Cuppa Terrific

Sheree
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Looking for a fun podcast traversing the dreamscape? Sometimes exciting, sometimes erotic, sometimes a terrifying nightmare; in any case, we use the world of dreams as a safe place to explore feelings and experiences. Analysis of dream elements can reveal deeper meaning and applicability to our conscious self. Bring your favorite cup of whatever while we dive into dream interpretation. Just think, what stories will we venture together?

  1. JAN 23

    Friendships And Software

    Send us a text We trace how personal change meets inherited scripts, using a vivid dream about disaster-sim software and a tender act of care to explore friendship, loyalty, and seasonality. We hold space for honest limits, curiosity over blame, and the difference between efficiency and presence. • the seasonal ascent theme and timing of change • dream imagery of software, auditing and inherited code • how updates in self ripple through relationships • curiosity as a debugging stance in conflict • seasonality of friendship and honest limits • care as presence rather than optimization • questions to assess what a relationship asks now If you found this episode helpful or enlightening, please give me a five-star rating on your podcast app of choice. Also, if you want a little more of my writing and personal works, you can join me on Patreon at patreon.com/cuppa_terrific 🌱 Listener Reflection Have you ever made a significant change in your life and noticed your relationships shift in response?Which connections adapted with you — and which revealed their limits?What patterns or “scripts” might still be running, even though your season has changed?You don’t need to answer these right away. Just notice what comes up. 🗺️ Season Two: The Seasonal Ascent This episode is part of Cuppa Terrific’s second season, which follows a symbolic ascent through change, thresholds, support, and discernment — dream by dream, image by image. ☕ About the Podcast Cuppa Terrific is a podcast about dreams, inner listening, and the symbolic landscapes of everyday life. Each episode invites you to slow down, notice what’s present, and explore what the psyche may be offering — one cup at a time. Support the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    20 min

  2. JAN 15

    Knowing When Not to Do It Alone: Temperance, The Wounded Healer, and Reorientation

    Send us a text In this episode of Cuppa Terrific, Sheree explores a vivid and unsettling dream that arrives at a turning point in Season 2 — a moment when ascent gives way to reorientation. After attempting to self-administer a vital medicine and realizing she’s missed the vein, the dream unfolds inside a military hospital hallway where every door leads to a small bathroom — private spaces for quiet containment — but no stairway out. What follows is not panic, but discernment: a recognition that some kinds of care are not meant to be handled alone. Using a Dream Inventory to slow down and honor the images before interpreting them, this episode reflects on the Wounded Healer archetype, the ethics of self-reliance, and the wisdom of the Temperance card — especially the realization that even the most skilled professionals do not treat themselves in isolation. This is a short, focused episode about thresholds, appropriate care, and knowing when the next step isn’t higher — just different. 🧭 Dream Inventory Before interpretation, the dream elements named in this episode include: Self-administered medicationDark burgundy liquidOversized needle and syringeMissing the veinSwelling from elbow to fingersAn arm becoming translucentBreaking off the syringeThe needle left in the armCalm, controlled movementDesire to leave quietlyFear of being seenA military hospitalAn unfamiliar hallwaySearching for a stairway downRepeated small bathroomsRefusal to enter the bathroomsA looping corridor🔮 Themes Explored The Wounded Healer at capacity, not collapseWhy competence doesn’t equal appropriatenessThe difference between private containment and proper careTemperance as ethical discernment, not restraintReorientation as a form of movement🪜 Listener Reflections You might gently ask yourself: Where am I still trying to administer my own medicine?What “small rooms” keep being offered to me — and why don’t they work anymore?Who would be the appropriate, trusted presence at this level of care?☕ Support the Podcast If this episode resonated with you and you’d like to explore this work more deeply, you’re welcome to join me on Patreon. That’s where I share bonus reflections, extended content, and resources for those who want to walk a little more closely with this kind of dreamwork. https://www.patreon.com/cuppa_terrific  No pressure — just an open door. ✨ References Tarot: TemperanceArchetypal Framework: The Wounded HealerSupport the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    15 min

