In this episode of the Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, co-hosts Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin explore the deeply personal journey of self-trust, trusting life, and what it truly takes to keep a dream alive. Through honest storytelling and reflection, they unpack how self-doubt, old patterns, people-pleasing, and fear can quietly disconnect us from the dreams we most deeply desire. Laurel Boivin shares the vulnerable and inspiring story of finally moving back to New Hampshire’s seacoast after holding the dream for more than 15 years — and the inner work required to stop abandoning her own desires in order to keep others comfortable. Together, the Laurels discuss how dreams often require courage, discomfort, trust, and a willingness to act differently in order to create different outcomes. The conversation weaves together themes of worthiness, divine timing, subconscious patterns, emotional awareness, and the importance of holding onto what matters, even when the path forward is unclear. Listeners are reminded that if a dream lives within them, it may very well be meant for them; and that keeping a dream alive begins with honoring it, believing in it, and trusting themselves enough to carry it forward. Episode Highlights Exploring the connection between self-trust, trust in life, and the courage to pursue meaningful dreams Laurel Boivin’s personal story of holding onto a 15-year dream of moving back to the seacoast How people-pleasing, self-doubt, and old identity patterns can keep us disconnected from what we truly want The importance of asking: What do I want, why do I want it, and am I willing to act differently to support it? A powerful reminder that dreams often unfold through divine timing, inner work, and self-kindness rather than force or certainty Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. What is the dream I keep carrying inside myself? Why do I want this dream? What would it look like to hold my dream without forcing the outcome? Where have I been abandoning my own desires to keep other people comfortable? What patterns or behaviors might I need to interrupt in order to create a different outcome? What do I say I want but struggle to fully believe I deserve? How might self-doubt be shaping the way I look at my life or decisions? What would it look like to organize my life toward what I truly want? What dream have I picked up and put down repeatedly over the years? If I believed I was worthy of my dream, how would I act differently? Host/Cohost/Guest Info Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel, her books, and work she does at www.liveyourinnerpower.com. Laurel Boivin is a leadership coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, Laurel works with high-performing professionals and mission-driven organizations to shift from achievement to alignment — helping them connect deeply to purpose, lead with confidence, and create environments where people thrive. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is laurel@fluxflowcoaching.com and for Laurel Holland - laurel@liveyourinnerpower.com
