The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] Tapping into the Practice of Shamanism to Heal, Evolve and Grow (feat. Miriam J Katz)

Original airdate: December 18, 2018

Before the advent of modern organized religions, shamanic traditions were the gateway to spiritual guidance, insight and healing for the ancient tribal communities that existed in the past.

Miriam J. Katz, my guest today, is a Shamanic Healer who taps into the power of nature and the cosmos using ritual, divination and facilitation to help her clients release emotional, physical, energetic and spiritual blocks. 

Miriam is an initiated Altomesayok, carrying the lineage of master shamans in the Andean Q'ero tradition. She has certifications in professional coaching, Reiki, Past Life Regression, Realm Reading and is a member of the Society of Shamanic Practitioners and Energy Medicine Professional Association.

Miriam explains how shamanism works and how we can tap into this practice to deal with common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD. You'll learn some tools and techniques for healing, spiritual awakening and personal empowerment by listening to this episode.

Artistic Revolutionaries: Unraveling the Wisdom of Pioneering Artists from History

Throughout history, we've had artistic revolutionaries who weren't afraid to express the unspoken. 

From master polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to literary giants like Jane Austen, these artists pushed the boundaries of traditional art, experimenting with new techniques, styles, and subjects. 

Even if you aren't an artist in the traditional sense, you are an artist at heart. As the artist of your life, you can benefit from the wisdom of these eight pioneering artists from history.

[Interview] Design Your Ideal Life and Become the Best Version of You (feat. Jon & Missy Butcher)

We all want more out of life: more happiness, more success, and greater fulfillment. But most people usually find that in one or two areas of life and compromise on the others.

According to Jon and Missy Butcher, that does not have to be the case. We can flourish in every dimension of our life when we have clarity on our life vision and nurture our potential, systematically and intentionally. They’re here to inspire us with their wisdom.

Jon and Missy Butcher are serial entrepreneurs, lovers, and adventurers with a life most people would call “impossible”. Coming from a life of financial and emotional hardship in their youth, Jon and Missy have now founded 19 companies together, and co-own the Precious Moments family of companies, which has made over $10 billion in sales. Jon and Missy are conscious rebels, with a life lived on their own terms - and a respectful disregard for societal norms and rules.

During this conversation, Jon & Missy offers advice on designing a life that will fulfill us on all levels using a tool called Lifebook. Lifebook is a transformational lifestyle design system that empowers you to envision, plan and achieve your very best life on your own terms. They also address the common obstacles that people face during this process.

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Why We Make Bad Decisions and How to Avoid Them

Research reveals that adults make an average of 122 informed decisions every day.

Most of them are inconsequential, but many of our decisions have severe and far-reaching consequences, which require a robust decision-making skill set. A significant part involves not making bad decisions. 

Learn eight causes behind why we make bad decisions and how to prevent them from impacting your judgment.

[Interview] Achieving our Potential by Understanding Our Dreams (feat. Kelly Walden)

Original airdate: June 4, 2019

All of us dream at night - sometimes our dreams are vivid and clear, and sometimes they are hazy and fragmented, while other times we face spells of dreamless nights. No matter what our dream experiences are like, we should take them seriously as they are the gateway to our subconscious mind.

To shed some light on the importance of our dreams, I invited dream expert Kelly Sullivan Walden. Kelly is on a mission to awaken the world to the power of dreams. She is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, whose unique approach to dream therapy led her to become a trusted adviser, coach and consultant, enriching the lives of thousands of individuals, including Fortune 500 executives, UN ambassadors, celebrities, inner-city kids, and stay-at-home moms. Her dream insights have been featured on many national talk shows, including The Doctor Oz Show, Ricki Lake, The Real and Hallmark’s Home & Family.

In this interview, Kelly shares her thoughts on the significance of our dreams when it comes to the important themes in our lives. She also shares tips on how we can recall our dreams better, as well as interpret them in a way that can offer us wisdom and insight into our journey of empowerment.

Why Spending Time Alone Makes You a Better Friend and Partner

Many people find being alone hard to endure, especially for extended periods. It can make people feel lonely and unloved. 

But there are many benefits from spending time alone when done in moderation and with intention.

With these tips, you’ll learn how to schedule enough alone time to regroup and replenish so that you can bring balance back into your life.

[Interview] Find Power & Healing With African-Centered-Wellness Practices (feat. Araba Ofori-Acquah)

Cultures around the globe have their own unique spirituality and traditions, including the ones in Africa. Transcendent and practical, African rituals and wellness practices have the power to transform, cultivate vitality, and expand our consciousness.

After embarking on a spiritual journey to connect with her motherland, my guest Araba Ofori-Acquah found healing and alignment. 

In this conversation, she introduces us to the mystical world of her African heritage.

Araba Ofori-Acquah is a healer, DJ, cultural curator and award-winning writer based between Accra, Ghana and London, UK who lives and teaches African-centered wellness, a practice rooted in African wisdom that promotes the wellbeing and empowerment of the global Black population.

Araba gives us an overview of African spirituality and the three African values that can help us cultivate a mindset of success. She also talks about the three seeds of Africa-centered wellness and practices we can incorporate into our lives.

Right Speech: Mastering the Art of Communication with Empathy (and why it matters)

With the rise of the internet and social media, people have become less empathic in how they communicate. Rudeness and deceptive language are common both in the online and offline world. 

One way to overcome this is to have a code of ethics that can keep us in check. The Buddhist teachings of Right Speech is one path we can take to master the art of communication with empathy. 

Learn more about the guidelines of Right Speech and how they can support you and make our world a kinder place.

[Interview] The Art of Decoding Body Language (feat. Dr. Jillian Pierson)

Original airdate: February 25, 2020

Body language refers to the gestures a person's face or body uses to communicate nonverbally either consciously or unconsciously. Becoming skilled at reading non-verbal cues can be invaluable to us in our personal and professional life and make us better communicators. 

To teach us more about the art of interpreting body language, I invited Dr. Jillian Pierson.

Jillian, or professor Pierson, has a psychology degree from UC Berkeley and a masters and doctorate degrees from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Jillian works to engage students in an ongoing conversation about communication as a social science and to encourage them to make their own unique contributions.

Join us for this fun conversation during which Jillian offers a basic framework for understanding non-verbal behavior and advice on how we can become better at reading people. She also debunks some common myths and gives tips on spotting liars.

6 Life Lessons from Myths and Legends from Around the World

Myths and legends are stories humans have used for centuries to demonstrate human values and virtues. 

There is a treasure trove of ancient tales that can teach us relevant life lessons that we can still apply in our lives today. 

These life lessons from six beloved myths and legends will make us braver, kinder and wiser.