The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] A New Universal Dream: How To Live Consciously to Create a Better Future (feat. Steve Farrell)

Many of us yearn to contribute to the world in meaningful ways, but instead, we often defer to traditional ideas of success.

My guest, Steve Farrell, went on a journey from pursuing wealth to a more fulfilling life of service to others. He learned that each of us has the potential for profound change and to evolve consciously towards the highest versions of ourselves. He’s here to tell us more.

Steve Farrell attained the pinnacle of success as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, founding two high-tech firms. Then he pivoted to lead Humanity’s Team, a global nonprofit helping people everywhere awaken to our interconnectedness through platforms such as their new Humanity Stream+ streaming service, which features renowned and beloved leaders such as Gregg Braden, Michael Beckwith and Neale Donald Walsch. Steve details his journey from a young entrepreneur to a life in service to humanity in his new book, "A New Universal Dream."   

In this interview, Steve shares a roadmap to greater awareness and hope for the future. He explains how we can become more conscious leaders in our families, workplaces, and communities while helping create a better world.

The Worst Wars in History and How They Proved the Need for Peace

Throughout human history, our world has been ravaged by the devastation and suffering of war. Technology and human rights advances have not eliminated the use of violent means in resolving disagreements. 

With conflicts raging across the globe (and the threat of more), we are pressed to understand the impact of war. 

These five gruesome wars that led to widespread bloodshed and suffering can give us perspective and inform the future decisions we make as a global community regarding creating a peaceful, humane, and just world.

[Interview] The Path to Developing a Warrior Spirit and a Peaceful Heart (feat. Dan Millman)

Original airdate: February 8, 2022

A spiritual journey describes the process of a person embarking on a quest to deepen their knowledge, understanding and wisdom about themselves, the world and a higher power.

For most of us, spiritual awakening is brought about by life-changing events or meeting mentors who change the way we think.

While every journey is unique, they all share certain commonalities. My guest, Dan Millman, brings those to the forefront in his new memoir, “Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit.”

Dan Millman teaches “the peaceful warrior’s way” in the United States and around the world. Author of eighteen books published in twenty-nine languages, Millman is a former world-champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. His bestseller “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” was adapted to a feature film starring Nick Nolte.

Dan shares the lessons he learned from his evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete over a span of two decades. He describes an approach to living with a peaceful heart and a warrior’s spirit, an open path that’s accessible to anyone who is prepared to move to the next stage of their awakening.

Opportunity Costs in Life: How to Determine if Your Sacrifices Are Worth it

Every day, you make several decisions, big and small, that impact your life and the lives of others, even if you don’t realize what you give up by choosing one option over the other. 

These missed benefits are what economists call the opportunity costs of your decisions.
Whenever you say “yes” to an option, you also say “no” to the alternative. 

These five steps will help you integrate opportunity cost into your decision-making and feel confident that your choices align with your values and vision.

[Interview] The Language of Emotions: How to Tap into its Powerful Healing Energy (feat. Karla McLaren)

We've been told that emotions are mostly problems. But nothing could be further from the truth. Emotions do not create problems; they contain the exact genius you need to solve those problems.

My guest Karla McLaren believes that when we access the brilliant wisdom in our emotions we can create a deeply meaningful, healing, and awakened life. She’ll share more with us today.

Karla McLaren, M.Ed., is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and empathy innovator. She is CEO of Emotion Dynamics Inc., developer of Dynamic Emotional Integration®, and creator of the Empathy Academy. Karla is the author of several books including Embracing Anxiety and The Art of Empathy.

In this interview, Karla takes us much deeper than naming or managing our feelings—she teaches us to honor them, reflect on their questions, and incorporate their wisdom into our lives.

Why You Gain More from Win-Win Situations in Relationships (and how to do it)

Entering a negotiation can be daunting, especially if you dislike confrontation or worry that your wants won't align with the other person. 

The good news is that you can avoid that by creating win-win situations in your relationship. It does not have to be a zero-sum interaction where one person wins at the expense of the other. 

These five steps will help you develop mutually beneficial solutions rooted in a consciousness defined by love and abundance.

[Interview] How to Experience Freedom within Ourselves and in Relationships (feat. Dr. Dravon James)

Original airdate: February 12, 2019

What does it really mean to be free from within? How can we free ourselves from those self-imposed limitations that prevent us from living fully expressed lives?

To help me answer these questions, I invited Dr. Dravon James. 

Dravon is the founder of Everyday Peace. She has a doctorate in pharmacy and has worked as a pharmacist all her life. She's a motivational speaker, the author of "Freedom is Your Birthright," and an actress whose career credits include a recurring role on HBO's acclaimed "The Wire," many stage plays, and independent films.

Join us for this inspiring conversation, where Dr. Dravon shares some key ways we can unleash our greatness into the world by overcoming fears and pain from the past. We also discuss some steps that we can take to have open and loving relationships.

6 Reasons Why You Should Choose Quality Over Quantity

We've all heard the age-old advice, "You should choose quality over quantity." It states that value is more important than volume. 

In our culture of excess, this can be challenging advice to follow. In our quest for perfection, we risk focusing too much on the chase for more - more money, status, material objects, and followers. 

But more isn't always better; we can be happier with less when we prioritize quality over quantity. Consider these six reasons why you should choose quality the next time you face many options.

[Interview] The God Solution: Using the Power of Love to Create Change in the World (feat. Neale Donald Walsch)

At this time of massive global challenge, many of us wonder, where is God in all of this? If there really is God, why is our world such a mess, and why doesn’t a Supreme Being fix it?

My guest Neale Donald Walsch suggests that if humanity wishes to solve its problems, we need a brand-new definition of God that generates a new global ethic.

He’s here to tell us more about this much-needed paradigm shift.

Neale Donald Walsch has written 39 books on contemporary spirituality and its practical application in everyday life, including the 9-book Conversations with God series. His titles have been translated into 37 languages. Neale presents online retreats and lecture programs for persons around the world, focused on what he calls the most important question facing humanity today.

This discussion is centered on the themes covered in his latest book, "The God Solution," which invites humanity to embrace a new global ethic based on a refined and clarified definition of God.

Neale will share his wisdom on what it will take to birth a shift of spiritual paradigms around the globe to produce peace and happiness on our planet at last.

9 Signs From the Universe: How to Understand and Apply Them in Your Life

Life is full of unknowns, and you cannot be entirely sure of the outcome of a decision. That's why many people look to a Higher Force to guide them. 

This provides a birds-eye view that can help them look beyond their limited perspective when they feel lost or stuck. 

If you believe in an intelligent universe, tap into its' repository of wisdom by looking out for these nine signs from the universe and deciphering its messages.