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. 58- Returning to Ourselves through Mindfulness with Ashley Williams

Podcast, Season 4

In this episode of our podcast, I speak with the incredible Ashley Williams, who was voted top 40 under 40 about the power of mindfulness in helping us return to ourselves.  We talk about how the systems we have created are crumbling, about how mindfulness can positively impact children in the school system, and the about the importance of creating mindful spaces where BIPOC people are welcome!

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Ep. 57- Conversation with Ben Painter on the power of mindfulness in the school system

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Currently students and teachers seem to be struggling more within the school system. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was something that the school could be doing to support students, teachers and administrators regarding their daily issues? Well there is! Introducing mindfulness into the school system can go a long way to help support student well being, mental health, education and more! Join me as I speak to Ben Painter who is leading the implementation of mindfulness in the school system. We speak about his perspective on what the schools of the future should focus on, as well as why it is important to have a mindfulness Director on site at every school. If you are a teacher, student, parent or administrator, don’t miss this episode.

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Ep.56- Conversation with Christophe Mbonyingabo: How can we love our enemies?

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Martin Luther King Jr, said “love is the only power able to transform an enemy into a friend”, but how does love do this? How do we embody Jesus’ teaching of love thy enemy when other’s behaviour is often so hurtful? Listen to my conversation with Christophe Mbonyingabo, Executive Director of CARSA Ministries. CARSA brings together Tutsi and Hutus who have been impacted by Genocide, in order to practice forgiveness and reconciliation. Listen to Christophe’s wisdom around how people are conditioned to hate and the innovative approach his organization is using to bring people together in love. Do not miss this episode!

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Ep.55- Conversation with Kara Cosby: Compassion in the School System

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Do you wish there was a way to help young people regulate their challenging feelings and emotions in the school system. Do you desire more compassion in how we manage school based behaviors? Do not miss my enlightening chat with Kara Cosby on the power of compassion in the school system. In this conversation, she talks about her work with the Compassionate School Project (CSP) and how it is helping young people in the US have better personal and professional outcomes.

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Ep.54- Conversation with Tina O Hoang: Addressing people pleasing with Compassion

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Are you a people pleaser? Do you say “yes” when you mean “no”? Do you believe that saying no to someone means they will no longer love you, or that they will leave you? If yes, then this episode is for you! Listen as I chat with Tina O Hoang about people pleasing, what historically led her to people please, and how she talks to herself now to address those tendencies. We also talk about how the other extreme of being confrontational, is not as different to people pleasing as some may think.

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Ep.53- Conversation with Holistic Life Foundation: The power of mindfulness in helping young people flourish!

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Listen to this inspiring episode on how mindfulness can help young people flourish in life and in the school system.  Listen to three incredible men share their 20 year journey of teaching mindfulness in schools and the impact their work has had in helping children become more peaceful, compassionate, loving, healthy and balanced.  Their work has been featured in CNN, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America and so much more.

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Ep.52- Conversation with Savio Clemente: Healing cancer with forgiveness, determination and compassion

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If you are going through a difficult moment, right now, this conversation is for you.  On this podcast episode I speak to Savio Clemente who survived stage 3 cancer, through determination, forgiveness and compassion for himself.  We talk about how he was able to overcome treatment symptoms, and how his journey lead him to completely change his life for the positive.  We also discuss emotions in boys, vulnerability and shame and of course, the importance of self compassion during a healing journey. 

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Ep.47- Chat with Mariah Kimball on Compassion While Parenting

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A must listen! On this episode, we talk about parenting, vulnerability, difficult feelings, and the power of compassion in helping us become better parents.  In this conversation, we get real about challenging emotions we may feel as parents and how to approach these difficult feelings with curiosity instead of judgment.  If you are looking for some support in being more authentically you and dealing with the challenges that arise, then this episode is for you. 

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Ep.46- Let Your Dog Lead! A Conversation with Michael Overlie

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Do you desire to learn from a zen master? Well, you may have one in your own home. On this podcast episode, learn how your dog may hold the key to unlocking your own compassion, peace and joy!

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Ep.45- Healing with Love after a Loss. A conversation with Coach Lovemore.

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Listen to this wonderful chat about life after loss, gratitude, joy, self-love and self-compassion and living from our God-self!

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Ep.44- Creating a Magical Life with Diana Wentworth

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Are you looking for more magic in your life? Do you desire to live a life of synchronicity where you are guided towards your best and most exciting life? Listen to my conversation with Diana Wentworth who has worked with some of the most well known authors/speakers in the world.  From Jack Canfield to Louise Hay, her breakfast meetings launched many careers.  Now she’s being guided to surrender it all and begin a new journey in this next phase of her life.  Do not miss this incredible chat about living from magic and the flow. 

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Ep.43- With Georgie Holbrook On Love and Healings

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Listen to this inspiring story of healing from Georgie, who shares her experiences with rosacea and how by addressing her most complex inner feelings, she was able to heal herself.  In this episode she shares how her thoughts and feelings created illness in her body and how she was able to find healing from something doctors labelled “incurable”.  If you are looking for inspiration, do not miss this conversation. 

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