DayDreamer’s Podcast Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:56:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605934 en-us © 2026 DayDreamer’s Podcast yes ae436986-01c5-5f50-99e7-d4305423ce83 Esteban Cabada episodic false  Growing up, I was the kid who found whole worlds inside movies, shows, and the music playing in my headphones. The Daydreamer’s Podcast is a space to explore all of it: the films that spark creativity, the shows that make us think, and the soundtracks that remind us who we want to become. Each week, I dive into the pop‑culture moments that shape my own journey and share the lessons, motivation, and curiosity they spark along the way. If you’re someone who dreams big, reflects deeply, and loves a good story, you’ll feel right at home here. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Esteban Cabada https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0brc0edfd9sutd88lj0e2qkagqmv?.jpg DayDreamer’s Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2605934 Episode 13: Creeping In (BONUS) Episode 13: Creeping In (BONUS) Spooky Season is starting to make its way around, and I couldn’t resist talking about it. In this BONUS episode, I share what I love about scary movies — the tone, the creativity, and the way the genre continues to evolve.

This is a laid‑back dive into what makes horror so fun to revisit each year, from the classics that shaped the genre to the new stories that keep it fresh and entertaining!

]]> Spooky Season is starting to make its way around, and I couldn’t resist talking about it. In this BONUS episode, I share what I love about scary movies — the tone, the creativity, and the way the genre continues to evolve.

This is a laid‑back dive into what makes horror so fun to revisit each year, from the classics that shaped the genre to the new stories that keep it fresh and entertaining!

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19476761 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0700 2765 1 13 full true Episode 12: Enjoy the Little Things Episode 12: Enjoy the Little Things In this episode, we slow down and zoom in on the moments that often slip past us—the quiet wins, the tiny joys, the everyday comforts that make life feel fuller when we finally choose to notice them. Enjoy the Little Things isn’t just a reminder to be present; it’s an invitation to rethink how we measure a meaningful life.

We've all been through hard times and tragedy; but it's always important to remember how a shift in perspective can go a long way. And that shift doesn’t stay contained—it inspires a domino effect. The way you show up becomes lighter, kinder, more intentional. Others feel it. They mirror it. They pass it forward.

This episode is about choosing presence over pressure, connection over comparison, and impact over perfection. It’s about recognizing that the smallest moments often spark the biggest change—not just in your life, but in the lives around you.


]]> In this episode, we slow down and zoom in on the moments that often slip past us—the quiet wins, the tiny joys, the everyday comforts that make life feel fuller when we finally choose to notice them. Enjoy the Little Things isn’t just a reminder to be present; it’s an invitation to rethink how we measure a meaningful life.

We've all been through hard times and tragedy; but it's always important to remember how a shift in perspective can go a long way. And that shift doesn’t stay contained—it inspires a domino effect. The way you show up becomes lighter, kinder, more intentional. Others feel it. They mirror it. They pass it forward.

This episode is about choosing presence over pressure, connection over comparison, and impact over perfection. It’s about recognizing that the smallest moments often spark the biggest change—not just in your life, but in the lives around you.


]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19442967 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0700 3411 1 12 full true Episode 11: Discipline & Grace Episode 11: Discipline & Grace In this episode, I’m exploring the balance between discipline and grace — two forces that seem opposite, but actually work best when they move together. Discipline is what keeps us focused, consistent, and aligned with the version of ourselves we’re trying to grow into. Grace is what allows us to be human along the way. And somewhere in the middle is where real progress happens.

I talk about why discipline matters not just for productivity, but for identity — for proving to ourselves that we can follow through, show up, and honor our own potential. But I also dive into the importance of giving ourselves grace when life shifts, interruptions happen, or we fall short of our own expectations.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to choose between being committed and being compassionate. You can hold yourself accountable while still holding space for the parts of you that are learning. Discipline shapes you — but grace sustains you.

]]> In this episode, I’m exploring the balance between discipline and grace — two forces that seem opposite, but actually work best when they move together. Discipline is what keeps us focused, consistent, and aligned with the version of ourselves we’re trying to grow into. Grace is what allows us to be human along the way. And somewhere in the middle is where real progress happens.

