From chasing my dream life to yours - a guide to creating the dream life you've been waiting for <3
Welcome to Life By MK, the podcast that blends motivation, mindset shifts, manifestation, and actionable steps to help you create your happiest and most fulfilled self. Whether you're chasing personal growth, wellness, or your wildest dreams, this is the show to prove just how much you're capable of.
Join me as we dive into topics like goal setting, manifestation, mindset shifts , and real conversations to help you to up level your life and chase all you dream of and so much more!
19. Stop Starting Over: The Mindset Shift That Will Change Your 2026
Makenna Kaminski discusses how to achieve personal growth through consistent continuation rather than repeatedly starting over, avoiding the pitfalls of the all-or-nothing mindset.
29 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 18: You’re Already Overqualified For The Life You Want
This episode encourages listeners to recognize their existing qualifications and passion as sufficient to pursue their desired life, dispelling the myth of needing more experience.
21 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
17. Crashing Out? Why It’s OK to Escape, Reset, and Come Back Stronger
Host of The Dream Life Diaries podcast shares a personal story about recognizing when to step back from commitments to reset and return stronger, emphasizing the importance of rest.
7 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
16.You Are Your Own Hype Man: Using Your Own Motivation to Keep Going and Stay Consistent to Success
The host discusses the importance of self-motivation and consistency in achieving goals, emphasizing that personal drive is essential for overcoming obstacles and maintaining progress.
23 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
15. Surroundings Determines Success: Why You Need to Rethink Your Environment and Who Surrounds You
The host discusses how your environment and the people around you influence personal growth, sharing experiences of moving to a new place to level up.
16 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
14. Stop Waiting, Start Doing: The Dream Isn’t Going to Create Itself
Host, Sarah Jane, explores the barriers preventing dreamers from taking action and offers practical steps to overcome them
9 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
13. Manifestation 101: Your Introduction to Manifestation - What is It, How to Use It, and How To Make It Work
Host, Kelsey Patel, explains the basics of manifestation and shares practical tips for intentional self-growth.
2 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
12: Rejection is Redirection: How to Turn Setbacks Into Your Fuel for Success
In this episode...
Introduction – Why rejection is one of the hardest things we go through in life and how to start shifting your perspective
My Personal Story of Rejection – How I worked so hard for an opportunity, got my hopes up, and then got rejected
Reframing Rejection as Redirection – You have two choices: Let rejection stop you, or see it as a push toward something better!!
The Mindset Shift – Why you need to believe that something better is coming, and how this belief actually shapes your future
The Universe is Testing You – How rejection is often a test to see how committed you are to your goals, and how you can prove that you’re committed
Famous Figures Who Have Faced Rejection– From Oprah to Michael Jordan to J.K. Rowling, why rejection is often the first step to greatness
Final Takeaways & Action Steps – The key lessons to remember when facing rejection and how to move forward with confidence
Follow me on Instagram for daily mindset tips: @thedreamlife.diariesCheck out the show on Tiktok for more inspiration: @thedreamlifediariesListen to the show on Youtube: The Dream Life Diaries
26 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
11. Spring & Summer Glow-Up Guide: Beauty, Health & Mindset Tips
#11: Spring is here and it’s time for a fresh start and preparation for your best summer yet. In today’s episode, we’re diving into some of my favorite glow up tips to help you look and feel your absolute best this season. Listen and get ready for tips that will leave you glowing from the inside out.
Skincare Refresh: Switch to lightweight moisturizers, vitamin C serums, and Curology for the best skin possible
Gua Sha & Jade Rolling: Jade rolling and gua sha for reducing puffiness in your face and draining water retention
Stomach & Digestion Massages: For better digestion and debloating
Hydration Goals: Up your water intake to keep your skin clear and energy levels high
Nourishing Foods: Focus on whole, nutrient-dense & protein-focused foods that fuel your body and keep you feeling your best
Move Your Body: Try fun workouts like hot yoga or long walks to stay active and feel your best.
