The Dream Catcher Podcast

The Truth About the Twin Flame Journey

The twin flame journey is one of finding your kindred spirit—that ultimate dream partner with whom you share unconditional love and who awakens your true potential with that love.

This holy quest of finding your other soul’s “missing half” has been recorded in philosophy and history and has been gaining popularity over the past couple of decades. It’s been normalized in pop culture by sitcoms, movies, and thousands of articles and YouTube videos.

But is there truth to this metaphysically-based love theory? 

In this episode I offer my critique on the twin flame journey based on my own experience. I look at the darker and dysfunctional aspects of the twin flame framework that we need to watch out for and how we can use it as a tool for self-exploration and healing.

5 Signs a Sacrifice is Worth Making

At some point, we’ve all asked ourselves the question, “Is it really worth it?” Are we willing to give things up—money, time, other options, and downtime—to make it happen?

Most people don’t like the idea of forsaking these things to get what they want. They look for easier ways that are less demanding. But this fantasy of instant success without sacrifice sets us up for disappointment and mediocrity. 

The truth is that everything has an energy price tag attached to it. The good news is that if you’re driven by passion your sacrifices will be worth it. Also, there is no right or wrong way—we get to determine how much we’re comfortable with sacrificing. In this episode, I outline five signs that a sacrifice is worth making.

[Interview] How to Avoid Toxic Relationships and Attract Healthy Love (feat. Susan Winter)

All of us want to find true love that lasts a lifetime. But the journey to finding the right person is anything but simple, especially in the world of modern dating where it’s easy to get stuck in unhealthy relationships.

But according to Susan Winter, a love coach and my guest today, we all have the power to attract healthy love by simply shifting how we think and approach relationships.

Susan is an internationally recognized relationship expert, bestselling author and a YouTube sensation. She writes, speaks and coaches on dating issues, relationship challenges, and personal empowerment. Here 750 media credits include the Oprah Show, Cosmo magazine, CNN and the The Today Show. 

In our conversation. Susan offers advice and tips on how we can stay away from unhealthy relationships and get over toxic patterns that prevent us from finding true love. Whether you’re single or someone wanting to improve your current relationship, you will find value in Susan’s words.

How to Use Social Media to Promote Social Good

Social media has become a major part of our lives. It’s changed the way we communicate, access and exchange information, form relationships, and make decisions.

It provides a platform where anyone can publicly present their thoughts to a global audience and start a conversation. But the freedom to post whatever we want comes with great responsibility. We need to understand the impact our online presence has on others.

In this episode, you’ll get a better understanding of the impression your content leaves on others and how it impacts them. You’ll also learn how to creatively use social media to promote causes and interests that are important to you.

How to Use Your Senses to Boost Creativity

Creativity offers a portal to express our originality, and to engage with artforms that move us deeply. As marvelous as the creative faculties of our minds are, there are limitations.

To reach higher levels of creativity we must get outside our heads and engage all our senses: sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Multi sensory experiences not only give pleasure, but can lead to revelations.

In this episode, I provide ideas and examples of techniques used by some of the most creative people in history to access their instinctive intelligence. By engaging your entire being through your senses, you’ll have boosts of inspiration and live an enriching reality.

[Interview] How Energy Medicine Can Help Us Heal and Thrive (Dr. Jill Blakeway)

Spirituality, philosophy and science were once fields that were intertwined, but over time they diverged. Thankfully, we are returning to a time when Western medicine is embracing the ancient healing arts. Medical doctors now regularly prescribe alternative therapies and energy medicines to their patients. But what is energy medicine and how does it work? 

Renowned energy medicine practitioner, scholar, and founder of the Yinova Center, Dr. Jill Blakeway has herself asked these questions, too.  Jill is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and clinical herbalist. The New York Times named her as one of Manhattan’s top acupuncturists. As a practitioner, she is known for her intuitive approach to Chinese medicine and her skills as an energy healer. She’s documented her findings in her well-known book “Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing.”

Join me for this exciting episode, where Jill takes us on a journey to better understand, apply, and explain this powerful healing force that lies within us. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about alternative therapies like acupuncture, herbalism and Qigong, you definitely don’t want to miss this!

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4 Old-Fashioned Courtship Rituals We Should Bring Back

With the rise of online dating websites and apps, and a more open-minded culture, it’s become harder to form deeper and meaningful connections. The culture enables shallow communication and a “marketplace mentality” that make people feel more like commodities than people.

We can bring morality back to dating by looking to the times when people showed a reverence for the process and courtship was seen as a privilege, not a game. 

Not all old-fashioned formal courtship rituals are a good fit for our times, and may seem conservative or dramatic. But if we focus on the basic values they represent and adapt them to our preference, we can add tenderness and authenticity to the process. 

In this episode, I share four old-fashioned courtship rituals we all could consider bringing back.

What to Do When Your Hard Work Does Not Pay Off

Most of us grew up hearing that hard work is the key to success. While it’s hard to be a success without working hard, it doesn’t guarantee that you’ll accomplish your goals.

Believing that success comes from diligence and effort alone is misleading, and it sets us up for disappointment. There are many other external factors that impact our desired outcomes. 

But instead of letting this reality disempower us, we can use it to our advantage. If you find yourself demotivated and drained out because your hard work is not paying off, you’ll find solace and strength in the five tips I’ve outlined in this episode.

[Interview] Understanding the Mind-Body Connection and How to Tap into it (feat. Robert Ferguson)

Many people believe that the mind and body are two separate entities. When the reality is that they are intimately intertwined. But a lot of people who struggle with stress, weight problems, and health problems are not aware of this. 

To teach us more about it, I interviewed an expert in this field, Robert Ferguson. Robert is a nationally recognized certified nutritionist; fitness expert; speaker and author. He’s authored three books on nutrition and fitness, and for more than 20 years Robert has helped thousands lose weight and improve overall their health with the Diet Free Life methodology. He’s worked with Fortune 500 companies as a speaker and consultant, as well as a growing list of celebrities and professional athletes.

In my conversation with Robert, he goes more in depth into how we can eat healthier and develop the right mindset to live happier and more balanced lives. He also addresses issues such as body-image and stress management.

Why We Need to Stop Accent Shaming and Discrimination

Accent bias, a term coined for this type of prejudice, targets those who speak a language with a foreign accent. It has become increasingly common as people move around the world in search of opportunity. 

Sadly, it is something we’re all prone to doing. Studies have shown that it takes as little as 30 milliseconds of speech for us to instantly form judgements about the speaker’s character, wealth, social status, intelligence, and education.

Whatever side of the accent shaming fence you find yourself on, you’ll benefit from this week's post where I describe various aspects of accents, including how we develop one and why we should stop using it as a reason to discriminate.