Dreams That Don’t Look Like Dreams

A concert. A car ride. A voice from your teenage years.

This week, Rosie and Roula explore how the smallest experiences like seeing Alanis Morissette live can crack open memories, grief, healing, and joy.

What starts as a catch-up turns into a beautiful conversation about loss, growth, and the power of fulfilling tiny, meaningful dreams. Roula reflects on how Alanis’ music became a way to grieve her mother, while Rosie brings her Gen X reverence and TikTok chaos into the mix.

It’s a love letter to music, memory, and the underrated art of doing something just for you.

This episode explores:

How songs anchor us to past versions of ourselves

The power of doing something alone — just because you want to

Why small joys often carry the biggest emotional weight

What makes a dream “valid,” even if no one claps for it

If you’ve ever cried at a concert, driven just to feel something, or needed a reminder that your dreams don’t need to be big to be real — this one’s for you.

Takeaways

• The concert was a dream come true for Roula.
• Music can evoke deep emotional connections and memories.
• Experiencing live music can be transformative and healing.
• Alanis Morissette's activism resonates with her audience.
• Dreams can be small yet meaningful.
• The presence of supportive men at the concert was uplifting.
• Personal growth often comes from confronting emotions.
• Fashion can reflect one's state of mind during recordings.
• Live streaming can create new opportunities for engagement.
• Sharing experiences can foster deeper connections.

Keywords

Alanis Morissette, concert experience, dreams, live streaming, personal growth, emotional connection, music impact, feminism, self-discovery, meaningful moments

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