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Ep. 107 – No More Hiding: Being Authentic and Stopping People Pleasing

On this amazing conversation, Caroline Jose and I talk about the roots of her people pleasing persona and why she believed that kindness did not pay off. On this episode she talks about all the adversity she has faced including illness, financial instability, divorce, death and loss of identity. She discusses what keeps her going and how generosity and focusing on giving hope to those in the Autism community give her hope of a brighter tomorrow.

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Ep. 106 – Can Self Compassion Help Us Create A Better World?

Podcast, Season 7

For this episode I speak to Barbara With, who channels Einstein and many other key figures. Her work focuses on compassion and how to resolve conflict by using her conflict revolution strategy. We discuss the importance of compassion, and why it is so needed in today’s world. We also speak about why it is so difficult to practice it.

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Ep. 105 – Want More Peace In The World? Try Unconditional Love

Podcast, Season 7

On this powerful episode, I speak to Adam Guzman-Puell about how to unconditionally love ourselves, others and even our enemies. We talk about how we have to consciously choose love every day and some of the struggles I have faced living up to those ideals.

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Ep. 104 – How helping others can help us become happy when we are struggling

Podcast, Season 7

What does it take to become truly happy, joyful and at peace? we have heard that happiness is an inside job, but how often do we depend on external circumstances to to determine how happy we are. On this episode I chat with Karen Olson, who despite having an accident where she lost her ability to walk, she is one of the happiest people you will meet. She shares why she has always cared about others and how despite her inability to walk, she lives a full life.

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Ep. 98 – Are You Dealing with An Identity Crisis?

Podcast, Season 7

Have you lost trust in yourself? are you in the process of becoming but feel lost? Then this episode is for you. Natasha Ramlall works with high functioning women who have lost their old identity but have not yet embodied their new ideal. In this episode we talk about how to handle an identity crisis with compassion, acceptance, and patience.

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Ep. 97 – Can Surrender Help Us Heal Our Lives?

Podcast, Season 7

What power does surrender have in helping us be more authentically ourselves? In this conversation, I chat with Daryl Dittmer about what helped him address his addictions, the power of vulnerability, the need for boys to feel all their feelings, and how boundaries can help us be more compassionate towards ourselves and others.

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

Podcast, Season 7

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

Podcast, Season 7

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

Podcast, Season 7

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

Podcast, Season 7

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

Podcast, Season 7

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. 82 – Transforming Grief Into Love with Barry Adkins

Podcast, Season 6

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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