I talk about why discipline matters not just for productivity, but for identity — for proving to ourselves that we can follow through, show up, and honor our own potential. But I also dive into the importance of giving ourselves grace when life shifts, interruptions happen, or we fall short of our own expectations.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to choose between being committed and being compassionate. You can hold yourself accountable while still holding space for the parts of you that are learning. Discipline shapes you — but grace sustains you.

]]> Este Buzzsprout-19408947 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0700 3156 1 11 full true Episode 10: Accountability Episode 10: Accountability In this episode, we’re getting into a topic that’s necessary, grounding, and deeply connected to who we become: Accountability. Not the formal, corporate version — the real, personal kind. The kind that asks us to look at our choices, our patterns, and the impact we have on ourselves and the people around us.

I talk about why accountability matters not just in society, but in our day‑to‑day lives — in the small decisions, the big turning points, and the moments when it would be easier to shift responsibility elsewhere. This episode explores what it means to take ownership of our actions, to stay aligned with our values, and to recognize the responsibility we carry in shaping our own growth.

Because accountability isn’t about blame — it’s about clarity. It’s about stepping into who we say we want to be and choosing to move with intention. When we take ownership, we gain the power to redirect, rebuild, and reshape our circumstances into something stronger and more purposeful.

This episode is a reminder that holding yourself accountable is one of the most powerful responsibilities we will ever live with.

]]> In this episode, we’re getting into a topic that’s necessary, grounding, and deeply connected to who we become: Accountability. Not the formal, corporate version — the real, personal kind. The kind that asks us to look at our choices, our patterns, and the impact we have on ourselves and the people around us.

I talk about why accountability matters not just in society, but in our day‑to‑day lives — in the small decisions, the big turning points, and the moments when it would be easier to shift responsibility elsewhere. This episode explores what it means to take ownership of our actions, to stay aligned with our values, and to recognize the responsibility we carry in shaping our own growth.

Because accountability isn’t about blame — it’s about clarity. It’s about stepping into who we say we want to be and choosing to move with intention. When we take ownership, we gain the power to redirect, rebuild, and reshape our circumstances into something stronger and more purposeful.

This episode is a reminder that holding yourself accountable is one of the most powerful responsibilities we will ever live with.

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19369855 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0700 3935 1 10 full true BONUS Episode: Q&A BONUS Episode: Q&A In my first ever BONUS episode, I answer some questions that you, my listeners, sent in. From discussing some relatable film moments and characters, to navigating friendships, and other personal memories, we get to enjoy a nice change of pace. Simply a nice break from our regularly scheduled programming, and a good reminder to change things up once in a while - enjoy! 

]]> In my first ever BONUS episode, I answer some questions that you, my listeners, sent in. From discussing some relatable film moments and characters, to navigating friendships, and other personal memories, we get to enjoy a nice change of pace. Simply a nice break from our regularly scheduled programming, and a good reminder to change things up once in a while - enjoy! 

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19329456 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0700 3983 1 9 full true Episode 8: Open to Interruption Episode 8: Open to Interruption We all build plans, routines, and expectations for how things are “supposed” to go, but life has a habit of stepping in with its own agenda. And instead of resisting those moments, this episode explores what happens when we choose to embrace them. We discuss what it means to be Open to Interruption — not just in the literal sense, but in the deeper, more human way that life has of breaking our rhythm.

Interruptions aren’t always setbacks; sometimes they’re invitations. Invitations to slow down, to shift direction, to rethink what we thought we wanted, or to discover something we didn’t even know we needed. Being open to interruption means accepting the reality of what life throws at us — the unexpected, the inconvenient, the unplanned — while also recognizing our power to reshape those moments into something meaningful. Something beautiful. Something powerful.

This episode is a reminder that the unexpected doesn’t have to derail you. Sometimes, it’s the very thing that leads you somewhere better than you imagined.

]]> We all build plans, routines, and expectations for how things are “supposed” to go, but life has a habit of stepping in with its own agenda. And instead of resisting those moments, this episode explores what happens when we choose to embrace them. We discuss what it means to be Open to Interruption — not just in the literal sense, but in the deeper, more human way that life has of breaking our rhythm.

