Name: STORYTIME: THE TOO REAL NIGHTMARE - MAY 3 2025 by Share & Let's Live!
Duration: 3 min 46 s
Description: Last night, I had a nightmare... not your standard horror movie type, but the kind where the scene got a little too real, the intensity of the dream bled over into reality, and I woke up screaming, "I JUST HATE MY LIFE!”

Day 20 "I DID IT!" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Today, I faced and conquered a 30-year fear. I could not be more grateful or more proud of myself. 

Despite the fear, despite it being something I could go the rest of my life without ever revisiting, despite the rules saying, "You should've learned that when you were a kid," I had a dream and today I kept a commitment to myself and made it a reality.

Special thank you to the @bike_whisperer_chicago for helping me overcome a fear. He had me riding, independently, in one hour! I thought I was going to have to see him for tons of lessons. We got it done, today, same day. Wow! 

To see the level of fear I had when I first got on, to actually being okay that he was standing back watching, was amazing. And I appreciate that he is so attentive. He knew where I'd be nervous so he ran over to be there if I needed him. He didn't let me fall. He was patient with me. And now I can say after 30 years, I rode a bike by myself! 

I am so grateful. I AM SO FRIGGIN' PROUD! 

Today's podcast was an awesome celebration of this moment and of the journey of growth that has gotten me to this place, of being able to put long held limiting beliefs about myself behind me. Reading this description is not gonna give you what the podcast did. There's so much goodness in this episode. 

Check it out!

Oh... and here's the link to his IG: https://www.instagram.com/bike_whisperer_chicago/

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 20 "I DID IT!" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

Day 21 "Recognizing Answered 'Prayers'" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

“Sometimes our blessings arrive in unexpected packages. 
When we’re focused on our problems, we may not recognize answered prayers.” — Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Lately, when opportunities come into my life, I don't wave them away. I see them and welcome them as I wonder to myself, "Maybe this is the answer to my prayer."

This episode is in no way religious. It's just about when we have an intention.... something we desire to manifest... the answer may be around us.... but we have to be willing to see opportunities as possibilities. Check out the episode. I explain it better there. lol

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 21 "Recognizing Answered 'Prayers'" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

Day 23 "What Do You Want, Today?" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist 

“Today, I made a list of 10 things that I wanted to happen in my day. It gave me such an energy boost that I wrote 7 more. 15/17 happened.” — Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Short Version: I'm finally accepting that my vision, imagination, expectations, beliefs and affirmations DO have an influence on my day. Today, I got to witness how true that is. 

Check out the podcast. BTW I didn't edit it, so ignore me cussing at cars or whatever else and focus on the bigger message. lol

Enjoy!


Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 23 "What Do You Want, Today?" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

Day 24 "Are You Taking Care of YOU?" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Some of us take care of everybody but we don't take care of ourselves. This podcast episode is my usual #storytelling and gentle encouragement for you to start making time for yourself... even in small increments. 

If you tend to put yourself last and make everybody else's needs a priority, this one's for you. Check it out. 

Blessings,

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 24 "Are You Taking Care of YOU?" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

Day 25 "What's Running Your Life?" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Woke up this morning and had an epiphany about a limiting belief that's been running my life. 

Today, on the podcast, I talk about how beliefs we established in childhood are often the reasons we find ourselves stuck in life. I share about my specific belief and where it came from and what I'm doing to remove it. 

If you are finding yourself stuck in life, this podcast episode may clue you in to what's in the way and how to begin shifting it.

Enjoy!

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 25 "What's Running Your Life?" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

Day 26 "Try Going Neutral" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

When life is tempting you to spiral into anxiety, try going neutral. Don't be positive. Don't be negative. Just be and breathe. And stay there a while.

That's what I've been practicing this week. Miraculous things have happened. AND I've seen what happens when I go back to the default worrying, panicking and being p*ssed. 

I prefer the results of going neutral. This may be a life-changing decision. It's definitely something I'm practicing. And I love that when I find myself panicking, I hear my inner voice saying, "Go neutral." 

And.... this doesn't mean you don't handle your business. Sometimes you just need a minute for a calm head so you know the best thing to do.... so you can respond rather than react. Sometimes you do nothing, because you've already done everything within your control, so worrying, and getting yourself worked up, is pointless. So you just breathe and decide to not think negatively, or positively. Just be. 

Try it. It's kinda awesome. 

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 26 "Try Going Neutral" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

** Please pardon the fluctuations in volume on this episode. **

Day 27 "Do What You Can How You Can" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

“If you don’t yet have the means to do as you desire, find a way to do 
it now, just on a smaller scale.” —Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 27 "Do What You Can How You Can" #REWIRING Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

Day 2 "It's Gotta More Than This Pt1" #CARELESS Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Today, I explore the idea that we all get to do what we came here to do. It's so often that some people seem to be on this earth purely to support others, because there never seems to be enough time in a day for them to do things for themselves. 

I got curious about what might be behind that phenomenon and if it's possible that it is linked to some other events in one's past. As I worked through this idea... just talking through it, I came to some conclusions... or hypotheses... that have me thinking and ready to explore this further through some inner child work. 

I believe this episode was an intro and I'm looking forward to thinking through this some more and making it make sense... for me and for others like me who tend to show up for everyone but ourselves. 

Stay tuned. Check out today's podcast.

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 2 "It's Gotta More Than This Pt1" #CARELESS Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

Day 3 "I Don't Care What I SHOULD" #CARELESS Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

The thing about social media is that we are inundated by other people's opinions. It can be so exhausting, all the different shoulds as a parent, as a woman, as a business owner, as a... fill in the blank. I'm so over shoulds. 

Today's podcast is about what I'm choosing to do instead of focusing on what "everybody" thinks I should be doing. And that's what this month is about.... I am caring less about outside opinions and doing more of what resonates and feels right for me. 

Check out today's podcast, "I Don't Care What I SHOULD."

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 3 "I Don't Care What I SHOULD" #CARELESS Share & Let's Live! #Podcast

What do you do when life feels outside your control and fear and hopelessness are trying to set in? I talk about this on today's podcast. Check it out and if it supports you, please share it. 

Blessings, 

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

When Things Feel Hopeless

Last night, I had a nightmare... not your standard horror movie type, but the kind where the scene got a little too real, the intensity of the dream bled over into reality, and I woke up screaming, "I JUST HATE MY LIFE!”

STORYTIME: THE TOO REAL NIGHTMARE - MAY 3 2025

Marlene Dillon is a multi-talented single mom who's passionate about empowerment. Through her gifts of storytelling, songwriting, and her intuitive gifts, she shares insights on how to navigate life with more purpose. This podcast is called Share & Let's Live! because she believes that we all have gifts, passions, and interests that we came here to share. And as we release our reasons, beliefs, and hesitations, and begin to share them, we all get to expand. We are happier and we make our world a more beautiful place. So check out the podcast. Like, comment, and share. Oh, and a special thanks to Anno Domini Beats for the awesome track "Like That" which has become the signature sound for this podcast. Bless you for offering your music to creators like me. You're a blessing! 
BTW, I do cuss on this podcast, so you've been warned. These are my opinions and purely for entertainment and education. I speak freely. Share & Let's Live! with Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist's podcast and recordings are covered under the Privacy Policy, Terms, Etc. available on mdillondesigns.com. All rights reserved.

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