  3. JAN 8

    The Waterfall and the Roof

    Send us a text In this episode of Cuppa Terrific, Sheree continues the Seasonal Ascent with a dream that unfolds in two distinct movements — one grounded in care and waiting, the other expansive and cosmic in perspective. The episode opens with a dream set in a flower shop, where stone flowers, planting bulbs, and caretaking converge around themes of rest, readiness, and timing. From there, the dream shifts into a bird’s-eye view of the world, where sprites descend through a cosmic waterfall, their life courses seemingly established with ease — while one figure wanders below, carrying a roof that doesn’t yet fit anywhere. Through gentle reflection and symbolic exploration, this episode sits with a deeply human question:  What happens when we know what we want before the world is ready to receive it? Rather than rushing toward answers, this conversation honors waiting as a meaningful season — one that asks for attention, patience, and perspective rather than force. The episode includes a quiet tarot reflection on The Hanged Man, a card that speaks to pause, suspension, and insight gained through stillness. If you’ve ever felt early for your own life, out of place in time, or caught between knowing and becoming, this episode offers companionship — not solutions. In This Episode A two-part dream exploring care, timing, and perspectiveStone flowers, planting bulbs, and resting inside the workA cosmic waterfall and the illusion of effortless life pathsThe experience of carrying something meaningful before it has a placeA listener reflection for those who feel “early” rather than lostTarot reflection: The Hanged ManReflection Questions What am I carrying right now that already feels complete, even if it can’t be placed yet?Where in my life might waiting be an act of care rather than avoidanceWhat part of me is asking to rest before it moves again?If I trusted timing instead of urgency, what might soften?☕ If this episode resonated, you can find a quieter companion reflection and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. Thank you for listening, and for walking this ascent slowly. Support the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    25 min

  4. JAN 2

    Away to the Mountain

    Send us a text A sturdy castle, a restless river, and an ancient mountain frame a New Year story about leaving before anything breaks. We open the season with a dream that maps the inner shift from comfort to calling, inviting us to move not because disaster strikes but because timing quietly changes. The landscape becomes a guide: foothills as earned rest, the castle as the life we built to shelter others, the river as time’s irreversibility, and the mountain as awe that asks more of us. We unpack how success can become a ceiling without warning, and why healthy growth doesn’t burn the past. Instead, it blesses what worked and steps forward without contempt. Along the way we face the relational cost of change: some people stay, some go, and no one has to be the villain. Leadership here isn’t control or endless consensus-building; it’s the courage to name the weather, pack the bag, and go first. We talk about somatic knowing, the body’s early sense that movement is due, and how to honor grief without surrendering direction. The climb itself teaches what vision can’t delegate. Effort is real, progress is incremental, and community becomes visible in small acts of care: a hand offered, a pause to let someone breathe, quiet encouragement that travels down the line. If you feel a season turning—even while everything looks fine—this conversation offers language, images, and questions to carry with you: Where are you waiting for agreement when timing already calls? What would it look like to trade control for timing and let awe, not ambition, lead? If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s sensing a shift, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Tell us: what mountain is calling you this year? About Season 2 Season 2 of Cuppa Terrific follows The Seasonal Ascent — a symbolic and psychological journey through change, individuation, and inner leadership. Each episode explores a different stage of the climb, from leaving comfort to learning how to walk at altitude. Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who may be sensing a shift of their own. You’re always welcome to reach out or share your reflections at:  📧 cuppa.terrific@gmail.com More episodes and listening options can be found at:  🌐 cuppaterrific.buzzsprout.com Support the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    14 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    Dream Wisdom, Jungian Psychology, & Listening to the Psyche