Walking as much as possible to clear your mind
Getting outside and into the sun
And make sure to follow along
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12 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
Living Your Dream Life Starts Starts With Your Day-to-Day
Host, Dr. Sarah Johnson, explores how to redefine and start living your dream life daily, challenging the misconception that it's only about luxury and vacations
5 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
Following Life’s Redirections: When Your Path Chooses You – with Melissa Bowman from The Blue Root
Have you ever felt like life was pulling you in a completely different direction than you planned? Maybe an opportunity landed in your lap, and you weren’t sure whether to dive in head first or be a bit skeptical.
In today’s episode, I’m meeting with Melissa Bowman from The Blue Root bread business based in Charleston, SC. In today's conversation, she shares her personal story about how The Blue Root found her and came to be—an opportunity she didn’t see coming, but completely changed her path forever.
On this episode we’ll dive into:
-The moment Melissa’s life shifted & how The Blue Root “fell into her lap”
-Signs the universe is redirecting you
-How to trust the process when the path ahead feels uncertain
- What happens when you say yes to unexpected opportunities
-Navigating big changes when you feel called to choose a new direction
And importantly…
The Blue Root’s newest pivot - the product launch we’ve been hearing about is finally released here!
If you’re feeling unsure about where life is taking you or you’re in the middle of a redirection, this episode is for you. Listen now to hear more!
Or follow along on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@thedreamlife.diaries)
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26 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
10 Tips to Get Closer to Living Your Dream Life in 2025
Host, Dr. Sarah Johnson, shares 10 tips to help listeners shift their mindset and build habits for achieving their dream life in 2025.
19 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
It’s Time to Get Uncomfortable: The Key to Unlocking Your Dream Life
Your Dream Life is Waiting—But You Have to Get Uncomfortable First.
The version of yourself you dream of becoming won’t exist inside your comfort zone. Here, we'll talk about it all, whether it’s speaking up, taking a risk, or trying something new, and how every step into discomfort brings you closer to your best life.
In this episode...
Why staying comfortable keeps you stuck and prevents real growth.
How life events—like starting a new job, moving cities, or meeting new people—can push you forward
The difference between fear and discomfort (and how to reframe fear as excitement!).
5 practical ways to step outside your comfort zone starting TODAY.
A challenge to help you take immediate action toward your dreams.
DM me @tellmewhen.podcast and tell me: What’s one time you got uncomfortable and it changed your life?
Join my community for more motivation, mindset tips, and goal-setting strategies!
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12 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
Follow That Gut Feeling: How to Trust Your Intuition & Build Your Dream Life
Have you ever felt that warm gut feeling telling you something just feels right? Or the opposite- where you feel that sense of dread or anxiousness that you just can’t shake? Well, both of these are your intuition speaking.
In this episode of Tell Me When, we’re diving into how you can trust and follow your intuition to make life-changing decisions that are meant for YOU—whether it’s moving to a new city, starting a new job, or navigating relationships. This episode is for all those going through difficult transitions in life, and those who are waiting for someone (or something) to guide them to a certain choice. Lucky enough, the answers you’re looking for are already within you.
I’ll share personal insights, signs to recognize your intuition, and five powerful ways to strengthen your gut instincts.Tune in and start listening to that inner voice guiding you toward the dream life you’re meant to have, and chase the choices that are calling you.
Follow the show to keep up to date and listen in weekly!
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5 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
The Treadmill Theory: How Enjoying the Process Helps You Achieve Your Goals Faster
Episode Summary:
Welcome to your new method of goal-setting for manifesting your dreams faster, easier, and for making the process feel fun.
In this episode, I share a mindset shift I call The Treadmill Theory. It all started with a simple realization that when we're trying to force our goals to happen and feel miserable, staying consistent becomes nearly impossible.
