#254 This is Why You Keep Walking Away From Your Dreams.

#254 This is Why You Keep Walking Away From Your Dreams.

From Marta on the Move Podcast by Marta Napoleone Mazzoni

May 6, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 254

About this episode

Marta discusses the discomfort of returning to one's dreams and how to navigate the feelings of shame and doubt that arise during this process.

Oof… I've been sitting with this one, and I can't wait to get into it. I had a moment recently where it clicked why so many people end up throwing their dreams away. It's not because they don't want them anymore. It's because they stepped away… and coming back feels uncomfortable as hell. And in that space, everything rises up. Shame. Judgment. Doubt. And the loudest one: I don't belong here anymore. I'm a beginner again. I have to start over. We tell ourselves this distortion all the time, and I want you to hear me when I say- you're not starting from scratch. You're rebuilding your capacity, and just the awareness of this is a game changer. It's a completely different thing. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening in that moment… and how to move through it instead of walking away again. Rare Magic Collective is my free community for those who are defying social norms on aging and want to live a more free, vibrant, and creative life while building their dreams. Finding The Muse Within- Day Retreat May 16th. Limited space available. If you are in the Pgh area, I would love to see you there.

People in this episode

Host: Marta Napoleone Mazzoni

Topics covered

  • dreams
  • self-discovery
  • overcoming doubt
  • personal growth
  • community

Keywords

  • dreams
  • self-doubt
  • personal growth
  • community
  • shame
  • judgment
  • beginner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rare Magic Collective

Places: Pgh

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