The Gifts of Trauma

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This conversation exposes the impact of cultural trauma on Indian mental and emotional well-being and  the conflicts these cultural pressures can cause. After outlining how therapeutic approaches can ease the pain, transform lives and begin to shift cultural norms, expectations and beliefs, Mansi asserts that having dreams, desires, and boundaries is an expression of one's wholeness, not a betrayal of others. Cultural dynamics explored include: - The expectation that women will sacrifice their personal happiness for family honor - Belief systems that defy logic and reason - Abusive parents, difficult in-laws, avoidant husbands and broken familial promises - The opposition of successful, educated professional vs. traditional wife and mother roles - Normalizing physical abuse, financial abuse, and marital rape Constantly overriding authenticity to pursue attachment gives rise to appeasement patterns, fawning responses and false beliefs such as, "sacrifice is love." These behaviours are linked to autoimmune diseases, as is detailed in Gabor Maté's book, When the Body Says No. Mansi supports his thesis with a poignant story of a friend battling terminal cancer, who sadly learned this lesson too late. About Mansi Poddar, Psychotherapist A trauma-trained psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, Mansi developed the SANI Model of Therapy—a trauma-informed, integrative framework which weaves together 4 key strands of therapeutic wisdom—Somatic Psychology, Affective and Attachment Psychology, Narrative Therapy, and Deep Inquiry. Having supported individuals through trauma, life transitions, and emotional healing for 14 years, Mansi's approach is designed to provide deep healing, emotional resilience, and personal transformation. She specializes in Compassionate Inquiry (developed by Dr. Gabor Maté), somatic therapy, narrative therapy, and inner child healing, integrative approaches that support deep transformation of both body and mind. With a MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University, Mansi is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner trained in suicide prevention. Manis is currently pursuing advanced training in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Psychotherapy. Promotional Message If you're interested in experiencing Gabor Maté's trauma healing approach, consider working with a certified Compassionate Inquiry (CI) Practitioner. Access healing support for mental, emotional and physical symptoms, unresolved trauma, relationship issues,  addictions, and more. Use this link to access our global directory of multilingual certified professionals. In addition to their years of CI training and regular Certification reviews, our Practitioners bring the depth of their own personal lived experiences and skills in additional, complementary therapeutic approaches.  Resources: Websites: Professional Website Related Links: Parental Abuse in Indian Culture Surviving to Thriving Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire (ACE-IQ) Books: When the Body Says No Podcasts: Women Making Impact - India We See Your Pain Quotes: "For decades, Indian culture has practised an authoritarian style of parenting where parents believe in having complete autonomy over their child's life, in most cases, even during the teenage and adult years. 'Tough love' is a favorite among Indian parents. 'Traditional Indian parenting' or 'conservative mom and dad' are terms loosely thrown around in India to uphold and normalise acts of suppression and child abuse, carried out for decades in familial structures." - The Naked Truth "When you question something, you are told, this is our culture, this is our tradition, and when this is done, it means that logic has ended and belief has come in." -  Kamla Bhasin. "We are being educated. We are being told you should get a career, you should get a profession, you should be financially independent. But nobody is teaching men and their families to…create a culture that sustains this for women. So there is a conflict…A lot of women get diagnosed as borderline or bipolar because… they're filled with rage, and after talking, get people to mediate or communicate their needs. Nobody is hearing them. So they get these diagnoses. And a large part of my work is helping them peel off the labels and look at what's beneath it." - Mansi Poddar "Beliefs that hold women back: 1. Sacrifice is love. 2. Family honor is more important than personal happiness. 3. Good women don't say no." - Mansi Poddar "Shame is a very strong thing in this culture. Constant comparisons, body shaming, humiliation. I meet adults who are 60 years old who are still being humiliated by their parents." - Mansi Poddar Social Media:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/mansitherapy?igsh=MWxvdTRmanprenlk&utm_source=qr FB: https://www.facebook.com/psychologistmansi

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard.  Our guest, an expert grant writer for charities, social enterprises, and Indigenous organizations, shares her profound transition from a deep sense of invisibility to authentic visibility and happy invisibility. Barb also describes how integrating spiritual wisdom, trauma-informed healing and self-introspection ultimately directed her to surrender to her unique gift for impactful social justice work. Barb delves into: - Her own "happy childhood" myth, hiding the pain of her childhood medical trauma. - The value of Cosmic Human Design, Gene Keys and True Sidereal Astrology - The mysterious illness that led her to Dr. Gabor Maté's work - How CI therapy and training profoundly transformed her parenting - The power of recognizing one's inherent beauty, gifts, and supported nature Initially aiming to build a "spiritual empire" based on Human Design, Barb realized her true passion by using her gift of "translation" to simplify complex grant proposals and secure over $50 million in funding for charities, social enterprises, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organizations. About Barb Brangan  Founder, Grantful & Pearlful  A strategic funding expert, Barb crafts compelling, high-value funding proposals for impact-driven organisations to facilitate amazing projects. The $50+ million in grants and tenders she has secured is fueling transformational social impact across mental health, housing, youth suicide and domestic violence prevention, and aged care.  By combining her Compassionate Inquiry training with her counselling background, Barb's deeply trauma-informed, human-centred approach enables her to help organisations not only secure critical funding but also to align deeply with their mission and values.  Passionate about uncovering the authentic nature of individuals and organisations, Barb weaves her love for True Sidereal (Cosmic) Astrology, Human Design and Gene Keys into her mentoring and strategy work. She believes that when people lead from their innate gifts and lived experience, they can create funding narratives and social impact initiatives that are both compelling and deeply authentic.  Known for her ability to make complex funding processes clear and empowering, and for bringing fun into the process, Barb is a trusted ally for social impact teams ready to scale their vision and impact. A dual citizen of Australia and Ireland, she supports clients locally and globally from Sydney's Northern Beaches. Promotional Message: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the transformative power of Compassionate Inquiry®, join us on Feb 22 for a 6-hour online experiential introduction to the Compassionate Inquiry approach and community . This link takes you to a web page where you can get information and, if you choose, register for the CI Experience event. Resources Websites: Professional website - Grateful  Professional website - Pearlful  Books: When the Body Says No Article: Her Business - Featured Member Related Links: Nature, Nurture & Your Cosmic Blueprint: How Healing Trauma Unlocks the Gifts in Your Human Design & Gene Keys  Cosmic Human Design Gene Keys   True Sidereal Astrology Torres Strait Islanders Compassionate Inquiry Training Compassionate Inquiry Practitioners' Directory Videos: Getting Grant Ready New Earth Leadership Summit Podcast: How to Transform your Life with Human Design  Quotes: "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost. "Compassionate Inquiry has completely transformed how I parent. We can allow space for sadness and happiness and all of that, because … the feeling isn't wrong. It's just allowing… it to be there. That has changed me, it has changed us as a family. My daughters are teenagers, and I really enjoy this stage." - Barbara Brangan Social Media:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/barbarabrangan  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarabrangan/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/barbarabrangansoul  

Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.  In this episode, Juliano shares his personal journey from the trauma of in utero addiction and premature birth, to being raised in the foster system, to his healing through expressive arts and Compassionate Inquiry®(CI). As a psychopharmacologist with time-limited patient prescription assessments, Juliano describes how incorporating CI practices into these sessions can help patients uncover years of hidden suffering, validate their lived experiences, question false narratives and potentially end trauma cycles He emphasizes the importance of: - Authenticity, compassion, and self expression - Both being honoured by others, and honouring others - Finding wisdom in one's own lived experiences - The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's charitable works - His "dissociation superpower" in his work supporting others' healing  Juliano also describes his profound connection with Gabor Maté, who honored him as a "wounded warrior." The conversation ends with Juliano producing  this 12-word mantra for living authentically, on the spot: "When you follow your heart's true desire, the universe conspires for you." About Juliano Innocenti, PMHNP, MSN A Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practicing in California since 2011, Juliano is a Compassionate Inquiry focused prescribing provider who views patient-centered care as family-, community-, relationship- and workplace-focused. He offers diagnostic assessments and ongoing medication management for many conditions including; depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, psychotic, personality and adjustment disorders, OCD, hoarding, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, gender dysphoria, and many more.  Born prematurely addicted to meth and cocaine, Juliano was taken from his mother and placed in a NICU without the comforts of touch or adult protection. Growing up in the foster system, he found wisdom in his own traumas. Having dissociated from grief during bereavement as a survival strategy, today he uses his 'dissociation superpower' to help patients experiencing mortality and existential fears. Juliano also specializes in helping those experiencing chronic HIV/AIDS and cancer, and serving the LGBTQ community's unique needs. A dedicated and active member of San Francisco's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Juliano (Sister Shalita Corndog) is currently serving his 3rd term as a Board Member-at-large. He also serves as Co-Legislative Board Member for the California Association of Nurse Practitioners, Bay Area Chapter, lobbying for legislation to improve his profession and the lives of individuals in need of care.   Along with his best friend, Mrs. Bari Littles (his Pomeranian) Juliano enjoys long walks in nature and adventures by the ocean. While his favorite place on earth is Durban, South Africa, he seeks solace from a noisy world in Muir Woods (Marin County, CA) or any Redwood forest. Promotional Message: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the Compassionate Inquiry approach developed by Doctor Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, consider joining the Professional Training Program. It's open to all healing professionals, including naturopaths, physicians, body workers, coaches, and therapists. In addition to learning how to use compassion to support your clients in their most vulnerable moments with greater empathy and authenticity, you'll also deepen your own internal process. If you're interested, tap this link to learn more  Resources: Websites: Professional Website Official Sister Shalita Corndog Profile:  Related Links: Safety First PSA campaign Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training 2025 Hunky Jesus Quotes: "Safety first, sexy second"  - Safety first campaign "When people ask me my pronouns… I just say, call me anything you want that's not used in a derogatory way." - Juliano Innocenti "Most of humanity is our tribe. We just are taught to see difference and separate. We're not different. We've just been pulled apart." - Juliano Innocenti "The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence… there's two parts of our mission. [1] To expiate stigmatic guilt. [2] To promulgate universal joy. When you are in the presence of a sister, you feel joy." - Juliano Innocenti Social Media: IG: @innocenti113 FB: facebook.com/innocenti113 Threads: @innocenti113  

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This conversation explores Eva's transformative journey from traditional peacework to a trauma-informed, soul-centred approach. Her own experience of progressive vision loss forced her into two years of deep shadow work. In this process she identified and released unhelpful core beliefs and avoidant patterns  Today, Eva believes she lost her eyesight to rediscover her true vision and destiny, through embracing her Palestinian-Israeli identity She clearly explains why: - Sustainable peace begins within us - Traditional peacework as fundamentally broken - Trauma-informed peacebuilding is able to end suffering comparisons and the weaponizing of trauma - The Israel-Palestine conflict as a colonial themed theater in which global powers operate - True conflict resolution requires the recognition of multiple truths and perspectives Eva emphasizes that bringing people together in the midst of a genocide is immoral. Instead, she suggests the focus be on holding space for community pain, including the deep impact of collective generational trauma. She shares an inspiring vision in which she saw humans experiencing darkness as "particles of light" on a journey back to wholeness.  About Eva Dalak. Founder, Peace Activation A skilled conflict transformation facilitator and peacebuilding trainer, Eva combines grassroots depth with policy-level insight. For 20+ years she has worked with international organisations in 22+ conflict zones across Africa, the Middle East and Asia, blending systemic change with personal and collective healing. After 30+ years as a gender and conflict expert, she leads trauma-informed, soul-centered initiatives as a women's empowerment coach.  Growing up as a Palestinian-Muslim in Israel, Eva experienced a fragmented identity within a system designed to 'divide and rule,' reflecting the collective fragmentation she later observed. Fluent in five languages, she is trained in international development and law, spiritual psychology, and somatic experience.  Currently based in Costa Rica, Eva launched Peace Activation on October 7, 2023 in response to the escalating crisis in Palestine and Israel. It is a global peace initiative rooted in the belief that sustainable peace begins within.  Eva hosts the Peace is Possible podcast and authors The Other Narrative Substack, sharing stories of resilience and hope from the frontlines of conflict. On October 7, 2025, she will release her new book, Dancing In The Dark: How I Found My True Vision For Peace. Promotional Message: Did you know that Compassionate Inquiry® offers a free public blog library with over a thousand short posts written by our practitioners and facilitators?  Each is only a 5 or 6 minute read, and topics range from connecting with authenticity to overcoming food addictions to understanding epigenetics, rethinking drug use, CI & Psychedelics, and much, much more. You can also read excerpts from podcast guests' interviews. Tap this link to access our helpful, enlightening and inspiring blog library. Resources: Websites: Eva Dalak Peace Activation Related Links The Drama Triangle The Other Narrative - Substack Books: When the Body Says No  Dancing In The Dark: How I Found My True Vision For Peace. (Available Oct 7, 25) Exodus Podcasts:  Peace is Possible Podcast Crossing the Boundary Peace in the Fire The Better Human Podcast  Quotes:  "Peace cannot be imposed through declarations. It is an ongoing process, a daily act of quiet courage... and it must be made again and again."  - Eva Dalak I didn't fall into darkness—I answered its call. There, I remembered the grief I carried was never mine alone. What breaks us open is sometimes what births us whole." - Eva Dalak "I believe that I lost my vision so that I could discover within myself where I had already lost my vision for my destiny. I had to lose my vision to find where, why, and what I am choosing to live." - Eva Dalak "Wholeness is not something granted by a government, a passport, or a flag... Wholeness is something we must reclaim from within." - Eva Dalak "Peace is not something we wait for. It is something we activate. We do not wait for peace; we embody it. The work is not done. It is just beginning." - Eva Dalak Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/evadalak/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-dalak-0702b02/?originalSubdomain=cr YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbEP_Qv3J3PuWr2z-d8G4w FB: https://www.facebook.com/evadalak/  

