Dare to Be Free

We’ve been told that success requires sacrifice: work harder, hustle longer, deny yourself pleasure, and eventually you’ll be rewarded. But what if that story is holding you back?In this episode of Dare to Be Free, I dismantle the myth that wealth and freedom come through deprivation. Many high achievers feel exhausted, unfulfilled, and stuck — not because they haven’t “worked enough,” but because they’ve been running an old story of proving their worth.We’ll explore:Why hustle and sacrifice leave even the most successful people feeling emptyHow the belief that you must “earn” your abundance keeps you in overdriveHow to shift from proving yourself to acting from alignment, joy, and self-trustPractical steps to build wealth, success, and freedom without giving up your energy, pleasure, or lifeIf you’re ready to stop grinding, stop over-proving, and start creating a life of aligned abundance, this episode is for you.Ready to deepen your self-trust and step into freedom? Connect with me at ⁠carriebradley.com⁠ or on IG ⁠@carriebradleycoaching⁠.

You’ve achieved success, checked the boxes, and earned recognition… so why do you still feel empty?In this episode, I unpack the hidden story beneath achievement: the belief that you’re never enough. Many high achievers live driven by an inner critic, a voice formed in childhood, telling them they must constantly prove themselves to feel worthy.We’ll explore:Why success alone can’t fill the void insideHow childhood experiences shape the need for external validationHow to shift from proving yourself to realizing you’ve always been enoughIf you’re ready to break free from the endless hustle and reclaim joy, self-trust, and liberation, this episode is for you.Find me at www.carriebradley.com or on IG @carriebradlycoaching for daily insights on freedom.

What if the foundation of freedom isn’t money, career success, or relationships...but trusting yourself? In this episode of Dare to Be Free, we dive deep into the power of self-trust and why it’s the cornerstone of financial, emotional, and personal freedom.I share my own journey from second-guessing every decision, silencing my desires, and following the “rules” of life, to learning how to trust my clarity, my strategy, and even my pleasure.You'll receive practical tools to rebuild trust in yourself, including micro-promises, pleasure anchoring, clarity journaling, and celebrating evidence of your own follow-through.Ready to deepen your self-trust and step into freedom? Connect with me at carriebradley.com or on IG @carriebradleycoaching.

Silence might feel safe, polite, or harmless, but it comes with a steep price. In this episode of Dare to Be Free, we explore how staying quiet in your work, relationships, and even money can silently shrink your life and limit your freedom.I share my personal journey from “good wife” silence to speaking my truth, and how that single shift unlocked financial, emotional, and personal freedom.Ready to step into your voice and create freedom? Explore my Pleasure-Based Wealth Process or reach out to connect at www.carriebradley.com or on IG @carriebradleycoaching.

What if the fastest way to financial freedom isn’t grinding harder, but thinking differently?In this episode of Dare to Be Free, I pull back the curtain on how I transformed my relationship with money after my divorce and reached financial freedom in under four years, not by hustling more, but by rewiring my mindset.You’ll hear:My raw and honest story of breaking free from a scarcity mindsetThe simple yet powerful shift from fear-based thinking to abundance thinkingThe exact mindset practices I used to unlock new opportunities and incomeReal-life results that prove mindset creates momentum faster than hustle ever couldIf you’ve been stuck believing that “more work” is the only path to wealth, this episode will give you the spark (and the strategy) to create more freedom with more joy.Ready to shift your money mindset and speed up your path to freedom? Download my free guide: ⁠7 Pleasure-Based Shifts to Attract More Wealth.

What if everything you’ve been taught about money is backwards? We’ve been told wealth requires sacrifice, restriction, and endless hustle. But the truth is, freedom doesn’t come from suffering — it comes from pleasure.In this episode of Dare to Be Free, I share how I went from scarcity, fear, and restriction to creating financial freedom in less than four years, all by making pleasure my wealth strategy. You’ll learn the 3 pillars of my Pleasure-Based Wealth Process (spending, earning, and planning) and how to start weaving joy into the way you relate to money.Ready to start your own pleasure-based wealth journey? Download my free guide: 7 Pleasure-Based Shifts to Attract More Wealth

What if the freedom you’ve been waiting for isn’t something out there to find — but something you create within yourself? In this episode, I share why freedom starts with you, how to stop waiting for rescue, and the first steps to building unshakable trust in yourself so you can live with more clarity, confidence, and joy.Ready to go deeper? Grab my free guide, 7 Pleasure-Based Shifts to Attract More Wealth, at www.carriebradley.com and start creating freedom in your finances and your life.

When it comes to happiness, we don’t get it by some random stroke of luck.  It’s a deliberate practice, and it’s one you can learn. Join me and my guest Parker Hewes of the Getting Gooder Series as we explore ways that we can teach ourselves to be happy.  Whether rich or poor, old or young, anyone can apply these tips regardless of their circumstances. Listen in and learn how to be just a little (or a lot) more happy. Find Parker on IG at @gettinggooder or www.gettinggooder.org Check out my offering Connect to Your Core, to learn how to use your body + mind connection to experience more happiness.

