The Dream Catcher Podcast

True intimacy can be hard because it requires us to be vulnerable and open. We have to be willing to allow someone to see us for who we really are and trust that they will accept us.

According to my guest today, Allana Pratt, intimacy must begin with us first. We have to get comfortable in our own skin before we can build that quality connection with another person.  

Allana Pratt is a go-to authority for those who have suffered heartbreak and are ready to live unapologetically and attract an open-hearted, ideal relationship. A certified coach with nearly 5 million viewers on YouTube, she is the author of six books and hosts the edgy podcast Intimate Conversations. She has been chosen as an Icon of Influence and has been featured in Huffington Post, People Magazine, and Forbes, TLC and The Jenny McCarthy Show.

During this interview, Allana dives deep into all facets of intimacy - including what real intimacy is, what gets in the way of our connections and how we can get over our fear of being vulnerable and open with another person. 

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We’ve all had a friend who dated someone who was bad news from the start. Maybe you were the friend who ignored all the red flags and fell head over heels.

Being in relationships with people who are uncomfortable with intimacy can be painful. Although we know this on some level, many of us can’t help being drawn to them like moths to a flame. 

Knowing what’s drawing you to emotionally unavailable partners and looking out for the five signs of an emotionally unavailable person before you commit is the key to creating healthier and happier relationships.

The need for approval runs deep. As social beings, we are wired to seek approval from others. Whether we like it or not, we’ll always care about what others think, especially in situations where it counts most, like our careers and intimate relationships.

While there’s nothing wrong with being nice and helping people, it can be overdone when we feel the need to edit ourselves and compromise on what’s important to us. 

The key to finding balance is identifying when you're valuing the opinions of others far more than your own. Look out for these eight most common approval-seeking behaviors that diminish your self-esteem, which I’ve outlined in this episode.

In our divided climate with heightened concerns and emotions about diversity and inclusion, developing an open mindset has become more important than ever. But true change can only happen when there is a shift in the way we view our differences.

To shed light on this important issue, I invited Soo Bong Peer.  Soo was raised in a South Korean military, political, and diplomatic family. She grew up in South Korea, Mexico, the UK, Japan and the U.S. With more than 30 years of experience in strategic marketing, global branding, business development and leadership development, 

During our conversation Soo taps into her expertise and background to speak about the importance of developing a diversity mindset both on a personal and societal level. She also shares advice on how we can get over our own biases and prejudices and instead focus on the commonalities that unite us and make us one human family. 

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The instinct to explore is within us all. It’s been the driving force behind human progress throughout history. If you grew up in circumstances that did not encourage you to explore, know that it’s something that you can develop, no matter what age you are. 

Exploration is a mindset and an approach towards life, and there’s no better way to acquire it than by learning life lessons from history’s greatest explorers. Their true worth goes beyond what they discovered. It’s who they became in the process.

We can develop a pioneering mindset by witnessing their stories. This week, we’ll look at life lessons from five of history's great explorers that will open us up to a new way of seeing the world and being within it. 

Like the waves, our energy levels ebb and flow through our lifetimes and learning how to regulate it is essential if you want to get more done and have a richer life experience. 

The key to managing our energy better is by directing it towards fulfilling the needs of all parts of our being - mind, body, emotions and spirit. Since each aspect of our health is interconnected, we need an integrated strategy for sustained vitality.

In this episode, you’ll learn about a holistic approach towards health that takes all aspects of our being into consideration and how you can use that to make positive shifts in your behavior.

Animism is the belief that everything in the world, including people, plants, animals, objects and even dreams and ideas, have a soul or spirit which "animates" them or makes them "conscious."
Animism is a key feature in many ancient religions, especially of indigenous tribal cultures. It can also be identified in different forms throughout major modern world religions.

To tell us more about this fascinating world, I invited Laura Giles. Laura is a licensed clinical social worker, spiritual mentor, speaker, and author. Her passion is helping people achieve their dreams and become empowered to solve their own problems. She is founder of Pan Society, a spiritual community dedicated to embodying and expressing the Oneness of all creation.

In our conversation, Laura and I discuss the various facets of animism including its origins, where it’s still practiced today, and how we can incorporate it into our own spiritual practice to improve both our lives and the lives of others.

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Serendipity is when you stumble on a lucky opportunity when you least expect it. 

It’s those times when something you needed showed up right when you needed it - the sheer coincidence and timing of its appearance may have shocked you.

Serendipity has played a key role in the success of people, either in the form of lucky breaks or by design. Many scientists deliberately design their experiments to increase the chance for serendipity to occur.

The good news is that we too can be intentional about making space for serendipity and increasing its frequency in our lives. In this episode, we’ll focus on what you can do to harness the power of serendipity in your life.

Compatibility is essential to success in a relationship. But it’s a lot more than liking the same Netflix shows and ice cream flavors. There must be an alignment in core values, ethics, goals, lifestyles, and temperaments. 

Determining if someone is a good fit means using meaningful criteria as well as avoiding common pitfalls that cloud our judgement 

Compatibility is not a science but an interplay of biology and psychology. That’s why cracking the code requires a combination of approaches.

In this episode, I outline five ways to measure compatibility in relationships that will help you make decisions that lead to more love and fulfillment.

Religion has evolved a lot over the past few decades. More and more people feel disillusioned with or detached from organized religion, yet, they still long for a rich inner life defined by purpose, meaning and reflection. 

My guest today, Thomas Moore, says that we don’t have to live an exclusively materialistic and rational lifestyle and that we can develop our personal spiritual style, either inside or outside formal religion.

Thomas is the author of 24 books including the number one New York Times bestseller “Care of the Soul.” In his youth, he was a catholic monk and later on after receiving a PhD in religious studies he became a university professor and a psychotherapist. He often travels and lectures, hoping to help create a more soulful society.

Join me for this fascinating conversation, where Thomas shares his thoughts on how we can personalize religion and make it our own. He offers several conventional and unconventional pathways to access mystical experiences and integrate spirituality into our everyday lives.

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