The Dream Catcher Podcast

7 Elements of Culture and How it Shapes Our Life

Culture is the shared language in a community. The holidays celebrated, the religions practiced, the way we communicate, and the food we cook - all fall under the umbrella of culture. 

But knowing a culture on a surface level can lead us to stereotypes and a belief that everyone in the group is alike. One way to avoid this is by learning about the elements of a culture. 

These seven elements of culture will help you understand the heart of every social group you encounter.

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

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.

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Luck vs Hard Work: What Really Determines Success

Luck vs. hard work is an age-old debate. As a culture, we like to believe that our dreams are the product of hard work. But if that’s all it takes, there would be plenty more people who are wildly successful by social standards. 

To get a more accurate picture, we must understand how hard work synergizes with luck. In this post, you’ll get a better understanding of how various factors shape our destiny and how we can influence them to work for us.

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Types of Relationships: How to Choose Ones That Are Right For You

Relationships are the bedrock of life. Healthy and meaningful connections ground us. But, as we get older, it becomes harder to find and nurture them. 

Once we find a partner, they and our children come first, and other relationships become “nice-to-haves.” But there are plenty of opportunities to connect, and you don’t have to be limited by the traditional template of relationships. 

Learn about the different types of relationships and how to choose the right ones for you.

[Interview] How to Master the Art of Negotiation (feat. Sam McAlister)

Negotiation is a dialogue between two or more people to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. These skills are essential both in the workplace as well as in our personal life. It's the key to getting ahead and getting the outcomes we want. 

But successful negotiation requires self-awareness, preparation, and practice. My guest, Sam McAlister, mastered this art after relentlessly pursuing scoops for her entire career. She'll share her secret sauce with us in this episode.

As the BAFTA nominated interview producer on BBC Newsnight, Sam has negotiated with everyone from Buckingham Palace to The White House, Facebook to Tesla. With skills honed over a decade in the BBC's elite news programs, she persuades reluctant individuals to participate in a news program renowned for its rigor and bite and has been called the "booker extraordinaire."

During our conversation, Sam explains how she secured some of the most exclusive interviews in journalism. She also offers her best tips for successful negotiation, including common mistakes to avoid and how to gain leverage even if we don't have a lot to offer.

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5 Things That Damage Self Esteem (and how to restore your worth)

Self esteem is your opinion of yourself and your confidence in your abilities. Everyone lacks confidence sometimes, but when low self esteem is a recurring problem, we feel unhappy and unsatisfied. 

Our self esteem begins in childhood, and as adults, unless we shed light on the root causes of low self-esteem, we will be run by them.

We can undo any damage and develop our self esteem with attention and daily practice. Our self-care should include treating and managing these five things that damage self esteem.

The 5 Greatest Empires in History (and what we can learn from their legacy)

The greatest empires in history are responsible for shaping our world. At its most basic, an empire is a political unit comprising several territories. 

Historical empires are great teachers as well as cautionary tales. By learning from the past, we can learn leadership and resource management skills, as well as human rights lessons. 

These five mighty kingdoms will inspire you to build your own “empires” with strength and strategy. 

[Interview] Manage Stress & Find Balance with this Holistic Approach to Wellness (feat. Naz Beheshti)

Far too often, our lives are marked by a singular focus on achievement. Our culture tends to prioritize doing well over being well. But the truth is, we can have both — success and well-being. 

My guest Naz Beheshti says that when we integrate every aspect of our life and fuel that ecosystem as a whole, we can both be well and do well. She’ll share more with us today.

Naz Beheshti is an author, executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and CEO and founder of Prananaz, a corporate wellness company. She has over twenty years of work experience at Fortune 500 companies and has had first-hand experience learning from luminaries like Steve Jobs and the Dalai Lama, and the consulting work she has done with international businesses.

During our conversation, Naz explains what it takes to “Become the CEO of Your Well-Being,” based on the concepts in her new book. She offers tips and strategies to boost productivity, manage stress and develop healthy self-talk that encourages us to be our best selves.

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Want to Accomplish More in a Shorter Time? Try Doing Less.

In a culture focused on success, achievement, and perfection, most people mistakenly think that striving and being constantly on the go is the only way to get the most out of their time. 

However, working round the clock is inefficient. In fact, it’s counterproductive. 

So, how can we overcome these strong social forces that tell us otherwise? By learning the art of “doing more by doing less.” In this episode, you’ll find out how.

Social Masks: Why We Hide Our True Self And How to Express Our Truth

All of us have a need to belong and be accepted by others. One way we try to do this is by masking. We adopt appropriate behaviors and personas, unconsciously or consciously, to fit in. 

While wearing social masks that align with our roles is important, we must watch out for being overly dependent on them. 

If your fear of people not liking you is causing you to wear false masks that hide your true self, we’ll take a closer look at what’s going on in this episode.