What Do You Really Want? Reclaiming Desire & Freedom with Carrie Bradley | 133

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What if the life you want is on the other side of a single question? 

In this revealing and transformative episode of Manders Mindset, I sit down with author, speaker, and international mindset coach Carrie Bradley—a woman whose journey from people-pleasing and perfectionism to deep personal freedom is nothing short of powerful. We dive into how her divorce, financial uncertainty, and emotional burnout cracked open the deeper question: What do I actually want?

Carrie shares how that question became the foundation for a new life rooted in self-trust, desire, and aligned abundance. From overcoming postpartum depression to writing her first book (Dare to Desire), this conversation is packed with vulnerable wisdom on what it really takes to let go of who you think you’re “supposed” to be—and start becoming who you actually are.

Whether you're navigating change, questioning your direction, or finally ready to put yourself first, this episode offers inspiration and practical steps to start living in alignment with your desires.

🎙️ In this episode, listeners will learn:

🧠 How people-pleasing and perfectionism show up as survival strategies—and how to break free
 💬 Why asking “What do I want?” is harder (and more life-changing) than it sounds
 🧘‍♀️ How meditation, movement, and mindset work can transform anxiety into peace
 💸 Why Carrie believes pleasure—not restriction—is the key to true financial freedom
 📚 The real story behind her book Dare to Desire and how it blends self-help with storytelling
💡 What it looks like to build supportive relationships when you're starting over
💥 How shifting your energy can accelerate the results you want in life and business

🕒 Timeline Summary:

[1:09] – Carrie shares her core value: freedom in finances, emotions, and relationships
 [4:56] – Growing up in a religious home, early people-pleasing, and starting investing at 17
 [6:29] – Realizing she didn’t know what she truly wanted—and why that matters
 [9:32] – Battling postpartum depression and the wake-up call that sparked change
 [13:52] – Why meditation, running, and dance became healing tools for mind and body
 [15:18] – Carrie redefines wealth through alignment, pleasure, and a mindset of trust
 [20:01] – How one friend’s support changed everything during her divorce
 [24:44] – Lessons from The Hobbit and walking through your own hero’s journey
[27:28] – Behind her book Dare to Desire and the woman who inspired its creation
[36:17] – Practical steps for women who want more freedom in life and business
[39:08] – Why abundance is more about energy than hustle—and how to tap into it

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