The Dream Catcher Podcast

How to Work Through Conflicted Feelings

Life is filled with decisions and choices. Sometimes, the decision-making process is simple and straightforward – you’ll have meatloaf instead of fish for dinner because you don’t like fish. You prefer to walk instead of drive to work because the weather is nice outside.

But what if you’re faced with a situation where your feelings aren’t so black and white and your reaction isn’t a resounding “Yes!” but a “Yeah, but… I’m not so sure…”? Whether it’s a decision about leaving an old, secure job to start your own business or relocating to a different country or choosing between two romantic partners that you like in different ways – they all put you in a tough spot.

In this podcast episode I talk about the main causes of our entangled sentiments when faced with crucial decisions and 4 simple steps that you can take when two or more feelings are competing for the numero uno position.

[Interview] How to Connect With Our Inner Wisdom (feat. Rusha)

I believe that all of us have the ability to connect to something greater than ourselves- by connecting to the spiritual essence within us. According to many religious and philosophical scriptures, it’s the proven path to maximizing our potential and developing our emotional resilience and self knowledge. But it isn’t always to unplug from our busy world and tune in to connect with our inner power and follow it’s guidance to heal and empower ourselves.

Rusha Inara, my guest today, is an expert in this topic. She’s a YouTube star with almost 40,000 followers who tune in to capture her wisdom. Rusha has always been curious about the mysteries of the universe which lead her to study about the chakra, meditation and kundalini.

I’m sure that you’ll love our enlightening conversation – you’ll be reminded of your boundless capacity and the potential for greatness within you. Through her own musings and spiritual breakthroughs, Rusha shows us how we can stay committed to discovering ourselves while enjoying this beautiful earthly journey in the process.

[Interview] The Secret to Developing Body Confidence (feat. Taylor Simpson)

There are times in our lives when we feel insecure and unsure of our capabilities. Some people experience these bouts of self-doubt more than others but all of us know what it feels like when we hit rock bottom. I believe that the foundation for a life of growth, happiness and progress is an authentic sense of confidence. It’s what gives us the courage to take action on our dreams and to keep moving forward in the face of challenges.

To help me highlight the importance of developing and maintaining self-confidence, I invited Taylor Simpson – a body positive coach, NASM certified personal trainer and ISSA sports nutrition consultant. She is the owners of Taylored Fitness and the creator of the 8 Week Mind & Body Challenge,  that has helped 100’s of women seek clarity, achieve their fitness goals and improve their relationship with food. As an expert on the topic of confidence, she is passionate about helping women remove blocks that keep them from transforming their lives.

Join me for this inspiring conversation where Taylor shares her expertise and experience on how we can overcome low self-confidence by dealing with the common causes of it such as negative self-talk and the voice of our inner critic. You’ll also learn about practices and lifestyle changes that you can make to experience more energy, vitality and health in your everyday life!

How to Avoid Being Controlled by the Desire to Feel Important

We’re all wired to crave a sense of belonging and to be accepted by our peers. Being seen and recognized by others makes us feel safe on an instinctive level. But at what point does this basic “need” to belong and to be loved become an addictive and fear-based “want”?

If you find yourself consumed by the need to feel significant, please don’t beat yourself up about it. It happens to the best of us, including me. As with all other behavioral changes, the key is to become cognizant of the symptoms, and immediately taking steps to shift your behavior. In this podcast episode, you’ll find out what causes the need to feel important and how to neutralize with a few healthy practices.

[Interview] Simple Tools to Unleash Our Highest Potential and Overcome Blocks (feat. Darcy Skye Holoweski)

[Podcast Interview] Each and every one of us would love to live life to the fullest where we’re able to fully utilize our gifts and deal with any challenges that may come our way. But living up to our potential may sound trite to many of us having heard it so many times. We’ve actually forgotten what it means and what it entails.

To remind us of what living up to our potential really means and how we can apply this potentially complex issue in our lives, I invited Darcy Skye Holoweski. Darcy is a certified energy medicine practitioner, Reiki master and a certified career coach with a Masters degree in education. Darcy combines her intuitive ability with coaching tools to support individuals to come to a deeper understanding of themselves through inner work and taking outer action.

During this interview, Darcy, with her effervescent and bubbly energy, shares her thoughts and offers us some tools to discover and cultivate our strengths while doing it from a centered place of self-awareness and inner balance. I hope that you’ll enjoy it!

[Interview] Finding Inspiration to Create Positive Shifts in Your Life (feat. Marylou Falstreau)

[Podcast Interview] All of us have felt stuck at some point in our life – you could have felt trapped by certain beliefs, behaviors, circumstances or people.

