The Dream Lab: DISCOVER YOUR DREAMS + FIND CLARITY IN YOUR CALLING

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Podcast by Christina Battisti

The Dream Lab: DISCOVER YOUR DREAMS + FIND CLARITY IN YOUR CALLING

The Dream Lab Podcast is a welcoming space for women who long for clarity in their calling and permission to dream again. If you’re navigating change, healing from loss, or feeling stuck and unsure what’s next, you’re in the right place. I’m Christina—a curious question-asker and lover of good stories. After a decade in the entertainment industry, I found myself deeply lost following my mother’s death, quietly wondering if it was too late to create a life I loved. I searched everywhere for answers, until I realized the only One who could restore my dreams was the One who gave them to me in the first place. Out of that journey, The Dream Lab was born—to help women rediscover who they are and reconnect with their God-given dreams. Episodes offer a variety of topics and resources including practical tools, journaling prompts, visualization exercises, and faith-filled encouragement to calm your heart, gain clarity, and live in alignment with how God made you. You’re not alone. I’m so glad you’re here. Grab your journal—and let’s begin. 💛

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10 July 2025

14. From Dream to Destiny: Elkin Antoniou G’s Journey in Film and Musical Theatre

In this inspiring episode of The Dream Lab Podcast, host Christina B. welcomes Elkin Antoniou, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Liquid Theatre Collective, to share how her dream of writing, directing, and choreographing musical theatre has blossomed into her God-ordained purpose. Elkin reflects on how The Dream Lab course helped her take intentional baby steps that have shaped her path over the last decade, building confidence to live fully into her unique design and calling.

Elkin emphasizes the transformative power of focused intentionality and the importance of carving out time for dreaming exercises in community. She shares stories that echo the experiences of Chelsea Brokordt, highlighting that the pursuit of your dreams often unfolds in unexpected ways. Her key advice? Don’t wait to discover your dreams or how they fit your divine design — take the first step and see where they lead you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How intentional dreaming and community support can fuel your purpose
The power of baby steps in pursuing a creative, faith-driven life
Insights from Elkin’s unique journey from ballet dancer to musical theatre creator and creative activist
The role of faith and perseverance in fulfilling God’s calling

About Elkin Antoniou:

Elkin is a passionate musical theatre creator currently writing and producing the original musical Marian, inspired by the life of Marian Anderson. With a background as a professional ballet dancer and performer, she co-founded Summerhouse Cinema and Liquid Theatre Collective, combining storytelling with activism to address social justice issues worldwide. Elkin is a member of the Actors Studio Directors Unit & Play Development Unit and an alumna of CTI and Director’s Lab West.

Stay connected with Elkin and learn more about Marian:

marianmusical.com

Instagram: @marian_musical

Facebook: Marian Musical

Support her work with Liquid Theatre Collective: givebutter.com/liquid-theatre-collective

#TheDreamLabPodcast #MusicalTheatre #CreativePurpose #FaithAndDreams #IntentionalLiving #ChristianCreatives #ElkinAntoniou #MarianMusical #DreamWithGod #ArtAndActivism

You can find Elkin via the following:

https://www.marianmusical.com/

https://www.instagram.com/marian_musical/

https://www.facebook.com/MarianMusical

https://givebutter.com/liquid-theatre-collective

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07 July 2025

12. Why You Need Clarity To Live Your Dreams With Chelsea Brokordt

In this inspiring episode of The Dream Lab Podcast, host Christina B. welcomes Chelsea Brokordt, multi-genre songwriter, jazz vocalist, and artist-in-residence, to share her powerful insights on living your dreams with clarity and grace. Chelsea, who was with The Dream Lab from the very beginning, opens up about balancing her dreams of writing music and lyrics for Broadway musicals with motherhood and everyday life.

Chelsea dives deep into why clarity is essential for pursuing your dreams sustainably without burning out, especially during life’s transition seasons. She beautifully articulates that pursuing your God-given dreams is not just a personal journey but a reflection of God’s heart, inspiring those around you to discover their own dreams.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to gain clarity to focus your time, energy, and creativity
Why pursuing dreams isn’t always black and white, and how to navigate ambiguity
How The Dream Lab course supports dreamers at transition points in life
The power of saying “yes” to who you were made to be and what you were made to do

Chelsea also shares updates about her original musical Marian, inspired by Marian Anderson, a trailblazing Black opera singer. Follow Chelsea on Instagram and join her Patreon to stay connected with her latest creative work.

