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Episode 2921:

Margo Aaron explores the surprising shame that keeps us from sharing our dreams, revealing that it's not ridicule we fear most, but accountability. Through stories from her time in a psychiatric clinic and conversations with hundreds of adults, she uncovers how secrecy protects us from being "on the hook." Listen to discover why vulnerability, community, and gentle accountability are essential to bringing our dreams to life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/psychology/why-we-dont-tell-people-about-our-dreams/

Quotes to ponder:

"With a stranger, you can release the tension of your secret without any accountability."

"We carry our dreams in secret. Hold them tight to our chest. And tell no one."

"Sharing our dreams carries shame. Shame about the content of the dream. Shame about possessing the dream. Shame about our inability to fulfill, begin, or finish the dream."

Episode references:

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