Hosted by J'aime Rothbard, Kevin Young and Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Join us as we explore the overall impact of technology and AI on human attachments, relationships, dependence, skills, wellbeing and our environment. AI is examined in therapeutic contexts, along with the considerable ethical and societal concerns around its use in that capacity, and the documented damage it can inflict on vulnerable populations.  Sat Dharam addresses a number of 'hot' tech and AI topics including the: - Potential future implications of transferring human attachment needs to technology - Innate addictive qualities of tech apps, devices and our increasing addiction to information - Growing human disconnection from intimate presence, relationships, emotions and engagement - Links between our increasing reliance on technology and the loss of essential life-skills - Increases in human dysregulation, dissatisfaction and disembodiment AI and Data Centers' high water and power consumption are flagged as an "unconscious abuse" of planetary resources, as few are aware of just how costly these 'free tools' are, from an environmental perspective. Should we be diverting resources vital for agriculture and other needs to AI and tech?  The conversation concludes with a call for tech innovators to provide us with ethical guidelines, checks, balances and impact reports. Sat Dharam also emphasizes the need for discernment when using AI. About Sat Dharam Kaur Compassionate Inquiry® Co-Director, Training Facilitator, Circle Leader, Certified Practitioner Sat Dharam is a practicing naturopathic doctor (since 1989) with a focus on women's health, cancer and mind-body approaches to healing. Since 2012, she has been studying, hosting, working and teaching with Dr. Gabor Maté. She structured his work in a teachable format; the Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Online Training. Since 2019, much of her naturopathic practice has included Compassionate Inquiry®.  Sat Dharam's educational background includes a BA majoring in Psychology & English Literature, and a BSc in Biology from the University of Guelph. She completed her postgraduate studies in naturopathic medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, where she also taught stress management and women's health for 10 years. The author of multiple *books on women's health, Sat Dharam has also presented at numerous conferences. An expert instructor in Kundalini Yoga, which she has practiced and taught for over 45 years, Sat Dharam has developed yoga-based curricula in addiction recovery, trauma, and breast health; specialties in which she offers training to teachers around the world. Sat Dharam and her husband live in an off-grid home on 105 acres of beautiful land where she nurtures fruit trees and a large garden. She enjoys hiking, cycling, and communing with plants. She has three adult children and two grandchildren. Promotional Message: If you're drawn to Dr Gabor Maté's teachings and books, you might like to know about the Compassionate Inquiry Short Course. It provides an introduction to the powerful therapeutic trauma healing approach created by Dr Gabor Maté and developed by Sat Dharam Kaur. The Short Course delivers 30 hours of video and narrated powerpoints, plus PDFs that together, will not only help you understand the origins of trauma and how it can be healed, but also how trauma is linked to mental and physical illnesses. Tap this link to learn more about this program, that's priced and presented to make it accessible to all. Resources Websites: Professional Site Compassionate Inquiry Profile Relevant links: Beyond Addiction Compassionate Inquiry Research: Stanford AI in Mental Health Care Study Should LLM (AI) be Used as a Therapist? Barriers to Healthcare Access Generative AI's Environmental Impact Calculating the True Environmental Costs of AI The Hidden Costs of AI | Sustainability Books: *The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women's Health *A Call to Women: The Healthy Breast Program & Workbook *A Naturopathic Guide to Preventing Breast Cancer *The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer Hold on to Your Kids Video: AI Slop Quotes: "...in the first months of our lives, the attachment bond happens with parents. In the first two or three years of our lives, the attachment bond happens with the Earth. If children are placed in front of the television at an early age, our attachment needs will get transferred to technology, and that becomes the future of humanity. We're not realizing that's happening." – Sat Dharam Kaur  "Are we skilled in discerning and knowing how to use technology for the betterment of humans [and] the planet? Or is technology interfering with our humanity and the well being of the planet? Those are big questions for any new technology." – Sat Dharam Kaur  "...if we looked at all data centers today, the amount of water that they utilize would irrigate 270,000 acres of corn, 380,000 acres of wheat, 130,000 acres of almonds, and 91,000 acres of rice. And that will jump exponentially in the next two years. Is that what we choose to do?" – Sat Dharam Kaur  "...given that we are becoming so used to these micro interactions and bite sized bits of things, how then do we have deep meaningful conversations? Are we losing that ability to sit in those deep meaningful places with ourselves and other people?" - Kevin Young Social Media: Instagram  

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard This conversation explores how academic learning is impacted by a student's emotional state, prior experiences, and the safety of the learning environment. Bea, who has been teaching in various roles since 1993, saw that traditional teaching methods fail to account for the "whole" students who enter the classrooms. This failure often results in elevated student anxiety and hindered learning: As a teacher committed to evolving current educational institutions and systems, she addresses: - The impact of negative emotions on learning - Math Anxiety, where it comes from, when and how it shows up - Teaching as a shared experience between teacher and student, not just an information transfer - Systems that discourage vulnerability in teachers, and prioritize conformity over critical thinking - How acknowledging mathematics' inherent difficulty can help students overcome anxiety and fear Bea sees Compassionate Inquiry's potential to transform the current education system through; creating safety and rapport in classrooms, encouraging students to embrace their struggles, allowing mistakes to help students embody knowledge, educating teachers on students' nervous system responses and underlying beliefs, and embracing somatic approaches to addressing student blocks. About Dr Bea Bleile, MSc, PhD German-born Bea enjoyed mathematics in high school, but her love for the subject blossomed during her undergraduate studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. After earning her diploma, she became an associate lecturer at ETH.   Wanting to stay in touch with mathematics while caring for her young child, Bea undertook and completed her MSc in homological algebra. Next, she enrolled in a PhD program in low dimensional algebraic topology, and after completing her doctorate, worked as a post-doctoral fellow.  Today, Bea teaches at the University of New England (UNE) in Armidale, NSW. She teaches all undergraduate mathematics units as well as specialized honours and postgraduate units. A staunch believer in the liberating power of education, after reading Dr Gabor Maté's book, The Myth of Normal, Bea undertook the Compassionate Inquiry (CI) professional training. Her goal was to expand her ability to teach difficult subjects in accessible ways to support students' learning experiences. The CI training revealed what may be happening in students' bodies and psyches when they experience 'maths anxiety' or encounter learning blocks. It also equipped Bea with the insights she needs to support students in moving past their blocks.  Teaching and planting trees are Bea's preferred ways to contribute to society. Promotional Message: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the Compassionate Inquiry approach developed by Doctor Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, consider joining the Professional Training Program. It's open to all healing professionals, including naturopaths, physicians, body workers, coaches, and therapists. In addition to learning how to use compassion to support your clients in their most vulnerable moments with greater empathy and authenticity, you'll also deepen your own internal process. If you're interested, tap this link to learn more. Resources: Websites: Dr Bleile's Professional Profile Related Links: Paulo Freire   Bell Hooks Articles: Reflections on Compassionate Inquiry® and Teaching Mathematics Everyone Can Learn Mathematics to High Levels: The Evidence from Neuroscience that Should Change our Teaching  Books: Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom  Pedagogy of the Oppressed The Myth of Normal Bell Hooks Books Quotes: "Attending school was sheer joy. I loved being a student. I loved learning. School was the place of ecstasy, pleasure and danger. To be changed by ideas was pure pleasure. But to learn ideas that ran counter to values and beliefs learned at home was to place oneself at risk to enter the danger zone. Home was the place where I was forced to conform to someone else's image of who and what I should be. School was the place where I could forget that self and through ideas, reinvent myself." - Bell Hooks "If you've managed to learn to read and write, you can do maths. It's like learning another language. You have to work at it. Things won't make sense immediately. And it's hard because it's a very precise language. You try to do a problem and you don't even know where to start. That's normal." - Bea Bleile "The knowledge we now have about the working of the brain is so significant, it should bring about a shift in the ways we teach, give messages to students, parent our children, run schools and colleges." - Jo Boaler "Another thing that is important in doing mathematics, I guess in doing everything, but especially in mathematics, is to allow ourselves to make mistakes and to allow ourselves to ask a question as it comes up." - Bea Bleile Social Media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/bea.bleile  

