DB 450: Feeling Lost? The Power of Stillness in a Busy World
Release Date: 04/14/2025
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info_outlineđł Ever feel like everything is happening all at onceâand you donât know what to do next? Maybe school feels hard, emotions are all over the place, and your schedule is packed. If thatâs you, this episode is your gentle reminder: you donât always have to push forwardâsometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause. https://dreambigpodcast.com/450
In Episode 450 of the Dream Big Podcast, Sophia Karpman shares a life-changing tip from forest survival experts: If you get lost in the woodsâhug a tree and stay still. And then she shows how that same idea can help us when life gets emotionally overwhelming.
đ What Youâll Discover:
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Why hugging a tree (or just being still) helps when emotions run wild
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Sophiaâs personal story of navigating two theatre casts, school, and stress
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Gentle ways to find calm, reset your energy, and come back to yourself
đ Key Takeaways:
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Stillness isnât weaknessâitâs wisdom
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You donât need to fix everythingâsometimes, you just need to pause
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Being rooted in the moment helps you reconnect with your inner calm
Whether you're in the middle of a busy week or just feeling off, this episode will help you breathe, reset, and remember: you are never truly lost when you pause to listen.
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