164: How to Transform Tragic into Magic: Not Wasting a Crisis with Kelly Sullivan Walden

Discover the power of dreams and how they can transform your life in this fascinating conversation between host Natalie Ledwell and dream expert Kelly Sullivan Walden on the Not Over, Just Different Podcast. In this episode, Natalie speaks with Kelly about how to transform crisis and adversity into positive change. Kelly shares personal stories of some of her most challenging experiences, from crashing in a wild animal park to dealing with health scares, and how she used these moments to learn, grow, and become stronger. They discuss the importance of being authentic and sharing our vulnerabilities, and how these stories can inspire and give permission to others to do the same. Listeners will come away with a newfound appreciation for the power of adversity and the potential for transformation in even the most difficult of times. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn their setbacks into success.

SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction and background of Kelly Sullivan Walden, dream expert, and author.
02:15 - How Kelly discovered her passion for dreams and dream interpretation.

05:50 - The process of working with dreams and how Kelly helps clients understand their dreams.

10:45 - The importance of dream journaling and how to get started.

14:35 - Tips for overcoming common roadblocks to dream journaling.

19:20 - Discussion of common dream symbols and what they might mean.

24:40 - The difference between a nightmare and a bad dream, and how to cope with them.

28:00 - Kelly’s thoughts on recurring dreams and what they might indicate.

30:40 - Discussion of lucid dreaming and how to achieve it.

34:45 - The role of dreams in helping us process and heal from emotional experiences.

39:20 - Kelly’s upcoming projects and where to find her online.

40:45 - Conclusion and final thoughts.

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