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This rich conversation explores many topics, from Ester's personal and professional journeys, to spiritual mysticism, to the parallels between experiencing 'excellence' in art, music and transformational trauma healing. Ester began sharing her NDEs and naming,"'the Divine embrace" as her childhood comfort, the foundation of her healing approach and an enduring influence in her therapeutic practices.  She also reflects on: - Why healing is always possible - Art and music as mediums for elevating consciousness and facilitating emotional healing - How addressing shared human experiences can lead to community healing - The role precise therapeutic interventions play in healing individual and collective systems - Why mastery in any healing modality requires years of devotion and practice Ester concludes this conversation by sharing a vision in which schools incorporate teachings on presence and emotional health, and by doing so, facilitate greater consciousness in future generations. About Ester Martinez, PhD   A Master Transformational & Executive Coach, Psychotherapist, Individual & Collective Trauma Therapist and Consciousness Teacher, Ester holds a BA in International Relations, a MA in Humanities and a Ph.D in Philosophy & Ethics. She has also studied and practiced Zen Meditation since 2003.  Ester has applied her multidisciplinary training, (Gestalt group work, Family Constellations, Somatic body/mind work, Craniosacral Therapy, and Francois Mèzier's Body Therapy) in organizational settings and leadership development for 18 years. She is a core transformational faculty member for Mobius Leadership's senior most leadership offerings and a core member of Thomas Hübl's team. Ester has been pivotal in developing innovative methods in both Constellations work and Mike Boxhall's "Presence in Stillness," and promoting them throughout Spain and South America. She pioneered the integration of mystical principles with Constellations work as a means for deep personal and collective transformation, and is on the leading edge of introducing personal mastery, consciousness work and transformational healing into the business world.  Her deep interest and immersion in the study, research and therapeutic application of mystical principles enables her to help people access, illuminate and integrate previously hidden and unrealized parts of themselves and their lives. Her deep connection to, and comprehension of, what lies beneath perceived patterns, roles, and identity, allows people to connect more fully to their life's true purpose and potential and gain clarity on their blocks. When not traveling the world promoting and working on her many projects, Ester resides in Valencia, Spain, near her two grown sons. Promotional Message: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the Compassionate Inquiry approach developed by Doctor Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, consider joining the Professional Training Program. It's open to all healing professionals, including naturopaths, physicians, body workers, coaches, and therapists. In addition to learning how to use compassion to support your clients in their most vulnerable moments with greater empathy and authenticity, you'll also deepen your own internal process. If you're interested, tap this link to learn more. Resources: Website:  Ester's Mobius Profile Related Links: Mobius Leadership Bert Hellinger (Family Constellations) Thomas Hübl (Collective Healing) Craniosacral Therapy Gestalt Group Work Zen Meditation David Garrett (VIolinist) Gustav Klimt (The Kiss) Books: Laws of Healing Healing Collective Trauma Video: The Myth of the Happy Childhood Quotes:  "If we give ourselves the opportunity of looking at the darkest places in us, the light that has been hidden just shows up again and is always there guiding us." - Ester Martinez "Great musical artists, like a violin virtuoso, is one with his instrument and creates a field of coherence that transmits joy. Healers are artists in their own right and their instrument is their whole body. We refine our instrument through contemplation, prayer, deep inner work to be the clearest instrument for service, but at the end it is grace that allows deep intuition and deep knowing to emerge from the unknown. That's what people see as deep coherence and miracles." - Ester Martinez "Precision is love in healing." - Thomas Hübl "The family group 're-members' the excluded... When a legitimate member of the group is shut out, someone in a later generation must compensate…by suffering a similar injustice. [They]…don't choose their fate… They relive the fate of the excluded person, and recreate [their] experience, complete with the guilt, the innocence, and all the other feelings..." - Bert Hellinger Social Media: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ester-martinez-phd-02b48490/  

Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This passionate conversation begins with Lubna's upbringing in war-torn Beirut. She recalls seeing bombs falling and people dying and wondering, "What is the point of this? How do we find purpose?" Her mom told her, "It's okay, everything's replaceable except you, the people you love and the story (or purpose) you live by."  After 15 years of corporate work Lubna launched her own business, Stories. Its name acknowledges the intertwining of our purpose and personal brands, and the alignment of our internal and external stories. She also links misaligned stories with depression and other issues. In this episode, Lubna highlights: - The role of purpose in personal fulfillment - How leaders' trauma can affect their authenticity and decision-making - The workplace transformation from, "Doing Leaders into Being Leaders" - Why corporate leaders are "the nervous system of their organizations" - How leaders' emotional states and level of personal development directly influence their organizations' cultures and employee engagement The interview concludes with Lubna's vision of Compassionate Inquiry's universal capacity for healing, facilitating new growth in global organizations, leaders, families and individuals. About Lubna Forzley, Founder & CEO of Stories, Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Independent Compassionate Inquiry Circle Leader, ICF-accredited PCC Coach Lubna has worked with royalty, C-suite leaders, and Fortune 500 giants including American Express, Google, Johnson & Johnson and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. Her executive career includes senior roles at Coca-Cola, UNDP, BNP Paribas, and advisory roles to multi-sector startups from e-commerce to human development. A sought-after speaker, Lubna has delivered hundreds of talks and shared stages with icon Steve Wozniak and others. The global roundtables she hosts have featured thought leaders Dr. Gabor Maté,  Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Dr. Caroline Leaf, Sat Dharam Kaur, ND and many others.  As the CEO and founder of Stories, a digital storytelling and coaching platform, Lubna's work supports the internal and external growth of organizational leaders.  The author of, Enhancing Business Community Relations (UNDP), Lubna's new book, Crack It, will be released in 2026. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and AP as well as Andrew Stafford's book, Something to Believe In. A passionate advocate for Compassionate Inquiry®(CI), Lubna is launching Independent CI Circles while working closely with Compassionate Inquiry® Inc. to bring its therapeutic approach to the Arab World.  She serves as a board member for Grief Stories and an advisory board member for Mindtrust Leadership and Nasdaq EC. She champions women in leadership, and is the proud mother of three. Promotional Message: If you're not a therapist or healer, but you've heard our guests describe the personal transformations they experienced during their Compassionate Inquiry® journeys, and wonder what that would be like for you... Circles is a 10-week small group experience offered to anyone who wants to experience the power of Gabor Maté's approach to trauma healing. Use this link to find out if this program is for you. NEW! Independent Compassionate Inquiry® Corporate Circles These 10-week online support groups are designed to heal workplace stress, toxic dynamics, and disengagement while helping leaders access resilience, emotional regulation, and deeper self-inquiry. Tentatively scheduled to begin September 30. Use this link to learn more and register your interest.  Resources: Websites: Professional Website CI Practitioner Profile Speaker Profile Related Links: 2024 Grow Virtual Conference Grief Stories  Mindtrust Leadership Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Videos: 2019 TEDx talk Speakers Bureau Profile Simon Sinek, Start with Why. Framework Leadership Podcast Let's Have This Conversation Podcast Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Interview Books: Enhancing Business Community Relations (UNDP) Something to Believe In. Social Media: LI:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubnaforzley/ IG: @lubnaforzley    

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This heart-felt conversation arcs from the pain of apartness to the healing power of connectedness. Kosha shares her personal journey, which led her from the cognitive and somatic dissonance of enforced separation (apartheid) to the synchronicity of inter-connection. She also explains how: - Human love and connection can change systems from the bottom-up - Witnessing eco-communities' good intentions and dedication to restoring relationships with nature, social systems, cultures, and economies led her to, "fall in love with our world and humanity" - Underlying limitations manifesting as unresolved conflicts can block us from reaching our full potential. - The Pocket Project creates pockets of intimacy—with ourselves, others, and the world. - Global Social Witnessing moves from "cold data" (mental processing that fosters separation and polarization) to "warm data" (embodied, relational understanding). - The collaboration of healing movements supports widespread bridge building and waters the seeds of cocreation in the "super juicy" spaces between their different approaches. In conclusion, Kosha emphasizes the need to address the "sand in our systems;" those subtle, persistent particles of conflict and resistance that hinder collective flourishing. She encourages us to love "our sand" and allow it to settle so that our waters can clear themselves and light can stream in. About Kosha Joubert, CEO, the Pocket Project An expert international coach and facilitator, Kosha has worked in systems regeneration, organizational development and intercultural collaboration in 48+ countries. In her current role, she works closely with Pocket Project co-founder, Thomas Hübl, and a global team. Together they are growing a culture of trauma-informed care by focusing on the emergence of collective wisdom, trauma-informed leadership and post-traumatic growth. She co-hosted the "Power of Collective Wisdom Conference" with Thomas in Berlin in 2008, and continues to co-host the annual Collective Trauma Online Summit.  Kosha has also authored several books and received the Dadi Janki Award (2017) for engaging spirituality in life and work, and the One World Award (2020) for building the Global Ecovillage Network to a worldwide movement reaching out to over 6000 communities on all continents. Kosha holds degrees in Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics and Organisational Development and has studied with Thomas Hübl since 2005. She grew up in South Africa under Apartheid and has been dedicated to healing divides and collective trauma ever since. When she is not traveling, she enjoys living amidst nature's beauty in Findhorn, Scotland.  Promotional Message: If you're not a therapist or healer, but you've heard our guests describe the personal transformations they experienced during their Compassionate Inquiry® journeys, and wonder what that would be like for you... Circles is a 10-week small group experience offered to anyone who wants to experience the power of Gabor Maté's approach to trauma healing. Use this link to find out if this program is for you. Resources: Website: The Pocket Project Website Related Links: 2025 Collective Trauma Summit Thomas Hübl's Website Compassionate Inquiry Global Social Witnessing Videos:  Global Social Witnessing (2025) From Apartheid to Ecovillages (2015) Podcasts: What is Collective Trauma? (2025) Planet Critical (2024) Books: ECOVILLAGE: 1001 Ways to Heal the Planet In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts Attuned Healing Collective Trauma Training: CI Circles Global Social Witnessing 1  Global Social Witnessing 2 Research: WHO Report: From Loneliness to Social Connection Quotes: "One of the most underutilized resources we have on the planet today is the good intentions of citizens and our willingness to make a difference." - Kosha Joubert "The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, but connection." - Gabor Maté "Social connection is essential for the health, strength and resilience of individuals and societies." - The WHO Commission on Social Connection  Social Media: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosha-joubert/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/thepocketproject IG: https://www.instagram.com/project.pocket/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/thepocketproject LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepocketproject  

