How To Dream

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How to Dream is a hope-forward podcast for people who feel tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. Hosted by Deedee Cummings—therapist, author, and creator of the Make A Way Mindset—this show helps listeners protect their hope, reclaim their voice, and learn to dream again. Each episode blends healing, truth, and practical next steps so listeners can protect their hope and put their dreams in motion.

Episodes

  1. 3H AGO ·  BONUS

    How to Know When You Need a Therapist (Don't Wait for a Crisis)

    Therapy isn't something you wait on until you're already in a crisis. In this summer bonus episode of How to Dream, Deedee Cummings explains how to know when you need a therapist, why it's wise to start therapy before things fall apart, and how to treat mental health the same way you treat physical health. Just like you establish a relationship with a primary care doctor (PCP) and get annual physicals, you can establish a relationship with a therapist and do a simple yearly mental health check-in. This episode is for anyone feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, emotionally tired, stuck, or numb—and also for people who aren't in crisis but want clarity, support, growth, and prevention. You'll learn the common signs it's time to seek support, how to choose a therapist, what to expect in a first session, and why getting help is not "crazy"—it's good for you.

    7 min

  2. MAY 18 ·  BONUS

    4-7-8 Breathing Reset (Calm Anxiety & Settle Your Nervous System)

    If your mind is loud and your nervous system is tired, press play. If your thoughts are racing, your body feels tense, or you've been stuck in constant "go mode," this short bonus episode is your reset. In this guided practice, Deedee Cummings leads you through the 4-7-8 breathing technique to help calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and bring you back to a steady sense of safety. Use this anytime you feel anxious, overwhelmed, overstimulated, or when you're having trouble settling down for sleep. (If you feel lightheaded, return to normal breathing and keep it gentle.)

    10 min

  3. MAY 11

    Dreams in Motion (Season Finale)

    In this Season 1 finale of How to Dream, Deedee Cummings brings everything home with a calm, no-nonsense message for tired hearts: you don't have to do it all in a day, but you do have to try. If your nervous system has been frazzled, the world has felt heavy, and dreaming has felt impossible, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and get clear about what's next. Deedee explains why breathing is foundational for nervous system regulation, hope, and clear thinking; and she guides you through a simple daily practice you can keep using. You'll also create a tangible tool: the Dream in Motion Plan, a one-page plan to help you protect your hope, clear the fog, stay focused, and take one bold step in the next 30 days.

    30 min

  4. MAY 4

    Build The Life That Can Hold Your Dream (With Adrienne Cole)

    A dream needs more than desire, it needs capacity. In this episode of How to Dream, Deedee Cummings sits down with Louisville entrepreneur Adrienne Cole, co-founder of The House of Marigold and Marigold Catering Company, to talk about what it really takes to build a dream in real life: resilience, innovation, leadership, systems, and support. Adrienne shares her journey through growth and pivoting, including the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and why you don't have to see the whole road to take the next step. This conversation is especially powerful for anyone building a business, pursuing a calling, or trying to stop settling in a "good" chapter. Adrienne has also been recognized nationally—featured by EBONY, named to Inc.'s 2026 Female Founders 500 (as reported by Yahoo Finance), and selected for the James Beard Foundation Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership cohort. Download your free chapter of "How to Dream" here.

    39 min

  5. APR 27

    You Are Not Behind: The Comparison Detox

    Comparison isn't just painful, it's expensive. In this episode of How to Dream, Deedee Cummings explains how comparison can keep you stuck by draining your hope, clouding your clarity, and pulling your eyes out of your own lane. If you've been feeling "behind," second-guessing your timing, or watching other people's lives so closely that you've lost focus on your own, this episode is your reset. You'll learn how to put blinders on, stop measuring your becoming against someone else's timeline, and come back to your own path with respect. Expect practical mindset shifts, a simple "evidence list" exercise, and one real next step to help you protect your peace and move forward without shame. Download your free chapter of "How to Dream" here!

    30 min

  6. APR 20

    Dream Clarity (Stop Calling it Confusion When it's Fear)

    Are you really confused? Or are you scared? In this episode of How to Dream, Deedee Cummings breaks down how fear often disguises itself as "I don't know," "I need more time," or "I'm still figuring it out." If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this episode will help you get real about what you want, identify what's blocking you, and start building the clarity you desperately want now. You'll walk away with practical reflection questions, a simple and powerful mindset shift, and one doable next step to move forward. You do not need perfect certainty to begin. You need truth, hope, and the right mindset to take the next step.   Download your free chapter of "How to Dream" here!

    28 min

  7. APR 13

    The Lie You Learned (A Conversation with Kayla Pecchioni)

    Deedee Cummings explores the lies we learn about hope and dreams—the subtle messages that teach us to shrink, settle, and stop expecting more from our lives. This episode features a special conversation with Deedee's daughter, Broadway star Kayla Pecchioni, as she reflects on her journey to the Broadway stage and the mindset that helped her keep evolving through each chapter of her career. Kayla shares how her path unfolded step-by-step, starting with what many musical theater graduates do (theme parks and regional theater), moving into cruise ships, touring, and ultimately landing on Broadway. Along the way, she explains how the Make A Way Mindset challenged her to keep asking, "What's next?"—not from pressure, but from possibility. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck in a "good" chapter, fears outgrowing what feels safe, or has been taught that dreaming big is unrealistic. If you're ready to stop letting fear, comparison, or other people's limits narrate your future, this episode will help you reclaim your right to dream, and take the next step. Download "In The Meantime"

    37 min

  8. APR 6

    Protect Your Hope (Because this World Will Try to Steal It)

    Hope does not stay alive by accident. This episode is about protecting your inner life from the stress, noise, pressure, and fear that can quietly suffocate your dreams before they ever get a chance to live.

    30 min

  9. MAR 30

    You're Allowed To Want More

    What if wanting more is not greed, but honesty? This episode will challenge the lie that you should feel guilty for desiring a bigger, freer, fuller life and remind you that dreaming is not extra; it is necessary. Get your free chapter of "How to Dream" here.

    28 min

  10. MAR 23

    When You Can't Dream Yet (Start With Hope)

    When life feels heavy, dreaming can feel impossible. This episode is for the tired heart that cannot even picture the future right now. We begin where all real change begins: with hope.   Download "In The Meantime"

    23 min

  11. TRAILER

    How to Dream: Trailer

    How to Dream is a hope-forward podcast for people who feel tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. Hosted by Deedee Cummings—therapist, author, and creator of the Make A Way Mindset—this show helps listeners protect their hope, reclaim their voice, and learn to dream again. Through honest teaching, powerful reframes, and small real-life steps, each episode offers support for the heart, clarity for the mind, and movement for the dream.

    2 min

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How to Dream is a hope-forward podcast for people who feel tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. Hosted by Deedee Cummings—therapist, author, and creator of the Make A Way Mindset—this show helps listeners protect their hope, reclaim their voice, and learn to dream again. Each episode blends healing, truth, and practical next steps so listeners can protect their hope and put their dreams in motion.

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