Cuppa Terrific

Sheree

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. 2D AGO

    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
  2. 4D AGO

    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 11/13/2025

    Ghost In The School Hallway

    Send us a text The hallway is blinding, the lockers familiar, and the crowd loud enough to make you feel invisible because don't we all feel that way in high school? For one reason or another, we do feel that way. In this episode, we step into a powerful back-to-school dream where an adult self watches a younger self try to join a circle, get ignored, and smile through the sting. From that small moment, the story opens into something bigger: how early social pain can turn a talkative kid into a careful introvert, and how an unexpected glance from an old friend can still trigger jealousy, longing, and the urge to be seen. We break down the dream’s core symbols—hallways as life corridors, lines as boundaries, school as a testing ground for identity—and trace how they map to real decisions about voice and belonging. The conversation gets honest about perfectionism, low self-esteem, and the paradox of how analyzing everything also causes one to hesitate to start (if they ever get started at all!). We talk through why naming emotions reduces their power, how joy differs from happiness, and why connection acts like a handrail when the corridor feels endless. There’s a revealing moment about a “smile that wasn’t his,” which becomes a cue to trade borrowed expressions for true ones. No fake people, please! By the end, the walk matters more than the applause. Moving with ease signals steady progress, not performative success, and the adult self’s choice to keep walking reframes the past without denying it. Own it because it has brought you to where you are today. If you’ve ever felt unseen in a crowded room, if you wrestle with envy or past experiences that make you question your worth, this conversation will gently nudge you to reframe those thoughts by offering practical language and grounded insights you can use today. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves dream analysis and personal growth, and leave a review containing a lesson from your younger self or school dream you'd like to share. Show Notes: This episode was originally recorded and released as "Back to School" in Feb 2022 with my brother, but I removed it, along with a few other episodes of the podcast for personal reasons. As I have restarted the podcast, I have released it again in Nov 2025. Hope you enjoy! Episode: Ghost In The School Hallway Podcast: Cuppa Terrific Host & Narration: Sheree & Chris Episode Concept & Dream Narrative: Sheree & Chris Writing & Script Development: Sheree Symbolic Analysis & Interpretation: Dream symbolism traditions inspired by:General Jungian concepts of archetypes and the unconsciousPersonal interpretation unique to the storyteller12,000 Dreams Interpreted by Gustavus Hindman MillerDream Moods A-Z Dream DictionaryDream DictionaryProduction Tools: Edited in: Audacity Hosted on: BuzzsproutContact & Links: Website: cuppaterrific.buzzsprout.comEmail: cuppa.terrific@gmail.comInstagram / Facebook / X: @CuppaTerrificSupport the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    55 min
  7. 11/06/2025

    The Theater Of Sleep

    Send us a text We explore the theater of sleep through clear science and quiet wonder, from brain waves and spindles to deep cleaning and the dream workshop that shapes memory, emotion, and skill. We share simple habits, a guided visualization, and trusted resources to help you protect your nights and brighten your days. • redefining sleep as intelligent nightly work • beta, alpha, theta, delta waves and cycles • stage two sleep spindles and K complexes • deep sleep and the glymphatic cleaning system • REM dreams for emotion processing and learning • impacts of sleep loss on mood, memory, focus • simple tools: dream journal, bedtime ritual, consistency • gentle visualization to reconnect with inner wonder • resources from National Sleep Foundation and AASM • shout-out to Matt Walker’s sleep science podcast Written, narrated, and produced by: Sheree Dawn Jolley Cheshinski Episode concept and research: Developed by Sheree Cheshinski, inspired by modern sleep neuroscience and ancient dream traditions. Scientific research sources: Content informed by published research from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Harvard Medical School, University of Rochester Medical Center, University of California San Diego, and other peer-reviewed studies (see full list in show notes). References consulted: Bear, Connors, & Paradiso, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (2020) Walker, M. Why We Sleep (2017) Hobson, J. A. Dreaming: An Introduction to the Science of Sleep (2002) and numerous journal articles cited in the episode’s show notes. Episode artwork: Concept design by Sheree Dawn Jolley Cheshinski. Digital rendering inspired by the imagery of neurons as constellations and the mind as a night sky. Special thanks: To the listeners and dreamers who continue to share their stories and insights. And to the scientists, sleep researchers, and ancient storytellers whose work keeps our understanding of dreams ever expanding. Find more at: 🌐 cuppaterrific.buzzsprout.com 📧 cuppa.terrific@gmail.com Support the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    24 min
  8. 10/30/2025

    Birds, Wishes, And A Halloween Dream

    Send us a text A campfire, a cold night, and a cup of cocoa set the stage for Bruce’s unforgettable dream—one that starts with spooky stories and turns into a living ritual of birds, gates, and golden eggs. The scene is pure folklore: a hawk, a crow, and a vulture step in as leaders, form a dome of feathers around him, and present a test. An elder crow with clouded eyes lays an egg, signals a water ritual, and reveals a rule of the dream world: roll it, gild it, think with intent. The egg bursts like confetti into what the heart hopes for. We follow Bruce as he carries the crow home, opens a window to welcome the other leaders, and learns how wishes become structures—an animal pen built in a blink, then a golden chicken that hatches instant chicks. The story widens from a single gift to an ecosystem of abundance, inviting a conversation about stewardship, family, and what we do with the good that shows up. Along the way, we decode symbols—camping as change, birds as messages and prosperity, domes as protection and transition, fire as surprise and connection—and consider whether this dream is also a rehearsal for moving, new friends, and belonging. There’s a quiet triumph here, too: Bruce’s small moments of lucid influence, nudging fear toward kindness and choosing wishes with family in mind. That shift—turning a near-nightmare into a map for hope—anchors the episode’s heart. If you’re navigating change, craving meaning, or just love a great story told with warmth, you’ll find insight and wonder in this one. Subscribe for more dream journeys, share this with a friend who needs a little magic, and leave a review to help others discover the show. What would your first golden-egg wish be? Episode: Birds, Wishes, And A Halloween Dream Podcast: Cuppa Terrific Host & Narration: Sheree & Bruce Episode Concept & Dream Narrative: Sheree & Bruce Writing & Script Development: Sheree Symbolic Analysis & Interpretation: Dream symbolism traditions inspired by:General Jungian concepts of archetypes and the unconsciousPersonal interpretation unique to the storyteller12,000 Dreams Interpreted by Gustavus Hindman MillerProduction Tools: Edited in: Audacity Hosted on: BuzzsproutContact & Links: Website: cuppaterrific.buzzsprout.comEmail: cuppa.terrific@gmail.comInstagram / Facebook / X: @CuppaTerrificSupport the show Until next time, may all your cups overflow.

    38 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?