About Chelsea Brokordt:

Chelsea studied Music and Psychology at Chapman University, holds a Bachelor's in Music Therapy, and has co-written over 500 songs with children through her work with youth organizations. Her album Caged Bird was featured on NPR and LA Theater Works. Chelsea’s music has appeared on major platforms including Warner Brothers, CBS, MTV, and Apple.

This episode is perfect for anyone seeking clarity, inspiration, and encouragement to live boldly in their unique design.

#TheDreamLabPodcast #ClarityForDreamers #ChristianWomenPodcasts #DreamWithGod #BroadwaySongwriter #ChristianCreatives #PursueYourDreams #LifeTransitions #FaithAndClarity #ChelseaBrokordt #MarianMusical

You can find Chelsea via the following:

https://www.patreon.com/chelseamariedavis

https://www.marianmusical.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Kp7MRSA6CCaFHJuidBZ3H

https://open.spotify.com/track/21OgGJpFH3GhR0C9mL7Y1u

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r6nn96S15vpuJTzoLBp2L

https://www.instagram.com/cmd_sings/

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03 July 2025

13. Living Your Dreams Means Connecting To Your Own Heart

In this reflective episode of The Dream Lab Podcast, host Christina B. revisits the powerful topic of negative self-talk first explored in Episode 10, “Conquering Negative Self Talk: What You Think About and Say To Yourself Will Determine Your Results.” If you haven’t heard that episode yet, it’s essential listening to fully grasp the impact of your inner dialogue.

Drawing from Mark 11, Christina reminds us of Jesus’ words: “You can have what you say.” Speaking life and faith over your dreams isn’t just motivational—it’s spiritual. Your words reveal the condition of your heart, so paying attention to what you say is a powerful way to understand your emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Feeling sad, angry, or joyful? Only you can discern your heart’s state—and God is ready to bring comfort and guidance where needed.

Living your dreams is not only transformative for you but also gives others permission to pursue theirs. What if your dreams are a reflection of God’s heart, meant to inspire and bless those around you?

Christina also shares insights from Bonnie Ware’s bestselling book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, highlighting the importance of living a life true to yourself—expressing your feelings, nurturing relationships, and embracing happiness.

In this episode, you’ll reflect on:

The spiritual and psychological power of the words you speak daily
How your dreams can impact not just you but your community and the world
Life lessons from Bonnie Ware’s hospice experience about courage and authenticity
Practical encouragement to start exploring and prioritizing the dreams of your heart right now

Beloved, don’t wait to make room for your dreams. If not you, then who? If not now, then when?

Visit Bonnie Ware’s website for more insights: bronnieware.com

#TheDreamLabPodcast #NegativeSelfTalk #PowerOfWords #FaithAndDreams #ChristianPersonalGrowth #DreamWithGod #LiveYourPurpose #TopFiveRegrets #BonnieWare #ChristianWomenPodcasts #SpiritualEncouragement

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30 June 2025

11. Create An Action Plan To Pursue Your Dreams Without Getting Overwhelmed

In this insightful episode of The Dream Lab Podcast, host Christina B. explores the crucial transition from inward dreaming with God to outward action. Building on earlier episodes that focused on envisioning your ideal life, Christina shares how the brain’s powerful ability to blur imagination and reality sets the foundation for pursuing your dreams with confidence.

Referencing the famous Harvard Medical School study about piano players, she explains how vividly imagining your dreams activates your brain and body as if those dreams were already fulfilled—preparing you for real-life change.

But dreaming alone isn’t enough. Christina guides you through practical, faith-based strategies for breaking your dreams down into baby steps—just like breaking down a big project (like baking a cake) into manageable tasks.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Balance inward visioning with outward, intentional action
Use your weekly calendar to schedule dedicated time for your dreams without overwhelm
Brainstorm and prioritize small, consistent baby steps toward your goals
Embrace flexibility and expect synchronicities as you move forward in faith
Choose your dreams when faced with everyday decisions

Your homework this week includes reviewing your calendar, blocking off work and family time, identifying pockets for dream work, and committing 3-5 concrete tasks for each dream onto your schedule.

