Escapism, Living in Fantasy, and Idealizing Our Lives

Escapism, Living in Fantasy, and Idealizing Our Lives

May 26, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 90

About this episode

Sarah Baldwin explores how fantasizing can hinder personal growth and the importance of processing the past.

What if fantasizing is actually keeping you from the life that you want? On the surface, focusing only on the things you desire can seem like a positive thing, but in reality, it’s often a sign you have a protective part running the show. Through the lens of parts work, Sarah unpacks how fantasizing parts protect us, why they show up, and how not processing the past will inevitably lead to more suffering.

More episodes of You Make Sense

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the You Make Sense podcast page.