5-minute daily sketching practice can transform your creativity
• Why creativity is less about talent and more about permission and habit
• The power of plein air painting and connecting with nature as inspiration
• How to overcome fear and perfectionism when sharing your art
• How creativity shows up in everyday life, not just in the studio
• The importance of “artist dates” and reconnecting with play
• Building creative community through workshops and shared practice

Viola also shares the heart behind her art date club and art mail club community, where she sends artwork, letters, and creative prompts to inspire people around the world to reconnect with their own creativity.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not creative,” or you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start again, this episode will gently remind you that creativity is already within you!

Connect with Viola-

Socials: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/viola.artstudio/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/violaartstudio?utm_source=search

Her website: https://www.violaartstudio.com/

In this episode of Don’t Quit Your Daydream, I’m sharing a really honest conversation about what it feels like to pause, pivot, or let go of a dream. I open up about two dreams from my own life, one I completely shelved and one I’m still actively discerning in real time.

We talk about learning to trust your intuition, how to listen to your body, and ways to tell if a dream is still aligned for you in this season of life.

If you’ve been questioning your next step and wondering whether to keep going, pause, or change directions, this episode is for you.

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Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. 

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In this solo episode of Don’t Quit Your Daydream, I share something I did not plan to talk about, but something that shifted everything in me.

After receiving devastating news in my community, I found myself in a place I know many of us have been in before. Shocked. Heavy. Disconnected. I went into what I can only describe as freeze mode. I could not move through my normal rhythm, and everything in me slowed down.

And yet, in the middle of that stillness, something started to move in me. A wake up call to live the life that's here, now! Be more present, do the things, say yes to life...

If not now, when?

This episode is about what it means to wake back up to your life when grief, overwhelm, or emotional shutdown has taken over. It is not about pushing through or rushing healing. It is about slowly coming back to yourself and remembering that your life is still happening right now.

In this episode we talk about:

• Moving through grief and emotional freeze mode
• Why life has a way of waking us up through loss and change
• Letting go of “someday” and starting where you are
• Simple ways to reconnect to your body and the present moment
• Decluttering your life, your space, and your energy
• Coming back to presence, joy, and what actually matters
• Gentle nervous system tools like grounding, movement, breath, and humming to overcome the feeling of being stuck or frozen.

If you have been feeling numb, stuck, or like you are just moving through the motions, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are still here. Your life is still here. And there is always a way back in.

Here's to waking back up and going for your dreams! Enjoy!

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Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. 

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In this episode I had the joy of sitting down with Brandi Morpurgo, founder of Daisy Chain Book Co., to talk about the dream that started when she was just twelve years old.

After writing the idea for a mobile bookshop in her diary, the dream stayed tucked away for years. During a season of grief, the idea resurfaced and Brandi decided to test it.

That small idea grew into a mobile bookstore on wheels and eventually two thriving bookstores built around community and a love of books.

We talk about creativity, grief, building something from scratch, and what it looks like to follow the quiet nudges in life.

If you have ever had a small idea sitting in the back of your mind, this episode might be the little push you need.

• The childhood dream that started it all
• How grief can sometimes open the door to creativity
• What it really takes to build something from the ground up
• The power of testing ideas instead of waiting for perfection
• Why community matters more than we think
• How Brandi turned a book truck into two thriving bookstores
• Why reading is actually one of the best things we can do for our brains
• And why it’s never too late to follow a dream that’s been quietly waiting for you

Go check out -

Daisy Chain Book Co. - https://daisychainbook.co/

Follow Brandi:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/daisychainbookco/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/daisychainbookco

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Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. 

Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com

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In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Karen Parker, a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Quantum Human Design™. Karen has spent decades studying Human Design and helping people better understand themselves and the unique way they are wired.

In our conversation, we explore what Human Design actually is and how it can help us reconnect with our authentic selves. Karen shares how the stories we tell about ourselves shape the way we experience the world, and why creativity and imagination play such an important role in our well-being.

We also talk about burnout, intuition, and the importance of standing in your value—especially in a world that constantly tries to tell us who we should be.

This conversation weaves together science, storytelling, and self-discovery, and I hope it leaves you feeling curious about your own story and the possibilities for living more fully as yourself.

I know you will get so much out of this episode. If you are stuggling in mind, body or spirit, this one's for you. Enjoy!

• What Human Design is and how it works
• How the stories we tell about ourselves shape our lives
• Why creativity and imagination are essential for our health
• The difference between instinct and intuition
• Burnout and the pressure to live behind a “mask”
• Reconnecting with your authentic self

About Dr. Karen Curry Parker

Dr. Karen Parker is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Quantum Human Design™. She has spent more than three decades researching and teaching Human Design, helping people around the world understand their unique energetic design and reconnect with their authentic selves. Karen is the author of more than twenty books and teaches internationally through courses, trainings, and speaking events.

Connect with Karen:

Website- https://quantumhumandesign.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarenparker22/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenParker22

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drkarenparker/featured

Free Ebook: quantumhumandesign.com/yt

Get your Human Design Chart Here- https://freehumandesignchart.com/

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Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. 

Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com

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In this episode of Don't Quit Your Daydream, I sat down with endurance runner and nutritionist Erin McCarthy. Erin has completed incredible challenges including a 100 mile race and epic hiking adventures around the world. Along the way she has also built a career helping women understand their bodies through nutrition, gut health, and hormone support.

Erin shares how running first entered her life through a simple desire for community when her kids were young. What began as a way to make friends eventually became a lifelong practice that strengthened both her body and mindset.

We talk about the mental resilience required for endurance running(and life), how visualization and self belief shape success, and why small consistent habits matter far more than perfection.

