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DB 450: Feeling Lost? The Power of Stillness in a Busy World

Dream Big Podcast for Kids

Release Date: 04/14/2025

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🌳 Ever feel like everything is happening all at once—and you don’t know what to do next? Maybe school feels hard, emotions are all over the place, and your schedule is packed. If that’s you, this episode is your gentle reminder: you don’t always have to push forward—sometimes, 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 woods—hug a tree and stay still. And then she shows how that same idea can help us when life gets emotionally overwhelming.

🌟 What You’ll Discover:

  • Why hugging a tree (or just being still) helps when emotions run wild

  • Sophia’s personal story of navigating two theatre casts, school, and stress

  • Gentle ways to find calm, reset your energy, and come back to yourself

🚀 Key Takeaways:

✅ Stillness isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom
✅ You don’t need to fix everything—sometimes, you just need to pause
✅ 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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