Psychedelics, Hakomi, and the Gift of Self-Discovery, with Tony Hoare
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. Tony shares his personal journey, from growing up gay in the 60s, to experiencing sexual trauma and seeking healing in his 50s. He views safety, kindness, and gentleness as essential for healing, as they invite us to lower our shields and ‘just be.’ Having worked in the psychedelic world for 2 decades, Tony stresses that profound psychedelic experiences are only valuable if they lead to a greater sense of ease and conscious awareness with which we can navigate our challenging world. He also recounts: - The development of gentler, more...
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The Trauma of Infertility, with Leila Bahri-Lucas
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. In this gentle, heart-felt conversation, Leila guides us through the emotional landscape of infertility debunking common myths and misconceptions. She also shares her personal story, from 11 rounds of IVF to complete emotional collapse, which led her to agency, freedom, a new beginning and a baby. Leila also addresses: - How Infertility, as a trauma in its own right can unearth feelings of shame and worthlessness - Why trauma-informed support can ease the emotional toll of infertility medical interventions...
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Menopause: From Estrogen Washing to Social Silence, with Dr Aisling Quiery & Rati Roberta Riccardi
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. In this conversation, our guests forge a link between childhood trauma and the severity of menopausal symptoms. Aisling, a GP who is herself experiencing perimenopause, notes that the menopausal women who consult her often carry immense stress from being "sandwiched" between their peak career responsibilities and caring for children, grandchildren and aging parents. Together Aisling and Rati contrast: - "Estrogen Washing" a term Aisling coined to suggest that HRT often serves as a "wash" which may offer temporary relief but is...
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Menopause: From Multitasking Queen to Second Girlhood, with Dr Priya Duggal and Rosio Fuentes
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard Join us for this wide ranging conversation between a Menopausal Naturopathic doctor and a Therapist who lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome while mothering a neurodivergent family and experiencing Menopause. Together, Rosie and Priya address the many physiological, emotional and practical implications of Menopause "tipping points" for women’s health. They highlight that: - Living an inauthentic life (always "doing" for others) can create physical symptoms, likewise addiction patterns may emerge or intensify if unmet...
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Menopause Pruning: Clearing Space for Authenticity, with Inés Zabalaga & Kate Hazlitt, ND
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard This conversation moves from the medicalization of menopause to reclaiming it as a natural process; an important, transformative life stage marked by growth, development, and renewal, not an illness or pathology. Kate and Inés advocate for shifting from symptom management to trusting the body's innate capacity and involving the entire community in understanding this transition. Inés and Kate highlight:: - Brain Pruning which "chops away" old ways of thinking and being, making way for authenticity, new identity, and a...
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Unveiling Indian Cultural Trauma, with Mansi Poddar
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...
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Invisible Made Visible: Authenticity, Healing, and Impact, with Barbara Brangan
The Gifts of Trauma
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...
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From Wounded Warrior to Universal Illuminator, with Juliano Innocenti, PMHNP, MSN
The Gifts of Trauma
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...
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Peace Activation Begins Within, with Eva Dalak
The Gifts of Trauma
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...
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Technology & AI : Benefits & Hazards, with Sat Dharam Kaur, ND
The Gifts of Trauma
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...
info_outlineHosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J’aime Rothbard.
This deep, esoteric and practical conversation addresses the lack of positive role models and meaningful traditions for men, today. Jacob introduces the "Resonant Man," an archetype that aims to evolve masculinity into a sacred form that addresses current societal contexts and the importance of male identity. After recognizing the need for a communal space that fosters growth and understanding in relation to masculinity, Jacob encourages men to connect with supportive communities, engage in dialogues, explore their emotional landscapes and open to the potency of personal transformation
Jacob and Kevin also delve into:
- The potential of the emotional gap between isolation and intimacy
- Opening paths to greater joy by confronting and embracing our vulnerabilities, fears and traumas
- Relating our personal internal conflicts to the broader struggles of today’s metacrisis
- The essence of existence, the groundlessness of life and the necessity of accepting uncertainty
- The roles played by elders, ancestry and intergenerational wisdom in guiding modern initiations for men facing unique contemporary challenges.
Overall, this dialogue explores how men can navigate their external environments and emotional landscapes, ultimately fostering deeper connections with themselves and their communities through shared experiences, rituals, and supportive communities.
About Jacob Kishere
A professional dialogue facilitator, writer, rapper and philosopher, Jacob lives in Ciudad de Oaxaca, México.
He is also the creator of SenseSpace Studio (a live events and podcast production suite) and SenseSpace Podcast, a production which suggests that to understand what insight, wisdom and healing mean today, we must first understand complexity across multiple domains and many fields of experience.
On CulturePilgrim Substack, Jacob publishes longform essays and reflections on his search for meaning, belonging and understanding, beyond cultural boundaries.
As the rapper ‘CulturePilgrim,' Jacob explores rap through different genres, weaving together the mystical and mundane from chillhop to drill. After working with renowned UK and German producers, he has released over 12 singles. He is currently collaborating with Jordan Bates on a debut album, Christahuasca, which weaves heartfelt mystic medicine and rhyme.
As a lover of freestyle, Jacob offered his first freestyle workshops in 2024 to support others wanting to tap into this incredible expression tool.
In 2024, Jacob also co-founded The Resonant Man with author, journalist and collective healing facilitator, Matthew Green. In collaboration, they support the evolution and revivification of masculinity and co-host weekly international men’s initiative gatherings.
In 2025, Jacob launched Soul Journey, a unique 1-1 support service to support individuals seeking a deeper relationship with the sacred and their unique path of flourishing through unearthing and birthing the soul through dialogue.
Promotional Link: If you are, or have, participated in the Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training program, please join us from June 17 to 19 at Renewal: a CI Summer Solstice Retreat, hosted by Sat Dharam Kaur and 18 CI Facilitators from around the globe. In this immersive journey into renewal and transformation, you’ll experience guided practices, nature immersions, creative activities, small group workshops, connection circles, meaningful conversations and much more, all designed to support your journey inward, as we celebrate the solstice in community. Tap this link to learn more and secure your place.
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Related Links:
Resonant Man Introductory Call
Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers"
Videos:
Gabor Maté On Choosing Marital Partners and Trauma Healing
The Meaning Behind the Resonant Man Artwork
Poems:
“Our hunger to belong is the longing to bridge the gulf that exists between isolation and intimacy.
Distance awakens longing; closeness is belonging. Everyone longs for intimacy and dreams of a
nest of belonging in which one is embraced, seen and loved. Something within each of us cries out
for belonging . We can have all that the world has to offer in terms of status, achievement and
possessions, yet without a true sense of belonging, our lives feel empty and pointless.”
- John O'Donoghue, Eternal Echoes, Celtic Refelctions on Our Yearling to Belong.
Quotes:
We're living through a profound turning in the human soul, a metacrisis that demands an evolution
within and between us. I'm here to midwife that shift, to listen and lead in a way that reveals the
profound depths of who we are and what it means to come together.” - Jacob Kishere
“If we limit the depth of suffering, then we also limit the height of ecstasy.” - Jacob Kishere
“The partner you're with magnetizes the combination of your karma and your dharma.”
- Unknown
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