The Dream Catcher Podcast

How many people do you feel truly connected to in your life? If you’re part of the majority, you probably can’t name many people you have a real, emotional connection with. 

Depth is a rare commodity in both love and friendships. In a world of networking for personal gain, dating apps, and shallow social norms, most of us feel replaceable. Everyone seems too busy to put in the effort that’s necessary for a connection to blossom to its full potential.

Yet we can’t neglect our fundamental need to give and receive. As human beings, we are social creatures, and it’s our connections with others that allow us to survive and thrive.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the five key characteristics of an emotional connection. Knowing these qualities will be helpful in finding and creating the type of relationships and friendships that nourish you.

If you’ve ever been curious about how to access spiritual guidance from a higher realm then you’re going to love this episode.

Today I’m joined by Maura O’Leary. Maura is certified as a Reiki Master, Medium, Angel Card Messenger and an award winning writer. She released her first novel, When Angels Play Poker in May 2017 and was awarded “Book of the Year-Spirituality” by Pacific Book Review. She also won the award as “featured short story” at the Novel Writing Festival for her piece “Becoming Fearless” this past summer and received a Winning Laurel Award for 2018.

During our conversation, Maura and I talk about the different ways that angels and spirit guides communicate with us through signs and synchronicities. Maura also shares some tips on how we can become more attuned so that we can receive guidance from our angels.

Wisdom is a function of time and experience. While this is true for the most part, every so often we meet someone who’s wise beyond their age or appearance. These special individuals are popularly termed as “old souls”.

Old souls see and process the world differently than others. They have deep insights and wisdom which puts them ahead of the learning curve. 

Having this advantage, however, does not make life easier or more simple for an old soul. In a world that favors youthful energy and material  success, old souls tend to be misunderstood.

In this episode you’ll learn the five main signs that indicate that you’re an old soul and how you can use your maturity to improve your lives and the lives of others.

The First Noble Truth of Buddhism states that pain and dissatisfaction are part of being human. Yet, even though life is far from perfect, the Truth states that we hold the key to our liberation based on how we process our pain. 

While self-reflection is an essential part of turning pain into purpose, it isn’t enough on its own. The key to fully releasing the pain is to find ways to use your experiences to transform the lives of others.

This process is demonstrated in the stories of those who found meaning in their struggles, featured in this week’s episode. You’ll also learn four steps that will help you find purpose no matter what type of challenges you face.

All of us want to tap into our mind’s full potential but many of us encounter blocks such as negative thinking and self-doubt that prevent us from getting there.

My guest today, Alan Gordon, has found the key to getting over those challenges and accessing our mental prowess though a system called the Cycle of Mind. He believes that the mind has no limits and that we can create any future we imagine. As a sales trainer he has conducted dozens of large group trainings and speeches, and have coached small and large sales teams from around the world. 

Join us in this conversation where Alan and I discuss about various aspects of the mind. You’ll learn how to shift from a negative state of mind to a more empowering one. Alan also explains the operating principles and rhythms of our mind and how we can use that knowledge to create the life that we love.

In a globalized world, the ability to work and relate well to people from differing backgrounds has become essential. The most successful individuals today aren’t just book-smart and emotionally intelligent, but they have high cultural intelligence (CQ) as well.

Cultural intelligence is more than just having cultural sensitivity and awareness. It’s about having knowledge of cultural differences and applying that strategically in your interactions.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to build your cultural intelligence. I’ve also outlined five signs of high cultural intelligence which will help you measure where you stand on the CI scale.

You don’t have to be a seasoned poet, artist of musician to be considered creative. Each one of us is creative in our own unique way and it’s important that we find our way of expressing it.

Yet there are times when we feel blocked. The mistake that most make at this point is trying to force themselves into a creative state by using logic and one-dimensional solutions. Yet this goes against the very essence of our creative nature.

In this episode, we look into the playbook of some of the biggest creative giants it history and find out their secrets to getting over creative dry spells. You’ll also learn four ways to channel your creativity so that your ideas come to life.

An empath is someone who is highly aware of their emotions and the emotions of those around them, to the point of feeling those emotions themselves. Because of their strong sensitivity and tendency to absorb others energy, they tend to experience overwhelm in our busy and fast paced world.

To get insights into how to deal with empathic overwhelm I spoke with Jennifer Moore. Jennifer is a mentor, author and teacher for sensitive, intuitive women. With over thirty years of professional experience, a Master’s degree in Psychology & Religion and EFT uh-credit-tation., she brings depth, compassion and wisdom to her work. She’s also the founder of Empathic Mastery Academy.

Join us for this conversation where Jennifer describes the different levels of empathy and tools and techniques that we can use to address common pain points and meet our emotional and spiritual needs. She also speaks about EFT and its effectiveness in emotional management.

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. 

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.