The Dream Catcher Podcast

The Difference between Love and Infatuation

In the beginning stages of any romance, you’re totally smitten. Both love and infatuation appear to be relatively similar, and it’s easy to get confused.

But if we wish to be in healthy and committed partnerships we have to move beyond having crushes and being caught up in the raptures of young love, and into a mature kind of love.

There are a significant number of people who do not make that transition, and as a result, they find it hard to tell if they are in love or merely infatuated with a person, even as adults.

In this episode, I outline the six key differences between being in love and being infatuated with a person. Knowing the distinctions, will instill an awareness that allow you to have more enjoyable relationships that are wholesome and loving.

[Interview] The Keys to Developing Emotional Strength and Resilience (feat. Dr. Tracy Thomas)

Our emotions are not the easiest thing to deal with. In fact, given a choice we prefer to rationalize or just ignore them and get on with life. But no matter what we do, our emotional patterns will always show up in one way or another and it’s up to us to manage them in the healthiest way possible.

Dr. Tracy Thomas, my guest today has taught people how to do this for many years – she is an author, a licensed psychologist, coach, speaker and a leading expert in the area of emotional strength training.  She’s been published and cited in hundreds of national media outlets for her unique approach to mastering life’s twist and turns and helping her clients turn into leaders who take charge of their lives.

Join us on this our in-depth conversation on emotions where Tracy shares detailed information on how we can boost our emotional intelligence by identifying irrational thinking patterns and self-sabotaging behavior. She also shares some tools and strategies which you can use to build our emotional intelligence and become more resilient.

The 9 Types of Intelligence and How to Use Them

As we learn more about the brain and its boundless capacity, we’re seeing that conventional methods of evaluating intelligence, like IQ and standardized tests, simply can’t give a holistic insight into a person’s cognitive ability.

The school grading systems only measures for certain types of intelligence which tips the scales in favor of those who excel in mainstream subjects like math, science, and languages. But according to recent findings from experts, there are nine types of intelligences.

It’s important to recognize that all of us have has a small part of all the nine intelligences in us, but we will be particularly strong in one or two specific areas, and it’s essential to be aware of them so that we can develop our strengths more thoroughly. You can learn more about the nine types and take an online assessment at www.verywellmind.com

In this episode, I describe four ways that you can build on and express them.

3 Unconventional Ways to Find Your Life Purpose

‘Finding your purpose’ has become a popular catchphrase in our culture of self-empowerment. Self-help gurus encourage us to forge a path that’s meaningful and can make use of our talents.

According to many of these experts, our purpose is directly connected with the interests and vocations that we’re passionate about – those activities we wouldn’t mind losing ourselves in for hours at stretch.

This seems fairly simple and straightforward but it doesn’t seem to be working for everyone. While our passions may be the key that unlocks the door for some people, it may not be the case for others. In this episode, I describe a couple of unconventional ways that you can find your purpose along with some example of well-known figures who followed those paths.

How to Deal with People Who Don’t Play Fair

Most of us are raised to believe that we must work hard and ethically earn our success, but there are some who are tempted to take shortcuts instead of jumping through the expected hoops, even if it sabotages and harms others in the process.

The problem that we face in our society is that the notion of ‘fairness’ is not as black and white - there are so many shades of gray in the fairness continuum. Where you lie on this continuum depends on your personal values and how you want to show up in the world.

Playing fair should be like a North Star that reminds us to uphold this standard, but we should walk towards it with our feet firmly grounded in reality, knowing full well that the bad guys can still win. In this episode, I describe how you can play the game of life with integrity and handle those who don’t.

[Interview] The Power of Gratitude and Being Present in Our Life (feat. May McCarthy)

Often times on the road to success, we find ourselves blocked. Even though it seems like we’re doing all the right things, something or the other gets in the way. But it’s exactly during these times that we need to tune in and figure out what needs to shift, both within us and around us. May McCarthy, my guest expert today, shares her valuable insights into how we can unblock ourselves and manifest our desires.

May is a best-selling author, speaker, university lecturer and angel investor.  She serves on business, philanthropic, arts and university boards.  May has become successful in her ventures by implementing spiritual principles, and it is her passion to pass her knowledge on to others.  She is the author of the best-selling book The Path to Wealth and her newest title, The Gratitude Formula.

During our conversation, May not only describes her practical system that we can follow to achieve success but she also shares her thoughts on how we can use the power gratitude to live our life from a centered place of joy and abundance.

Why You Should Not Allow Labels to Define You

So, tell me about yourself”

This is arguably one of the most frequently asked questions. Whether you’re in a job interview, on a date, or part of a social gathering, you can be sure you’ll hear this inquiry in some version or another. Most people will respond to it by naming their few key roles.

In most social contexts, a short and straightforward disclosure of our identity is not only efficient, but it’s appropriate. It’s only in our intimate relationships that we must be more discerning in how we answer that question. Are we allowing the labels that society has slapped on us to define us?  

In this podcast episode, I elaborate on the reasons why you should be careful of how you label yourselves and others and how to shield yourself from the negative effects. You’ll realize that you are the master artist of your life, fully capable of crafting a self-concept that’s self-supporting and meaningful.

Why Your Words Matter

As an avid writer and reader, I have a natural love for words. I perceive every word to be like a unique shade of color, which can be used to paint all kinds of images on the fertile canvas of our imagination.

However most people today prefer brevity in how they communicate. A casual, airy and breezy form of interaction has become the norm, especially with the advent of social media and smart phones.

We’ve lost the grace and discernment that comes with having a ‘word consciousness’  – a sensitivity to the impact that our words have on others.

In this podcast episode, I’ll  show you how to recapture that with a few simple practices that you can incorporate into your day to improve the quality and range of your words.

As a verbal virtuoso, you’ll be able to make great strides in your career and personal life. Strong and effective communication will open the doorway to happiness, profit and creative satisfaction.

4 Important Things We Can Learn From History

For centuries, millions of humans have walked where we now walk. We reap the rewards of those who toiled to invent the devices that make our life convenient and enjoy the rights and privileges that they fought hard to obtain.

Even though our ancestors wore different types of clothing and their circumstances were far removed from what we experience today, what connect us to them are the trials and tribulations of the human experience.

By learning their stories we develop an understanding of where the world is possibly heading. You can imagine a better destiny when you see the broader economic, cultural, and social trends of the past and apply them to your own life and current social climate.

Although there’s a lot that we can learn from bygone eras, I outline four most important things from history, from which I believe we can benefit in this episode.

[Interview] How to Use Your Purpose to Create Impact and Profit (feat. Alexandria Agresta)

Whether you’re someone who’s trying to gain clarity on your life purpose or you’re someone who would like to align your business or career path with your purpose, you’ll find this episode most insightful because my featured guest is an expert on these areas.

Alexandria Agresta is a purpose and profit alignment coach. She is the co-founder of coaching company Purpose Pioneers, where she empowers entrepreneurs to craft their business from the purpose up. In just 1 year, the business has turned into a massive movement and Alexandria is now seen as a valued expert in her field.

Join me and Alexandria, as we go in depth in the topic of purpose – such as the common signs that you’ll see when you’ve found your purpose and how we can begin to create a life, career and communities that are aligned with purpose.