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Ep.79 – Can We Be Trained To Be More Compassionate? Conversation with Dr. Olga Klimecki

Can compassion be trained? In this inspiring episode of Love and Compassion with Gissele, Dr. Olga Klimecki—neuroscientist and compassion researcher—joins us to explore the science of compassion and what helps people genuinely care for others, even those they find difficult to like.

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Ep.78 – Choosing Play in Relationships: From Conflict to Connections with Peter Anderson

Podcast, Season 4

Discover how play can transform your relationship in this enlightening conversation with Peter Anderson, “The Playful Couple.” In Choosing Play in Relationships: From Conflict to Connection, we explore practical strategies to turn tension into joy, strengthen intimacy, and reconnect with your partner in meaningful ways. Whether you’re navigating conflict, seeking more fun in your marriage, or curious about building deeper connection, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiring stories to help you bring playfulness, love, and laughter back into your relationship.

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Ep. 77 – Reimaging Education for Children’s Soul Development

Podcast, Season 4

Part 2 of my chat with Britton and Carolee and they share their story of trying different types of school systems from Walford and Montesori to Unschooling to determine the path of greatest soul development for their children. We talk about why schools don’t focus on skill development such as love and compassion in this episode.

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Ep. 76- Addressing Infidelity with Compassion: Part 1 of a chat with Carolee and Britton

Podcast, Season 4

Listen to PART 1 of this podcast episode with Britton and Carolee as they share their struggles in dealing with infidelity with compassion for themselves and their partners. They share how their childhood and upbringing lead them to having issues within their relationship and how a “BIG” decision changed their entire lives and the lives of their children.

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Ep. 75-Mothers Building Bridges: Israel, Palestine and The Path to Unity

Podcast, Season 4

In this powerful episode, I sit down with two courageous mothers from Palestine and Israel, members of the Parent Circle Friends, who share their journeys of grief, reconciliation, and hope. Through their unimaginable loss, they have chosen love over hatred, showing us what it truly takes to build a more united and peaceful world.

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Ep. 74-Dignity and Forgiveness at Work with Dr. Jenn Griggs

Podcast, Season 4

Are you struggling at work? Do you wish that workplaces could be more forgiving or more humanizing? Listen to this powerful and moving chat with Dr. Jenn Griggs about ensuring people’s dignity, the importance of authenticity, and the power of forgiveness at work.

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Ep. 73- Getting Under the Skin: Journey from Estrangement to Forgiveness with Vivian Kalvaria

Podcast, Season 4

Listen to this powerful episode with Vivien Kalvaria as we discuss her memoir, My Name is not Rifka. In this chat, we discuss silence, intergenerational trauma, the banality of evil, forgiveness and reconciliation.

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Ep. 72- Healing Division One Rhyme At a Time with the Spiritual Dr. Seuss (aka Scott Grace)

Podcast, Season 4

Tired of red vs. blue? Meet Scott Grace, the Spiritual Dr. Seuss, as we explore how to heal division with humor, heart, and his new book Beyond Red and Blue. Politics, peace, and poetry—this episode has it all, one rhyme at a time!

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Ep.71- Solitary Confinement Wasn’t the End: How Sonny Found His Way Back to Love

Podcast, Season 4

In this deeply moving episode, Sonny Von Cleveland shares his extraordinary journey of survival and transformation from enduring childhood sexual abuse and rape in prison to spending 19 months in solitary confinement. But this is not a story about staying broken, it’s a story about choosing love over hate.
Sonny opens up about the radical act of forgiveness, the power of compassion, and what it truly takes to create a more loving world. We explore healing from trauma, confronting greed and ego, and finding the courage to transform pain into purpose. His message is clear: no matter what we’ve lived through, we all have the power to love.
If you’re searching for hope, healing, or a reason to believe in the human spirit again then this episode is for you.

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Ep.70- Heart Centered Leadership: Compassion at work with Dr. Bruno Cignacco

Podcast, Season 4

Discover how compassion boosts business performance in this powerful podcast episode with Dr. Bruno Cignacco, author of The Art of Compassionate Business. Learn practical strategies to build trust, improve employee wellbeing, and create a more human-centered workplace culture. Ideal for leaders, entrepreneurs, and HR professionals looking to drive success through heart and purpose.

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Ep.69- Designing from Within: Mindful Spaces and Sacred Living with Kim Depole

Podcast, Season 4

Discover how to create spaces that support peace, presence, and emotional well-being. In this soulful conversation, interior designer Kim Depole shares how her time with Thich Nhat Hanh and the teachings of mindful living transformed her design philosophy. Learn how to design from the inside out, turning your home or workspace into a sacred, healing environment. Perfect for those interested in mindful interior design, conscious living, and creating intentional, soul-nourishing spaces.

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Ep.68- What Animals Can Teach Us About Love – Penelope Smith on Animal Communication

Podcast, Season 4

What if animals could speak—and we could truly understand them? In this powerful episode of Love and Compassion with Gissele, world-renowned animal communicator and telepath Penelope Smith shares how she discovered the ability to communicate with animals through telepathy—and how this deep interspecies connection can lead to greater compassion, healing, and mutual understanding.