The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] How to Create a Personal Spirituality in a Secular World (feat. Thomas Moore)

Original airdate: April 6, 2021

Religion has evolved a lot over the past few decades. People increasingly feel disillusioned with or detached from organized religion, yet they still long for a rich inner life defined by purpose, meaning and reflection. 

My guest today, Thomas Moore, says that we don’t have to live an exclusively materialistic and rational lifestyle and can develop our personal spiritual style inside or outside formal religion.

Thomas is the author of 24 books, including the number one New York Times bestseller “Care of the Soul.” In his youth, he was a catholic monk, and later on, after receiving a PhD in religious studies, he became a university professor and a psychotherapist. He brings together spirituality, mythology, depth psychology and the arts in his work, emphasizing the importance of images and imagination. He often travels and lectures, hoping to help create a more soulful society. 

Join me for this fascinating conversation, where Thomas shares his thoughts on how we can personalize religion and make it our own. He offers several conventional and unconventional pathways to access mystical experiences and integrate spirituality into everyday life.

Zanshin: How it Can Help You Be More Focused and Conquer Scattered Thinking

In today's information-overloaded world and always-on, staying focused throughout the day can be hard. Yet, we need our minds to be still, focused, and alert to achieve anything lasting. 

Many Eastern cultures that practice martial arts teach and embrace this way of being, including the Japanese, who call it "Zanshin," which means "the mind with no remainder." 

Learn how to apply zanshin in your everyday life to align your mind, body, and spirit towards intentional and purposeful living and be more focused.

[Interview] Travel Light: How Spiritual Minimalism Can Help Us Live a More Fulfilled Life (feat. Light Watkins)

The “back to basics” lifestyle has recently gained popularity worldwide. “Going minimalist” and getting rid of possessions simplify our lives and give us time to focus on what matters.

Yet as exciting as it can be to whittle down our belongings, does it really bring happiness?

My guest Light Watkins believes that it won’t unless we do the inner work to cultivate happiness on the inside. He’s here to tell us more about his philosophy.

Light Watkins has been active in the wellness space since 1998, first as a practitioner, later as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally, in 2007, as a meditation teacher himself. He became nomadic in 2018 and now travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. He writes articles on meditation and happiness, leads sold-out meditation training and retreats, and produces The Shine—a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire.

During our discussion, Light introduces us to an “inside-out” path to getting rid of inner clutter and living a more fulfilled life. Spiritual Minimalism, as he calls it, will get you aligned with your values and lead you to a life-changing adventure.

10 Types of Soulmates and Soul Connections and Their Purpose in Your Life

A soulmate is a person with whom we feel an intense connection - where both people experience a magnetic pull to one another. They can be romantic or platonic. 

Whether or not you believe in soulmates, it's well worth looking at the people you connect with on a deep level, as it can give you insight into yourself, your relationships, and your purpose. 

These are the ten most common types of soulmates you will encounter on your journey and how to recognize them when you meet them.

[Interview] Using Energy Healing to Balance Emotions & Reduce Fear (feat. Cyndi Dale)

Original airdate: August 11, 2020

The French philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin once said, "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." As spiritual beings, if we want to have a more profound experience of life, we have to be willing to go within and understand the deeper aspects of ourselves.

Cyndi Dale, my guest today, will help us do just that. Cyndi is an internationally renowned author, speaker, and healer of energy medicine, intuition, and spirituality. She has worked with over 70,000 clients and presented hundreds of workshops around the world.

During our conversation, Cyndi will teach us the basics of energy anatomy and how it works. She'll also be providing tips and techniques on how to develop our intuitive and psychic abilities and how to manage our fears.

Character and Reputation: Which is More Important in How Others See You?

We live in an image-oriented world. What we wear, where we work, or what car we drive can dictate our reputations. Yet, these external sources of identity have little to do with who we are on the inside – our character. 

While our character and reputation both impact our success, it's important to look at them individually and how they interact. 

When our character and reputation are aligned, we come across as genuine, believable, and trustworthy. Find out how to build a reputation rooted in a good character.

[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.