    Send us a text In this capstone episode of the year, host Sheree is joined by Jungian professionals Greg Mahr, M.D. and Heather Taylor-Zimmerman, Ph.D. for a rich and grounding conversation about dreams, symbolism, trauma, and inner listening. Together, we explore how dreams function not as problems to solve, but as relationships to tend — and how Jungian psychology offers a compassionate framework for engaging both gentle dreams and more intense dream material. This episode also marks a return after a brief pause, and serves as a reflective close to the year. As a special treat, this conversation is available here on YouTube for those who prefer to watch or listen visually. 🌙 In This Episode, We Explore - Why dreams matter in Jungian psychology - Trauma, nightmares, and listening to the psyche with care - Dreams as a dialogue between conscious and unconscious life - The role of image, imagination, and symbol in healing - Practical ways to begin (or return to) dream work - Personal reflections from clinical and creative perspectives 🃏 About the Dream Wisdom Oracle Cards Greg Mahr and Heather Taylor-Zimmerman are the creators of the Dream Wisdom Oracle Cards & Guidebook, a thoughtfully designed tool for engaging dreams through image, reflection, and relationship rather than fixed interpretation. Learn more or explore the deck here: 🌐 https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Wisdom-Oracle-Cards-Guidebook/dp/B0DH3M7MM8 🔗 Resources & Further Exploration For listeners who’d like to explore this work more deeply, here are a few trusted places to continue the conversation: Inner Traditions — Publisher of The Dream Wisdom Oracle Cards & Guidebook, with a wide catalog of depth psychology, dream work, and spiritual exploration. 🌐 https://www.innertraditions.com/ Soul of Creativity — Heather Taylor-Zimmerman’s website, featuring her healing artwork and a thoughtful course on how to work with the Dream Wisdom Oracle Cards. 🌐 https://www.soulofcreativity.com/ Greg Mahr — Greg Mahr’s website, offering extensive writing, research, and resources on dreams, trauma, nightmares, and Jungian-informed psychiatric care. 🌐 https://www.gregmahr.com/ 📌 Note: During the conversation, a reference is made to “Rupert Murdoch” when discussing morphic fields. The intended reference is to Rupert Sheldrake, whose work explores morphic resonance and fields of form. ☕ What’s Next for Cuppa Terrific Cuppa Terrific will continue into the new year with at least monthly episodes, with the hope of returning to weekly dream analysis and creative readings as energy and health allow. If you’d like to help support the podcast and make this work possible, you’re warmly invited to join the community on Patreon: 👉 https://patreon.com/cuppa_terrific 🫖 Thank You for Listening Thank you to Greg and Heather for sharing their wisdom, and thank you for being here — listening, reflecting, and dreaming alongside us. May your cups overflow. Support the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    1h 5m

