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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 9 MIN

019 Don’t Leave the Dream Buried Inside You: Mental Health, Purpose, and the Solopreneur Journey

from Holistic Mental Health for Women Solopreneurs · host Dr. Nicole Pertillar

Don’t Leave the Dream Buried Inside YouIn this conversation, I share about how facing the loss of my dear friend impacted my journey, the heartbreak of learning she was at the end of her life, and the powerful realization that came as I reflected on the dreams she once shared with me, dreams that never got the chance to fully manifest.We talk about grief, mental health, purpose, and the emotional weight of postponing what matters most. This is not about pressure or urgency driven by fear. It’s about perspective, intention, and honoring the life you’ve been given.In this episode, I talk about:the emotional impact of learning my friend was at the end of her lifehow grief can bring clarity to your purpose and prioritiesremembering the dreams she shared that never got to manifestmental health, burnout, and navigating heavy life seasons as a solopreneurwhy life transitions can awaken a deeper urgency around your callingwhat it means to live fully and not leave your dreams buried inside youThis episode is for you if:you’ve been putting your dreams on hold while navigating a hard seasonyou’re experiencing grief, burnout, or emotional exhaustionyou’re a solopreneur or creative trying to balance life and purposeyou’ve been waiting for the “right time” to fully go after what’s in your heartyou want to live more intentionally and aligned with your purposeKey reminder from this episode:Don’t leave the dream buried inside you.But because what’s in you matters and it deserves to be lived.Stay connected:If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to stay connected with me through my newsletter, The Pause for Solos, over on Substack. That’s where I share deeper reflections and encouragement around mental health, grief, purpose, and what it looks like to pursue your dreams without abandoning yourself in the process.

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