The Science of Manifesting Your Dream Life (Even When It Feels Impossible)

Written By The Brand Doula
 

#320: What if there’s less standing between you and your dream life than you think? If you've ever caught yourself thinking "that's too big of a dream," this episode is going to completely shift how you see what's possible for your life.

Today I'm sitting down with Olivia Rose Thomas — manifestation coach, co-host of Inspired Delusions, and someone who went from being skeptical of the idea of manifesting to completely transforming her life through it. Olivia breaks down the neuroscience behind why getting your hopes up is the most powerful thing you can do, why your 95% subconscious mind might be sabotaging what you want, and how to rewire your brain to expect good things.

This isn't just woo-woo talk — Olivia connects quantum physics, nervous system regulation, and brain science to explain why manifestation actually works. She shares how she manifested her dream apartment the day after putting it on her vision board, why being audacious about your goals gives your brain more dopamine and motivation, and the exact tools that help you feel safe enough to dream bigger than you ever thought possible.

This episode is for you if:

  • You're tired of playing it safe and ready to let yourself receive what you actually want

  • You've tried manifesting before and felt like it didn't work

  • You want to understand the science behind why your thoughts literally shape your reality

  • You're ready to stop being realistic and start being audacious

EPISODE 320 TOPICS:

  • The moment Olivia went from manifestation skeptic to believer — and manifested her exact dream living situation

  • Why getting your hopes up is actually less painful than believing nothing is possible

  • The study that proves we only see what we're looking for (and how to use this to your advantage)

  • What your subconscious mind really is and why 95% of your thoughts are working against you without you knowing it

  • The three R's formula: Recognize, Rewire, Regulate — and how to actually change your beliefs

  • Why EFT tapping calms your nervous system and clears the "clouds" blocking your natural state of worthiness

  • How to use subliminals safely (and why creating your own with your voice works faster)

  • Why acting "as if" and changing your identity is more powerful than any manifestation ritual

  • Why being realistic is the fastest road to mediocrity — and what to do instead

  • How to feel safe enough in your nervous system to actually let yourself hope for more

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