  6. 12/07/2025

    Jungian Psychology, Shamanic Practice, and Dreamwork

    Send us a text What if the most reliable compass for your next decision lives beneath your thoughts? We sit down with Dr. Carl Greer—Jungian analyst, retired clinical psychologist, author, and shamanic practitioner—to explore how the unseen layers of the psyche and spirit can reshape your life in practical, measurable ways. From a crisp explanation of the collective unconscious and archetypes to vivid stories of shamanic journeys into what he calls “the Quiet,” this conversation maps how symbols, dreams, and rituals help you act with clarity instead of habit. We dig into the how. You’ll learn simple methods to spot when an archetype is moving through your day, how to journal dreams for insight without relying on one-size-fits-all meanings, and why active imagination, tarot, and shamanic tools like journeys or throwing stones can externalize your inner dialogue so you can finally hear it. Dr. Greer shares why nature is a powerful clinic—barefoot in the mud, lying under a tree, listening to running water—and how these small practices calm your system, clear your energy, and open perception. We also talk about neuroscience, altered states, and the conditions that make mystical experiences more likely, connecting ancient practices to modern understanding. If you’ve ever felt chased by a recurring symbol or dream, you’ll find a new stance: turn toward it, set boundaries, and ask what it wants. Monsters become messengers when we listen. We challenge the Western habit of ignoring dream work and show what gets lost—creativity, integration, and a direct line to tailored guidance. Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, seeking healing from old wounds, or simply wanting better daily decisions, these tools help you loosen the past, align with a future worth choosing, and act from a steadier center. Listen, share with a friend who’s curious about Jungian psychology or shamanic healing, and leave a review with the symbol or archetype that’s most alive for you right now. Subscribe for more conversations that bring depth into everyday life. May your dreams speak clearly, your archetypes guide gently, and may your cups overflow. ☕🌙 ⭐ Credits Hosted by: Sheree Dawn Jolley Cheshinski Guest: Dr. Carl Greer, Jungian Analyst, Clinical Psychologist, Author, Shamanic Practitioner Podcast: Cuppa Terrific — Dreamwork, Symbolism & Self-Discovery Production & Editing: Sheree Dawn Jolley Cheshinski Podcast Script and Organization: ChatGPT 5.1 📚 References Mentioned or Influential to This Episode Books by Dr. Carl Greer Change Your Story, Change Your Life (2014) Change the Story of Your Health (2017) The Necktie and the Jaguar (2021) The Many Facets of Grief (2023) More at: https://carlgreer.com/ Works by C.G. Jung (for archetypes, dreams, and the unconscious) Man and His Symbols The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious Dreams The Red Book (Active Imagination foundational text) On Shamanic Practice & Indigenous Traditions Michael Harner — The Way of the Shaman Sandra Ingerman — Soul Retrieval Alberto Villoldo — Shaman, Healer, Sage On Dreamwork & Symbolic Interpretation James Hillman — The Dream and the Underworld Clarissa Pinkola Estés — Women Who Run with the Wolves Robert Moss — Conscious Dreaming Scientific / Psychological References Sleep research on REM cycles, memory integration, and emotional processing Jungian concepts of complexes, shadow, anima/animus, and symbolic language Shamanic cosmology, journeying, and energetic models of healing Support the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    1h 22m

  7. 11/28/2025

    Hanging on a Star

    Send us a text A lavender tea, a bell chime, and a breath that opens into a pink galaxy—this guided reading turns a simple dream into a map for calm, courage, and renewal. We celebrate a midweek Thanksgiving to make space for rest, then ease into a meditation where a feminine celestial outline rises from the third eye, feet still rooted on Earth, and a golden thread draws a sun-like star closer. That image becomes our hinge: expansion without losing our grounding, wonder without the panic, faith expressed through the humble act of asking for help. From there, we unpack the symbols with practical tools. Tarot isn’t a crystal ball here—it’s a framework for meaning. The World supports the moment with wholeness and completion, reflecting life transitions like retirement and the start of this podcast dream. The Star brings tenderness after turmoil, inviting mental clarity, grace, and the kind of hope that feels earned. The Sun points us forward toward warmth, abundance, and shared joy, a reminder that seasons turn and light returns. Along the way we walk through the “clairs” as extensions of everyday sensing, re-centering intuition as a skill anyone can nurture. If you’ve felt the weight of recent years, this conversation offers a gentle reset. We explore grounding practices, the role of color and space in dream language, and the simple wisdom of pulleys—tools, friends, and rituals that lift what we can’t raise alone. Come breathe, reflect, and carry a little sunlight back into your day. If the message speaks to you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs some brightness, and leave a review to tell us which symbol or card—World, Star, or Sun—resonates most. Host & Creator Sheree Cheshinski Episode Written & Performed By Sheree Cheshinski —including the mediation narrative, the symbolic breakdown, and reflective analysis Original Dream Source Dream experienced by Sheree (2022) Shared with listeners as part of her personal dreamwork practice Featured Symbols & Themes Meditation — self-acceptance, mindfulness, inner peace Mindful breathing — grounding, presence Third eye — intuition, inner vision, psychic insight Feminine celestial spirit — higher self, spiritual guidance Pink star-filled outline — kindness, joy, gentle emotional energy Swirling galaxies — vast potential, cosmic consciousness Rising above Earth — elevated awareness, spiritual expansion Dual awareness (self + spirit) — integration of conscious and unconscious Feet grounded on Earth — stability, foundation, connection to life Planet Earth — wholeness, global consciousness Vast dark sky — mystery, the unconscious Stars — guidance, hope, inspiration Golden thread — destiny, spiritual connection, life path Pulley — reliance on support, faith, external assistance Sun-like star — enlightenment, vitality, divine power Pastel pink energy — love, sweetness, compassion Cosmic space — vast unknown, spiritual realm Spiritual guidance — protection, mentorship from higher self Intuition — inner knowing, instinct Higher self — wisdom, purpose, soul essence Referenced Symbolism Resources Traditional dream dictionary archetypes Contemporary symbolic psychology For Clair- types referenced, Nationalspiritualday.nz Sheree’s ongoing personal dream-analysis framework Music & Sound Licensed theme music  Production Support Cuppa Terrific Podcast Dream analysis, storytelling, and self-therapy reflections every Thursday Support the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    27 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Zombies, Daddy Issues, & a Crochet Needle, Oh My!