It’s during those critical junctures in our life that we need to create a shift so that we can head in a more positive direction. But how do we do it? It sounds simple in theory but we do need guidance and the tools to make those critical shifts.

To help me shed some light on this issue, I invited Marylou Falstreau, an artist and creator of the “Women and the Hourglass” series of inspirational art for women. Her artwork is influenced by her belief that we have the ability to do the same by developing our awareness and to wake up to our power and potential. Life is essentially an “inside” job.

You’ll love my heartwarming conversation with Marylou where we discuss her work and how we can glean inspiration from her personal philosophy. More specifically, how we can change the flow of time and start anew by developing our awareness and choosing a different direction, thought or perspective.

[Interview] Embracing and Preserving the Beauty and Diversity of Our Planet (feat. George Lynn Paul)

I’ve always been fascinated with the beauty and diversity that exists on our gorgeous planet. There are all kinds of amazing animal and plant species out there in so many different shapes, colors and sizes.

Today I’m going to be speaking with someone who’s been heavily involved in the research and exploration of the biodiversity on our planet for most of his life – George Paul. George developed an intense interest in the natural world when he was a teenager. He has travelled the globe recording bird songs; filming the life of coral reef ecosystems; and writing and lecturing about the importance of preserving Earth’s biological diversity.

During my interview, George shared his thoughts on how societal attitudes should evolve so as to create a sustainable society for the Third Millennium and what each one of us can do to preserve and stay connected to nature.

If you’re someone who cares about our planet and you’re curious about how you can be part of the solution to the current issues that we face as a species, then you’ll enjoy listening to our discussion.

[Interview] How to Find Your Creative Voice & Tap into Your Creativity (feat. Lisa Terner)

If you’re someone who is longing to find your unique creative voice and to tap into the immense creative potential within you then you’re going to love this podcast episode.

At some point, we’ve also faced creative blocks and been our own worst critic when it comes to our creations.  When I was a budding writer, I struggled with these issues all the time but with practice and with the help of advisors such as the lady I’m speaking with in this episode, I’ve learned to manage these challenges better. Now let me tell you a little bit about my guest expert on creative living, Lisa Tener.

An authority on book writing and publishing, award winning book coach Lisa Tener guides experts, entrepreneurs and visionaries to joyfully write and publish highly successful books. Lisa blogs for the Huffington Post, serves on the faculty of Harvard Medical School's publishing course, and teaches Award Winning Book Writing Courses. 

To learn about Lisa and her service and to receive a free gift, you can visit her website at www.lisatener.com

I hope that you’ll be inspired to do this after listening to my interview with Lisa.

[Interview] How Your Archetypes Can Unveil Your Life Purpose (feat. Stacey Couch)

I’m always on the lookout for tools to help me get a better understanding of our inner workings. That’s why I was absolutely delighted when I came across the work of Caroline Myss - a spiritual guide and medical intuitive who’s written 5 NYT bestsellers. Her book Sacred Contracts had a deep and lasting impact on how I perceive the world – it introduced me to the world of symbolic sight and archetypes.

To help me bring this topic to the forefront, I decided to speak with Stacey Couch who is certified in shamanic practice and an archetypal consultant who leads Caroline Myss’s Sacred Contracts online school. 

Join me now for a mystical conversation with Stacey that will elevate your understanding and enable you to reach higher levels of consciousness and personal growth.

[Interview] Creating a Mindset of Abundance (feat. Mikelann Valterra)

[Podcast Interview] Do you have a tough time managing your finances and would you like to develop a healthier relationship with money? If so, then you’ll find this interview to be most enlightening.

Money has become a taboo subject in our society and most people are uncomfortable speaking about their financial situation. That’s why I believe it’s necessary for us to begin having open conversations about this topic.

To bring this issue to the forefront, I decided to speak with Mikelann Valterra - an author, speaker and a leader who’s been in the field of personal finance and financial therapy for 20 years.  

During the interview, we cover the following issues and many others:

• The most common way people sabotage their finances.
• Developing an identity that is not tied to your net worth but your self-worth.
• Exercising self-control with spending habits.
• Developing a mindset of abundance no matter how much money you make.
• The role of the Law of Attraction in creating financial abundance.

I really hope that this interview will inspire you to examine your relationship to money and develop a mindset of prosperity and abundance.

[If you’re interested in learning more about her work you can visit her website- www.seattlemoneycoach.com where you can also download her free 20 page eBook: How to stop stressing about money and create a life you love]