Interruptions aren’t always setbacks; sometimes they’re invitations. Invitations to slow down, to shift direction, to rethink what we thought we wanted, or to discover something we didn’t even know we needed. Being open to interruption means accepting the reality of what life throws at us — the unexpected, the inconvenient, the unplanned — while also recognizing our power to reshape those moments into something meaningful. Something beautiful. Something powerful.

This episode is a reminder that the unexpected doesn’t have to derail you. Sometimes, it’s the very thing that leads you somewhere better than you imagined.

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19310408 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0700 2791 1 8 full true Episode 7: Healing Through Community Episode 7: Healing Through Community As we continue to honor Mental Health Awareness Month, in this episode, we dive into the subject of COMMUNITY. We all know what it means to have people in our corner, as we navigate any of life's challenges and hard times. We often feel alone in our struggles because they feel unique to us....and that is VALID. However, we can choose to embrace the help of others, because we often find it difficult to take care of ourselves. Throughout this episode, I want everyone to think about the steps you can take to improve the care you apply to your own life. As we think about how our communities have helped us overcome and achieve, I hope this conversation opens your mind to seeking help when times are tough, accepting that help when you can, & embrace the community that you've built!

]]> As we continue to honor Mental Health Awareness Month, in this episode, we dive into the subject of COMMUNITY. We all know what it means to have people in our corner, as we navigate any of life's challenges and hard times. We often feel alone in our struggles because they feel unique to us....and that is VALID. However, we can choose to embrace the help of others, because we often find it difficult to take care of ourselves. Throughout this episode, I want everyone to think about the steps you can take to improve the care you apply to your own life. As we think about how our communities have helped us overcome and achieve, I hope this conversation opens your mind to seeking help when times are tough, accepting that help when you can, & embrace the community that you've built!

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19209921 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0700 3492 1 7 full true Episode 6: Be Authentic, Be You Episode 6: Be Authentic, Be You In this episode, I’m diving into what it really means to show up as your most honest, unfiltered self. Not the version shaped by expectations, comparisons, or the pressure to “get it right,” but the version built through vulnerability, self‑reflection, and the courage to grow. We talk about the moments that challenge your identity, the discomfort that comes with choosing honesty over perfection, and the freedom that comes from finally trusting your own voice.

This episode is about embracing the parts of yourself you’ve outgrown, the parts you’re still discovering, and the parts you’re learning to love. It’s a reminder that authenticity isn’t a destination — it’s a practice, a process, and a commitment to showing up as who you are, not who you think you’re supposed to be.

]]> In this episode, I’m diving into what it really means to show up as your most honest, unfiltered self. Not the version shaped by expectations, comparisons, or the pressure to “get it right,” but the version built through vulnerability, self‑reflection, and the courage to grow. We talk about the moments that challenge your identity, the discomfort that comes with choosing honesty over perfection, and the freedom that comes from finally trusting your own voice.

This episode is about embracing the parts of yourself you’ve outgrown, the parts you’re still discovering, and the parts you’re learning to love. It’s a reminder that authenticity isn’t a destination — it’s a practice, a process, and a commitment to showing up as who you are, not who you think you’re supposed to be.

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19169019 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:00 -0700 2938 1 6 full false Episode 5: Embracing Your Worst Moments Episode 5: Embracing Your Worst Moments In this episode, we're diving into the parts of our story we usually try to avoid — the mistakes, the regrets, and the versions of ourselves we’d rather leave behind. But instead of running from them, we're exploring what happens when we choose to embrace them.

Drawing inspiration from The Weeknd’s Dawn FM, we look at how the album turns pain, heartbreak, and past chaos into a guided journey toward clarity. Just like the transition from his darker eras into the reflective, almost cinematic world of Dawn FM, this episode unpacks how confronting your “worst” moments can become a pathway to reinvention. It’s about learning to sit with your shadows long enough to understand them — and realizing that growth often begins in the places we least want to revisit.

]]> In this episode, we're diving into the parts of our story we usually try to avoid — the mistakes, the regrets, and the versions of ourselves we’d rather leave behind. But instead of running from them, we're exploring what happens when we choose to embrace them.

