The Dream Catcher Podcast

Love Takes Courage: How to Deal with Fear of Vulnerability

Courage is a product of the heart. It refers to the ability to be comfortable with uncertainty and grapple with the unknown. It’s also about accepting our vulnerability, flaws, and imperfections – the very things that make us whole.

Nowhere is our courage tested more than in the realm of intimate connections. That’s why one of the bravest things we can do is to love another and receive their love in return. A real connection can only happen when we show courage. 

Learn the root causes of a fear of vulnerability and how you can begin to overcome it and love from a place of courage.

[Interview] Finding Solace and Connection in Nature and Our Tribe (feat. Terry Helwig)

Throughout our lifetime, our hearts are tested by adversity, but during those experiences, we’re broken up by love and beauty. Nature and our community can be instrumental in awakening our sense of wonder and to the sacred treasure of being alive.

These are some of the truths that my guest, Terry Helwig, uncovers in her new book “Shifting shorelines: a message from a wiser self.”

Terry Helwig is an award-winning author. Her wise, lyrical, and heartwarming prose reveals a deep thinker who finds meaning and correlation between both her inner and outer worlds. A naturalist at heart, with a master’s degree in counseling psychology.

Join me for this heart-warming conversation with Terry, where we go in-depth into how we can understand our lives better when we look at it through the lens of natural phenomena and synchronicities in nature. We also discuss the importance of finding and bonding with our tribe. 

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How the Use the Hero’s Journey to Discover Your Purpose

The hero’s journey has been a source of inspiration for writers across music, film, literature, and video games. Even if you haven’t heard of the “Hero’s Journey,” you’re probably familiar with the story structure. 

A hero who goes off on an adventure to find himself, where he learns lessons as he walks into peril and faces challenges, ultimately coming home victorious. The hero will return with newfound knowledge that touches on universal themes. 

By looking at your life story through the lens of this journey, you’ll be able to find meaning in your struggles and find purpose. Learn the basic framework of the hero’s journey and how you can apply it to your own adventure.

Gender Bias and Discrimination: What it is and How it Can Be Avoided

Living in a world where men dominate in positions of power, the rules aren’t always made to support the growth and progress of women.

Just like other forms of discrimination, gender bias is damaging to the hearts, minds, and spirits of girls and women.

Changing the perception of women’s place in society requires us to be receptive to the winds of change, and that change starts with self-love and empathy. 

Find out how gender bias and discrimination impact girls and women from around the world and what you can do to uplift them and combat inequalities.

[Interview] How to Communicate Effectively with People from Other Cultures (feat. Pellegrino Riccardi)

Learning how to connect and work with people from other cultures is an important skill to have in our increasingly globalized world.

No matter where we live, chances are high that we’ll interact with someone from another country or state at some point in our life. 

To give us more insight into this subject, I invited Pellegrino Riccardi, a cross-cultural expert who has spent the past 30 years traveling around the world and interacting with countless different cultures, nationalities, and people types.

Pellegrino is a keynote speaker who has excited and delighted audiences all over the world with a style of public speaking that brings together the ability to present complex ideas in a simple and accessible way, which is then wrapped up in storytelling and observational humor. 

In this interview, Pellegrino offers his expert advice on how we can communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds, and overcome some of the common barriers. 

How Structure Can Create More Freedom in Your Schedule

Structure doesn’t mean that you must always be on the go and stick to a rigid timetable. When done correctly, building a structure can create freedom in your schedule. 

While some people are creatures of habit, who like to know precisely how their day will go, we can all benefit from having some structure that can streamline our life and work.

By making these gradual, incremental tweaks to your lifestyle, you can liberate yourself from the chaos of an unplanned and directionless life.

How to Spot a Narcissist: Red Flags to Watch Out for and Ways to Cope

Narcissism is the term used to describe a lack of empathy, self-centeredness, and an exaggerated sense of self-importance. With these qualities, it can be a challenge to nurture a healthy relationship with such individuals—that’s why it’s worth knowing how to spot them.

Unknown to many, the everyday narcissist can be found lurking in our neighborhoods, offices, family gatherings, and in dating apps. 

While it’s hard to see through the façade of a narcissist because of their charisma, we can avoid getting into relationships with them by knowing the common red flags and having an exit strategy that allows us to get out while we can.

[Interview] Using the Art of Mindfulness to Achieve Balance and Meaning (feat. Sunada Takagi)

Many of us spend large parts of our lives on autopilot and distracted, not aware of all the sights, sounds, and smells that enrich our lives.

One way to become more aware is through the art of mindfulness - a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment.

My guest today, Sunada Takagi, has been practicing and teaching mindfulness for many years now. 

Sunada is a mindfulness instructor, teacher and coach. She inspires people to build purpose-centered lives through the power of mindfulness. Her compassionate coaching guides an inner discovery process that leads her students to confident steps in new directions. 

In this interview, Sunada introduces us to the basics of a mindfulness practice and how we (and our planet) can benefit from it. 

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Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: How Your Thoughts Impact Your Life

Our mindset determines our attitude. It’s the lens through which we see everything in our lives. More importantly, it informs what we believe we can and can’t accomplish.

As adults, we’re free to shape our minds in ways that serve our growth and purpose. The first step is understanding the difference between a growth and fixed mindset.

A growth mindset is rooted in curiosity and positive anticipation. A fixed mindset, on the other hand, is based on fear and a sense of lack. 

With awareness and practice, you can transform your mindset into one that supports your progress. In this episode, you’ll learn ten ways to cultivate a growth mindset.

Why You Don't Need to be in Power to Change the World

No matter how committed we are to changing the world, we can’t make progress unless we believe that we have the power to do so. Unfortunately, many people don’t think they have enough social power to make a significant difference.

The truth is that you don’t need to be famous or a trailblazer to make a difference. There are many ways to contribute, no matter what profession you’re in. When we see ourselves as someone who has agency and we’re driven to help, there’s nothing that can get in our way.  

You’ll find inspiration in these stories of people accomplishing their missions to create positive shifts in their own special way.