Are you familiar with the best-selling book "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying?" The Top 3 were: "I wish I hadn't worked so hard." "I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends." "I wish I had let myself be happier." In America, there’s a productivity imperative that’s always nagging us to work work work and “make something of ourselves.” But dying people rarely look back at their lives and wish they’d spent more time rat-racing. Instead, we wish we had prioritized PLAY and authentic pursuits with the people we loved. Play is just plain fun, but there are also scientific reasons that show how vital it is to our well-being.  Psychology studies suggest that flirting, humor, imagination, sports, and other forms of play spark positive emotions, creativity, engagement, relationships, and achievement. In this episode, senior tech advisor and life adventurer Jason Yamnitz joins me to have a light-hearted chat about why play is so important as adults, how to let go of the serious side of work and start experiencing life as the adventure we believe it's supposed to be.

How does the trauma we carry from childhood impact our thoughts and behaviors as adults? Unresolved trauma can manifest in ways that negatively affect our lives and relationships and disconnect us from ourselves.  In this episode, Deb Emick (author of "The Other Side of Perfect") and I talk about what it looks like to heal your trauma, break old patterns, and recover who you are as a more authentic, liberated, and reconnected person.

Is it true that placing yourself in the backseat is the best route to loving others?  Where does self-sacrifice fit into this equation? This topic has plenty of gray areas and no definitive answer, but in this episode my guest Amanda Cogan and I dive in to discuss and explore the other side of the coin: prioritizing yourself as a more wholistic, sustainable approach to true and lasting love.

What do you do when you’ve gone on an incredible date and the person doesn’t call you after? Should you wait around, move on, or reach out for an explanation? Valeria DeGiovanni joins us to discuss the best ways to respond to these confusing dating scenarios that will help you walk away feeling more clear, confident, and empowered, regardless of whether they stick around or not.

Are you frustrated with the pace of your financial dreams coming true? I’ve got you covered in the brand new episode of the Clearly Connected Podcast! Join Pain and Performance Coach and American Ninja Warrior pro, Parker Hewes and I for an inspiring, juicy chat on how being selfish drives your success, both relationally and financially, so that you can let go of guilt and start manifesting more freedom. Parker and I dive into: How abundance, prosperity, and wealth come through “wildly selfish acts” and create a greater capacity to be generous The power that comes from allowing yourself to receive and the impact it has on your entire financial picture Why selfishness with intentionality leads to community-building and healthier relationships How to work through blocks around self-promotion and see it as “enlightened self interest.” Be sure to follow Parker on IG @parkerhewes and learn more about his community Getting Gooder at www.gettinggooder.org Or reach out directly to Parker at hewesparker@gmail.com Ready to embrace your inner selfish and speed up your path to abundance and wealth? Grab a FREE Manifest Money coaching session where I’ll walk you step by step through a simple strategy so you can buy back time and reach financial independence.

What if there were a SIMPLE way to manifest wealth and financial freedom? I have a little secret….(there is!) And it might just be a little easier than you think. Join Google sales expert Adam Coelho and me for an inspiring, honest chat on how to use the practice of envisioning to shift the voice in your head and take advantage of how the brain works to fast-track your way to financial success. Adam and I dive into: The truth about a scarcity mindset and how to use mindfulness to move beyond money stress and toward financial security Adam’s simple approach to manifesting any financial outcome you want and what to focus on to speed up your process to financial freedom How anyone can find opportunities and time to create the cash they need to buy back more time  This is a must-watch and important discussion for ANYONE looking to become financially free. Adam’s also an easy person to be around which makes talking about money FUN and exciting. Be sure to follow Adam @themindfulfirepodcast on IG.    And grab your free envisioning exercise from Adam at: https://mindfulfire.org/carrie    Ready to say goodbye to those sleepless nights and stress about money? Grab a FREE Manifest More Money coaching session where I’ll walk you step by step through a simple strategy so you can walk away with a clear path forward on your way to financial freedom.

If you’re a parent who feels worried about the financial and emotional impact of video games on your kids, this conversation is for you. Join me and my return guest, Anna Barrow, for a clarifying conversation on some of the hidden benefits (and costs) of video games, and how to use it as a tool of connection. Anna and I discuss: The opportunities to bond with our kids through games and how to use them in a positive way to socialize Overcoming common fear stories around violence, screen time, and addiction to video games Specific financial traps and dangers embedded within video games that can come at a high cost to you and your kids Anna's insights on how to be fully aware of what your kids are exposed to while establishing healthy boundaries This is a must-listen and essential conversation for ANY parent who wants to consciously engage video games with their kids while using it as a tool for connection. Anna is a wealth of wisdom and her insights are both enlightening and powerful. Check out Anna's previous podcast episode, "How to Express Yourself & Find Yourself" Looking for ways to build financial security? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where I help you heal your relationship with money so that you can boost the zeros in your bank account and create lasting wealth.

