Hello!

In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the inspiring Francesca Specter—author of Alonement: How to Be Alone and Absolutely Own It.

And wow, what a beautiful and important conversation this turned out to be.

If the idea of being alone feels scary or uncomfortable - or maybe even a bit boring - then this episode is 100% for you.

We’re diving into why solitude isn’t something to escape… it’s something to embrace.

Francesca shares so honestly her own journey as an extrovert learning to love her own company, and how solitude has become a joyful, nourishing part of her life - how it can become that for you too - and how it benefits you.

We talk about:


The difference between loneliness and alonement—and why it matters.


How to carve out alone time (even with a full life) without guilt.


Practical tips to enjoy your own company and use solitude as a tool for creativity and clarity.


How journaling, rituals, and walking in nature can become sacred acts of self-connection.

You’ll likely walk away with a new perspective on what it means to be alone—and how choosing solitude can actually bring you closer to yourself, your dreams, and your deepest clarity.

So light a candle, grab a cuppa, or pop in your ear buds and go walking... and press play on this warm and soul-nourishing chat.

Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, there’s something truly powerful here for you.

Because you, my friend, are worth taking time for.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Kristina 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:
Join our wonderful retreat to reconnect to you, and learn how you can run your own solitude retreats for yourself.
Buy Alonement here...
Join my Platinum Coaching Program (NEW Member Trial offer - save $200!) - where in May our focus is on Manifesting Your Dream Life - and turning vision into reality. Our Monthly Habit: Daily guided meditation. Commit daily to visualise your dream life and attract abundance.. Learn more here.
Join my virtual book club GROW for May where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This May we're reading: 


The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry, by TJ Power. Today’s fast-paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs and lows caused by chemical imbalances in our brains, brought on by the pressures of modern life and constant digital connectivity. Neuroscientist TJ Power shares how you can reset and balance your brain chemistry with simple, everyday habits to lead a happier, healthier, and more productive life. NEW Member trial offer - just $9! Learn more here.
Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:
Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...

Hello!
In this week&rsquo;s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the inspiring Francesca Specter&mdash;author of Alonement: How to Be Alone and Absolutely Own It.
And wow, what a beautiful and important conversation this turned out to be.
If the idea of being alone feels scary or uncomfortable - or maybe even a bit boring - then this episode is 100% for you.
We&rsquo;re diving into why solitude isn&rsquo;t something to escape&hellip; it&rsquo;s something to embrace.
Francesca shares so honestly her own journey as an extrovert learning to love her own company, and how solitude has become a joyful, nourishing part of her life - how it can become that for you too - and how it benefits you.
We talk about:
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The difference between loneliness and alonement&mdash;and why it matters.
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How to carve out alone time (even with a full life) without guilt.
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Practical tips to enjoy your own company and use solitude as a tool for creativity and clarity.
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How journaling, rituals, and walking in nature can become sacred acts of self-connection.
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You&rsquo;ll likely walk away with a new perspective on what it means to be alone&mdash;and how choosing solitude can actually bring you closer to yourself, your dreams, and your deepest clarity.
So light a candle, grab a cuppa, or pop in your ear buds and go walking... and press play on this warm and soul-nourishing chat.
Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, there&rsquo;s something truly powerful here for you.
Because you, my friend, are worth taking time for.
As always, I&rsquo;d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let&rsquo;s keep the conversation going in the&nbsp;Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Have a wonderful weekend &hellip;and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛
Kristina 💛
Dream Life &amp; kikki.K Founder
SHOW NOTES:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/retreat-shoreham">Join our wonderful retreat</a> to reconnect to you, and learn how you can run your own solitude retreats for yourself.</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YAAvcJ">Buy Alonement here...</a></li>
<li>Join my&nbsp;Platinum&nbsp;Coaching Program (NEW Member Trial offer - save $200!) - where in May our focus is on&nbsp;Manifesting Your Dream Life - and turning vision into reality. Our Monthly Habit:&nbsp;Daily guided meditation. Commit daily to visualise your dream life and attract abundance..&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course">Learn more here</a>.</li>
<li>Join my virtual book club&nbsp;GROW for May where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This May we're reading:&nbsp;
The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry,&nbsp;by TJ Power. Today&rsquo;s fast-paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs and lows caused by chemical imbalances in our brains, brought on by the pressures of modern life and constant digital connectivity. Neuroscientist TJ Power shares how you can reset and balance your brain chemistry with simple, everyday habits to lead a happier, healthier, and more productive life. <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/grow-club-sales-page-monthly-offer">NEW Member trial offer - just $9! Learn more here.</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/">Dream Life Community Facebook Group</a>: Connect with like-minded dreamers.</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/">Sign up to our email list here</a>&nbsp;to hear about upcoming workshops.</li>
<li>Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r">101 Dreams Audio Guide&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/collections/books/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson-on-amazon">Buy Kristina's book,</a>&nbsp;Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
<li>Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life.&nbsp;<a href="https://paul-addcrnug.scoreapp.com">Take our 5min Quiz here</a>&nbsp;and get personalised insights emailed to you...</li>
</ul>

What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the power of dreaming with some of the world's most inspiring thought-leaders. Take a front row seat on inspiring conversations. Explore the amazing impact dreaming has had on the lives of a diverse range of people. Listen, learn and be empowered to discover and chase your own dreams – with practical insights and lessons you can use to build a dream life of your own.
Looking for even more inspiration for your living your Dream Life? Don't forget to follow @kristinakdreamlife and visit www.thedreamlifestore.com

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