The Dream Catcher Podcast

Right Person, Wrong Time: Why Timing is Everything in Relationship Commitments

It’s a common belief that timing is everything when it comes to relationship commitments. Besides compatibility and attraction, someone must enter our lives at the right time for it to go somewhere. 

If you meet the right person at the wrong time, these perspectives and practices will help you make peace with the missed opportunity.

[Interview] Transform Your Limiting Thoughts with Mentalism (feat. Jonathan Pritchard)

Original airdate: January 15, 2019

How would your life be better if you could actually read minds? 

You’d know who to trust. Who to go into business with. Who to date. You’d be able to negotiate more effectively. And you’d be a person of influence. 
With over a decade of experience as a professional mind reader, my guest in this episode is a master at this.

Jonathan Pritchard is an entertainer turned speaker, coach and author who specializes in human behavior, success psychology, motivation and communication. For the past decade he’s been on TV and toured the world as a mentalist which has given him unique insight into why people do what they do, and how to leverage that process to create custom-fit life.

During my conversation with Jonathan he offers key insights into how the human mind works and how we can tap into its power. His techniques can be used to better understand ourselves and others in our life. We also talk about topics such as mentalism, telepathy and eliminating limited thoughts.

Leadership Styles: How to Find Yours and What it Says About You

Leadership styles speak to a leader’s behavior and methods when managing, directing, and motivating others. 

Knowing your leadership style can increase your awareness of how you might come across to the people who follow you and how you make decisions. 

If you’re curious to know your leadership style, you may identify with one of the seven most common.

[Interview] How to Use the Philosophy of Stoicism to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control (feat. Massimo Pigliucci)

Stress often comes from situations beyond our control—such as preparing for a meeting, waiting for test results, or arguing with a loved one. 

But we can control our response to these everyday tensions. One way to do it is through the wisdom and practice of Stoicism.

Stoicism is an ancient pragmatic philosophy that teaches us to step back, gain perspective, and act with intention. My guest Massimo Pigliucci introduces us to the timeless Stoic teachings.

Massimo Pigliucci is the K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. He has published in outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now and The Philosopher's Magazine. He is a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and a contributing editor to Skeptical Inquirer. He publishes two blogs: 'Plato's Footnote,' on general philosophy and 'How to Be a Stoic,' on his personal exploration of Stoicism as practical philosophy. 

During our discussion, Massimo gives an overview of Stoic philosophy and the three disciplines of Stoicism. He also describes how to apply the principles to everyday life challenges and use them to thrive under pressure.

Why Representation Matters When it’s Done Right

“Representation Matters” is a slogan that speaks to the importance of portraying minority communities on national and global platforms in genuine and positive ways. 

Every person experiences the world differently - that’s why everyone deserves to feel visible and have their reality, values, and perspective affirmed. 

However, representation is not always done right. Find out why representation matters, and how you can help underrepresented groups gain visibility in the media and other areas of life.

[Interview] How Your Archetypes Can Unveil Your Life Purpose (feat. Stacey Couch)

Original air date: February 26, 2018

The concept of archetypes has been prevalent since the dawn of time. It’s been a recurrent motif or symbol in art, religions, mythology, fairy tales and literature.

Today we encounter them in novels, movies, stage shows or tarot cards. The common ones include the hero, the villain, the sidekick, the damsel in distress, the trickster, the sage, and so on.

Even though archetypes are everywhere, only some know they can attain greater self-awareness and activate spiritual growth by uncovering their archetypes and actively working with them.

To shed light on this topic, I invited Stacey Couch, a Spiritual Director and Archetypal Consultant, for a mystical conversation about archetypes and how we can work with them to reach higher levels of consciousness and personal growth.

Attention to Detail: How it Turns Us From Good to Great

Most people overlook attention to detail because it’s not always fun – it requires hard work and fully applying ourselves to a task. Others believe that the excess information provided by paying attention to detail often goes unnoticed. 

But to be truly exceptional, we must devote ourselves to the quality of our work because people do notice. 

In this episode, you’ll learn why the little details make big things happen and how to boost your ability to detect and deal with the details.

[Interview] Find Yourself at Home: A Conscious Approach to Creating an Empowering Home Space (feat. Emily Grosvenor)

We all want to live in an empowering home environment that brings out our best. We also want to shape our homes to reflect who we want to be and align them with our behavior and purpose.

My guest, Emily Grosvenor, believes that we can make this a reality with conscious effort. She says our homes hold limitless opportunities to create meaning and inspire action.

Emily Grosvenor is a certified Feng Shui consultant, editor of Oregon Home magazine, and a Fulbright scholar whose essays, features, and commentary have been featured in Good 
Housekeeping, Marie Claire, The Atlantic, Salon, and Publishers Weekly. As a Feng Shui consultant, Emily helps her clients adjust the messages in their homes to help them make shifts in their lives.

Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern science, Emily introduces us to a philosophical and practical approach to making spatial shifts in our homes that will help us cultivate a more meaningful life. She shares her five-step method for shaping our space so it shapes us back.

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Boundaries: How to Tell the Difference in Relationships

Boundaries protect us from harmful people and energies. They ensure we have enough personal space to engage in activities that nurture us. 

However, defining and communicating them to others is up to us. Boundary-setting is a skill set we can develop to enhance our relationships.

These seven steps and knowing the differences between healthy vs. unhealthy boundaries will help you master them.

[Interview] How to Unlock Your Creative Genius (feat. Michael J. Gelb)

Original air date: October 20, 2020

Have you ever asked yourself, what is the secret of genius? All of us have this dream of tapping into the infinite potential of our minds and creativity. My guest, Michael J. Gelb has invested years of intense study and research to understand some of the most brilliant creative geniuses of our time.

Michael is a world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, innovative leadership and executive coaching. Michael is the author of 17 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, Discover Your Genius and Innovate Like Edison. His books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies.

Join me for this riveting interview where Michael offers his insight into the secrets behind real genius and how we can tap into our own. In our conversation, Michael describes the seven steps to developing our mind and creativity so that we can reach our highest potential.