Dreaming the World We Want to See

Show Notes

 In this episode, I reflect on the role of imagination in times of uncertainty — and how dreaming forward isn’t about escaping reality, but about expanding what feels possible in our bodies and communities. Recorded as both a personal reflection and a collective inquiry, this conversation explores how our nervous systems shape what we can envision, and why tending to regulation can open space for creativity, hope, and meaningful action.

I talk about the tension between staying informed and staying resourced, the importance of orienting toward what we care about, and how envisioning the world we want can be a grounding practice rather than a bypass. Through a somatic lens, we explore what it means to hold grief and possibility together — allowing imagination to become a steady companion as we navigate complexity.

This episode is an invitation to notice where your attention goes, to gently expand your capacity to imagine supportive futures, and to stay connected to what feels life-giving even in challenging times.

Timestamps

00:00 — Welcome & naming the moment we’re in
03:00 — Why imagination matters right now
06:30 — Nervous systems and the limits of what we can envision
10:00 — Staying informed without becoming overwhelmed
13:30 — Orienting toward what we care about
17:00 — Grief, uncertainty & possibility coexisting
20:30 — Dreaming as a practice, not an escape
24:00 — Expanding capacity for hope and creativity
28:00 — Community, connection & shared vision
31:30 — Small actions that align with imagined futures
34:30 — Letting imagination support regulation
38:00 — Holding complexity with gentleness
41:30 — Closing reflections & invitation to keep dreaming

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