The Dream Catcher Podcast

How to Recognize the Differences in Cultural Communication Styles

The ability to communicate between cultures can give you an edge in your professional life and make you a more empathetic communicator. 

Each culture has different ways of expressing themselves, both verbally and non-verbally. When you learn cross-cultural communication skills, you’ll be able to recognize similarities and differences among various groups that allow you to engage in a meaningful way.

These frameworks describe the traits you need to look out for to understand the customs, perceptual windows, verbal and non-verbal cues of your peers from other cultures. 

The Real Reasons Why It’s Hard to Stick to Things

The inability to stick to things before achieving the desired results prevents us from reaching success and undermines our confidence.

We all tend to fall off the bandwagon — life is unpredictable and human motivation is fickle and changeable. But we can prevent this from happening by knowing what drives us and how to use those drivers to roll up our sleeves and get things done.

In this episode, we’ll learn how to harness that and get rid of blocks that tend to get in the way.

 

[Interview] How to Cultivate a Sense of Unconditional Self-Worth (feat. Regina Louise)

We’re all on the journey of self-love. And some days it’s easier to do than others. 

According to my guest, Regina Louise, the key to radical self-acceptance and giving ourselves permission to live a life we love is by connecting with our core self. This helps us gain a deeper understanding of what we need to feel cared for and supported. 

Regina Louise is a speaker, teacher, coach, and author. Her writing and advocacy work has been recognized with numerous awards. The Lifetime movie “I Am Somebody’s Child” was based on her bestselling memoirs. Currently a Hoffman Process teacher, she leads workshops and speaks frequently throughout the United States. 

In this conversation, we discuss the main themes in Regina’s new book, “Permission Granted: Kickass Strategies to Bootstrap Your Way to Unconditional Self-Love.” She offers guidance on how we can move towards self-compassion, open-heartedness and live our life from a place of power and courage.

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Is Love Blind? How we Choose our Partners

Falling in love is one of the best experiences, but it can also blur our vision. A vital step in our search for loving and meaningful connections is understanding the forces that impact our choices.

Having a sense of who you’re attracted to and why will make it easier to recognize the right person out of all the hundreds and thousands of people that you’ll come across in your life.  

In this episode, I breakdown the different inner and outer factors that influence your decisions (some of which may surprise you!) so that you make choices that lead to happier relationships.

How to Cope When Reality Doesn‘t Meet Your Expectations

We all face times when our reality does not meet our expectations. This becomes painful when we’re unable to manage the gap between the two. 

The wider the gap, the more we suffer, especially if we resist and deny. 

While the events in our lives can feel out of our control, we have the power to cope with them by managing our internal worlds.

When we build awareness and take responsibility for the filters through which we see the world, we put ourselves in the driver’s seat and can manage how events impact us. 

[Interview] The Art of Tarot Cards: How to Use them as Tools for Personal Growth (feat. Chris-Anne Donnelly)

Since the 1800s tarot cards have been used as a source of spiritual guidance. And unlike common belief tarot does not predict the future – instead, they tell us stories about our lives and enable us to connect with our inner wisdom and gain a deeper understanding of a situation.

It’s an additional tool that we can consult to make better and more conscious decisions.

To give us more insight into this practice, I invited one of the most beloved tarot card artists: Chris-Anne Donnelly.

Chris Anne is a deck creator, artist, and magic-maker, as well as a marketing strategist and owner of Pixelbrand--a branding and graphic design company. She has successfully Kickstarted three independent card decks: The Sacred Creators Oracle, The Light Seer's Tarot, and The Muse Tarot and she offers unique courses for creators.

During our conversation, we’ll talk about the creative inspiration behind Chris-Anne’s designs. She’ll also explain how tarot works and how we can use them to develop insight and overcome blocks.

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Success Leaves Clues: How to Model History‘s Masters

Most people believe that we must start from scratch when it comes to finding new and original ideas. 

The truth is that everything we create is a combination of things we’ve read, seen, or experienced. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel, but we do need to find experts in our fields from whom we can learn. 

With their help and influence, we can get there a lot faster. Learn the steps to model the right people and get inspired by the role models who influenced some of history’s masters.

How to Develop Grit and Why it’s Essential for Success

Grit is the ability and mental toughness to stick with a task even if circumstances aren’t favorable. 

The road to accomplishment is filled with uncertainty and setbacks, and those who make it are the ones who develop grit. Studies show that grit is the essential ingredient for success. 

We all have the capacity for grit, and by adopting the right mindset and practices, we can develop it and maximize our efforts towards achieving our wildest dreams. 

Learn about the different types of grit and the actions you can take to develop them.

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[Interview] Reaching for the Stars: Using Space Exploration as a Source of Inspiration (feat. Abigail Harrison)

Many of us remember looking up at the stars as a kid, and wondering “What IS out there?” 

As we grow older, we try to seek answers by flipping through science magazines or by following NASA’s newsfeed. 

According to my guest, Abigail Harrison, not only is this a healthy type of curiosity but an excellent source of inspiration and wonder.

Abigail Harrison, fondly known as  “Astronaut Abby,”  is an aspiring astronaut, author and co-founder of the international nonprofit organization The Mars Generation. She has interned at a NASA-funded astrobiology lab; and has been featured in TIME, Forbes, Marie Claire, the BBC, and more. She currently works as a research scientist at Harvard Medical School. 

Abby believes that no one is ever too young or too old to pursue their dreams. In this interview, she inspires us with her philosophy and helped her rise to the top of her field. She also discusses the importance of space exploration and why it’s important and relevant in today’s world. 

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Situationships: What they are and Why they‘re Unhealthy

A situationship is a romantic liaison that’s undefined. It’s a relationship label that’s become common in modern culture, where people are placing more importance on freedom and personal growth. 

While situationships can work in the short term and under specific conditions, they can harm us in the long run. 

Find out how to evaluate whether it’s the right type of connection for you and the impact it can have on your life if you decide to move forward.