This episode empowers you to move beyond dreaming and into consistent, joyful action—building the life God designed for you, step by step.

#TheDreamLabPodcast #FaithAndAction #ChristianGoalSetting #DreamWithGod #ProductivityForDreamers #FaithBasedPlanning #LiveYourPurpose #ChristianWomenPodcasts #BabyStepsToDreams #VisionToReality

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23 June 2025

10. Conquering Negative Self Talk: What You Think About And Say To Yourself Will Determine Your Results

In this empowering episode of The Dream Lab Podcast, host Christina B. tackles a topic that affects every dreamer at some point: negative self-talk. Drawing from both psychology and neuroscience, Christina shares how your inner dialogue—what you believe and say to yourself—directly shapes your confidence, your choices, and your results.

Too often, we focus on what we lack or why we think we’re not enough. But what if those thoughts are just limiting beliefs—and what if the opposite is actually true?

Christina invites you to flip the script and challenge the lies by playing a powerful mindset game:

🎯 “What’s right about me?”

You’ll be encouraged to list 10 amazing things about yourself—your strengths, talents, character traits, and more—and begin to speak life over your identity with truth and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why your thoughts and words have a direct impact on your life
How negative self-talk holds you back from fulfilling your God-given dreams
The neuroscience behind belief systems and self-identity
A practical journaling activity to rewire your mindset and build positive self-belief
How to reflect on your dream journey so far with clarity and celebration

Reflection prompts include:

What did you love most about envisioning your future with God?
What excites or surprises you about your dream list?
Is there something on your list that feels a little scary—and why might that be a good thing?

Your words are powerful. Use them to build a life rooted in truth, courage, and possibility.

#TheDreamLabPodcast #PositiveSelfTalk #FaithAndNeuroscience #ChristianMindset #LimitingBeliefs #DreamWithGod #GodGivenIdentity #ChristianWomenPodcasts #RenewYourMind #ChristianPersonalGrowth #OvercomingSelfDoubt

Counterclockwise Study: The Science Behind Mindset and Ageing

https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/counterclockwise-study-the-science-behind-mindset-and-ageing/

Dallas Jankins Video About Five Loaves and Two Fish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISQMYrIHgxw

Time Magazine article: The Brain: How The Brain Rewires Itself

https://time.com/archive/6596791/the-brain-how-the-brain-rewires-itself/

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16 June 2025

9. Clarifying Your Calling: How to Write Clear and Compelling “I Am” Statements

We’re picking up right where we left off in our last episode of The Dream Lab Podcast! After envisioning your ideal future and journaling what you saw, it’s time to take the next step: writing powerful, present-tense “I am” statements that anchor you to your God-given identity and purpose.

In this episode, host Christina B. walks you through how to turn your vision into language that inspires action, builds belief, and aligns with your faith. You'll learn how to use compelling verbs, speak life over your dreams, and write statements that reflect the future you're stepping into.

But that’s not all—we’ll also tackle one of the most common challenges in The Dream Lab course:

👉 How do I know what to focus on?

With only 24 hours in a day (and many of them spent sleeping or working!), it’s crucial to prioritize what matters most.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How to craft meaningful “I am” statements rooted in truth and vision
What it means to identify the center of the center of your heart’s desires
How to discern whether something on your list is truly from God
What to do when something on your heart feels exciting and a little scary
How to focus your time and energy on what matters most in this season

This episode is filled with practical journaling prompts and spiritual insights to help you clarify your calling, build confidence, and pursue your dreams with wisdom and courage.

Grab your journal and pen—let’s dive in.

#TheDreamLabPodcast #ChristianPersonalDevelopment #IAmStatements #ChristianJournaling #ClarifyYourCalling #FaithBasedGoals #PurposeDrivenLife #DreamWithGod #VisionAndCalling #ChristianWomenPodcasts #LiveWithIntention

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