Author name: Gissele Taraba

Gissele Taraba has an Masters in Epidemiology from McMaster University as well as an MSW from Laurier University. She is a published author as well as a researcher and co-owner of Maitri Centre for Love and Compassion

Ep. 92 – Are you grieving the loss of a pet? You are not alone with Aline C Davis

In this beautiful conversation with Aline, we talk about grieving the loss of our pets, we challenge the many misconceptions about love and loss, and discuss the gifts that loss can bring to our lives.

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Ep. 91 – Would you forgive your son’s killer? How one man got beyond revenge.

In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Dr. Jitmoud shares the unimaginable journey of forgiving the man who took his son’s life. Rooted in his faith in Allah, he reflects on the true meaning of forgiveness—not as weakness, but as a profound act of strength, surrender, and spiritual clarity. Together, we explore what it really takes to move beyond anger and separation, and to see even those who harm us as part of our shared humanity. This is a conversation about grief, faith, and the radical possibility of love in the face of the unthinkable.

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Ep. 90 – A Second Chance at Love: Compassion, Separation, and Reuniting as Partners and Parents with Zeke and Terry

Can a relationship survive separation and come back stronger? In this intimate conversation, a couple shares their journey apart and the unexpected path that led them back together. Along the way, we explore compassionate parenting, women’s rights, travel, and how we can reimagine aging, relationships, and love itself.

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Ep. 89 – Creating a more compassionate civilization from our current state of fear with Robertson Work

Can we become a more compassionate civilization despite our current level of fear and division? we certainly can, and Mr. Roberston Work can guide us how…

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Ep. 88 – Helping Teens Be Kinder to Themselves: Support That Actually Works with Karen Bluth

Teen anxiety and disconnection are rising but what if the real solution isn’t more confidence, but more self compassion?
In this powerful conversation, Karen Bluth shares research backed approaches to help teens build emotional resilience and treat themselves with kindness when it matters most.

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Ep. 87 – LGBTQ+ Family Estrangement: How Healing and Forgiveness Bring Us Back Together with Iona Sky

In this heartfelt conversation with Iona Sky, we explore LGBTQ+ family estrangement, the pain of separation, and what it takes to heal and reconnect. Together we discuss forgiveness, releasing internalized homophobia, and how individuals and organizations can create more inclusive spaces where belonging and reconciliation become possible. A powerful episode about love, healing, and finding a way back to one another.

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Ep. 86 – Loving All Aspects of Ourselves with Rashi Nayar

What does it mean to love our shadow selves and those who have hurt us? In this heartfelt conversation, Rashi Nayar and I explore spirituality, God, healing, and self-discovery, offering deep insights into compassion, awareness, and inner transformation.

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Ep. 85 – Educating from the Inside Out: Leadership, Self-Worth, and Compassion with Deidre Harris

Strong schools are built on strong self-worth. In this episode, Gissele and Deidre Harris discuss how compassionate leadership can reshape education from the inside out.

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Ep. 84 – Love Without End: Animals, Mental Illness, and Life Beyond Death with Rebecca Schaper

In this heartfelt conversation, Rebecca Schaper shares her experiences communicating with animals who have crossed over, offering comfort to those grieving and a gentle reminder that death may not be the end. We also speak openly about her relationship with her brother who lives with schizophrenia, exploring stigma, love, and the deep importance of compassion. This episode invites reflection on grief, mental health, and the unseen bonds that continue beyond physical life.

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Ep. 83 – The Enemies Project: How to Have More Compassion In a Divided World

In this powerful conversation, I speak with Larry Rosen of The Enemies Project about what it truly takes to bring people together in a divided world. We explore why empathy is essential, how to stop seeing one another as enemies, and how listening can transform conflict into connection.

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Ep. 82 – Transforming Grief Into Love with Barry Adkins

In this deeply moving episode, Barry Adkins shares how he transformed unimaginable grief into a powerful mission of love and awareness after losing his son to binge drinking. Barry walked more than 1,400 miles to start conversations about alcohol misuse, peer pressure, and the silent risks young people face.

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Ep. 81 – Why We Feel “Not Good Enough” with Sabrina Trobak

In this episode, author Sabrina Trobak joins Gissele to explore the hidden ways the belief of “not feeling good enough” shows up in our lives. Together, they discuss how to recognize the subtle signs of low self-worth and the importance of acknowledging and feeling difficult emotions. This gentle conversation invites listeners to slow down, get curious, and bring compassion to the parts of themselves that struggle with not being enough.

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