The Dream Catcher Podcast

Dark Dictators in History and What We Can Learn From Their Downfall

A dictatorship is an authoritarian government in which one person holds all (or nearly all) of the ruling power. They are known for being dangerous and malevolent – usually run by an evil, mean-spirited sociopath. 

Many ruthless rulers throughout history have displayed a propensity for brutality and violence. In this episode, you'll learn about the most notorious ones and what we can learn from their downfalls.

[Interview] How to Connect with Our Inner Wisdom (feat. Rusha Inara)

Original airdate: May 22, 2018

According to many religious and philosophical scriptures, connecting to the wisdom within us is the proven path to maximizing our potential and developing our emotional resilience and self-knowledge. But it isn’t always to unplug from our busy world and tune in to connect with our inner power and follow its guidance to heal and empower ourselves.

Rusha Inara, my guest today, is an expert in this topic. She’s a YouTube star with almost 40,000 followers who tune in to capture her wisdom. Rusha has always been curious about the mysteries of the universe which lead her to study about the chakra, meditation and kundalini.

Through her own musings and spiritual breakthroughs, Rusha shows us how we can stay committed to discovering ourselves and accepting our feminine power while enjoying this beautiful earthly journey in the process.

How Making Emotional Decisions Impact Our Outcomes (and how to do it right)

When faced with big decisions, some prefer to make a detailed list of pros and cons, while others check in with their feelings. 

But there’s another aspect we fail to consider: how we process what we know. Decision-making is conventionally believed to be a logic-driven process. 

However, emotions drive most decisions. Learn how emotions can be an asset in decision-making and how to do it right.

[Interview] How to Unblock and Protect Your Energy & Attract Love, Joy and Purpose (feat. Oliver Niño)

Energy is the invisible force that affects us all. And if we want more abundance, joy, peace, and wellness, we must prioritize our energetic health.

Part of that self-care practice involves dealing with energetic blocks that lodge themselves in our system as negative beliefs, emotions, and sometimes even physical conditions.

According to my guest Oliver Niño, we are naturally wired to clear our energy fields. He’ll explain what it takes to get back to our healthiest state.

Oliver Niño is an entrepreneur, energy healer, and spiritual activation expert. He has performed over 20,000 healing sessions and has trained 5,000 people from 50 countries in his energy healing methodology. Oliver, a highly esteemed energy healing expert, has amassed a loyal, global following, including many celebrity clients like Nina Dobrev, Gwyneth Paltrow, Donna Karan, Demi Moore, Gerard Butler and Tony Robbins.

During our conversation, Oliver offers his advice on identifying and clearing out energy blocks we may have accumulated over the years. He also talks about protecting our energy from negative people and environments to stay in high vibration.

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.