Don't Quit on Me
The Transformative Journey of Venerable Robina Courtin: Insights from "Don't Quit On Me" Podcast The latest episode of "Don't Quit On Me," is an an extraordinary conversation with Venerable Robina Courtin, a Buddhist nun whose life epitomizes the boundless potential of the human heart. Her journey from a rebellious youth in Melbourne, Australia, to becoming a beacon of wisdom and compassion in the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition is nothing short of inspirational. **A Beacon of Compassion and Wisdom** Born into a conventional background, Robina's early life was characterized by a relentless...
info_outline Nick Propper Rest and Recovery the Keys for Long Term SuccessDon't Quit on Me
Rest and Recovery - the Keys for Long Term Success Nick Propper is a sought after expert, keynote speaker and facilitator on the topic of building sustainable human performance. Nick works extensively within the senior leadership groups of some of the world’s leading organizations, including Yale School of Medicine, Goldman Sachs, Procter & Gamble, Morgan Stanley, DaVita, G100, United States Ski & Snowboard Team, United States Air Force and the United States Federal Intelligence Community. Prior to co-founding Impact Human Performance, Nick was a leader at the...
info_outline Mark McConville- Humour and Laughter as Protective Factors for Mental HealthDon't Quit on Me
Mark McConville is a seasoned comedian and a respected lecturer in Suicidology. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, he has become one of Australia’s most reliable and professional comedians. Mark’s academic journey in mental health is equally impressive; he graduated from Griffith University with a Master’s Degree in Suicidology and received the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence in 2016. His work now bridges the gap between laughter and serious discussions about mental health, emphasizing the power of humor in suicide prevention. As an Adjunct Lecturer...
info_outline Maggie O'Shea - Is Self Compassion The Antidote To BurnoutDon't Quit on Me
Maggie O'Shea is a relationship therapist and mental health social worker in private practice with over 30 years of experience in the field. Maggie lives in Castlemaine in Australia and teaches Masters of Counselling students in Melbourne at Swinburne University and Relationships Australia. Maggie’s practice MindfulPresence specializes in group-work and retreats for individuals and couples. She is trained and registered to teach the 8-week mindfulness based stress reduction and mindful self-compassion programs, as well as positive neuroplasticity, yoga,...
info_outline Amber Lea Starfire - How Journaling Can Help To Relieve StressDon't Quit on Me
Amber Lea Starfire is a writer and writing coach who has published two memoirs and several journaling how-to books. She has also developed a series of online classes and workshops that have helped many people journal and deepen their writing practice. Amber says "Bringing truth and creativity into the world — and empowering others to do the same — is the work of my life. I truly believe that there is power in the story of people’s lives. My work here combines what I’ve learned from a career in teaching and writing, an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the...
info_outline Dr Rick Hanson - Compassion - Good Medicine For Difficult TimesDon't Quit on Me
Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His seven books have been published in 31 languages and include Making Great Relationship, Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing, Buddha's Brain, and Mother Nurture - with over a million copies in English alone. He's the founder of the Global Compassion Coalition and the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, as well as the co-host of the Being Well podcast - which has been downloaded over 9 million times. His...
info_outline When The Pain Sets In - The Role of Meditation in Chronic PainDon't Quit on Me
“ … it's really fascinating actually like the human, at the biological level at the psychological level, we are built to tolerate pain, and we're built to grow stronger from enduring difficulty, we're actually made for it. That's like how it works. Joy matters too - don't get me wrong, you know, but the difficult stuff is always there. So, we might as well get good at utilizing that end of the spectrum as well.” Ralph De La Rosa Music with kind permission from Krishna Das Gathering in the light-Om-Narayani. Krishna Das. What is this and why read or listen? What follows...
info_outline Deon Bird - Playing Above The LineDon't Quit on Me
Deon Bird is a husband, a father of four, an ex professional rugby league player, a mental health advocate, a proud Aboriginal man, a trainer, a coach, and one of the wellbeing and education officers at the Redcliffe Dolphins for both the NRL team and the state league. Deon says that he once thought that he was put on this earth to play rugby league, but through becoming a mentor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, Deon realized his true purpose, assisting people to develop self awareness and build skills to navigate challenging times, in particular, Indigenous youth. Deon's...
info_outline Dr James Kirby - Choosing CompassionDon't Quit on Me
is a Senior Lecturer, Clinical Psychologist, and the Co-Director of the at the University of Queensland. He has broad research interests in compassion, but specifically examines factors that facilitate and inhibit compassionate responding. He also examines the clinical effectiveness of compassion focused interventions, specifically in how they help with self-criticism and shame that underpin many depression and anxiety disorders. James also holds a Visiting Fellowship at the at Stanford University and is an Honorary Member of the UK. In 2022 he authored ,...
info_outline Edwina Kempe - Walking a Path Through TraumaDon't Quit on Me
Edwina Kempe lives and works on Turrbal, Jajera and Jinibarra Country in Meanjin, also known as Brisbane. Edwina is an accredited mental health social worker and a qualified yoga teacher. Edwina's, also qualified in trauma center, trauma sensitive yoga as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor. Her framework is trauma informed and committed to social justice issues that underpin her work. Having worked in the community sector in a range of service environments, including homelessness, refugee health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and Women's Services, Edwina currently offers canceling...
info_outlineFestive Season Special on working through holiday times with a heavy or tired heart.
Ralph De La Rosa, LCSW, (he/they) is the author of two internationally published books. He is a psychotherapist in private practice and seasoned meditation teacher known for his radically open and humorous teaching style.
His new book, Don't Tell Me to Relax: Emotional Resilience in the Age of Rage, Feels, and Freak Outs was named one of the “Best Books of 2020” by Mindful Magazine.
As a meditation teacher, Ralph’s work has been featured in The New York Post, CNN, Tricycle, GQ, SELF, Women’s Health, and many other publications and podcasts. He's was named one of Sonima's "Next Generation of Meditation Teachers to Watch,” and regularly offers retreats at venues such as Kripalu, Spirit Rock, and Omega Institute.
Ralph began practicing meditation in 1996 and has taught meditation since 2008. He was a student of Amma's for 16 years and began studying Buddhism in 2005. Today, he identifies simply as a practitioner and teacher of human spirituality. Most recently, he completed an invite-only advanced meditation teacher training with Jack Kornfield.
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