Cultivating Compassion

Burnout Restoration

Originating in India, yoga is an ancient somatic practice with roots in Hinduism. This methodology of mindful movement and sustained postures, called asanas, is meant to connect our physical, mental and spiritual nature through the body. Niya Bajaj is a certified holistic yoga therapist who helps women enhance their self-image and personal power at all stages of life from burnout to menopause. In this episode, Niya opens up about her past struggles with chronic pain and disordered eating, and explains the restorative benefits of yoga therapy for women. Guest information: * Instagram: @holisticyogatherapist * Website: https://holisticyogatherapy.ca ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Return of the Light

Truth and Reconciliation carries a painfully indelible meaning in Canada, least of which for Indigenous peoples who endured unspeakable treatment in residential schools at the hands of the state and church. From 2008 to 2015, a national commission documented the traumatic stories of Indigenous survivors of this abusive system that lasted more than 160 years. Aanishinaabe of the Ojibwe Nation James Darin Corbiere is a multidisciplinary artist and creator of the educational board game, The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation. In this episode, James talks about his groundbreaking game and he opens up about his personal journey through darkness to see light and colour again. Guest information: * Website: https://easternwoodlandart.ca/ [https://easternwoodlandart.ca/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Voice of Truth

Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. According to various online sources, this oratory anxiety is prevalent in roughly 75% of the global population to varying degrees of intensity. Despite this overwhelming statistic, most of us are expected, if not required, to verbally communicate to groups in both academic and professional settings. For more than 30 years, Dr. Doreen Downing has dedicated her practice to helping people overcome their public speaking phobia. As a psychologist, Doreen applies a unique approach to helping her clients break through their anxiety and heal their wounded voice. Fearless speaking coach Dr. Doreen Downing shares her tips on transformational speaking and opens up about her journey to find her true voice. Guest information: * Website: https://doreendowning.com/ [https://doreendowning.com/] * Instagram: @drdoreendowning ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sacred Life

After tragically losing his father as a teenager, Mi'kmaq Shawn Leonard had a profound spiritual awakening that ignited his psychic abilities and life’s purpose. With more than 25 years of experience, Shawn is a renowned Indigenous psychic medium, spiritual teacher and star of Spirit Talker whose mission is to help people heal from loss and develop their own psychic gifts. In this expansive interview, Shawn talks about death, grief and the sacredness of life, and he imparts traditional Indigenous teachings and ancestral wisdom to help us on our spiritual path. Guest information: * Instagram: @indigenousmediumshawnleonard * Website: https://shawn-leonard.com/ [https://shawn-leonard.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cultivating Compassion

Clinical psychologist and mindfulness advocate Chris Germer once said, “A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” All season long, I am exploring the connection between compassion and resilience. Someone who knows a lot about this topic is Markus Bohlmann. Markus is a practitioner and certified teacher of the renowned research-based Mindful Self-Compassion program created by Chris Germer and his esteemed colleague Kristin Neff. Markus is also an energy worker in the heart-based Brazilian shamanic tradition called Fogo Sagrado. In this episode, Markus Bohlmann shares his insights on the essence of compassion and he explains its relationship to resilience. Guest information: * Website: https://markusbohlmann.com * Instagram: @markusbohlmann * Email: markuspjbohlmann@gmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.