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This conversation delivers rich insights on the importance of clear communication and intentional maintenance in healthy love relationships. Dr Sara also explores the ways personal and inherited trauma can impact intimate relationships, from causing ongoing emotional issues to expanding individuals' resilience and abilities to maintain healthy relationships. In addition to sharing stories from her personal and professional life, Dr Sara explains: - How the six relational ingredients of her Emergent Love Model interact and evolve over time. - The specific conditions required for love to flourish, gleaned from studying 312 couples - The common issues that result when couples communicate without mutual understanding. - The different couple conflict dynamics that shape children's emotional health - Why love is a conscious choice, not something one "falls into" or "out of". Dr Sara offers tools and strategies couples can use proactively to strengthen their relationships and provides practical guidance on how to cultivate loving relationships through awareness, active engagement and understanding rather than passive acceptance. About Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh An award-winning social psychologist, global thought leader and relationship expert, Dr Sara's work bridges personal intimacy, professional excellence and intercultural fluency. She has authored multiple books, book chapters and white papers, including her award-winning 2024 book, Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love.  Having worked as a senior advisor to the United Nations (UN), its Population Fund (UNFPA), its Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO), and Fortune 500 companies across 41 countries, Dr Sara's mission is: To create world peace, one relationship at a time.   Dr Sara is also a highly regarded scholar who has served on the boards of The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH), the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), and the California Psychological Association's Division VII.  Dr Sara created and hosted the BBC World Service's, The Whispers, a first-of-its-kind program addressing issues related to sexuality and interpersonal relationships in the Middle East. In 2007, it earned the BBC's Innovation of the Year Award and continues to reach millions of Farsi speaking communities around the world. Celebrated by peers and clients alike, Dr Sara received: The Clark Vincent Award from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) for advancing the field of marriage and family therapy, The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists' (AASECT) Professional Excellence Award, Pfizer's Innovation of the Year Award, and was a British Council UK Alumni Award for Social Impact finalist. Her work has been featured in global media including NPR, BBC, CNN, ABC, New York Times and USA Today.  Dr Sara lives in Los Angeles and travels extensively for speaking engagements, cultural explorations, media engagements and research. Promotional Message: If you've been listening to our podcast, you may have heard guests connect their birth experiences with enduring subconscious behavioural and emotional patterns. To help break this cycle, Compassionate Inquiry® offers The Portal, a 28-week trauma-informed training for perinatal health professionals; such as midwives, obstetricians, nurses and doulas, who want to empower their patients to trust their innate ability to birth, bond & nurture their child. Use this link to learn more.  Resources: Website:  Dr Sara's Professional Website Related Links: Articles: Dr Sara's monthly newsletter on Substack  The Six Signs Your Relationship Is One That Will Last How to Make a Marriage Work (Even If It's With a Gold Digger) Books: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love (2024) Sexuality Education Wheel of Context (2017) The Orgasm Answer Guide (2009) Videos: Is Love the Secret Ingredient at Work? Love by Design Q&A Balancing Multiple Roles and Maintaining the Desire Towards Our Partner  How Trauma Affects Your Lovelife TEDx UCIrvine: Why Our Names Are the Gateway to Intimacy Podcasts: A New Model for Love Love by Design: Why Couples Succeed Love by Design Sex in the Middle East Quotes: "Human beings are members of the whole in creation of one essence, and soul. If one member is afflicted with pain, other members uneasy will remain. If you have no sympathy for human pain, the name of human you cannot retain." - Saadi Shirazi "...within this book, [Love By Design] one of the things that I wanted to achieve was to really capture that essence of thriving relationships, from bedroom to boardroom."  - Dr Sara Nasserzadeh "True love gives your heart a break, not heartbreak." - Dr Sara Nasserzadeh "Trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you." - Gabor Maté Social Media: Instagram: @Dr.Saranasserzadeh Facebook: @Dr.SaraNasseZadeh LinkedIn:   @Dr.Sara Nasserzadeh

Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Listen to hear a powerful and playful discourse that flows from racial anger to curiosity, skepticism, critical thinking, surrender and stroke recovery. Reggie speaks about how his unwavering self-care practices unleashed the transformative alchemy of inner peace. He also describes teaching peace and mindfulness practices to political activists and US Congress members, supporting their need for grounding in chaotic times.  He also invites us to: - Express our grief and connect with our emotions rather than avoiding difficult feelings - Consider suffering as a collective experience of shared understanding and support - Embrace our vulnerability and surrender ego to open deeper connections and healing - Replace our need for results with non-attachment to enhance our peace and presence - Welcome life's dark moments as paths to deeper understanding and authenticity Throughout this conversation, Reggie demonstrates his use of sound bowls and gongs to facilitate emotional release and healing.  About Reggie Hubbard, Founder and  Chief Serving Officer, Active Peace LLC Despite his many accomplishments, Reggie is most proud of being a caring human. His lived experience includes being a stroke survivor, a teacher and wisdom steward, a strategist, organizer, spiritual advisor, minister of sound, philosopher and devoted seeker of truth, compassion, health, wellbeing and justice for all. Through Active Peace, he teaches people from all walks of life to cultivate wisdom and grow strong foundations of well-being through dedicated practices involving movement, meditation and sound. Reggie's life work sits at the intersection of community building; bringing peace and balance to activists, guiding the wellness community toward greater engagement; and shifting the world toward justice for all. Through meditation, wisdom talks, sound healing and spiritual guidance he helps people find the space and grace to navigate life with more perspective, ease and humor.  Reggie's personal wellness journey was born of curiosity and forged in the adversity of toxic work. It begat lessons in surrendering to the miracles that exist and focusing on what he could control, with grit, grace and curiosity. His spiritual practice helps him bear witness to complicated emotions and life situations with ease and discernment.  A featured speaker and thought leader on healing, new consciousness, wellbeing, social justice, and civic engagement for leading publications, podcasts and platforms, Reggie considers himself a global citizen, but spends most of his time in the Maryland/Washington DC area. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Yale University, a MBA from the Vlerick Business School and has logged hundreds of hours in yoga and meditation training. Promotional Message: If you're a current Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training Program participant or graduate, you're invited to CI's Experiential Intensive Retreat, in the north of Ireland, from September 8 - 12. Deepen your personal and community connections in the beautiful natural setting of Corrymeela, with beautiful views over the Irish sea. Rest, reflect, and partake in workshops,  Compassionate Inquiry®-, body- and nature-based  practice sessions, plus delightful evening community celebrations with home-cooked meals, Irish music and dancing. Tap this link to learn more.  Resources: Website: Reggie's Professional Website  Related Links: Reggie's Substack Reggie on Insight Timer Kripalu's Permission and Refuge Healing Retreat for Men of Colour John Lewis, Congressman and Civil Rights Icon Videos:  TedX São Paulo: The Power of a Purposeful Pause  Reggie's Youtube Channel Books: Being and Time My Stroke of Insight The Expectation Effect Quotes: "To be black and conscious in America is to be in a constant state of rage." - James Baldwin "I grew up in a land that saw me as a threat when all I wanted to do was be a blessing." - Reggie Hubbard   "Anger, if left unchecked, transitions from fuel source to destructor." - Reggie Hubbard "I found peace with racism by seeing how it benefited me." - Reggie Hubbard "...the wings of imagination cannot soar from the mind of burnout or the mind of exhaustion." - Reggie Hubbard "I'm here for a reason. And it is not to trifle with the fickle imaginings of short sighted people." - Reggie Hubbard "I specialize in teaching skeptics, having been one my damn self." - Reggie Hubbard Social Media: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram @oreggieglobal

Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard Sanjog's spiritual name means 'connection.' In this flowing, deeply connected conversation, Sanjog describes how 'longing' helped her heal her eating disorder. She also explains how heartfelt intentions (as opposed to external goals) helped her navigate obstacles in her addiction recovery. In addition to attuning to our innate 'longings' and 'intentions', Sanjog highlights the importance of trusting our own intuition, and accepting that we inherently know what we need. Join us to hear Sanjog describe how: - A trip to the US, unspoken grief, and early bullying led to her develop Bulimia, at age 13 - She overcame her reluctance to seek help through Kundalini Yoga, her relationship, community and her own longing to free herself from a coping strategy that served her well…but at great cost. - Her professional focus shifted from anthropology to therapy - Her emerging personal and professional aspirations might evolve her life and work  Sanjog also paints a beautiful picture of her upbringing in the Andes Mountains, the influences of her land's unique geography, languages and cultures, and how, after initially dismissing what Ecuador offered, and wanting to leave, she has come to deeply appreciate its culture, land and diversity.   About Sanjog Kaur:  Somatic Therapist & Eating Psychology Coach Born and raised in Ecuador's Andes Mountains, Sanjog studied Anthropology at New York University and earned her Master's Degree in Gender Studies at FLACSO-Ecuador.  She was introduced to the field of mental health in 2008, when she began her recovery process from an eating disorder she had lived with since childhood. A few years later, she trained as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, an Eating Psychology Coach and various therapeutic models, including Gestalt Therapy, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Brainspotting.  In 2012, Sanjog met Dr. Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur through the Beyond Addiction Program and began practicing compassionate self-inquiry. As a Compassionate Inquiry® (CI) Practitioner, Founding Facilitator, Mentor, and Circles Leader, Sanjog led the translation of the CI programs into Spanish and is currently the Director of the CI Spanish Programs.  Promotional Message: If you're a current Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training Program participant or graduate, you're invited to CI's Experiential Intensive Retreat, in the north of Ireland, from September 8 - 12. Deepen your personal and community connections in the beautiful natural setting of Corrymeela, with beautiful views over the Irish sea. Rest, reflect, and partake in workshops,  Compassionate Inquiry®-, body- and nature-based  practice sessions, plus delightful evening community celebrations with home-cooked meals, Irish music and dancing. Tap this link to learn more.  Resources: Websites: Sanjog's Compassionate Inquiry Profile Books: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and  Bodies, by Resmaa Menakem. The Five People You Meet in Heaven, by Mitch Albom Quotes: "Our hunger to belong is the longing to bridge the gulf that exists between isolation and intimacy." - John O'Donoghue  "Can you be fearless and compassionate?" - Sanjog Kaur "I really want to be thin and have this type of body. I wouldn't describe that as a longing that came from the connection with myself. I would say that's someone else's voice telling me who I needed to be in order to be accepted or to belong or to be safe in the world. But the longing would have been, yes, I want to belong and I want to be safe in my body and I want to connect with people. And then, I want to be accepted and loved and live with dignity. That's what I really wanted for myself in my life. And the idea that thinness will bring you there was just a distraction." - Sanjog Kaur Training: Compassionate Inquiry (English) Compassionate Inquiry (Spanish) Beyond Addiction Kundalini Yoga Social Media:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/annapurna_conexion/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/natalia.sotomayor

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes, Produced by J'aime Rothbard. In this magical conversation, Dr. Ruby shares the launch of The Khonmadi Project, which was inspired by a dream. She has since discovered that Khonmadi is known to different indigenous cultures worldwide, as a term that relates to healing Mother Earth. Dr. Ruby also shares her personal and professional journey, which began at age 13. Learning about the emotional roots of physical pain, led her from massage therapy to somatic healing, and the creation of Somatic Archaeologyⓒ which considers the body a "walking library" of information which, when accessed, facilitates deep healing. Dr Ruby explains: - How her work supports people's recovery from chronic pain, historical amnesia, cultural trauma, grief, addictions, despair and inherited repetitive familial patterns  - How we can support Mother Earth through mindfulness, respect, and offering prayers - The role her grandmothers play in guiding her life and work - How clearing our own internal "debris" allows for greater spiritual connection and contribution Dr. Ruby concludes by suggesting that we choose to live our lives as warriors, lovers, or magicians. She explains why she personally identifies with the magician, who walks a path of continuous learning, transformation and building bridges that take people from where they are to where they're going About Dr Ruby Gibson:  Somatic Archaeology© Developer/Trainer, Executive Director of Freedom Lodge A certified somatic therapist of Mediterranean / Lakota descent, with 35 years of experience as an international educator, Dr. Ruby's focus is Transgenerational Healing and Historical Trauma Recovery. In 1995, she developed Somatic Archaeology© to help those in recovery from chronic pain, repetitive familial patterns, historical amnesia, cultural trauma, grief, addictions and despair. She believes that we can translate historical trauma into present day psychological / spiritual advantage. In 2015, her non-profit group, Freedom Lodge, received a grant to open the Black Hills Historical Trauma Research & Recovery Center in Rapid City, SD. As that work is now completed, Freedom Lodge has relocated to Lakewood, CO where it continues its work to fully heal Native wounds, to reclaim Native heritage and to mend the Sacred Hoop of Life so as to honor the next seven generations.  A seasoned humanitarian who embraces many traditions, Dr Ruby began her spiritual journey at the age of 13 and has spent her life in service to the healing of Mother Earth and the betterment of her community.  In empowering people to create generational harmony by providing leadership to their families, colleagues, clients and communities, her objective is two-fold: to lighten the load for future generations, and to integrate unresolved burdens for conscious remembering and earth-centered resourcing. In other words, helping others find the gift within the wound. These are activities of profound responsibility that require consciousness and ethical reflection. Dr Ruby is a gifted storyteller who authored My Body, My Earth, The Practice of Somatic Archaeology. She is excited to launch her next campaign, the Khonmadi Project, in July 2025.  The mother of 4 children and Grandmother of 5, she has hope for the future. Promotional Message: If you're a current Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training Program participant or graduate, you're invited to CI's Experiential Intensive Retreat, in the north of Ireland, from September 8 - 12. Deepen your personal and community connections in the beautiful natural setting of Corrymeela, with beautiful views over the Irish sea. Rest, reflect, and partake in workshops,  CI-, body- and nature-based  practice sessions, plus delightful evening community celebrations, with home-cooked meals, Irish music and dancing. Tap this link to learn more.  Resources: Website: Professional Website Related Links: Khonmadi: The Origin Story Freedom Lodge  Somatic Archaeology My Body My Breath Colorado School for Healing Arts Books:  My Body, My Earth, The Practice of Somatic Archaeology The True Power of Water War and the Soul The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets Podcasts: Point of Relation Podcast (2023) with Thomas Hübl Daring to Rest (2023) Awe in Trauma (2022) Articles: Bold Journey Magazine (2024) Enspire Magazine (2023) Social Impact Heroes (2022) Cultural Survival (2020) Quotes:  There are three ways to live your life… as a warrior. (She fights for what she wants.) As a lover. (She who holds space for everything to have.) Or as a magician. (She who builds a bridge from where we are to where we're going.) You have an opportunity to shift around in those three ways of presenting yourself… I've been living in the magician, doing a lot of transforming. It's a very powerful place to be, and I've learned things I never thought I would." - Dr Ruby Gibson Poem:   I Am I am the rock, I am the shore I am the pulse, the ocean floor I am the wind that sweeps your hair The breath of love in every prayer  I am alone, I am a part I am the vein, I am the heart I am the sun that warms your back The compassion that you lack  I am the womb, I am the cave I am the woman, I am the brave. I am the water that you drink The sound of peace in thoughts you think  I am the seed, I am the flower I am the earth, I am the power. - Dr Ruby Gibson, 2000   Social Media: - https://www.facebook.com/people/Somatic-Archaeology/61569273890555/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-gibson-328321345/ - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dr+ruby+gibson  

