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

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. 51- Alexis Donkin: Alchemizing our Challenges with Compassion

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Listen to Alexi’s story of overcoming lung COVID during a time when little was known about the virus. Listen to how she was able to alchemize this difficult moment into something greater with gratitude and compassion. We also talk about psychic powers, listening to our bodies, self-care, and the power of compassion.

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Ep.50- REMASTERED Conversation with Lara Naughton: Compassion and Sexual Assault

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Listen to this remastered version of my interview with Lara Naughton on compassion during and after a sexual assault. In this conversation Lara shares how love and compassion saved her life after she was kidnapped while on vacation. She talks about how compassion changed her, and shares her ideas on how to change systems so that they can work better for both men and women who are involved in SA.

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Ep.49-Conversation with Geraldine Crane: Healing the Mother Wound

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Almost everyone I know, has a mother wound. What is that? an unresolved issue with their mother, or mother figure. On this call, you will learn how being compassionate towards ourselves and having boundaries, can help us address our mother based traumas and can help us step into forgiveness. We also discuss the importance of unconditional love, as well as self-care.

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Ep.48- Conversation with Jill Schultz: Treating Shame with Compassion

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Listen to this compassionate conversation about shame and sexual abuse from the perspective of a person who hurt others. In this chat, you will learn about what causes some individuals to hurt others, how shame shows up in our lives, and how loving and being compassionate towards ourselves, can help us shine light to the darkest aspects of humanity.

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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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