The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] How to Tap into Our Authenticity and Develop Deeper Self-Awareness (feat. Dr. Patti Ashley)

Authenticity is about being true to yourself. It’s about presence and living in the moment. When you’re around an authentic person, you feel at ease and comforted by their presence. But being authentic is a challenge when you lack self-awareness and you have unresolved past issues.

To tell us more about what it means to be authentic and how we can connect with our authenticity I invited Dr. Patti Ashley.

Patti is a psychotherapist, author, and international speaker with over 35 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, families and groups in various settings. Her signature Authenticity Architecture model breaks through barriers to personal freedom and authentic growth, and helps her clients experience self-love, belonging and connection.

During our conversation Patti shares the key traits of an authentic person, the common blocks to getting in touch with our authenticity. She also shares some tools such as Mandalas and exercises that she uses in her own heart-centered model of creativity called “Authenticity Architecture.”

5 Limiting Beliefs That Are Blocking Your Abundance

Our beliefs are the roadmap we consult when making choices in virtually every aspect of our lives, from the type of food we eat to the political party that we choose to support. All the decisions you’ve made thus far have been based on the beliefs you have.

Most people don’t realize the extent to which deep-seated beliefs in their minds control the direction of their lives. When we fail to question the beliefs that limit us, we may miss out on things that we want most, and it can blind us from seeing opportunities for growth and success.

This week, we’ll look at how we develop limiting beliefs and the five most common limiting beliefs that people have. You’ll learn to recognize when these limiting beliefs dominate your thoughts and have you can shift and replace them with empowering beliefs.  

How to Deal with Culturally Ignorant People

Have you ever encountered someone who judged or made an assumption about you based on your race, nationality, education, or socio-economic background? 

Such blatant ignorance can be annoying and hurtful, but there’s no escaping it. Not everyone we meet in life is going to be culturally savvy and have the sensitivity to understand those who differ from them. However, unless they’re living in isolation, culturally ignorant people will find themselves at a distinct disadvantage in a globalized world. 

When dealing with culturally ignorant people, remember that there is a continuum when it comes to intercultural development. This week, I’ve outlined the five phases of cultural development and four steps you can take when you encounter ignorant behavior in others.

[Interview] How to Heal From Within Using Your Subconscious Mind (feat. Keiko Hoshino)

Over the years, there’s been increasing evidence of the nature of our thoughts and emotions have a direct impact on our physical health, influencing everything from the pain we experience to our immune system.

Although medical treatment continues to play an important role in healing symptoms, according to my guest today, Keiko Hoshino, our subconscious mind has an overwhelming ability to heal ailments and sometimes even transcend medical science.

Originally from Osaka, Japan, Keiko was working at a Japanese financial institution in London when she was introduced to Happy Science, Japan’s fastest growing and most influential spiritual movement with more than 12 million followers. Keiko was an ordained minister in 2000 who was later transferred to the United States in 2006 to minister in various cities in the US. In August 2018, Hoshino took on the role of Publishing Director for the US branch of Happy Science’s publishing arm.

During our interview, Keiko shares the main teaching of the Happy Science philosophy which we can apply to live a life of balance, joy and purpose. She also shares the secrets of how we can heal our body from within based on the astounding recovery made by the leader of Happy Science, Ryuho Okawa, who miraculously healed himself after suffering a severe life-threatening episode when his heart stopped.

Why Making Time for Self-Reflection is Essential

The typical modern day proletariat finds himself working long hours, scraping just enough time together to have a life outside the office. Making time for stillness, and simply being is considered a luxury.

However, this type of lifestyle has proven deadly. It has resulted in the rise of all kinds of mental health issues. People attempt to cope with their pain by resorting to unhealthy addictions and behaviors, not realizing that they only mask the problem instead of getting to the root of it.

The solution to some of the most vexing problems isn’t found in a bottle of pills, a roll of weed, or in a tub of Ben & Jerry’s. It is found within us, when we engage in the richness of reflection. In this episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of a self-reflection practice and how to develop one.

4 Signs That Your Priorities Are Probably Wrong

There are certain times in life when we lose sight of our priorities and get off track; life gets too busy, a crisis occurs, we fall into the wrong company, or we simply fail to shift our focus as we evolve through different phases.

Without a defined line of progression, however, we could lose our way and end up in places we don’t want to be. That’s why living your best life requires the ability to intuitively pick up on the times when you veer off course and lose sight of what’s important.

In this episode, I’ve outlined four signs that you should look out for if you sense that your priorities are misguided and what you can do to course correct.

[Interview] How to Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset (feat. Brooke Write)

The path of entrepreneurship and solopreneurship can bring a lot of satisfaction but it can also be stressful. Achieving success in our business ventures requires us to build a strong inner foundation to deal with challenges.

My guest today, Brooke Write, has been helping entrepreneurs shift and overcome their negative thought programming, emotional patterns, and self-sabotaging habits. Brooke is an author and speaker who coaches millennial entrepreneurs on how to achieve their goals quickly and efficiently by tapping into the power of the 3 human energy sources. 

In this episode, Brooke elaborates on the 3 human energy sources and how we can tap into them to improve our well-being. She also talks about the common blocks that entrepreneurs face and how they can overcome them and utilize their strengths.  

How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Relationships

We all crave deep and meaningful connections. We long to be in union, in mind, body, and spirit, with that one special person. So why do we find it so difficult to find? 

Part of the problem is finding someone you’re compatible with. The other challenge is forming a healthy connection with that person. This is heavily influenced by your attachment style. Our attachment style has a significant impact on our adult life. It affects almost all facets of our intimate relationships and it’s vital to be aware of it.

In this episode, I’ve outlined the three main attachment styles and how you can work with it so you can experience all the happiness, support, and comfort that a loving relationship offers.

When a Risk is Worth Taking

Everyday you’re faced with decisions that involve some degree of risk. A great deal of them require little to no risk such as choosing what to wear to work. But we often have to make important decisions that require a high-risk such as the decision to relocate, get married, have children or have surgery.

Turns out that finding a balanced approach is a challenge for everyone on the risk-taking continuum because of how our brains are wired. As humans, we’re built not only to respond to immediate danger but also to consider long-term problems that affect our futures.

Some risks we encounter in are better handled when we take the time to respond, even if it seems scary in the moment. In this episode, I’ve outlined five guidelines you can keep in mind whenever you assess whether or not to forward with a risk and take a leap of faith.

[Interview] How to Use Life Mapping to Make Better Decisions (feat. Dana V. Adams)

Planning for our future can be challenging. Few of us create space to reflect on our lives and we’re also concerned about the unpredictability of life. But planning for the future can be made a lot easier when we relax into the present moment and put together a life map based on what’s important to us right now.

To tell us more about life maps, I invited Dana V. Adams. Dana is the founder of the Life Mapping Institute. She is an author, keynote speaker and is considered one of the the thought leaders on the life mapping process. Dana has inspired thousands to embrace their gifts to live happy and abundant lives.

During our conversation, Dana describes the process of creating a life map and how we can use it to set intentions for our lives, get clarity on our values and develop a life that’s in alignment with our truth.