Listen along to learn why obsessing over results can slow you down, and how enjoying the process will bring you more impactful results that make you enjoy the work you're putting in.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
->Why focusing only on the end goal leads to burnout
->The power of shifting your mindset to enjoy the process
->How consistency (not just motivation) drives real success
->Practical ways to make goal-setting feel fun and sustainable
Actionable Takeaways:
Shift your focus from results to daily actions
Set small, fun milestones to celebrate progress
Keep things fresh by changing up your routine
Connect with your "why" to stay inspired
Find a community to share the journey with
Let’s Connect!
What’s one takeaway you got from this episode? DM me or tag me on Insta @tellmewhen.podcast with your thoughts or comments.!
🎧 Tune in now and start embracing the journey with me
-Makenna
29 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Why My Study Abroad in Italy Ruined My Life
In this episode of Tell Me When, I’m sharing a personal experience about how my study abroad experience in Italy completely transformed my life—and ruined it at the same time.
While living on the Amalfi Coast, my time in Italy awakened a new sense of wonder in me, and showed me just how much is possible in life.
But with this awakening came a challenge: returning home to my "normal" life felt impossible. My perception of success, happiness, and fulfillment was forever altered.
Here’s what I’ll dive into:
• How studying abroad expanded my worldview and redefined my priorities.
• The moments in Italy that changed my perspective on life.
• Why it’s hard to reconcile traditional ideas of success after experiencing something so life-changing.
• How to navigate the feeling of being stuck between two worlds.
• Practical tips for embracing cultural shifts and integrating them into your everyday life.
Whether you’ve studied abroad, traveled extensively, or dream of living in another country, this episode is for anyone who’s ever felt their world open up and struggled to return to “reality."
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22 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Changing Your Mind is GOOD thing: Why Pivoting is a Sign of Growth and Self-Development
In this episode of Tell Me When, we dive into the power and importance of changing your mind. Instead of being a sign of indecision or flakiness, changing your mind is actually a profound sign of growth and self-development. I explore how being open to new information, experiences, and perspectives can help you evolve into the best version of yourself. Listen in on how embracing change, flexibility, and growth can lead to deeper self-awareness and stronger decision-making in all areas of life.
Make sure to leave a rating and review of the show! It helps teh show grow and reach listeners like you.
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15 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Tips for Navigating Your 20s When There's Too Many Choices
In this episode of Tell Me When, we dive deep into the uncertainty and overwhelm that comes with being in your 20s. If you’re feeling stuck in a job or lifestyle that no longer serves you, or you're unsure what your next step should be, this episode is for you.
I share practical tips for navigating the abundance of options around you, from journaling to uncover your true passions, identifying your core values, and embracing the bold leaps that align with the life you want to create.
Tune in for guidance on how to stop feeling lost and start making intentional, empowered choices that bring you closer to the life you envision.
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Talk soon!
xoxo,
M
9 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Tell Me When: Stop Asking When and Start Chasing Your Dreams
Welcome to the very first episode of Tell Me When! In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey—how my love for travel, big dreams, and the desire to create the best life possible have shaped who I am today. I’ll share the experiences that pushed me to stop asking “when” and start living in the present, taking action to make my dreams a reality.
This podcast is all about helping you do the same: stop waiting for the "perfect" moment, and start pursuing your goals now! Whether it's manifesting your dreams, setting bold intentions, or finding the courage to chase what truly excites you, I want to inspire you to take that first step. The time is NOW, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s make this journey of building your dream life happen together.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on what it means to stop asking when and start living with purpose today.
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19. Stop Starting Over: The Mindset Shift That Will Change Your 2026
Published 12 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I need to do one too. When a reality, you don't need a reset. You just need to stay consistent. So if you've ever struggled with this, yourself, if you've ever failed on a new year's resolution, which I'm sure all of us have, unless you're perfect and every single year, you go 365 days doing everything that you plan to do perfectly, then all of us have felt this. And I felt the struggle and then the self -hate after you mess up or after you fail. If you've ever felt this, have you ever thought that maybe starting over each year is actually what's making you fail? Or that this all or nothing mindset is really setting you up for failure. […]
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