If you’re a woman who feels stressed and stuck and can’t seem to move past emotional and financial blocks, this conversation is for you. Join sacred womb healer Amy Lee Kaiser and me for a candid conversation on how the patriarchy influences our beliefs and decisions, and how to move BEYOND these barriers. Amy Lee and I dive into: The truth about the unique financial challenges that women face in a man’s world, including the gender pay gap and centuries of unpaid labor women have provided What it looks like to heal the feminine - both in mind + body -  in a masculine, patriarchal culture Why your feelings about being held back are NOT your fault and small steps you can do to take your power back  Amy’s insights on why women are disallowed in our society to take up space and what you can do to shift out of that A few SIMPLE tips on how to find a feminine guide who GETS you and can support your growth against all odds  This is a must-listen and essential conversation for ANY woman who wants to examine her beliefs on what’s possible and how to take up space in a man’s world. Amy’s also a powerhouse and makes talking about the patriarchy EYE-opening. Be sure to follow Amy Lee on Facebook and book a call with her if you’re looking for more support in connecting to the wisdom in your body’s sacred womb. Looking for ways to create financial security? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠⁠⁠ where I help you uncover the patterns and stories keeping you stressed about money so that you can boost the zeros in your bank account and create lasting wealth.

There’s one thing every client of mine - at every stage of life - wants: more security. You too? I know it’s not all that clear sometimes to know the thing you need to do to create security - both financially and emotionally - and there’s not a one-size-fits-all answer to how to feel more ease and peace in your mind + body. That’s why, this week on the podcast, we’re breaking it all down and walking you through exactly how to alchemize fear and insecurity into magnetic confidence.  Confidence coach Ada Undis and I dive into the mindset and somatic practices you can apply today to embody this belief and drive more money, happiness, and success into your life. In episode 39 confidence coach Ada Undis and I unpack:  The easiest place to start the shift from scarcity to abundance and stop letting fear run the show  One of the biggest roles I play for my clients so they can build security from the inside out What I’d check in on if you wanted to rewrite the stories that counteract the lie that you’re not enough Why your next best action step might be releasing the old - people, thoughts, behaviors so that you can stop chasing and start manifesting what you want The surprising mindset you can step into to help you show up with the kind of confident energy that grows your income and wealth.   Find Ada at www.fyhappy.com OR IG: @adaundis Claim your 1:1 90-minute powerful conversation from Ada @ https://calendly.com/fyhappy/clearlyconnected Looking for ways to create financial security and grow your wealth? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠⁠ where I help you uncover the patterns and stories keeping you stressed about money so that you can increase the zeros in your bank account and create lasting wealth.

Getting curious is the first step to shifting your money mindset. And the good news is, it’s never too late to open your mind and start asking those questions that will lead you to act like a rich person and create wealth, no matter what age you are. In this episode, we’re getting real about getting curious and how it drives your success, both financially and relationally, so that you can start feeling at ease with your money and your life. Business owner Chanaye Jackson and I jam on: Why success is the by-product of learning, which is the by-product of curiosity, and how following your own intelligence is the sure way to make you money in the long run How to prevent society from dampening your innate curiosity so that you can connect to your true north and your own power The first place you have to focus your time and energy to shift your money mindset and why mindset is the #1 thing that will expand your success and wealth Find Chanaye at https://swantowncreative.com. Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship with money? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠⁠ where I help you uncover the patterns and stories keeping you stressed about money so that you can increase the zeros in your bank account and feel guilt-free in your spending.

We are all made up of stories.  We carry the stories from our past, from our ancestors, from the messages of society that we internalize.  They create who we are and there is immense power and healing that comes from process of sharing your story. In this episode, I'm joined by former journalist Jane Clark to talk about finding the courage to share your story.   In our conversation, we discuss: The subtle ways women silence themselves which creates a form of violence Subtle ways that women are taught to stay silent from deeply ingrained rules of society How to overcome the “voice of selfishness” and courageously express your story, either in writing or speech How language and words have the power to change the energy of the world Practical ways to release shame and permit yourself to share your story Find Jane at www.storycarriers.com, www.substack.com/@janeclark, or IG @janeclarkauthor Looking for the courage to share your story? ⁠⁠⁠ Grab a ⁠free Mindset + Clarity Coaching Session⁠ where I help you tackle one small challenge to help you get clear on a confident next step.

It’s hard to be a human being. Being human means we experience deep, dark moments of pain. But we also get to experience the highest moments of awe and wonder. Join me and my guest Glen Martin Taylor as we tenderly explore how to courageously live an open and vulnerable life.  We discuss the power of opening our hearts (even after years of pain), why vulnerability is not weakness, and how to tap into our genius points of sensitivity to deeply connect.  Listen in and learn how to enter the full spectrum of the human experience. Find Glen on IG at @glentmartictaylor or visit www.glenmartintaylor.com Feeling financially vulnerable?⁠ Grab a free Money Clarity Session where I help you get clear on where exactly to put your money so that you walk away with a map to start your path to financial freedom. Or check out my program, Creating Financial Confidence, to help you build security from the inside out and increase your net worth.