The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] Tools and Practices to Boost Our Intuition and Psychic Abilities (feat. MaryAnn DiMarco)

Original airdate: July 12, 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if we had instant guidance to support us as we go through the ups and downs of life?

The good news is that we don’t have to look too far to find it because that wisdom lies within us. MaryAnn DiMarco says that all of us are psychic.

When we tap into this gift, we not only enhance our own lives but also build bridges of love and connection. In this interview, she’s going to tell us how.

MaryAnn DiMarco is the author of Medium Mentor and Believe, Ask, Act. An internationally recognized psychic medium, healer, and spiritual teacher, her work has been featured in media outlets like The New York Times, The Dr. Oz Show, Women’s Health, Elle, and Redbook. She offers validating and positive one-on-one sessions, powerful group readings, workshops, and individual mentorship for developing psychics.

In this interview, we talk about the different ways that we receive psychic information and how we can manage our doubt during the process. Maryanne also offers tools and practices to develop our intuition.

The Power of Mindfulness: How to Stay Present in a Distracted World

In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, staying present can feel like an uphill battle. Mastering mindfulness is essential for reclaiming our peace, enhancing our overall well-being, boosting our creativity, and strengthening our relationships. 

In this episode, we'll explore ten effective strategies to foster mindfulness in your daily life and equip yourself with tools to enrich your quality of life, one mindful moment at a time, helping you to stay present in a distracted world.

[Interview] The Yogi’s Way: A Holistic Approach to Transforming Your Mind, Body & Reality (feat. Reema Dutta)

Over three thousand years ago, yogis knew what scientists are discovering today: The mind has the power to destroy us or to propel us to greater peace, vitality, and freedom. 

Yet yoga’s profound teachings on the mind and consciousness are often overlooked in contemporary practices, which tend to focus primarily on physical postures and breathwork. Today, my guest, Reema Datta, will share these timeless teachings with us, emphasizing the practices and principles we can adopt to enhance our lives.

Reema Datta is the founder of the Yogi’s Way, a holistic method that integrates movement, breathing, and consciousness practices with a focus on emotional well-being. She is certified to teach Ashtanga yoga and Tibetan heart yoga and is an Ayurvedic therapist. Since 2002, she has taught yoga training and retreats in over twenty countries across five continents. Her students include Sting, Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Zainab Salbi, Sujatha Baliga, and thousands of other practitioners globally.

In this interview, Reema offers lessons and practices rooted in yogic wisdom, cutting-edge science, and the realities of modern life. These can empower us to break free from our minds' destructive tendencies and experience lasting peace.

From Clans to Communities: How Tribalism Shaped Human Behavior Throughout History

Tribalism has shaped how humans connect, cooperate, and survive for thousands of years. It's the instinctive pull toward forming groups—a behavior that helped early humans build strong communities, protect resources, and thrive in a challenging world. 

At the same time, it has fueled rivalries, shaped cultural identities, and played a key role in both conflict and unity. By understanding how tribalism shaped human behavior, we can better grasp how it continues to influence our interactions, choices, and societies today. 

In this episode, you'll explore the development of tribalism, its influence on our actions, and how we can positively harness its strengths.

[Interview] How to Tap into Our Authenticity and Develop Deeper Self-Awareness (feat. Dr. Patti Ashley)

Original airdate: February 11, 2020

Authenticity is about being true to yourself. It’s about presence and living in the moment. But being authentic is a challenge when you lack self-awareness and you have unresolved past issues.

To tell us more about what it means to be authentic and how we can connect with our authenticity I invited Dr. Patti Ashley.

Patti is a psychotherapist, author, and international speaker with over 35 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, families and groups in various settings. Her signature Authenticity Architecture model breaks through barriers to personal freedom and authentic growth, and helps her clients experience self-love, belonging and connection.

During our conversation Patti shares the key traits of an authentic person, the common blocks to getting in touch with our authenticity. She also shares some tools such as Mandalas and exercises that she uses in her own heart-centered model of creativity called “Authenticity Architecture.”

What to Do When You’re Stuck and Your Goals Feel Out of Reach

Feeling stuck can feel like trying to run through quicksand—every effort seems to pull us deeper into doubt. It’s a frustrating, all-too-familiar experience that we’ve all faced at some point. 

But here’s the truth: being stuck is just a pause, not a permanent stop. When our goals feel out of reach, it’s not a sign to give up. It’s a chance to recalibrate and find a new way forward. 

In this episode, you’ll learn practical steps to help you regain momentum, realign with your purpose, and prove to yourself that progress is always possible, even when you’re stuck.

[Interview] Unleash your Creative Spirit: Why the World Needs Your Creative Expression (feat. Amie McNee)

Creativity is defined as “the ability to use imagination or original ideas to produce something new.” 

According to this definition, everyone, including you, has a creative side. We all have vibrant and imaginative minds that can generate fresh and unique ideas. 

However, societal beliefs often lead us to think that art is undervalued or inaccessible to most people. To challenge these misconceptions about artistic expression and to create a space where everyone's creativity is celebrated, I’ve invited Amie McNee. 

Amie McNee is an author, speaker, and creative coach. In addition to her historical fiction, she has written four much-loved books, all of which discuss the realities and magic of leading a creative life. Amie is known for speaking, teaching, and coaching artists all over the world and helping them achieve their creative dreams.

In this empowering discussion, Amie not only explores the various challenges that creatives encounter, but also offers transformative guidance and mindsets. She encourages you to take your art seriously and reach new heights in your creative journey.

Unlocking Connection: What It Truly Means to See and Be Seen

In a world consumed by superficial interactions and fleeting digital connections, truly seeing someone is a rarity. 

But when we look beyond the façade, we discover the unique stories, struggles, and dreams that shape each individual. 

In this episode, we’ll explore the essence of seeing others for who they truly are, redefining how we connect and flourish together in a world that often prioritizes surface-level encounters.

[Interview] Family Constellations: How to Heal Generational Trauma and Patterns (feat. Marine Sélénée)

Original airdate: September 20, 2022

The family is the basis for every human. And the influence of these relationships cannot be underestimated.

The beliefs, norms, and patterns we’ve learned from your family significantly impact our life. One way to overcome negative and destructive patterns that we’ve inherited is through family constellations.

Marine Sélénée, my guest today, has been helping her clients shift generations of unhappiness and suffering. She’s here to tell us more about her process.

Marine Sélénée is a New York City/Miami based Family Constellations therapist and author of “Connected Fates, Separate Destinies.” Marine has partnered with Goop Health and Hay House as an expert. She also facilitates retreats and workshops, speaks at conferences, and is featured on numerous podcasts and articles. Her unique approach to Family Constellations helps people heal from family wounds and find individual blocks rooted in the family system.

During our discussion, Marine helps us understand how generational trauma affects the way we approach the world. She explains how family constellations can help us break away from dysfunctional family patterns and become the best version of our adult selves.

Finding Strength in Faith: Facing Life's Uncertainty with Confidence

Everywhere we look, uncertainty seems to be the only constant. Jobs come and go, plans shift, and the world around us seems anything but steady. 

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when life feels unpredictable, but there’s something powerful about holding onto faith in these moments. Faith doesn’t remove challenges but anchors us, offering clarity and strength in struggles we can’t always control. 

Find out more about the transformative power of faith and how to summon it when facing times of struggle and unknowns.