061. What Is the Quantum Realm and Manifesting?

What if the secret to manifesting the life you want isn't in thinking harder about your dream, but in being brave enough to look at what's standing in it's way?

If you've spent any time on social media, you've probably heard someone say that quantum physics proves you can think your dreams into reality. So today we're going to do two things. First, we'll explore what the quantum realm actually is, in plain, simple language. No physics degree required. And second, we'll talk about what manifesting really looks like, and what the research says actually works to build a better life.

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