Episode 96: What Dream Have You Put on Hold?

Have you ever had a dream that wouldn't quite leave you alone? Not a fleeting idea. Not a New Year's resolution. A dream that keeps quietly tapping you on the shoulder, year after year, even as life gets busy. In this solo episode of It's a Mindset, Emma explores why so many women put their dreams on hold while they focus on everyone else. From careers and caring responsibilities to being the "good girl" and meeting expectations, it's easy to lose sight of what we truly want. Emma shares her own journey of following dreams that once felt impossible - leaving a 25-year corporate career, writing an award-winning and bestselling book, launching a podcast, travelling the world, hosting sound healing events, and now finding herself drawn towards a new possibility: yoga teacher training. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect and ask yourself a powerful question: What dream have you put on hold? If you've been feeling restless, stuck, unfulfilled, or like there's something more waiting for you, this conversation is for you. As Emma shares in Worthy & Wealthy, true abundance begins with understanding who you are, what you want and having the courage to take the next step. And perhaps your next step starts today.  Key Episode Takeaways: Why so many women put their dreams on hold while prioritising everyone else's needs Why the "good girl" conditioning can keep women playing small Why your next chapter doesn't need to be dramatic to be meaningful Three powerful questions to help you reconnect with what you truly want Why permission, support and accountability are often the missing ingredients for change How to recognise when you're ready for your next chapter Journal Prompts Take some time to reflect on these questions: ✨ What dream have I put on hold? ✨ Why did I put it on hold? ✨ What would happen if I finally gave myself permission to pursue it? ✨ If nothing changed over the next five years, how would I feel? Doors Are Now Open to The Next Chapter Collective If this episode stirred something within you... If you've been thinking about the dream you've put on hold... If you've been wondering what's next... Or if you're simply ready to invest in yourself again... I'd love to invite you to join The Next Chapter Collective. This brand-new five-week coaching experience has been designed for women who know they're ready for something more - more purpose, more fulfilment, more clarity and more intention in the next chapter of their lives. Together, we'll explore the same five pillars that sit at the heart of Worthy & Wealthy: ✨ Self-Worth ✨ Purpose ✨ Wellbeing ✨ Financial Empowerment ✨ Freedom These are the same five pillars that transformed my own life and became the foundation of my book, Worthy & Wealthy. This is the work we'll be doing together over five weeks - moving beyond inspiration and into action, with the support, accountability and encouragement to create meaningful change. Program begins: Tuesday 23 June Weekly Live Coaching Calls: Tuesdays at 7:30pm AEST Includes: ✔ Five weeks of live coaching, support and accountability ✔ Weekly Zoom sessions ✔ Recordings available if you can't attend live ✔ Reflection exercises, practical tools and workbook activities ✔ A supportive community of like-minded women ✔ A complimentary 60-minute private coaching session Places are intentionally limited to ensure a personalised and supportive experience. If you're ready to stop putting your dreams on hold and start intentionally creating your next chapter, I'd love to support you inside the program. You can find all the details and enrol via the link in the show notes. Show Resources: Follow Emma, The Podcast Host on Instagram - @emmalagerlow Learn More About The Next Chapter Collective - https://www.emmalagerlow.com/the-next-chapter-collective Check Out Emma's Book, Worthy & Wealthy - https://www.amazon.com.au/Worthy-Wealthy-Discovering-Abundance-Fulfilment/dp/1998528022 So let me leave you with one final question: What dream have you put on hold? Maybe your next chapter isn't about becoming someone new. Maybe it's about finally becoming more of who you've always been. If you LOVED this episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram stories and tag @emmalagerlow. Here's to Your Next Chapter, Emma. X.