Drawing inspiration from The Weeknd’s Dawn FM, we look at how the album turns pain, heartbreak, and past chaos into a guided journey toward clarity. Just like the transition from his darker eras into the reflective, almost cinematic world of Dawn FM, this episode unpacks how confronting your “worst” moments can become a pathway to reinvention. It’s about learning to sit with your shadows long enough to understand them — and realizing that growth often begins in the places we least want to revisit.

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19119656 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 2737 1 5 full false Episode 4: An Attitude of Gratitude Episode 4: An Attitude of Gratitude  In this episode, we’re talking about gratitude — not just as a feeling, but as a mindset that can reshape how we see the world. Drawing inspiration from Ted Lasso, we explore how choosing gratitude can shift perspective, empower your thoughts, and remind you that optimism isn’t naïve — it’s courageous. When you start noticing what’s good, even in the small moments, you begin to change the way you think, create, and live. 

]]>  In this episode, we’re talking about gratitude — not just as a feeling, but as a mindset that can reshape how we see the world. Drawing inspiration from Ted Lasso, we explore how choosing gratitude can shift perspective, empower your thoughts, and remind you that optimism isn’t naïve — it’s courageous. When you start noticing what’s good, even in the small moments, you begin to change the way you think, create, and live. 

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19088356 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 2652 1 4 full false Episode 3: Trusting the Process Episode 3: Trusting the Process  In this episode, we touch on what it means to "Trust the Process" — the kind of trust that asks you to keep moving even when the results aren’t visible yet. Inspired by Pixar’s Soul, we explore how purpose isn’t something you chase down; it’s something you grow into through consistency, curiosity, and the courage to stay present. This is your reminder that progress doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s slow. But every step, every spark, every moment of showing up is shaping you into who you’re meant to become. If you’ve been doubting your path, this conversation can remind you of why you started and what the journey is all about. 

]]>  In this episode, we touch on what it means to "Trust the Process" — the kind of trust that asks you to keep moving even when the results aren’t visible yet. Inspired by Pixar’s Soul, we explore how purpose isn’t something you chase down; it’s something you grow into through consistency, curiosity, and the courage to stay present. This is your reminder that progress doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s slow. But every step, every spark, every moment of showing up is shaping you into who you’re meant to become. If you’ve been doubting your path, this conversation can remind you of why you started and what the journey is all about. 

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19049585 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 2511 1 3 full false Episode 2: Bumps in the Road Episode 2: Bumps in the Road In this episode, we’re talking about life’s bumps in the road — the unexpected twists, the detours we never planned for, and the way they quietly shape who we become. It’s about how those uninvited moments can challenge us, shift our perspective, and ultimately guide us toward growth. A reminder that even the rough patches carry meaning, and sometimes the most surprising turns lead us somewhere worthwhile. And above all....none of us are alone in encountering life's obstacles!

]]> In this episode, we’re talking about life’s bumps in the road — the unexpected twists, the detours we never planned for, and the way they quietly shape who we become. It’s about how those uninvited moments can challenge us, shift our perspective, and ultimately guide us toward growth. A reminder that even the rough patches carry meaning, and sometimes the most surprising turns lead us somewhere worthwhile. And above all....none of us are alone in encountering life's obstacles!

]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-19004905 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0700 2443 1 2 full false Episode 1: What's the Dream? Episode 1: What's the Dream?  In this first episode, I’m opening the door to The Daydreamer’s Podcast by sharing some of the stories and moments that sparked this whole idea. I talk about what it means to have a dream, to seize the opportunities that came with it, & how that can transform into life's success. You'll get to learn a little more about me, & how the idea of "dreaming" has fueled my creativity, as well my personal growth.  It’s an honest, grounding start — and an invitation to dream a little bigger with me. 


]]>  In this first episode, I’m opening the door to The Daydreamer’s Podcast by sharing some of the stories and moments that sparked this whole idea. I talk about what it means to have a dream, to seize the opportunities that came with it, & how that can transform into life's success. You'll get to learn a little more about me, & how the idea of "dreaming" has fueled my creativity, as well my personal growth.  It’s an honest, grounding start — and an invitation to dream a little bigger with me. 


]]> Esteban Cabada Buzzsprout-18948691 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 2524 1 1 full false