The Dreaming & Doing Podcast
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About the Podcast
Our dreams inspire, excite, and light us up, and Melissa Wesner, is here to help you tap into that excitement and turn it into reality.
This podcast is for the big dreamers, action takers, and pursuers of a life well-lived! It’s for the people who want to dream big dreams and pursue them without sacrificing their well-being. While we might not be able to share our dreams with everyone (more on that later), this podcast is intended to be a place where you can seek inspiration and tap into your own big ideas! It’s the place for people who want to dream AND do.
As a licensed counselor, entrepreneur, and avid dreamer, Melissa Wesner understands the process of turning dreams into reality. She also understands how easy it is to put your own well-being on the back-burner.
She’s now convinced that the messages we’ve received about hard work and effort don’t always serve us. Instead, you’ll hear her talking about the connection between our self-care and well-being and our success and business strategy.
You can expect weekly episodes and guest interviews with inspiring entrepreneurs who know more than a thing or two about pursuing big dreams. You’ll also hear from health and wellness experts who will introduce us to the many ways that we can pursue wellness to benefit our personal and professional lives.
If you’re a big dreamer who wants to take inspired action in your personal, professional, or business life, you’re in the right spot!
S01 Ep14: Traveling Light: Leaving Guilt Behind
Have you ever stopped yourself from pursuing an exciting opportunity because you thought that doing so would be selfish? Or, have you ever stopped yourself from pursuing your dream because you felt guilty for pursuing something that was for yourself, and doing so would take away time, energy, or resources from the other people in your life? If so, this episode is for you!
In this episode, you’ll hear Melissa talk about:
Ways that guilt that can show up as we pursue our goals
Ways that guilt can impact women in particular
Ways that we can distinguish between true, valid forms of guilt vs. unnecessary guilt
I’ll be keeping it real with you and sharing from my own personal experiences and my own experiences working with others! We’ve got important decisions to make about how we live this life, so I hope you’ll find this episode valuable! Let’s travel light and leave unnecessary guilt behind!
S01 Ep10: When Your Dreams Are So Big They Scare You with Jake Sasseville
Ever have the impression that some people just pursue their big dreams with such ease? That’s one of the reasons I wanted to invite Jake Sasseville, a visionary and CEO at the Imiloa Institute on the show. At this very moment, Jake is taking the exciting new leap to expand the Imiloa Institute by opening up a 2nd campus which is no small feat! This episode is a reminder that dreams of all sizes can be both scary and exciting!
In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about:
A mindset Jake has adopted that helps him move forward in his life and business
How Jake handles hard days as a visionary and leader
Perception vs. reality–what it looks like when you peel back the curtain
I’ve seen Jake’s work live in action which is why I was so eager to talk with him on the show!
If you’re curious about the Imiloa Institute, you can join me there on a retreat for entrepreneurs and leaders this April 14-19, 2024!
S01 Ep07: Turning Passion into Worldwide Travel Opportunities with International Retreat Host Patrick Casale
Some might say that Patrick Casale has created a dream job! Over the past few years, he’s become known for hosting off the beaten path retreats for therapist entrepreneurs that sell out within days! Patrick’s decision to host international retreats has allowed him to pursue his own passions while helping others’ travel dreams come true too! Even though Patrick’s retreats have been incredibly successful, he’s also completely up front about the challenges of doing this work as an AuDHD therapist and entrepreneur.
In this episode, you’ll get to hear:
What inspired Patrick to start hosting retreats.
How he came to embrace the motto “Doubt Yourself & Do It Anyway.”
How Patrick strives to lead with authenticity
The most transformational aspects of attending retreats.
If you’ve never attended a retreat before, we hope this episode will inspire you to give one a try.
