The Dream Catcher Podcast

How to Deal with Haters Without Giving Away Your Power

A hater is a person who goes after anyone whom they think has more than them. They lurk in our workplaces, families, social circles, and even our gyms. In the age of social media, haters have the means to make themselves more visible.

The truth is that it’s the people who are doing something right that draw the most envy. Whenever we stretch ourselves and step outside our comfort zone, we’ll meet plenty of haters. But we can spare ourselves from their drama by learning how to handle them.

In this episode, you’ll learn some techniques on how to spot a hater and get to the bottom of their intentions without giving away your power. 

What to Do When You Don't Get What You Want

Let’s get one thing straight: there’s nothing cool about not getting what you want. It’s disappointing, frustrating, and sometimes heart-wrenching.

Whether it’s a lost promotion you tirelessly worked toward, your dream partner who chose somebody else, or a missed opportunity to travel with friends, it will always be hard when something doesn’t work out quite as expected.

The good news is that it’s there is a part of the situation that you can control: your attitude and perspective. In this episode, we explore some psychological and spiritual techniques that we can use to accept undesirable outcomes and push forward with purpose and strength.

[Interview] How Today’s Youth Can Find Meaning, Purpose and Connection (feat. Florence Ann Romano)

According to recent studies, the loneliest generation in the US today is not the oldest Americans but the youngest, specifically young adults between 18 and 22 years old. The reality of the world we now live in has contributed to a crippling sense of anxiety and alienation in students across the country, but the question is what can we do to put a stop to it for the generations to come?

To speak more about this issue, I invited Florence Ann Romano on the show.

Florence, also known as the The Windy City Nanny™ is a dedicated philanthropist and former nanny who has always had a special place in her heart for children. Romano worked for over 15 years as a nanny. She shares her experiences in Nanny and Me, her debut book for children. Florence served as President and Founder of a nonprofit board dedicated to autism awareness and now serves on the Executive Board of the Children's Research Fund at Lurie's Children's Hospital.

During our conversation, Florence and I speak about how today's youth can find a sense of community in their social life, as well as find purpose and meaning in a competitive job market. She also shares some tip for parents who want to raise more conscious and connected children.

Why Our World Still Needs Idealism

It’s hard to be an idealist in this world. There’s always something tragic happening. Just turn on the news, and you’ll see a flood of headlines about tragedies happening all over the world.

Each headline adds a layer of doubt and cynicism, smothering our hopeful hearts. Gradually, we cease to believe things can ever get better because we’re afraid of being disappointed.

However, idealism is the fuel that propelled some of the greatest leaders in history to create a better society. It moved artists to create some of the most beautiful masterpieces. When mixed with a healthy dose of pragmatism, an idealistic perspective can move mountains.

During this episode, we’ll look into why idealism is essential when it comes to improvement and progress through several examples and stories of some of notable visionaries of our time.

If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail. Here's Why.

The word ‘planning’ makes a lot of people cringe. It reminds them of school timetables, work deadlines, and mundane routines. Planning, in other words, saps the fun out of life.

The la dolce vita way of living is so much better. It’s spontaneous, carefree, and liberating. We can toss out our mobile devices with planning apps, throw away our diaries and just ‘wing it’.

While we all need bursts of adventure once in a while, we can’t maintain that attitude when we have serious business to attend to, because our time, energy, and money are limited.

In this episode, I describe the importance of planning and the consequences of not having good planning skills. You’ll also learn about how you can find a planning style that works best for you.

[Interview] The Secrets to Finding and Creating Relationship Success (feat. Alonzo and Rebecca Cahoon)

All of us would like to find and create that perfect relationship. But so many of us find it hard to achieve this for various reasons. With more and more people choosing to stay single as well as an escalating divorce rate, we seem to be missing the essential knowledge that we need for relationship success. To help us find out what we’re missing in our relationships I invited Rebecca and Alonzo Cahoon.

Rebecca Cahoon is an author, and international personal development coach who specializes in helping women find true happiness in their lives. Alonzo Cahoon is leading authority in the area of personal development. He is a relationship expert and a master trainer, private consultant/trainer who works with individuals, business owners and executives. Together they help couples create that magic in their relationships through the secrets that they have learned from their profession and personal life.

During my interview with Alonzo and Rebecca, we discuss various exciting topics centered on relationship such as the key ingredients for creating a healthy relationship and deal with common relationship blocks and how we can continue to maintain the passion in our partnerships. They also some great advice for singles who are looking for the perfect partner.

What We See in Others is a Reflection of Ourselves

Most people find it hard to believe that people are their mirrors. The mere suggestion that the qualities of people who irritate them are lurking in their own psyche can be revolting. No one wants to hold themselves accountable for their judgement.

However, we should use these incidences as opportunities to look deeper into ourselves. Every person who enters our lives can be a great teacher, especially if they make us uncomfortable. The reflection that we see in them is a call to heal.

In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of recognizing yourself in others, especially those who trigger you and learn how to accept those traits in yourself. This inner process will help you grow and evolve into the best version of yourself.

5 Signs That You’re Too Hard on Yourself

We have a competitive streak ingrained in us – a desire to race to the top. The quest to be prettier, smarter, braver, and more successful never ends in our modern society.

If we are not careful, our hard-driving ways can erode our self-esteem and drain us. Having this awareness and focusing on what we're doing well, right now, is the first step towards making a healthy shift.

In this episode, you'll learn about the five classic signs of being are too hard on yourself and what you can do to overcome them.

[Interview] Finding our Destiny by Understanding our Soul and Past Lives (feat. Ainslie Macleod)

The great French philosopher, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, once said that "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience". Many of us do believe that we are on a spiritual journey that involves growth and learning but we face challenges in understanding the purpose of our journey and how we're meant to use our time and energy in a meaningful way.

My guest today, Ainslie Macleod, is an expert at helping people reach this level of understanding. Ainslie is an internationally acclaimed past-life psychic, spiritual teacher, and award-winning author of books such as The Instruction, The Transformation, and most recently, The Old Soul’s Guidebook. He specializes in exploring past lives to reveal your life’s purpose, and has been a featured guest on Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations Series.

As a fan of Ainslie's work, I was delighted to hear his thoughts on various topics about the soul. During our conversation we speak about the role of free will and fate when it comes to our destiny and how past life memories affect our current circumstances. Ainslie also shares his views on popular topics such as soulmates and how young and old souls can work together to create a better world. You definitely don't want to miss this exciting episode!

Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover. Here’s Why.

When determining whether or not we like a book, it’s easy to be deliberate and thoughtful in our approach. But when it comes to judging people, it’s a totally different story.

We tend to instantly evaluate those we encounter based on what we see on the surface. which is the equivalent of judging the book by its cover, without browse its contents.

The truth is that you end up doing yourself a disservice when you prejudge people before getting to know them better. You miss out on potentially enriching friendships and partnerships, and you could even put yourself in harm’s way if you’re too quick to trust.

In this episode, I outline five key reasons why you should not judge people based solely on their appearance, and what you should do instead to see them for who they truly are.