The Art Of Imperfect Adulting - Discovering Joy through Visualizing and Dreaming with Karen Robinson

Discovering Joy through Visualizing and Dreaming with Karen Robinson

01/23/25 • 30 min

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mental health therapist and trauma recovery expert, about the power of dreaming and its ability to spark joy and promote healing. Karen shares her personal journey, tools for integrating joy into the healing process, and practical steps listeners can take to dream bigger and live more fulfilled lives.

Karen Robinson is a mental health therapist with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in trauma recovery and transformation coaching. Karen also runs the company Heal Thrive Dream, where she supports individuals, especially women, on their healing journeys.

Main Topics Covered:

Introduction to Karen Robinson
– Background and current work (00:00:03)
Defining Dreaming
– Differentiation between dreams at night and dreams for the future (00:03:18)
Path to Healing Through Dreams
– Karen’s personal story and how she began her work (00:06:49)
Quadrants of Life
– Setting goals in various areas of life for holistic improvement (00:14:05)
Connecting Joy to Healing
– The importance of integrating joy into the healing process (00:16:13)
Karen’s Work and Resources
– Information about Karen's services and special offers (00:21:23)

Quote from the Episode: "Dreaming works. There's always something more that we can achieve, and it doesn't necessarily have to be something about success. It could be what would empower me to make a bigger impact in the world." - Karen Robinson

Timestamps:

[00:00:03] Welcome and introduction to Karen Robinson
[00:00:52] Karen’s background and current residence
[00:03:18] Defining dreaming and visualizing the future
[00:06:49] Karen’s origin story and healing journey
[00:14:05] Quadrants of life and setting goals
[00:16:13] The role of joy in healing
[00:21:23] Karen’s work with trauma survivors and current offerings
[00:25:52] Rapid-fire questions with Karen
[00:27:28] Conclusion and thank yous

Special Offer: Karen Robinson offers a free Healing Planner, normally priced at $12.99, for podcast listeners. The planner includes 100 journaling prompts to aid in therapy and transformational work. Access this fantastic resource via the link https://www.healthrivedream.com/healing-planner/

The most efficient and easiest way to get all these fantastic special offers is to be a part of the Imperfect Adulting email community. Visit https://www.imperfectadulting.com to do that.

Main Topics Covered:

Introduction to Karen Robinson
– Background and current work (00:00:03)
Defining Dreaming
– Differentiation between dreams at night and dreams for the future (00:03:18)
Path to Healing Through Dreams
– Karen’s personal story and how she began her work (00:06:49)
Quadrants of Life
– Setting goals in various areas of life for holistic improvement (00:14:05)
Connecting Joy to Healing
– The importance of integrating joy into the healing process (00:16:13)
Karen’s Work and Resources
– Information about Karen's services and special offers (00:21:23)

Timestamps:

[00:00:03] Welcome and introduction to Karen Robinson
[00:00:52] Karen’s background and current residence
[00:03:18] Defining dreaming and visualizing the future
[00:06:49] Karen’s origin story and healing journey
[00:14:05] Quadrants of life and setting goals
[00:16:13] The role of joy in healing
[00:21:23] Karen’s work with trauma survivors and current offerings
[00:25:52] Rapid-fire questions with Karen
[00:27:28] Conclusion and thank yous

The most efficient and easiest way to get all these fantastic special offers is to be a part of the Imperfect Adulting email community. Visit https://www.imperfectadulting.com to do that.

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Timestamps

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00:19:32 – Lessons Learned and Skills Gained from the Chalet Experience
00:22:30 – Impact on Relationship and Communication Via Email
00:24:29 – Emily’s Current Work and Podcast Details
00:26:21 – Rapid Fire Questions

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