It's a question I get asked, so let me paint you a clear picture. ✨
THE DREAMER CIRCLE IS:
A community of women 50+ walking our Inner Camino's together - our personal pilgrimages to flourishing, meaning, and deep connection.
We're not here to "fix" you.
You're not broken.
But you might be carrying burdens you didn't choose. Navigating transitions you weren't prepared for. Questioning who you are now that the old roles don't fit.
And you might be tired of doing it alone.
That's why we're here.
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT:
We blend three powerful elements:
📚 EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH
Built on 6.5 years of doctoral research on Human Flourishing. The 8 Elements framework identifies what actually creates sustainable thriving after 50 - not trends, not quick fixes, but real, research-backed understanding.
🗺️ ANCIENT WISDOM
The Camino de Santiago pilgrimage has taught pilgrims for over 1,000 years how to shed what weighs them down and discover what carries them forward. We apply that wisdom to your Inner Camino - the journey you're already on.
❤️ LIVED EXPERIENCE
I'm Dr. Carol Schultz, and I'm 55. I've navigated moral injury, menopause, weight struggles, pelvic floor issues, identity reconstruction, and transformation. I'm walking this path alongside you as a fellow pilgrim, not as a guru with all the answers.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT:
We're here for honest, deep conversations about:
✨ Menopause and all it brings (the real stuff, not the sanitized version)
✨ Identity beyond roles (Who are you when you're not performing?)
✨ Body changes and reclaiming strength
✨ Purpose and meaning in your second act
✨ Navigating transitions (retirement, empty nest, caregiving, loss)
✨ Systemic pressures (ageism, invisibility, overwhelm)
✨ Flourishing, not just surviving
WHAT WE DON'T DO:
❌ Quick fixes or 21-day transformations
❌ Toxic positivity ("just think positive!")
❌ Diet culture or anti-aging obsession
❌ Individual blame ("you just need to try harder")
❌ Guru worship or influencer trends
❌ Pretending life after 50 is all sunshine
WHAT WE DO:
✅ Evidence-based frameworks for flourishing
✅ Honest conversations about real challenges
✅ Community support from women who get it
✅ Practical tools and resources
✅ Deep inner work (with support, you're not alone)
✅ Co-creation (your voice shapes what we build)
WHAT'S AVAILABLE NOW (FREE):
🚶♀️ Monthly Virtual Camino Walks
☕ Coffee with Carol Q&A sessions (casual, real conversation)
💬 Daily community connection (forums, threads, support)
📖 Book discussions from "The Inner Camino"
🎯 Weekly transformation challenges (meaningful, not superficial)
🛠️ Resources & tools (assessments, worksheets, guides)
❤️ Sisterhood (women walking the journey together)
WHO THIS IS FOR:
Women 50+ who are:
✅ Ready to flourish, not just survive
✅ Willing to do inner work (with support)
✅ Seeking honest conversations and real community
✅ Navigating menopause, identity shifts, or major transitions
✅ Done with quick fixes and toxic positivity
✅ Ready to walk the Inner Camino with intention
THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE:
You're joining at the beginning.
This community is FREE to join. Core features will remain free.
As we grow, we'll co-create premium offerings (courses, coaching, deeper support) based on what YOU need.
Your voice literally shapes what we build.
BONUS: Active engagement helps unlock future resources and shapes what we create next!
WELCOME.
If you're ready to walk your Inner Camino with women who truly get it...
If you're done carrying burdens alone...
If you're ready to flourish with honesty, depth, and sisterhood...
You're in the right place. 🚶♀️✨
Buen Camino,
Dr. Carol
What brought you here today? Drop a comment. 💛