The Dream Catcher Podcast

[Interview] What is Mindful Eating and Holistic Nutrition (feat. Mary Sheila Gonnella)

With all the talk about health and wellness these days, we can’t escape our society’s collective preoccupation with creating a healthy lifestyle. But with all the contradictory information out there and the countless diet options, it can be overwhelming and frustrating to figure out what works best for us.

To simplify things for us, I invited Mary Sheila Gonnella. Mary Sheila is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Educator, helps people who are suffering from the effects and complications of high blood sugar and other health concerns in her private nutrition practice and group classes. 

During our conversation, we cover a variety of topics like holistic nutrition models such as Ayurveda and how we can build a healthier relationship with food by choosing our food options wisely and consciously. 

4 Ways to Stay Motivated If You’re Not Seeing Immediate Results

Are you tired of waiting to see the results of the efforts you’re putting into a dream?

Chasing our goals can often feel like an uphill climb. Nothing is harder than trying to ‘keep moving’ when you’re unable to see the fruits of your labor. Our minds find it difficult to be at ease if we don’t see immediate results because we’re prone to dwell on the negative and worst-case scenarios.

If you’re at a point where your willpower is waning, then you will find some comfort in this episode. You’ll receive a boost of inspiration and learn some tactical and practical shifts that you make to get back in the game of realizing those cherished goals.

6 Signs That You Love and Accept Yourself

The concept of self-love and acceptance has become such a popular topic in the world of self-development that it’s almost cliché to those who come across it.

But do we actually know what it means to truly love and accept ourselves for all that we are, warts and all?

The road to self-love is a potential minefield. I know that from first-hand experience. In this episode, share a bit about my journey of overcoming low self-esteem and how I gradually began to love and accept myself.

I also share a checklist of the 6 signs which prove whether or not you love and accept yourself. You’ll also learn some key steps that you can take towards become your own best friend and cheerleader!

How Being Childlike Makes Growing Up Easier

Our society’s collective obsession with work, achievement, and material success comes with a heavy price. Most of lose touch with the childlike joy and youthful simplicity that made life so much more joyful. An inability to process the common challenges of adulthood in a healthy way often result in a cynical and bitter perspective on life.

As much as we fantasize about reliving those carefree childhood days, we can’t go back. But, we can recapture the essence of a childlike-consciousness by cultivating certain traits within ourselves. In this week’s post, I illustrate the importance of being childlike through a fun movie reference while also establishing the key qualities that we can adopt to develop a happier mindset.

[Interview] The Healing Power of Creativity and Storytelling (feat. Jeff Leisawitz)

We're all endowed with creative potential but unfortunately there are things that tend to get in the way of us expressing our creativity such as our busy schedules and a lack of self confidence. But the truth is that creativity is vital to our wellbeing and according to my guest in this episode, it actually has the power to heal us.

Jeff Leisawitz, is an award-winning musician/ producer, a critically acclaimed author and filmmaker. He’s released five studio albums and has landed thousands of music placements for clients like HBO, MTV, Discovery, Microsoft, NBC and many others. Jeff is also a Life Coach and an NLP practitioner with a mission to inspire artists of all kinds to amp up their creativity.

Join me for this fun conversation where we dive into various facets of the creative process and the steps that we can take to unleash our creative prowess. 

Why Complaining Blocks Your Abundance

Complaining – we all tend to do it at some point in our day right?

Like scratching an itch, complaining feels good in the moment. We experience relief when we release pent-up energy. We find complaining so much easier than taking responsibility. We avoid having difficult conversations and taking positive steps toward change.

It’s important to be aware that complaining only gives us a false sense of entitlement and power when, in fact, it’s detrimental to our physical, as well as our mental well-being.

In this podcast episode, I describe the many ways that complaining blocks abundance from flowing into our life and how we can prevent this from happening by taking responsibility and becoming more conscious.

How Your Archetypes are the Key to Self-Knowledge

The concept of archetypes has been prevalent since the dawn of time. It’s been a recurrent motif or symbol in art, religions, mythology, fairy tales and literature. Today we encounter them in novels, movies, stage shows or tarot cards. The common ones include the hero, the villain, the side-kick, the damsel in distress, the trickster, the sage, and so on. 

Even though archetypes are everywhere, not everyone knows that by uncovering their archetypes and actively working with them, they can attain greater self-awareness and activate personal and spiritual growth.

In this podcast episode I’ll describe some of the ways by which you can get to know your archetypal patterns and use this knowledge to live your life in a meaningful way and make the best use of your personal power.

4 Reasons Why Stereotypes are Harmful and Destructive

Have you ever been stereotyped in the past or do you have a tendency to stereotype others?

Stereotypes are similar to prejudices in that they’re based on prior assumptions and the history of a particular social group or individual type. But oversimplifying an individual or group’s identity can lead to premature judgments and unjust cruel behaviors like hate crimes and discrimination in the workplace.

When we reduce someone to a ‘type’ and objectify them, we dishonor them by refusing to embrace their humanness. In this episode, I discuss the reasons why we stereotype and how we can let go of our presuppositions, and instead, take in the magnificence that’s present in another person.

[Interview] Develop a Success Mindset by Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs (feat. Karen Brown)

We all know what it feels like to get stuck by negative self-talk. The fears that are brought up by our limiting beliefs hold us back from taking action on the goals that we envision for our lives. The cost of giving into these limiting beliefs is high – it determines whether or not we end up living up to our potential. 

So can we do to avoid these downward spirals in our thoughts? Karen Brown, an expert on transforming beliefs and achieving goals and dreams, enlightens on us how we can achieve this during my conversation with her. Karen is a business psychology coach, keynote speaker, best-selling author and CEO of Velocity Leadership Consulting.

During our conversation, Karen share’s her personal story of struggling with her own limiting beliefs and fears and how she discovered her true potential when she pursued and finished the toughest race in the world, the Ironman World Championship. She elaborates on a few key steps on overcoming our limiting beliefs and strengthening our psychology so that we stay motivated to consistently act on our goals

How to Overcome Laziness and Be Productive

We all have those days when we just can’t motivate yourself to get off the couch. The truth is, being lazy once in a while can actually be a good thing, especially if you’ve been working hard. But when it becomes a regular pattern that affects your overall productivity, that’s when you know that you’re in trouble.

Laziness can have a detrimental effect on our life. This is especially true if you’re someone with ambition, who wants to ‘go places’ in life. Breaking the cycle of laziness requires a lot more than half hearted-promises or reading lists of productivity hacks.

In this episode, I explain how laziness is a result of a complex web of psychological issues and a lack of planning skills and what steps you can take to overcome these issues by finding inspiration and maximizing your efficiency.