Somewhere along the way, we were told to grow up—to put away the playful, imaginative things that made us feel brave, joyful, and free. But what if the parts of us that loved pretend adventures, imaginary friends, and childlike wonder are still holding keys to our courage and confidence today?

In this episode, we’re revisiting the beauty of the youthful things that shaped us—the innocent moments that required little thought and gave us so much life. From building forts and pretending to move to new worlds, to having imaginary friends who made us feel understood, these experiences mattered.

I’ll share my own story about my childhood friend named Charlie—and why reclaiming the magic of that friendship still inspires me to this day.

Because growing up doesn’t mean we have to abandon the wonder that made us who we are. Sometimes, going back is exactly how we remember how to move forward.

Let’s talk about it.