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.30- Rhonda V Magee: Compassion in Race and Equity Conversations

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Can we use compassion to have difficult conversations about race? Can compassion help us lean into one another and witness each other’s stories, without judgement? Join us for this inspiring conversation with the wonderful Dr. Rhonda V Magee on how to use compassion and mindfulness to discuss race and equity issues so that we may come together to co-create a more loving, inclusive and compassionate world.

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Ep.29 Jody Urquhart – Following our bliss.

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Join us for a fun chat with Jody Urquhart about how to create a life full of bliss and love. We are not meant to live a life of suffering and unanswered dreams…we are born to thrive!

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Ep.28 Sandi Daly – How gratidute changed my life.

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Do you believe in the power of gratitude? Do you think it has the power to completely transform your life? Join us for an incredible conversation with Sandi Daly, as she shares how courage and gratitude completely transformed her life from one where she experienced domestic violence to one where she is thriving personally and professionally all in 21 days.  Do not miss this inspiring conversation. 

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Ep.27 Conversation with Kendra and Alison -Joy at home and at work.

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Desire more joy in your life? Listen to Kendra and Alison talk about how joy can positively impact your personal life and your work life. We talk openly about some of the barriers to joy in this joy-ful conversation.

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Ep.26 Conversation with Rukiye – The Power of Forgiveness

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The video of her hugging her son’s killers, has gathered over 34 million views worldwide.  She chose to forgive rather than to sit in hate, anger and revenge.  Rukiye Abdul-Mutakallim, sits down with Gissele to chat about how she was able to forgive those who killed her son.  She talks about the impact of trauma and how addressing it is the key to the survival of our species.   She shares her wisdom on how to create a more loving and compassionate world.   Do not miss this inspiring episode. 

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Why it’s so challenging to love ourselves!

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We are all born beautiful and perfect little babies. Full of unconditional love and compassion as well as joy and curiosity about our world and our fellow human beings. Unfortunately we have learned a lot of messaging that has taken us away from our inherent feelings of love, compassion, joy and abundance. Thus, the journey back to loving ourselves is about unlearning. Many of us, were born to human beings who may have had insecure, or disorganized attachments to their parental figures. They may have been taught conditional love. For those of you who do not know what conditional love

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Ep.25 Conversation with Harry Potvin-Loving our Bodies

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Join us for this amazing chat with Harry Potvin, host of the Mental Corner Podcast, as he discusses his mental health struggles, body dysmorphia and how compassion helped him on his journey to being more loving and accepting of himself and his own emotions. 

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Ep.24 Emmanuel Dagher-Compassion for those we deem hurtful

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This is the perfect time for a conversation on how to love those we deem unlovable.  Listen to this amazing chat between myself and the incredible Emmanuel Dagher, who has presented at the United Nations, as well as the World Congress about peace love and healing. 

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Ep.23 Dr. Danielle Law-Addressing bullying with compassion.

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Listen to Dr. Danielle Law’s wisdom on why bullying happens and how we can positively influence bullying with compassion! We talk about her research on bullying and find out some surprising things about cyberbullying and physical bullying. This is a must listen for anyone interested in having a greater understanding why bullying happens.

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Parenting with Compassion

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Recently David and I had the opportunity to attend the Ask Sharifa show as guests on a panel. The topic of conversation switched to parenting teenage children, especially during the pandemic. As parents of two teenagers, David and I know the parenting challenges that can arise at the different stages of our children’s lives. As we have all heard, kids aren’t born with a manual, and even if we did have one, no one-size strategy can fit all the needs of young people. Today, on the surface it may appear as though the needs of our children are not the

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