The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] How to Create an Authentic Personal Brand and Image (feat. Stacey Leasca)

In an age of social media and the Internet, personal branding and the kind of content that we put out there has become more important than ever. Not only do we want to cultivate an image that’s clear and interesting and true to who we are.

To speak more about this I invited journalist and social media expert, Stacey Leasca. Stacey’s words, photos, and videos have appeared in print or online for publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Travel & Leisure, Glamour, Real Simple and many others. She also regularly consults on social media best practices for newsrooms and startups across the country.

During the interview Stacey shares what she’s learned over the span of her career about developing a strong personal brand that communicates our authentic self and interests. She also talks about how we can carve out a profession that’s a good fit for interests and abilities.

You’re Not Broken. You’re a Work in Progress. Here’s Why.

In our ’fix me‘ culture, we’re constantly led to believe that there is a void that we need to fill. Consumerism tantalizes us with make-up to cover up our blemishes, psychotherapists to help us ‘fit in’, self-improvement courses, and pills to rid us of our psychological wounds and worries.

However, if you buy into what they tell you, you’ll fall into the rabbit hole of self-loathing and pathologizing yourself. You’ll be on a never-ending quest to find solutions and quick-fixes to reach an impossible ideal.

Instead of viewing yourself as broken, see yourself as a work in progress. In this episode, we’ll look at four reasons why you should take this healthier approach to your personal growth. 

How to Graciously Deal with Rude People

When you’re out and about, there’s just no avoiding rude people. Whether you’re at work or on the street, you will be bumped into without apologies, cut off while driving, receive a mean email, or have a rant directed at you. You probably were rude to someone at some point.

What we perceive as rudeness can often be unintentional and due to a difference in values, but there are certain acts and behaviors that most of us can agree are outright rudeness.

It can be hard to stay calm when someone’s rude toward you, especially if you’re hurt and feel like you want to give it right back. However, those few moments are crucial because it can prevent a civil exchange from becoming a huge fight. 

In this post, we’ll look at how rudeness has become pervasive in our culture and what we can do to break the self-perpetuating cycle of rudeness in others and in ourselves with grace and tact.

[Interview] The Importance of Self-Care During Challenging Times (feat. Sarah Brassard)

Many of us are guilty of forgetting to take proper care of ourselves, especially when life gets busy and hectic. But self-care is essential to our health and wellbeing. If we don’t tend to our basic needs, it won’t be long before we’re battered by exhaustion and burnout.

To speak more about the art of self-care, I invited, Sarah Brassard. Sarah is a spiritual coach who helps people cultivate a calmness inside and an environment of peace. She is the author of Inside: A Guide to the Resources Within to Stay Vibrant and Alive Through All Life’s Challenges. Sarah’s work is based on a dedication to integrating body, mind, heart, and spirit and an unshakeable conviction that there’s nothing in life that can’t be healed.

During our conversation, Sarah shares her signature process of sacred self-care and holistic healing and how we can apply it in our everyday life, and during difficult times.

Why Equality and Fairness Matter

Throughout history, minorities and marginalized groups have been targeted because they didn’t meet the criteria of those in power. 

Inequality and unfairness still exists in everyday life. Wherever we see differences in wealth, power, and status, you can be sure that there are people getting the short end of the stick.

A cynic might say that life has always been unfair, so deal with it. But we as individuals can do our part by setting a personal standard to treat everyone equally and fairly.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to do that and how your actions will contribute to the collective effort to make the human race fairer.

How to Stay Motivated When You’re Overwhelmed

We’ve all done it: You get fired up about a new opportunity or idea and rush into action. You’re certain that you have what it takes to achieve your goal. But somewhere along the way, you lose stream and the process seems harder and messier than you expected.

However, quitting is not a luxury that’s always available to us. What if you‘ve made a commitment with your time, money, or affections? When the going gets tough in these situations, you can’t just throw in the towel and give up.

The truth is that true champions set a high bar for themselves - they realize that the prize is not only in the results but in the process of obtaining them. This week, we’ll look at some strategies that you can apply to build your internal drive and stay motivated when the going gets tough.

[Interview] How to Live a Legendary Life and Achieve Greater Success (feat. Tommy Breedlove)

All of us aspire to live a life that's the fullest expression of our deepest values and desires. But most people find that almost impossible to do because of the many obstacles that tend to get in the way.

My guest today, Tommy Breedlove, is a master at guiding people on how to overcome those challenges and live their best life. Tommy is a featured keynote speaker, author and business and mindset coach. He guides his clients and audiences to discover a life of significance, while building a lasting legacy. The tools he shares show them how to work in their zone of brilliance, obtain financial freedom, and live with meaning and balance.

During our conversation Tommy shares his thoughts on what it means to live a legendary life filled with purpose. He also talks about how we can function at our peak level so that we maximize our natural gifts.

5 Signs That You Need Spiritual Grounding

Spiritual grounding has become more important than ever in our busy, fast-paced, and often chaotic lives. Most people live in urban, concrete jungles, away from nature, surrounded by distractions. Their minds are preoccupied with worries and concerns.

Grounding can help us get out of our heads and reestablish a harmonious flow of energy between the mind, body, and spirit. Grounding is not some tree-hugger lingo or New Age buzzword - it’s a scientific process that reconfigures your personal frequency to match Earth.

In this episode, we examine the process of grounding and its significance in maintaining a healthy state of being. You’ll also learn the five classic signs that you are ungrounded by tuning into the rhythms of your body and what we can do to feel closer to Earth.

4 Key Differences Between Joy and Happiness

All of us can access joy, no matter what our background. Joy is not something that we need to manufacture. It is already within us from the time we entered the world, pure and receptive to the love and abundance around us.

But we lose that receptivity over time as we go through the ups and downs of life. Our mind needs more convincing when we get stuck in a dark and constricted state of being.

The way to re-connect to our lightness is through joy. Joy makes life smoother and more manageable, even when it gets tough. In this episode, you’ll understand how to experience more joy in your life by learning about the four types of joy and how it’s different from happiness.

[Interview] How to Reprogram Our Mind with Hypnosis (feat. Stephanie Jarmuth)

The word hypnosis comes from ancient Greek and means “a mental state like sleep.” Hypnosis has become a popular modality when it comes to changing deep-seated thought patterns which sabotage various areas of our lives. It’s been known to heal numerous health conditions.

To tell us more about hypnotherapy, I invited Stephanie Jarmuth. Stephanie is a certified hypnotist with a hunger to empower others to create the change they want in their lives. She stumbled upon hypnosis as a last resort to her sleeping problems. Not only did one session get rid of her sleeping issues but it opened her eyes to just how powerful the mind can be. In her practice today, she helps clients attract positive change such as meaningful relationships, an optimistic outlook, abundance, and more.

During our conversation Stephanie and I speak about the benefits of hypnotherapy and what we can do to adopt a positive mindset and shift negative behavior patterns.