    Send us a text A stalled commute, a calm voice on the radio, and a translucent attacker at a gas station set the stage for a night terror that refuses to stay quiet. I share a raw, cinematic dream—traffic to overpass to chapel—and then break it down into plain, practical symbols that reveal stress, exposure anxiety, and the slow pivot toward self-reliance. What looks like apocalypse becomes a blueprint: highways as life direction, radios as subconscious broadcasts, evacuations as the ache of rejection, and a bathroom as the place we finally let the weight go. The most searing turn arrives in a chapel lit by a subway-like sign and led by a preacher who is also my father. That pairing of faith and performance hits a nerve, pushing me to examine where I still hope for rescuers and where I need to build inner authority. The analysis leans into dream symbolism—zombies as overwhelm, guts as courage under threat, skinlessness as fear of being seen, skeletons as transformation and buried truth—and connects each image to actionable self-awareness. When invaders crash in and options shrink, a simple crochet needle appears as the tool for mending, proof that repair starts small and close at hand. Across this episode, we move from dread to direction. I talk through why running to a strip mall mirrors the search for identity, how the church and “subway” point to spiritual questions and subterranean progress, and why the final resolve—bracing for “the end of the world”—is really a threshold into agency. If you’ve ever woken up shaken and curious, this walkthrough offers a way to translate fear into insight and insight into next steps. If it resonates, subscribe, share with someone who loves dreamwork, and leave a review to help others find the show. What did your last nightmare try to tell you? Host & Creator Sheree Cheshinski Episode Written & Performed By Sheree Cheshinski —including the nightmare narrative, the symbolic breakdown, and reflective analysis Original Dream Source Nightmare experienced by Sheree (2022) Shared with listeners as part of her personal dreamwork practice Featured Symbols & Themes Traffic • Overpass • Interstate Radio messages • Disease / outbreak Zombies • Guts • Skinlessness / skeletons Running • Strip mall Church • Subway imagery Preacher • Biological father Neglect • Inner child themes Bathroom as purification space Captivity • Hiding Crochet needle as tool and talisman End-of-world anxiety & self-reliance Referenced Symbolism Resources Traditional dream dictionary archetypes Contemporary symbolic psychology Sheree’s ongoing personal dream-analysis framework Music & Sound Licensed theme music  Additional internal transitions by Sheree Production Support Cuppa Terrific Podcast Dream analysis, storytelling, and self-therapy reflections every Thursday Support the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    26 min
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Looking for a fun podcast traversing the dreamscape? Sometimes exciting, sometimes erotic, sometimes a terrifying nightmare; in any case, we use the world of dreams as a safe place to explore feelings and experiences. Analysis of dream elements can reveal deeper meaning and applicability to our conscious self. Bring your favorite cup of whatever while we dive into dream interpretation. Just think, what stories will we venture together?

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  • Creator
    Sheree
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Cuppa Terrific
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