The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] Finding Solace and Connection in Nature and Our Tribe (feat. Terry Helwig)

Original airdate: October 5, 2021

Throughout our lifetime, our hearts are tested by adversity, but during those experiences, we’re broken up by love and beauty. Nature and our community can be instrumental in awakening our sense of wonder and the sacred treasure of being alive.

My guest, Terry Helwig, will share these truths with us today based on the themes from her book Shifting Shorelines: A Message from a Wiser Self.

Terry Helwig is an award-winning author. Her wise, lyrical, and heartwarming prose reveals a deep thinker who finds meaning and correlation between both her inner and outer worlds. A naturalist at heart with a master’s degree in counseling psychology, Terry says nature and synchronicity have been two of her most profound teachers. 

Join me for this heartwarming conversation with Terry. We will discuss in depth how we can better understand our lives when we consider natural phenomena and synchronicities in nature. We will also discuss the importance of finding and bonding with our tribe. 

The Lottery Mentality: What it is and How to Break-Free from its Limiting Effects

The lottery mentality is a limiting belief that suggests success and abundance are solely based on luck or chance rather than on hard work, perseverance, and a mindset of abundance. 

In a world where instant gratification and the allure of overnight success are constantly promoted, it's easy to fall into a lottery mentality bias. 

Find out how to break free from the lottery mentality bias and learn how you can cultivate a mindset and attitude that can transform your thinking and unleash your true potential.

[Interview] Tapping in Your Intuition: How to Harness Your Inner Guidance (feat. John Holland)

Do you ever experience a deep sense of knowing? Maybe you’ve always felt you know what will happen before it occurs, or you know how others are feeling without them telling you.

This sense of knowing comes from your intuition. My guest, John Holland, believes that we’re all psychic. He’s here to help us learn more about harnessing our inner guidance.

John Holland is one of the most highly respected psychic mediums in the U.S. He is also a spiritual teacher, author, and founder of My Soul Community. Having studied in the U.K. for two intensive years, he has spent the last 20 years continually training and honing his gifts, making him one of the most sought-after professional mediums on the world stage. He’s starred in numerous T.V. shows and documentaries and is the author of 6 Books, 4 Oracle Decks, Mobile Apps, and much more.

In this interview, John explains the mechanics of our inner awareness and how we can activate it with psychic tools. He also outlines the different types of psychic strengths and how we can tap into them to improve and enhance our lives.

Developed and Less Developed Countries: Understanding the Differences and Why it Matters

Developed or less developed countries are classified based on a complex interplay of economic, social, and political factors. According to the United Nations, this classification reflects their basic economic conditions. 

Understanding the differences between developed and less developed countries is essential for fostering empathy, promoting global cooperation and working towards a more equitable world. 

Learn about economic and social indicators and challenges and how to use this knowledge to create more sustainable development and a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.

[Interview] Reaching for the Stars: Using Space Exploration as a Source of Inspiration (feat. Abigail Harrison)

Original airdate: November 16, 2021

Many of us remember looking up at the stars as kids and wondering, “What IS out there?”  As we grow older, we try to seek answers by flipping through science magazines or following NASA’s newsfeed.

According to my guest, Abigail Harrison, this is not only a healthy curiosity but also an excellent source of inspiration and wonder.

Abigail Harrison, fondly known as “Astronaut Abby,” is an aspiring astronaut, author and co-founder of the international nonprofit organization The Mars Generation. She has interned at a NASA-funded astrobiology lab and has been featured in TIME, Forbes, Marie Claire, the BBC, and more. She currently works as a research scientist at Harvard Medical School.

Abby believes that no one is ever too young or too old to pursue their dreams. In this interview, she inspires us with her philosophy and helps her rise to the top of her field. She also discusses the importance of space exploration and why it’s important and relevant in today’s world.

The Art of Patience: How to Pace Yourself for Long-term Success

Our society tends to glamorize overnight success. But success, especially the type that lasts, is a long game. 

Whether you are an entrepreneur starting a new venture or an individual working towards personal goals, you must learn how to pace yourself for success. 

Learn the art of patience and take your journey toward success to new heights by applying these five strategies in your life.

[Interview] Practical Steps to Embark on Your Spiritual Awakening Journey (feat. Steve Taylor)

Awakening is the greatest adventure we can undertake as human beings. My guest, Steve Taylor, says it’s a voyage of discovery that reveals exhilarating beauty and richness but may also expose us to challenges.

As travelers, cultivating certain characteristics and perspectives can make our voyage more fruitful. Today, Steve will guide us on this path of enlightenment.

Steve Taylor, PhD, is the author of The Adventure: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Awakening and many other bestselling books. He’s a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University and the chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. Steve’s articles and essays have been published in over 100 academic journals, magazines, and newspapers, and he blogs for Scientific American and Psychology Today.

In this conversation, Steve offers step-by-step practices for cultivating spiritual awakening and explains its impact on our lives. He touches on the eight essential qualities of wakefulness and how we can integrate those into our daily lives through rituals and practices.

Brutal Honesty vs. Loving Honesty: Striking the Right Balance for Healthy Relationships

Honesty is often emphasized as a foundational element in building and maintaining healthy relationships. However, finding the right balance between brutal honesty and loving honesty can be a delicate task. 

Brutal honesty can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings, but sugarcoating can lead to a lack of relationship authenticity. 

This article explores the fine line between brutal honesty and loving honesty and how to strike the right balance to cultivate healthier and happier relationships.

[Interview] Living Your Epic Journey: How to Distill the Wisdom from Your Story (feat. Amy Edelstein)

Original airdate: May 31, 2022

So many of us undervalue our own experience and overlook the wisdom that can support us daily. These habits of self-sabotage knock the wind out of our sails and keep us searching and grasping for what we have already realized.

One way to overcome this is to see life as a unique epic journey and become aware of the transformation we experience through its peaks and valleys.

To help us find inspiration, I invited Amy Edelstein.

Amy Edelstein is the author of six books, including the award-winning The Conscious Classroom. Founder of the non-profit Inner Strength Education and recipient of a Philadelphia Social Innovator's award, Amy's work has empowered 17,000 teens in under-resourced schools with mindfulness and systems thinking.

During our conversation, Amy shared what she learned during an epic journey she took in 1983 to the remote western corner of the Tibetan Plateau in Zanskar, India. She also offers ideas on how to view our own lives as journeys so that we feel empowered and immersed in the richness of everyday living.

Mastering Success: A Guide to Handling the Ups and Downs of Achievement

Achieving success is an exhilarating journey filled with highs, lows, and unexpected twists. It is not a linear path but a dynamic and unpredictable journey. 

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or an artist, mastering success requires unique skills and strategies. 

In this article, we will explore how to handle the ups and downs of achievement, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate through any challenge that comes your way.