The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] Roar Like a Goddess: Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful (feat. Acharya Shunya)

Within you is a wellspring of strength and resilience, the ability to create and enjoy abundance, and an expansive sense of inner freedom and divinity.

Yet after centuries of living in patriarchal societies, many women don’t realize how powerful they are or how much they’ve been socialized to keep their true nature hidden.

My guest, Acharya Shunya, believes that all of us have the ability to break free from the shackles of patriarchy and awaken our inner power when we have the right inspiration. She’ll share more during our conversation.

Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned mystic and a classically trained master of nondual Advaita, Ayurveda, and Yoga. The first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, Acharya reinterprets and re-contextualizes ancient teachings for modern times, empowering people everywhere to lead fearless, fulfilled and enlightened lives. She is the founder of The Awakened Self Foundation.

In this interview, Acharya introduces us to inclusive, feminist spirituality inspired by India’s primary goddess archetypes. Acharya offers a profound process for awakening the many faces of the goddess within us so that we can lead rich, powerful and wise lives.

Forms of Government: How Being Ruled in Different Ways Shapes Us

Governments are central bodies that monitor, regulate, and provide needed services to protect and meet the needs of their citizens. 

In an ever-changing world, people are looking for a sense of stability and security in their government. Most people in modern nations believe they can get that in democracies. 

Yet, there are several forms of governments worldwide, each with pros and cons. Find out the five different types of governments and how they shape our behaviors.

[Interview] Develop a Success Mindset by Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs (feat. Karen Brown)

Original airdate: August 28, 2018

We all know what it feels like to get stuck by negative self-talk. The fears rooted in our limiting beliefs hold us back from taking action on the goals that we envision for our lives. The cost of giving into these limiting beliefs is high – it determines whether or not we end up living up to our potential.

How do we avoid these downward spirals and take on an empowering perspective?

Karen Brown, an expert on transforming beliefs and achieving goals and dreams, enlightens on us how we can achieve this during my conversation with her. Karen is a business psychology coach, keynote speaker, best-selling author and CEO of Velocity Leadership Consulting.

During our conversation, Karen share’s her personal story of struggling with her own limiting beliefs and fears and how she discovered her true potential when she pursued and finished the toughest race in the world—the Ironman World Championship. She elaborates on a few key steps on overcoming our limiting beliefs and strengthening our psychology so that we stay motivated to consistently act on our goals.

The Goldilocks Principle: How to Use it to Achieve Peak Performance

The Goldilocks principle is an analogy based on the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” It proposes that something must fall within certain margins and stay away from extremes for it to be “just right.” 

It speaks to the idea that we feel satisfied and at ease when things are balanced; not too much, not too little, but just right. The Goldilocks Principle can enhance many areas of daily life, helping us overcome challenges and achieve our goals. 

[In this episode you’ll] Learn how to apply the Goldilocks Principle in key areas of life to boost your performance.

[Interview] You Are What You Think: How To Create Your Reality With Intentional Thoughts (feat. Thomas M. Sterner)

Change can be difficult because it often requires us to shift our habits, thoughts and interpretations.

Even if we want to make positive change, we do things that sabotage our success and react in ways that cause pain, anxiety, and fear. But, why does this happen, and is there any way to change this?

According to my guest, Thomas M. Sterner, the best way to break patterns is to understand why we behave as we do and to develop the skill to craft the behavioral changes we desire.

Thomas M. Sterner is the CEO of the Practicing Mind Institute and is an in-demand speaker and coach working with high-performance industry groups and individuals, including athletes, to help them operate effectively in high-stress situations and experience new levels of mastery. He is the author of the bestselling “The Practicing Mind,” Fully Engaged, and most recently, “It’s Just a Thought.” Sterner studied Eastern and Western philosophy and modern sports psychology and trained as a jazz pianist.

During our conversation, Thomas offers his advice on becoming the master of our mind’s capabilities instead of its servant. We discuss ways to improve our internal dialogue by replacing negative thoughts with empowering ones. He also shares tips to change old habits and introduce new and better ones.

The Different Types of Attraction and How to Recognize Each One

We often associate the word attraction with someone’s physical appeal, but there’s far more to attraction than meets the eye. 

While all of us experience attraction, it can be tricky to understand. Just like there’s no single way to love, there is no single way to be attracted to someone. 

Knowing the different types of attraction can help us understand our feelings so we take conscious action and develop various satisfying relationships.

[Interview] Finding our Destiny by Understanding our Soul and Past Lives (feat. Ainslie Macleod)

Original airdate: July 30, 2019

The great French philosopher, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, once said that "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience".

Many of us do believe that we are on a spiritual journey that involves growth and learning but we face challenges in understanding the purpose of our journey and how we're meant to use our time and energy in a meaningful way.

My guest today, Ainslie Macleod, is an expert at helping people reach this level of understanding. Ainslie is an internationally acclaimed past-life psychic, spiritual teacher, and award-winning author of books such as The Instruction, The Transformation, and most recently, The Old Soul’s Guidebook. He specializes in exploring past lives to reveal your life’s purpose, and has been a featured guest on Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations Series and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

During our conversation we speak about the role of free will and fate when it comes to our destiny and how past life memories affect our current circumstances. Ainslie also shares his views on popular topics such as soulmates and how young and old souls can work together to create a better world. 

When Imitation is the Best Form of Flattery (and when it’s not)

We've all heard that imitation is the best form of flattery. When someone copies your social media posts or outfits, they like what they see. 

If they're imitating you, they are indirectly praising you. But at what point does imitation become too much? How much copying is acceptable and falls within the realm of fair use? 

Find out when imitation is the best form of flattery and when it's not.

[Interview] Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money & Becoming Abundant (feat. Ken Honda)

Money is among the most common sources of stress. An unhealthy relationship with money can lead to anxiety, fear, and anger and cause discord in our relationships.

Even if we work hard and are financially well-off, we may still experience all these emotions. But money has the ability to smile when it’s given and received with a certain feeling and energy.

My guest, Ken Honda, asserts that it is possible for anyone, no matter their current financial status, to live with more ease in their relationship with money.

Money and happiness expert Ken Honda is a best-selling self-development author in Japan, with book sales surpassing eight million copies since 2001. Ken’s financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation. His writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty.

During our discussion, Ken shares his philosophy on "Happy Money," based on the concepts in his bestselling book, "Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money."  He explains how we can develop a "Happy Money" mindset by tapping into our talents and building a loving, abundant relationship with money.

The 5 Stages of Spiritual Awakening and How it Impacts Our Daily Life

Spiritual awakening is when a person gains awareness that there is more to life than living on autopilot and satisfying the ego. There are deeper layers to be explored. 

This process prompts existential questions like “Why am I here?”. It can be unnerving and bring up angst and concern, but it can also be exciting. 

Spiritual awakening looks different for everyone, but seekers tend to fall into one of the following five stages of spiritual awakening.