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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 22 MIN

Why we give up on our dreams (and how to get them back again)

from Another Way · host Selina Barker

In this week’s Pep-Talk, I explore:Why we so often give up on our dreams (and the sneaky stories we tell ourselves)The role of failure, fear, and the “shitty committee” in shutting us downHow family history, identity, and even ancestral patterns can make us play smallThe importance of experimenting, failing, and trying again—without giving up on the bigger visionWhat it looks like to dust off an old dream and breathe new life into it✨ Whether it’s about your career, relationships, money, or lifestyle—if there’s a dream you’ve shelved, this episode will inspire you to pick it back up and see what might be possible now.⚡️✨Want support bringing your dreams back to life? Become a paid subscriber and get instant access to monthly workshops, life designing sessions, and a gorgeous community - all dedicated to helping you create the life you really want to be living.Join the membership here → https://anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/subscribe

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In this week’s Pep-Talk, I explore:Why we so often give up on our dreams (and the sneaky stories we tell ourselves)The role of failure, fear, and the “shitty committee” in shutting us downHow family history, identity, and even ancestral patterns can...

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