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Through inspiring conversations, soulful stories, and simple five-minute “Fun & Bliss Sparks,” the show helps listeners reconnect with themselves, soften into presence, and remember that bliss isn’t a far-off dream—it’s a lived, daily experience. This is your space to breathe, to laugh, and to join a global movement where fun is the practice and bliss is the lifestyle.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-02T22:22:54.943459+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-bliss-show-7840070"},"episode":{"title":"Choosing the Dream Over the Fear","slug":"choosing-the-dream-over-the-fear","published_at":"2026-07-14T20:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-bliss-show-7840070/choosing-the-dream-over-the-fear","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fun-bliss-show-7840070","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e2874be92bf8856f44fc88a202045aa19e7aa0a1ccc752cad5313586b6320664/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MTEzNjNhZi1kMTY5LTQ1MjgtOTlhZC1kZjBmZGZkZDQ1YmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmMmM0MzMwZS1mNGI3LTRkM2ItODU2Mi1mODI2N2M3Y2ZkODkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTMyMjA1ZWU2MzE4YzVmYWI2YmJiOWQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1NjRjZjBhYzVjMjA1ODA0ZjdkYTQ0L21vbmVla2Etc2F3eWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTE0X18xNi01MS0yOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e2874be92bf8856f44fc88a202045aa19e7aa0a1ccc752cad5313586b6320664/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MTEzNjNhZi1kMTY5LTQ1MjgtOTlhZC1kZjBmZGZkZDQ1YmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmMmM0MzMwZS1mNGI3LTRkM2ItODU2Mi1mODI2N2M3Y2ZkODkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTMyMjA1ZWU2MzE4YzVmYWI2YmJiOWQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1NjRjZjBhYzVjMjA1ODA0ZjdkYTQ0L21vbmVla2Etc2F3eWVycy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTE0X18xNi01MS0yOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"What happens when a dream feels deeply meaningful, wildly exciting, and completely outside your comfort zone? In this episode of The Fun & Bliss Show , Moneeka Sawyer steps out of the co-host chair and into the guest seat to share the behind-the-scenes story of creating her first feature film, A Christmas Rescue . Moneeka opens up about the courage it took to move forward as a complete beginner, the challenge of trusting people and a process she could not control, and the daily decision to choose the dream over the fear. She also shares the deeply personal inspiration behind the film, including her experience with infertility and miscarriage, the healing love of her dog, and her desire to help break the silence around stories so many women carry privately. This conversation explores what it really looks like to bring a vision to life when you do not have all the answers. It is a story about learning, surrender, leadership, purpose, and creating something meaningful without losing the joy along the way. In this episode, we talk about: Why Moneeka decided to create A Christmas Rescue How a “practice movie” became a powerful mission Moving forward even when you feel like the least experienced person in the room Why courage is often a series of small daily choices The three values that guided the production: commitment, joy, and grace Creating a set where everyone felt better because they were part of it Breaking the silence around infertility and miscarriage The healing connection between people and rescue animals Why something can be one of the hardest and most fun experiences of your life at the same time This episode is for anyone carrying a dream that feels bigger than their current experience. You do not need to know exactly how it will happen. Sometimes, you sim…","meta_description":"What happens when a dream feels deeply meaningful, wildly exciting, and completely outside your comfort zone? 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