People of Purpose

About People of Purpose

People of Purpose is a podcast of inspiring people whose stories help you see things differently, live with intentionality, elevate the way you participate in the world, and take the necessary leaps in your life to seek and find your passions. I sit down with people of all sorts of purposes and break down the who, what, when, where, why, and how they became a person of purpose. Join our conversation, become a part of our community, and come on this journey with us. People of Purpose podcast is here to help you develop the courage to wholeheartedly pursue your purpose and unleash your truest potential.

Publisher

Tanur Badgley

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Oct 2017

Latest episode

21 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 200 episodes have a transcript.

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   21 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   People of Purpose Podcast 122: The Earth Is Dreaming Us | Dream Work, Soul & Embodying Your Dreams | Jaime Prieto

   Keywords Dream work, dreams, mythopoetic language, Carl Jung, Bill Plotkin, Animus Valley Institute, eco-depth psychology, nonviolent communication, purpose, soul, mystery, shadow work, embodiment, dream journaling, inner life, community, Dharma House, reciprocity, nature connection, wholeness, spiritual growth, AI and identity Summary In this episode of People of Purpose, Tanur sits down with Jamie Prieto (aka "Dreamer") to explore why dreams aren't random—and how they can become a direct pathway to purpose, healing, and inner guidance. Jamie shares how a single short dream sparked a massive cathartic breakthrough, why "interpretation" can miss the point, and how embodiment helps you receive the dream's wisdom from the inside out. Together, they talk about balancing the "task world" with the inner world, protecting your soul life from default culture (and even AI), and building a life rooted in wholeness, reciprocity, and deep imagination. Takeaways Even short dreams can carry massive emotional and spiritual power. The goal isn't just "interpreting" dreams—it's embodying dream energy to receive inner revelation. Dream recall improves with intention: journal immediately upon waking (even mid-night). "Task mode" can erase dream memory—protect your morning space if dreams matter to you. Wholeness requires multiple ways of knowing, not just thinking and productivity. Default culture will decide your life unless you build an inner life strong enough to choose differently. AI can support the thinking mind—but it shouldn't replace the inner world or define your identity. Support matters: guides, therapy, community, nature-based work, and healing practices help you go deeper safely. Titles The Earth Is Dreaming Us Why Your Dreams Aren't Random The Dream Maker: A Path to Purpose Stop Interpreting Dreams—Embody Them The Inner Life vs. Default Culture Dreams Are Free Therapy (So Why Ignore Them?) Protect Your Inner World in the Age of AI From Task Mode to Soul Mode Building Wholeness Through Dream Work Waking Up to What Matters Most Sound Bites "Even the short dreams can be super powerful." "The invitation isn't interpretation—it's embodiment." "As soon as I go into task mode, the dreams are gone." "If you let default culture decide for you… it will." "Dreams are free therapy. Why wouldn't you listen?" "AI can help the thinking mind, but not the inner world." "Your inner life is yours—beware of people who try to tell you what it is." Chapters 00:00 – Short dreams, huge impact 00:09 – Welcome + introducing Jamie "Dreamer" Prieto 01:05 – What dreams reveal about purpose and destiny 02:19 – Why dreaming made sleep feel alive again 03:32 – Jamie's background: NVC, eco-depth psychology, engineering 04:12 – Tree of Life metaphor + dreams making the unconscious visible 05:16 – Why Jamie uses the word "mystery" instead of "God" 06:22 – Numinous dreams + shadow revealed from the inside 08:02 – Interpretation vs embodiment (the key difference) 10:20 – Jamie's lifelong dream life + recurring nightmares 12:26 – Animus Valley + first major dream-work breakthrough 14:52 – How to remember dreams (journal immediately) 17:21 – How dream work changes purpose, creativity, and voice 20:06 – Nature connection + "more-than-human" community 21:16 – Western culture imbalance + the missing windows of knowing 22:00 – Indigenous roots + earth-based connectedness 24:20 – Inner experience over left-brain answers 27:19 – Protectors/subpersonalities + why support matters 29:41 – Task mode vs dream world + morning boundaries 32:02 – Cultivating wholeness instead of swinging extremes 36:23 – Thailand vs Western efficiency + culture contrast 41:10 – Co-creating the world you want to live in (Dharma House) 45:10 – Self-empathy as the foundation for empathy 52:40 – Advice for young people: cultivate an inner life 55:24 – AI and identity + protecting the inner world 57:14 – Resources: Animus + CNVC 59:01 – What Jamie hopes the book becomes 60:33 – Final message: don't let default culture decide your life 62:11 – Gratitude, healing, and honoring parents Connect with Tanur Badgley: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Connect with Jaime Prieto LinkedIn

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   24 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   People of Purpose Podcast 121: From Near Death to Purpose Driven Wealth Freedom, Faith, and Ownership | Tanur Badgley

   Tanur Badgley shares his journey from a near-death experience to building a purpose-driven real estate platform rooted in faith and community, revealing how ownership transforms lives and creates ethical wealth in this interview.

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   14 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   People of Purpose Podcast 120: The Purpose Path to Wealth Clarity, Identity and Abundance | Jacob & Tanur

   Host Tanur Badgley shares how purpose-driven leadership and owner finance strategies create wealth clarity, identity, and abundance in this interview.

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People of Purpose Podcast 122: The Earth Is Dreaming Us | Dream Work, Soul & Embodying Your Dreams | Jaime Prieto

Published 21 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I found it in Central America, I found it in Thailand in greater quantity of people. Here, it's like real special people are doing that, but most people are in some mode of conscious thinking, rational thinking, progress, productivity, duty, task, you know, that kind of space. You seem to be finding like immense value, enjoy, presence in this imaginative space. And then you mention it's also not just for yourself to just enjoy life, it's for the village. What do you see as possible if we can adopt this way of being more as a society or culture as a village? Well, what I can say for myself is that I feel more alive and enthusiastic about waking up in the morning and following my passion, you know. […]

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• Doug Lynam
• Robert Heath Sr
• Jamye Chapman
• Brenden Horned
• Tanin Kayvan

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Social presence

94

YouTube

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Engagement

85

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