Hosted by Kevin Young.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. The spiritual journey and process of trauma healing are presented as aligned experiences that unfold together as we progress through healing into wholeness. This conversation begins with Tiph's healing journey. A highly sensitive, empathetic child, growing up in a family where emotions were suppressed was a painful experience that led her to heroin addiction— described as a "magic bullet," it numbed Tiph's emotions but made her life a 'grim' period of survival. She goes on to share how she overcame her addiction, and the major influences in her healing journey: - Motherhood, a "massively heart opening" experience that taught her patience and selfless love - Training with Eckhart Tolle's which profoundly impacted her ability to calm her mind and be present - The moment of "oneness" where she realized her purpose - Compassionate Inquiry's skillful approach to "unpicking stories," releasing beliefs and emotions - Psychedelics, which she finds very aligned with the Compassionate Inquiry® approach Today Tiph feels settled, free, comfortable in her body, deeply peaceful and connected to the divine. The conversation concludes with an exploration of her current work with clients, in which she combines all her learned skills. She believes healing is "absolutely possible" and "more important than anything."  About Tiph Fedor:  A registered Counsellor, Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Mentor, Facilitator, and Integrative Psychedelic Therapist, registered with the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy, Tiph was also trained by Eckhart Tolle and is a certified Mindfulness Practitioner.  For over 30 years, in her private practice, nestled in the peaceful Herefordshire countryside, Tiph has worked with individuals and couples from around the world.  Today, by integrating deep presence with the principles of Compassionate Inquiry, she guides her clients through their trauma to a place of authentic self-connection. She also offers Psychedelic Integration through the Hereford Psychedelic Integration Group, for, as is stated on their website: "Conscious integration of any transformation or transformational work maximises the potential of the benefits persisting and being carried on into your life and the ongoing relationship with yourself, others, and with the world."  Tiph's own healing journey is inseparable from her work, as she believes that true therapeutic presence comes from a place of personal growth and deep self-awareness. She sees the spiritual journey and the process of healing trauma as deeply intertwined paths, unfolding together in the pursuit of wholeness and inner transformation. Promotional Message: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the Compassionate Inquiry approach developed by Doctor Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, consider joining the Professional Training Program. It's open to all healing professionals, including naturopaths, physicians, body workers, coaches, and therapists. In addition to learning how to use compassion to support your clients in their most vulnerable moments with greater empathy and authenticity, you'll also deepen your own internal process. If you're interested, use this link to learn more.  Resources: Websites: Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner Profile Hereford Psychedelic Integration Group Modalities: The Healing Trust Compassionate Inquiry The Institute of Psychedelic Therapy Teachers: Eckhart Tolle Gabor Maté Kiyumi Quotes: "To me, the spiritual journey and the process of healing trauma are not separate paths but deeply intertwined, unfolding together in the pursuit of wholeness and inner transformation." - Tiph Fedor "I believe that at our core we are all the divine. What gets in the way of us knowing that are the layers of self limiting beliefs, suppressed emotions, the trauma, the build up of all of that… it's important to do the trauma work as with every moment of healing, a gossamer layer is lifted… a slow and very beautiful process." - Tiph Fedor Social Media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.fedor1 IG: @tiphfedor LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiph-fedor-319a7a55/?originalSubdomain=uk

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Compassionate Inquiry® (CI) both aim to reconnect individuals with their core Self. Learn how understanding parts' reality' roles, and feeling into the somatic flow of Self facilitates healing. In this conversation, Terry illuminates the IFS approach, including the nature of Self, how our how parts manifest chronic pain and why addressing these internal conflicts is essential for healing. Having been trained in both CI and IFS, Terry adeptly distinguishes the two approaches' areas of convergence and divergence.  Terry also explains that our: - Core (capital "S") Self is resilient, consistently calm and present - Parts emerge developmentally, not created by trauma but significantly impacted by it - Parts operate as signals to bring our attention to unresolved past issues - Healing process involves interacting with our parts and allowing our Self to provide leadership  The stories Terry shares illustrate the somatic nature of IFS therapy, as his clients often feel a flow of energy, a felt sense of presence when connecting with their Self, which can be healing. He notes that in both IFS and CI trainees work first on healing their own wounded parts / trauma wounds Terry Baranski, Mental Health Practitioner As a trauma-informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, rather than focusing on symptoms, Terry searches for root causes. He believes self-healing is a natural function of any organism and facilitates a process of assisted self-discovery that untangles trauma dynamics, restores harmony and balances to the inner system. His compassionate, non-judgmental, non-pathologizing approach is well-suited to effect real change, whether his clients' challenges manifest in relationships, parenting, or at work. Terry's goal is to enable a level of deep healing that allows each person to uncover their true Self, which is always present - even when hidden by maladaptive patterns.  Terry works with people all over the world, one-on-one, in couples and groups, helping them root out the behaviors, thought patterns, and diagnoses that cause problems in their lives.  The father of a wonderful 7 year-old girl, he loves walking, climbing and is a pretty serious dark chocolate truffle connoisseur. Promotional Message: If you're a current Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training Program participant or graduate, you're invited to CI's Experiential Intensive Retreat, in the north of Ireland, from September 8 - 12. Deepen your personal and community connections in the beautiful natural setting of Corrymeela, with beautiful views over the Irish sea. Rest, reflect, and partake in workshops,  CI-, body- and nature-based  practice sessions, plus delightful evening community celebrations, with home-cooked meals, Irish music and dancing. Tap this link to learn more. Resources: Website:  Professional Website Group Events Related Links: Internal Family Systems Compassionate Inquiry Authentic Relating Gabor Maté's YouTube Channel Dick Schwartz' YouTube Interviews Articles:  Perspectives Publications Books: When the Body Says No Scattered Minds You Are the One You've Been Waiting For No Bad Parts Quotes:  "...the parts that we meet… can drive physical symptoms, they can drive chronic pain, they can drive autoimmune, all these things Gabor talks about… So when we're triggered, that's a part getting activated based on what that part's carrying from the past. These are inner children… They're stuck in the past in a prior space and time, and they really need our help." - Terry Baranski Social:  https://www.instagram.com/terry.baranski/ https://www.facebook.com/terry.baranski.1