The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] Braving loss, grief and pain when life falls apart (feat. Kris Carr)

Almost all of us have experienced losses or unexpected life changes that are so big you don't think you'll survive them, and if you do, you'll never be the same.

Things like divorce, accidents, losing a job or grieving the death of a loved one. Whatever it was for you, it was a moment when your world stopped.

My guest, Kris Carr, believes that even the worst upheavals can reveal the path to our next chapter of fully alive living. She's here to share her insights based on her story of transformation through pain.

Kris Carr is a New York Times bestselling author and a 20-year cancer thriver. Kris teaches people how to take back their health and live like they mean it. She's been called a "force of nature" by O Magazine and was named a "new role model" by The New York Times. Kris is also a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100, recognizing the most influential thought-leaders today. Her work has also been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour, the Today show, Super Soul Sunday, OWN, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Kris shares ideas and practices to help you navigate those times when we go through challenging transitions. She reveals how we can find deeper meaning and purpose in whatever chapter comes next in life and use that as a catalyst in our transformation.

Surviving Culture Shock: How to Navigate a New Place with Ease and Openness

Arriving in a new country or environment can be an exciting experience, but it can also be accompanied by a wave of culture shock. 

Culture shock is a psychological and emotional reaction that occurs when individuals move to a significantly different environment. Whether it’s understanding new customs, behaviors, or the local language, it can leave you feeling frustrated and lonely. 

With the right strategies, it is possible to navigate a new place. These five steps will equip you with the necessary tools to thrive in a foreign environment.

[Interview] Understanding our Chakras and How it Impacts our Wellbeing (feat. Shai Tubali)

Original airdate: August 24, 2021

The chakras are part of an ancient belief system that refer to energy centers in our body. If you’re feeling off but can’t tell why, chances are that one or more of your chakras are blocked and you need to balance them.

Let’s take a closer look at chakras and how they work with my guest, Shai Tubali.

Shai Tubali is an internationally renowned author, speaker and innovator in the field of personal development. Shai’s approach weaves together a tapestry of thought and tradition from psychology, philosophy, medicine, Yogic traditions, Eastern thought and practices and the most advanced scientific research.

In this interview, Shai is going to offer insight into how chakras work, what we can do to make sure that they function at their best and what to do if they get blocked. He also talks about the seven different chakra personality types and how it impacts us.

Discover your chakra personality type: https://7wisdoms.org/chakra-personality-types/

The Art of Creative Thinking: 5 Techniques to Boost Your Problem-Solving Abilities

Creative thinking is beneficial for everyone. It's a valuable skill that can be useful in all aspects of life, from personal to professional. However, it's something that only some people are taught in school. 

Thinking differently requires deliberate learning, practice, and guidance from those good at it. 

These five powerful techniques will help unleash your creative thinking, inspire you to approach problems from different angles, and generate fresh, innovative ideas.

[Interview] Identity Shift: The Path to Powerful Self-Transformation (feat. Anthony Trucks)

We all face pivotal points in our lives when we struggle with our identity - during which we ask ourselves questions like, “Who am I?” or “Who am I becoming?”

And there’s no easy answer for that because we are complex beings. My guest, Anthony Trucks, thinks you can unveil the true and better you by making meaningful identity shifts. He’s here to explain how we can accomplish that.

Anthony Trucks is a former NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior and International Speaker, author of the “Identity Shift” book, and the founder of Identity Shift coaching. He uses cutting-edge research in science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. Anthony has been featured in Success magazine, Netflix and Amazon Prime.

During our conversation, Anthony reveals how we can align our identity to experience the life we desire using a simple framework. He also shares his struggles growing up as a foster kid and his fight to succeed. His inspirational story shows that anything is possible with the right mindset and strategies.

Reciprocity in Relationships: Why We Need to Stop Chasing People Who Make No Effort

In any successful relationship, whether between friends, family, or romantic, there's an underlying dynamic that plays a crucial role in its health and longevity - reciprocity. 

The simple act of giving and taking, of exchanging support, love, and kindness, forms the foundation of any solid relationship. 

Learn the delicate dance of reciprocity in relationships – knowing how to contribute equitably and partnering up with only those who can do the same.

[Interview] How to Break Free from Fear and Awaken to Our Potential (feat. Dr. Shefali)

Original airdate: July 14, 2021

Society conditions women to behave in ways that are acceptable, that may not always be in their best interest. To break free from these societal expectations, women must awaken and rise above the limitations placed on them and reveal their true nature.  

My guest, Dr. Shefali, has been helping women do this for many years in her prolific career. She’s carved out a path for women to break free from these old patterns so that they can become their authentic self.  

Featured prominently on Oprah Winfrey's platforms, Good Morning America, the Today Show, among many others, Dr. Shefali is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned clinical psychologist. Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. 

Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients.

Join me for my conversation with Dr. Shefali where we talk about the ways in which we can break free from fear, embrace our strengths and awaken our conscious self as women.

7 Types of Insecurities Holding You Back (and what you can do about it)

Everyone has personal insecurities they must cope with every day. While we all feel unsure of ourselves sometimes, an overly insecure person suffers more and considerably limits their growth and happiness. 

Regardless of where we stand on the insecurity continuum, all of us can benefit from learning how to cope when we experience self-doubt. 

While not all forms fit neatly into one type, most people can identify with seven common types of insecurities. Awareness of the types that impact your life is the first step to tackling them.

[Interview] How to Stop Negative Self-Talk and Unleash Your Best Self (feat. Katie Horwitch)

We all do it. Belittling who we are, what we do and what we stand for—often without even realizing it. And this toxic self-talk can discourage us from becoming the person we know we’re meant to be.

According to my guest, Katie Horwitch, we need more than repeating positive mantras to create deep and lasting change. We need an inner language for loving who we are while realizing our full potential. She’s here to introduce us to this framework.

Katie Horwitch is a nationally recognized writer, speaker, mindset coach, and women’s empowerment activist. She has spent over a decade working to shift the cultural self-talk paradigm. She has spoken about self-confidence, living fearlessly, and shifting the stories and habits that help shape our negative self-talk patterns. Katie is the founder of the multimedia platform WANT: Women Against Negative Talk and the host of The WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast.

In this interview, Katie offers a new approach to shift our negative self-talk patterns in a real, lasting way that goes beyond just “speaking nicely to yourself.” She provides tips, tools and motivation to improve the stories we tell ourselves so we can move forward fearlessly.

3 Levels of Culture That Define Our Identity and How We View Others

The cultures we’re exposed to are important in shaping who we are and our behavior. 

Most people tend to think about their culture at the most general levels, which can cause us to generalize and stereotype or limit our own identity to what’s accepted in one culture. However, with the rise of globalization, people’s cultures are not singular anymore but multilayered. 

Learn about the three levels of culture and how it can help you better understand yourself and others.