Whether you are training for a race, chasing a dream, or simply trying to take better care of your health, this episode is a powerful reminder that progress happens one step at a time.

Left foot, right foot.

• How community can spark unexpected passions
• The mindset required for endurance running
• Why belief often matters more than discipline
• How visualization can prepare you for challenges
• What Erin learned from a major injury setback
• The connection between gut health and the nervous system
• Why consistency matters more than perfection in wellness
• Simple habits that can transform your health over time

1. Big dreams happen one step at a time

Whether you are running a mountain trail or pursuing a life goal, progress happens through small consistent actions. Break the big dream into smaller steps and celebrate the wins along the way.

2. Mindset shapes what we believe is possible

Erin shares how repeating the mantra “I run fifty miles for fun” helped her believe she could complete her first 100 mile race. Our minds look for evidence to support what we believe.

3. Small habits create lasting health

Instead of chasing perfection, focus on simple habits done consistently. Drinking more water, walking daily, and calming the nervous system can make a powerful difference over time.

Erin McCarthy is an endurance runner and nutritionist who specializes in gut health, hormones, and sustainable wellness for active women. Through her work at The Wellness Academy, she helps women understand their bodies, restore their energy, and create a clear path toward lasting health.

She offers one on one coaching, group programs, and memberships designed to support women navigating digestion issues, hormonal shifts, and energy challenges.

Find her here:

Website: https://www.thewellnessacademygv.com/wow-membership.html

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seeknourishment/

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Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. 

Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com

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In this inspiring conversation, I sat down with world traveler, photographer, and speaker Dean Jacobs. After leaving a successful corporate career, Dean followed a deeper calling that led him to travel across 58 countries with a backpack, a notebook, and an open heart.

Dean now dedicates his life to helping young people and adults reconnect with their dreams and live with greater courage, curiosity, and purpose.

We explore what it means to truly feel alive, how small everyday moments can shift our perspective, and why the world needs more people willing to follow the quiet voice inside their hearts.

This episode is full of powerful stories, wisdom from Dean’s travels, and simple reminders that each of us has the ability to create ripples of positive energy wherever we go.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why the cost of staying disconnected can become greater than the fear of uncertainty
• Dean’s journey from corporate life to traveling the world
• Lessons from visiting 58 countries and connecting with cultures around the globe
• The meaning behind Dean’s message: Dream big. Live tall. Make the world better.
• How small acts of kindness and curiosity can shift the energy around us
• Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary
• Why energy is contagious and how we can become the “power plant” in a room

A simple practice from this episode

Dean encourages us to slow down and look a little longer at the world around us.

Today, try stepping out of “transaction mode.” Choose one ordinary moment and be fully present for it—whether that’s talking to someone in line, noticing something beautiful on a walk, or simply pausing to appreciate where you are.

Sometimes the smallest shifts bring us back to life.

Connect with Dean-

Website: https://deanjacobs.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanjacobsadventures/

Amazon Rain Forest Trip- Book Here- https://www.wetravel.com/trips/ultra-ecuador-amazon-july-2026-11-days-10-nights-program-updated-dean-jacobs-adventures-9436029120

He is a Certified High Performance Coach, speaks at schools/organizations and give tours in the Amazon Rain Forest. Reach out to him for more info on these offerings.

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Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com

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Welcome to the very first episode of Don’t Quit Your Daydream!

This show helps you find hope and inspiration to follow the whispers of your heart. Each week, you’ll hear from people creating lives that feel alive and meaningful, people out in the world finding wonder in the ordinary, along with feel-good stories and conversations rooted in mindfulness, growth, and coming home to yourself.

In this episode, I share the heart behind the show and the story that inspired it. During a season of deep burnout while running my childcare business, a podcast episode cracked something open inside me and ultimately changed the direction of my life. That moment gave me hope for the first time in a long time and allowed me to dream again.

Now this show is a space to share those kinds of stories with you.

In this episode we explore:

• How podcasts helped change the trajectory of my life

• Why I felt called to create Don’t Quit Your Daydream

• The kinds of stories and conversations you can expect from the show

• Three simple ways to reconnect with dreaming, curiosity, and play

Sara Adamchak is the host of Don’t Quit Your Daydream Podcast, an inspirational podcast about about following the quiet whispers of your heart, reconnecting with your dreams, and remembering that life gets to feel creative, joyful, and alive.

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Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. 

Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com

What kind of dreamer are you?

Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.

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As we wrap up this season, I'm sharing four inspirational conversations from 2025, that capture the spirit of where we're headed next. Each one shares a message of hope and reminds us how saying yes to your ideas and to more ceativity changes how your life can open up. I hope you enjoy this compilation.

I also announce the name for the new show! So excited to share it with you and to kick off this new season soon. Enjoy

Also, each day during the new podcast launch week, I am sending out fun activities to help you reconnect with your dreams. Get on the email list for that + more goodies coming!

Thank you for being here. The last five years has been such a journey of growth and learning along the way. I appreciate you deeply.

Guests on this episode:

Tait Whitaker- @dippedinvelvet

Meg Hood- @megs.tea.room Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@MegsTeaRoom

Laurence Winram- @shapednature

Jessica R.- @south_texas_aerial_arts

Clips from (in order of conversation)

152: The Power of Saying Yes: How One Cookie Led to a Thriving Cake Business with Tait Whitaker

156: A Cozy Chat: Meg Hood on Playfulness, Good Books and Being Yourself

155: Exploring Land Art & Nature's Wisdom with Laurence Winram

118: 100 Year Dreams: Growing Your Own Food & Building a Legacy with Jessica R.

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Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxw

Yoga and meditation videos to help you reset. 

Website- https://www.connectedandwell.com

What kind of dreamer are you?

Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.

Take it here: https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz