The Gifts of Trauma
The Gifts of Trauma is a weekly podcast that features personal stories of trauma healing and the gifts revealed on the path to authenticity. Join us to hear what it was like for our guests to live with the tension of trauma, and what happened when they turned inward with compassionate curiosity. These highly relatable stories illustrate how they transformed their trauma generated fear, anger, pain or shame triggers into understanding, acceptance and love.
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Psychedelics, Hakomi, and the Gift of Self-Discovery, with Tony Hoare
11/26/2025
Psychedelics, Hakomi, and the Gift of Self-Discovery, with Tony Hoare
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 supportive psychedelic assistance approaches - How ketamine can deliver an eternal quality of love, akin to AH Almaas's concept - The pure self-observation available through 5-MeO-DMT - The alignment between Hakomi and Compassionate Inquiry Tony also mentions his photography of Iboga ceremonies in West Africa and an upcoming project with an Ibogaine treatment center. Moving forward, he plans to reduce the intensity of his medicine work, pursue photography projects (including documenting coming-of-age rituals), and train psychedelic therapists in integrating Hakomi principles. About Tony Hoare A founding Compassionate Inquiry® Facilitator, Practitioner and Relational Somatic Therapist, Tony has worked with individuals in the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy in Ayahuasca ceremonies since 2005. He also held supportive roles in 15 of Gabor Maté’s 9-day plant medicine retreats, from 2009 to 2017, helping participants prepare for and integrate their experiences. Having observed Gabor Maté practicing Compassionate Inquiry for hundreds of hours, Tony also works with people seeking one-on-one emotional processing and healing. He uses Compassionate Inquiry® to help his clients understand and process their emotions, discover the origins of their pain, develop forgiveness and self-acceptance. Tony describes himself as: “In love with wild places - thrives on new experiences - forever curious about people and what makes them tick - never happier than on an adventure with a camera - connects just as easily with the janitor or the ceo - lives simply - delivers the goods.” 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 to access more information.. Resources: Websites: Related Links: Books: Video: Quotes: “The greatest thing that I can do for you is work on me. And the greatest thing that you can do for me is work on you.” - Ram Dass "Be kind to yourself. You don't have to work at this. There's nothing to do. Be gentle." - Tony Hoare “You would be wise in your own life to recognize the times that needed to be clothed in ritual.” - John O’Donoghue “Your conflicts, all the difficult things, the problematic situations in your life are not chance or haphazard. They are actually yours. They are specifically yours, designed specifically for you by a part of you that loves you more than anything else. The part of you that loves you more than anything else has created roadblocks to lead you to yourself. You are not going in the right direction unless there is something pricking you in the side, telling you, “Look here! This way!” That part of you loves you so much that it doesn’t want you to lose the chance. It will go to extreme measures to wake you up, it will make you suffer greatly if you don’t listen. What else can it do? That is its purpose.” - AH Almaas Social Media: FB: IG:
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The Trauma of Infertility, with Leila Bahri-Lucas
11/20/2025
The Trauma of Infertility, with Leila Bahri-Lucas
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 cannot. - The roles that self-compassion, truth and compassion play in our healing process - Why acknowledging difficult truths and fostering self-compassion are vital for emotional well-being Leila emphasizes that while the infertility journey is one of profound uncertainty and unraveling, if we surrender to the collapse, rather than allowing ourselves to be hijacked by the struggle, we can access freedom, agency and discover new paths forward. She shares how by learning to sit with our painful personal truths, cultivating self-compassion and community support, we can transform our experiences. About Leila Bahri-Lucas Counselor and Therapeutic Coach Integrating Relational Life Therapy, Positive Psychology, Compassionate Inquiry and a Master’s in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College London, Leila’s approach is trauma informed, emotionally precise, and grounded in real relational change, the kind that shows up in the way we live, love, argue, repair, and try again. While infertility remains central to her work, her focus has grown into the wider landscape of family building and relational transitions. She supports individuals, couples, and groups navigating infertility or its aftermath, blended families, relationship breakdowns, identity shifts, grief, and the emotional patterns that shape connection. Leila believes we each hold a reproductive story, whether or not we become parents. Her passion is helping people stay connected to themselves and each other during life chapters that often create silence, shame, or distance. Her own path included 11 IVF cycles, conceiving her daughter through egg donation, and becoming a mother nine months after her father died. That personal history continues to shape how she understands lineage, rupture, protection, and the courage it takes to relate with honesty. Based in Dubai, Leila works internationally with people who want to understand what drives disconnection and how real connection becomes possible again. 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. to find out if this program is for you. Resources Websites: (Starts 1/14/26) No matter what we’re going through, infertility, relationship strain, blended-family transitions, loss, or simply feeling disconnected, these experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and others. They can create isolation, silence or distance, even in relationships that matter deeply. Leila’s upcoming CI Circle on Relating is a supportive space for all who want to explore these relational layers in a supportive community with honesty and care. Studies: Articles: Books: Podcasts: Quotes: “Infertility is uncertainty on a repeat. Infertility is uncertainty and so is life actually. It's the illusion of control that we have to let go of.” - Leila Bahri-Lucas “The path is uncharted. It comes into existence moment by moment and at the same time drops away behind us. It's like riding on a train sitting backwards. We can't see where we're headed, only where we've been.” - Pema Chödrön. (When Things Fall Apart) “Truth without compassion isn't healing and compassion without truth isn't enough. So work on that self compassion muscle in whichever way you can.” - Leila Bahri-Lucas “Infertility is trauma in its own right, but it also unearths deeper wounds from early life. It leaves no stone unturned. For one in four to six couples, the inability to conceive cracks open layers of shame, isolation, rejection (for not being chosen) and grief that track back to childhood. Infertility has a particular set of stressors. It's a raw and complex journey for oneself and relationally.“ - Leila Bahri-Lucas Social Media @realwithleila
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Menopause: From Estrogen Washing to Social Silence, with Dr Aisling Quiery & Rati Roberta Riccardi
11/13/2025
Menopause: From Estrogen Washing to Social Silence, with Dr Aisling Quiery & Rati Roberta Riccardi
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 covering deeper societal issues like capitalist demands, patriarchy, and the emotional burdens placed on women. - Societal Silence: Despite a full 25% of the UK population being perimenopausal or menopausal, there's a significant lack of open discussion on this topic amongst women, and little to no discussion about it between menopausal women and the men in their lives. - Negative Cultural Views of Menopause; In the west it’s often seen as an end of productivity and fertility. It’s associated with shame and unattractiveness. In Native American traditions, where older women are revered as "elders" and "wisdom keepers," menopause symptoms are often less severe. The conversation concludes with supportive future visions for women in menopause. Rati suggests women need space, quiet, rest, and reduced workloads, along with curious, loving, and respectful listening from others. Aisling envisions women's menopausal struggles as harbingers of greater cultural challenges to come. She suggests men will take on more emotional load, and society will come to value aging women as wise, empathetic leaders. Rati Roberta Riccardi, Somatic Therapist After a 12-year career as a professional freelance translator in Italy, Rati started exploring. For the last two decades, she has been supporting people in expanding their consciousness and empowering them to find their inner healer/teacher through a variety of modalities. A Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Facilitator and Mentor, and a psychedelic assisted therapy preparation and integration practitioner, Rati has explored different healing traditions, including various shamanic approaches. She is trained in Mediterranean massage, Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection, Hatha Yoga, Nada Yoga, Meditation, Breathing Techniques and Intuitive Energy Work. She has studied the consciousness expanding and healing properties of sound extensively with and facilitates group and one-on-one sound meditations. Rati has travelled extensively, learning, studying, and guiding groups with prolonged stays in Brazil, Peru and Mexico to explore indigenous culture and traditions. About Dr Aisling Quiery Aisling is a Family Doctor (GP), a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner and a Health/Life Coach who combines her medical knowledge, her Compassionate Inquiry® training and Coaching to help people to heal through connection to their authentic selves, to the present moment, and to each other. With her support, her patients move beyond symptom management, to healing. After training as a doctor in Scotland she worked as a GP in an economically deprived area of North Edinburgh where she also ran a community Hepatitis C clinic, a service for people who inject drugs and worked in a primary care service for people experiencing homelessness. It was through her addictions work that she first discovered the work of Gabor Maté. Aisling attended a plant medicine retreat with Gabor and the Shipibo healers in Peru in 2019 and went on to train in Compassionate Inquiry®, a modality that changed how she sees herself, her patients and the medical model. She lives on an organic farm in County Down in the North of Ireland and works at GP practices in her local area as well as working privately with individuals and groups using Compassionate Inquiry®. 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. to access our helpful, enlightening and inspiring blog library. Resources: Websites: Related Links Books: Quotes: “Mary Jane Minkin, a researcher at Yale University, found that societies where elders and wise women are revered and celebrated show far less severe menopause symptoms than societies where they are not”. - Dr Aisling Queiry “13 million women in the UK are perimenopausal/ menopausal, that’s 25% of the population…” - Dr Aisling Queiry “I've just read that the Arabic word for menopause translates as, 'age of despair.'” - Dr Aisling Quiery “...elephants, whales and human beings are the only three mammals that have a menopausal period for the female of that species. The only reason … is that childbirth is both dangerous, makes a female vulnerable and takes up a lot of her time. So when the reproduction is taken away from a female at a certain age, it frees her up to be a wisdom keeper and a knowledge passer.” - Kevin Young “There is no greater power in the world than the zest of a postmenopausal woman.” - Margaret Mead “...we're pushing ourselves so hard and not valuing the aging process and not valuing the wisdom that comes with being an elder, all of that. So let's be curious about that.” - Dr Aisling Quiery Social Media FB: Rati: Aisling: IG: Aisling:
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Menopause: From Multitasking Queen to Second Girlhood, with Dr Priya Duggal and Rosio Fuentes
11/06/2025
Menopause: From Multitasking Queen to Second Girlhood, with Dr Priya Duggal and Rosio Fuentes
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 needs are not addressed through self-care - While working, parenting, caring for aging parents, etc., can make women resist slowing down and prioritizing self-care, this resistance can also come from their "multitasking queen" identities - The decline in estrogen’s cardiovascular protection increases women's risk of heart issues - In traditional Chinese medicine, Hot Flashes are both "rising yang fire," (the body's wisdom for detoxing through sweat) and represent untapped potential. So balancing yin is key. Priya concluded by stressing that the human mind, body, and thoughts are interconnected (like musicians in an orchestra). Each woman's menopause journey is unique, so compassionate, individualized care is essential, as is exercise, good nutrition and sleep, sun exposure, and fresh air. “Menopause is a second girlhood—a time to rediscover your own authentic self. So be kind to yourself, don't compare yourself to others, and listen to your body rather than resisting change.” About Rosio Fuentes, Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner & Excited Curiosity Coach I’m Rosie. Curiosity moves me. It always has. I am both sentimental and direct, soft and clear. I care deeply, and that’s where everything begins for me. I’m a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Private Mentor, and Excited Curiosity Coach. I’m also first generation, the daughter of migrant parents, and that shaped the way I see everything! Two worlds, two languages, two ways of belonging. When I sit with clients, I’m not there to fix them. I’m there to normalize the things we’re often told to hide like addictions, suicidal thoughts, sex, shame, guilt, grief, all of it. I'm there to make what’s real safe for them to name and to reflect back the essence of self, that part of them that is untouched and whole. I live in a neurodivergent household with my husband and our three girls, whom we are guardians for. Life here is hard, extremely hard and lively, honest, constant healing, wonder, and continuous awe. I also live with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and constant physical pain, along with thyroid and gastric issues, allergies, sensitivities, and autoimmune patterns that sometimes show up as Lyme or lupus. The pain is never not with me, yet gratitude, awe, and love are always there too. I love mother earth, the universe and all living beings. Knowing we are connected keeps me whole and allows me to be with what’s present in myself and others. About Priya Duggal, ND Priya is both a firm believer in Mind-Body Medicine and a registered Naturopathic Doctor. She focuses on women’s health, breast cancer, autoimmune conditions, addictions, and mental health. She is also a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Facilitator, Educator, Mentor and Circle Leader. In her work with clients, in addition to incorporating the Compassionate Inquiry (CI) approach, she draws on the teachings of Stephen Porges, Gordon Neufeld, and Bessel van Der Kolk. Priya is passionate about helping others live authentic lives as she continues pursuing her own connection with her true self. Born and raised in India, Priya first trained as a medical doctor, but her search for deeper answers led her to naturopathic medicine, mind-body medicine and CI. After earning her ND, she took the Healthy Breast Program with Sat Dharam Kaur, ND, and continued her quest for personal and professional growth by training in Kundalini Yoga, Beyond Addiction and CI. Priya is the Vice President of MammAlive foundation, a non-profit organization run by volunteers who are passionate about women’s health and breast health education. She spends her time between both Canada and India, and enjoys travelling the world, exploring different cultures, painting, nature walks, spending quality time with her husband, two adult children and adorable pet-Kaju. True healing is in you, as Hippocartes said -“ Natural forces from within us are the true healers of disease”. What we feel and what we believe has a profound effect on our health. Promotional Message: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the transformative power of Compassionate Inquiry®, join us 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 next event coming up on November 8. Resources: Websites: Related Links: Articles: Books: Research & Studies: . . Social Media: Rosie: FB: IG: Priya: FB: IG:
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Menopause Pruning: Clearing Space for Authenticity, with Inés Zabalaga & Kate Hazlitt, ND
10/30/2025
Menopause Pruning: Clearing Space for Authenticity, with Inés Zabalaga & Kate Hazlitt, ND
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 renegotiation of roles - How psychedelic therapies can support post-pruning regeneration by fostering neuroplasticity - The invitation to “redo” by challenging universal beliefs, interrupting obsolete patterns, releasing societal expectations, and embracing one's authentic, "limited," and "inconvenient" self. - The natural grief associated with the loss of the predictable menstrual cycle - How hormonal shifts influence mood and energy, which often require rest and repair. Kate and Inés both emphasize the importance of women educating themselves about their bodies' cycles, informing their communities, and approaching menopause with wisdom, self-attunement, honesty, kindness, and patience. About Dr. Kate Hazlitt, ND A naturopathic doctor, speaker, and Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner specializing in women’s health and midlife transitions, Kate helps women move through burnout, hormonal shifts, and stress with clarity, compassion, and nervous system awareness—guiding them back to safety in their bodies and authenticity in their lives. Her clinical practice integrates Eastern and Western philosophies of the nature and cause of disease and focuses on the interweavings of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Kate’s primary therapeutic tools are Asian medicine and acupuncture, clinical nutrition with diet and supplementation, botanical, homeopathic and auricular medicine, counseling, detoxification and drainage. About Inés Zabalaga, MEd, MA in Systemic Therapy, Clinical Psychologist, Psychedelic Assisted Therapies Facilitator. With over 25 years of clinical experience in family, individual, couples and group therapy, Inés is a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, a Family Constellations Facilitator, Director of Spontaneous Theatre, Bach and Uruguayan Flowers Practitioner, trained in psychodrama. She also leads Horse-Assisted Constellation workshops to create collective fields of human and equine energies that support her clients’ wholeness. After completing a psychedelic integration training with Iceers, Inés is training in the 3-year Grof Legacy Program for therapists oriented towards psychedelic work. Along with her partner, Inés co-leads psychedelic assisted sessions and co-facilitates retreats. Promotional Message: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the transformative power of Compassionate Inquiry®, join us 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 next event coming up on on November 8. Resources: Websites: Related Links - Dr Dan Siegal s Books: Roar Like a Woman – Emma Thompson Quotes: “I went through my own process, I'm in my mid-40s, so I can often literally feel my brain pruning, as it's chopping away old, like, long outdated ways of thinking and being in my life.” - Kate Hazlitt, ND “...can we just be this very limited, very ordinary, delicious creature that has stopped trying to be more than enough?” - Inés Zabalaga “...there is this cultural obsession with the evidence based menopause, and we're leaving out lived experience of women who are elders who have wisdom to share with us. If we leave them out of the conversation, we're missing a real opportunity of learning and growth and self understanding.” - Kate Hazlitt, ND “We lose so much time because of the archetype of that ideal lady that is non existent. We are not ideal mothers. We are not ideal partners. We might even be...not so convenient. The archetypal information is playing a big role in preventing us from connecting with love in life.” - Inés Zabalaga Social Media: IG: @drkatehazlittnd. (IG) IG: CasaMagica Ineszabalaga FB: CasaMagica Ineszabalaga
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Unveiling Indian Cultural Trauma, with Mansi Poddar
10/23/2025
Unveiling Indian Cultural Trauma, with Mansi Poddar
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 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: Related Links: Books: Podcasts: 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.” - “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: FB:
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Invisible Made Visible: Authenticity, Healing, and Impact, with Barbara Brangan
10/16/2025
Invisible Made Visible: Authenticity, Healing, and Impact, with Barbara Brangan
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 . Resources Websites: Books: Article: Related Links: Videos: Podcast: 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: LI: FB:
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From Wounded Warrior to Universal Illuminator, with Juliano Innocenti, PMHNP, MSN
10/09/2025
From Wounded Warrior to Universal Illuminator, with Juliano Innocenti, PMHNP, MSN
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 to learn more Resources: Websites: : Related Links: Quotes: - 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: Threads: @innocenti113
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Peace Activation Begins Within, with Eva Dalak
10/02/2025
Peace Activation Begins Within, with Eva Dalak
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. to access our helpful, enlightening and inspiring blog library. Resources: Websites: Related Links Books: Dancing In The Dark: How I Found My True Vision For Peace. (Available Oct 7, 25) Podcasts: 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: LI: YT: FB:
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Technology & AI : Benefits & Hazards, with Sat Dharam Kaur, ND
09/25/2025
Technology & AI : Benefits & Hazards, with Sat Dharam Kaur, ND
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. to learn more about this program, that’s priced and presented to make it accessible to all. Resources Websites: Relevant links: Research: Books: * * * Video: 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:
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Resolving Math-Anxiety Through Trauma-Informed Teaching, with Dr Bea Bleile
09/18/2025
Resolving Math-Anxiety Through Trauma-Informed Teaching, with Dr Bea Bleile
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 to learn more. Resources: Websites: Related Links: Articles: 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:
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Elevating Consciousness & Healing Through Art & Music with Ester Martinez
09/11/2025
Elevating Consciousness & Healing Through Art & Music with Ester Martinez
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. 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, to learn more. Resources: Website: Related Links: Books: Video: 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 “... 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:
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Shining Authenticity's Light into Corporate Leadership, with Lubna Forzley
09/04/2025
Shining Authenticity's Light into Corporate Leadership, with Lubna Forzley
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. 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. U to learn more and register your interest. Resources: Websites: Related Links: Videos: Books: Social Media: LI: IG: @lubnaforzley
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Intimacy, Healing and "Sand in the System" with Kosha Joubert.
08/28/2025
Intimacy, Healing and "Sand in the System" with Kosha Joubert.
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. to find out if this program is for you. Resources: Website: Related Links: Videos: (2025) (2015) Podcasts: (2025) (2024) Books: Training: Research: 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 - Gabor Maté - The WHO Commission on Social Connection Social Media: LI: FB: IG: YT: LI:
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6 Ingredients of Lasting Love with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh
08/21/2025
6 Ingredients of Lasting Love with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh
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. . Resources: Website: Related Links: Articles: Books: (2024) (2017) (2009) Videos: Podcasts: 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: : @Dr.Saranasserzadeh : @Dr.SaraNasseZadeh : @Dr.Sara Nasserzadeh
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The Sound of Healing with Reggie Hubbard
08/14/2025
The Sound of Healing with Reggie Hubbard
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. 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. to learn more. Resources: Website: Related Links: Videos: Books: 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: Instagram @oreggieglobal
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Healing Ruptured Connections to Self, Land and Culture with Sanjog Kaur
08/07/2025
Healing Ruptured Connections to Self, Land and Culture with Sanjog Kaur
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. to learn more. Resources: Websites: Books: 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: n Social Media: IG: FB:
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Khonmadi: Feeling the Heartbeat of Mother Earth, with Dr Ruby Gibson
07/31/2025
Khonmadi: Feeling the Heartbeat of Mother Earth, with Dr Ruby Gibson
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. to learn more. Resources: Website: Related Links: Books: Podcasts: with Thomas Hübl Articles: 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: - - -
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Healing the Trauma of the Heart with Tiph Fedor
07/24/2025
Healing the Trauma of the Heart with Tiph Fedor
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. 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, Resources: Websites: Modalities: Teachers: 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: IG: @tiphfedor LI:
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Finding Chronic Pain Relief in Parts Work with Terry Baranski
07/17/2025
Finding Chronic Pain Relief in Parts Work with Terry Baranski
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. to learn more. Resources: Website: Related Links: Articles: Books: 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:
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Claiming Your Power in Perimenopause with Inés Zabalaga
07/10/2025
Claiming Your Power in Perimenopause with Inés Zabalaga
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes & J’aime Rothbard. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. In this social-myth-busting expose, perimenopause is presented as a force that both transforms and empowers women' s relationships with their bodies, self-worth, sexuality and desirability. In this fluid conversation, three women explore multiple perspectives and experiences of menopause and trauma. Inés invites listeners to use their menopause experiences to redefine their relationships with their bodies, to reclaim pleasure, sensuality and sexuality. Their experiences contradict the outdated belief that a woman's worth and desirability diminishes as she ages. Inés stresses that menopause is not a medical condition but a natural process, and goes on to explain: - International societal beliefs that influence women's menopause experiences - How individual and generational trauma and manifests in our bodies - Why it’s important to learn to relate to other women in a way that feels safe - The role LSD plays in her Laboratory for Reconnecting with Our Mother - How women’s circles, self-care and companionship provide healing and support - What men need to know about their women’s journey through menopause Join us to gain rich insights that invite you to remove barriers, transform your relationships with women, heal your personal and generational trauma, and enjoy a sense of solidarity with other women who are preparing for, or experiencing, menopause. About Inés Zabalaga: MEd, MA in Systemic Therapy, Clinical Psychologist, Psychedelic Assisted Therapies Facilitator. With over 25 years of clinical experience in family, individual, couples and group therapy, Inés is a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, a Family Constellations Facilitator, Director of Spontaneous Theatre, Bach and Uruguayan Flowers Practitioner, trained in psychodrama. She holds Master’s degrees in Education and Systemic Therapy, completed a 6-month psychedelic integration training with Iceers, and is currently in the 3-year Grof Legacy Training program for therapists oriented towards psychedelic work. Inés is the co-founder of Bloom, a foundation that promotes research, study, and the responsible dissemination of information on psychedelic work. With her partner, she conducts assisted sessions and facilitates retreats in both Bolivia and Canada Inés also leads Horse-Assisted Constellation workshops to create collective fields of human and equine energies that enable her clients to uncover their paths back to good lives and love. Born in Bolivia, Inés grew up between Mexico, Central America, and Uruguay. Her heart and bones are filled with many countries' colors, territories and cultures. Early professional inclinations drew her attention to children, where it remains, as today she integrates curiosity, play, intuition, imagination and innocence into her healing approach. Inés is the mother of two amazing university-aged children, Santiago and Julia, and companion to a wonderful dog, Pipi. Her favorite activities are learning and using her skills to help others find their way home from pain. 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, to access more information. Resources: Websites: Books: Roar Like a Woman – Emma Thompson / Retreats: Quotes: “Let's enrich the conversations and the solutions, from grief to pride, the pride of being born, the pride of going through shared pleasure in life so that life is the psychedelic experience without Psychedelics.” - Inés Zabalaga “We need to relearn how to relate to women in a way that we feel safe around women because we all come from a mother. And this is again… about trauma and menopause, how those two relate. It is very difficult to find a mother …[or] grandma … really feeling supported, doing nothing when she's tired, or when she's grieving … and she feels that she can dedicate her life to raise this baby, take care of the baby until the level of dependency allows her to just let them go.” - Inés Zabalaga Social Media: IG: CasaMagica Ineszabalaga FB: IG: CasaMagica Ineszabalaga
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Gift with Shawn Ginwright - 2 minute listen
07/09/2025
Gift with Shawn Ginwright - 2 minute listen
This week's gift comes by way of Dr Shawn Ginwritght, who weighs in on how we can become solid influences for young people emerging though the challenges we as a culture and global community face in these times. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode or a gift, as over the next few months our guests have created some beautiful gifts for us to share with you! Our wish is that you may use these simple practices to deepen your integration of what was shared by Shawn Ginwright on The Gifts of Trauma Podcast. Dr G's Books:
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Moving from “What’s Wrong?” To “What’s Right?” with Dr Shawn Ginwright
06/29/2025
Moving from “What’s Wrong?” To “What’s Right?” with Dr Shawn Ginwright
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Young peoples' transformational stories advocate for an expansion of the current Trauma-Informed approach to include the Healing-Centered focus on empowerment, agency & holistic well-being. In this paradigm shifting conversation, Shawn shares stories of young people who transformed their lives through community support and aspirational goals. Their experiences demonstrate how being recognized as agents in their own healing process, empowered young people to dream and envision futures beyond their trauma. To support this shift, Shawn advocates an expansion of the current trauma-informed approach’s focus on symptoms and individual experiences to include healing-centered engagement’s focus on empowerment, agency and holistic well-being. In addition, he explains: - Trauma as political, rooted in systemic issues within disenfranchised and low income communities - Why a sense of agency is crucial for building optimism and controlling one’s life narrative. - How the inherent healing qualities of cultural practices within communities can facilitate well-being - Why the well-being of educators, and others who support youth, is critical for fostering a healthy environment for young people. Shawn calls for a more integrated approach to trauma that recognizes political systemic issues, the value of community and cultural practices and the cultivation of agency in young people. Photo of firefighter John and his family : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zWn3V25jIeYBine9GvgMKeMEn1gVrtDL/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=111366718931479540287&rtpof=true&sd=true About Dr Shawn Ginwright (Dr G) Author, Professor, Activist and Provocateur The Jerome T. Murphy Professor of Practice at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr G’s groundbreaking work on trauma, healing, and the empowerment of African American youth has been instrumental in reshaping the discourse surrounding youth development. His introduction of the "healing- centered engagement" concept in 2018 revolutionized the field, providing an asset-based approach to addressing youth trauma and fostering resilience. Dr G’s work has been cited in the New York Times, and he is a highly sought-after speaker on topics ranging from civic engagement and youth activism to the transformative power of healing. His contributions extend beyond his academic work. As a seasoned non-profit leader, Dr G serves as the co-founder and CEO of Flourish Agenda, Inc. This pioneer research lab and consulting firm is dedicated to unlocking the power of healing and empowering youth of color, and their adult allies, to drive transformative change in schools and communities. Dr G has also written numerous highly acclaimed books, including, The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves. And, Hope and Healing in Urban Education: How Urban Activists and Teachers Are Reclaiming Matters of the Heart. The son of William and May Ginwright (Jacksonville, Florida) he is the father of two amazing young adult children (26 and 24) and the husband of an extraordinary woman for 30 years. He resides between Boston, MA and Oakland, CA and credits his family with supporting his relentless dedication to empowering marginalized youth and creating inclusive spaces for healing and growth. 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. to learn more. Resources: Websites: Related Links: Articles: Books: Quotes: “Doctor G, why do we always have to come here and talk about the worst thing that happened to us? I'm more than my trauma.” - Marcus “A healing-centred approach to addressing trauma requires a different question that moves beyond what happened to you to what's right with you.” - Dr Shawn Ginwright “…we know from research, Hope Theory and Snyder's work, that the ability for… people to see themselves in a possible future... contributes to a sense of control… a sense of agency and a sense of optimism.” - Dr Shawn Ginwright “Reading this outrageous book feels like the beginning of a social and personal awakening. I can't stop thinking about it.” - Brené Brown’s review of The Four Pivots “” - Lauryn Hill “…when things happen, we ask ourselves the wrong first question… what should I do? …the first right question is, who should I become?... because oftentimes we can't achieve the outcome that should be in the current versions of ourselves” - , Social Media IG: ; FB: ; LI: ; T:
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Gift Episode with Sat Dharam Kaur
06/29/2025
Gift Episode with Sat Dharam Kaur
Sat Dharam Kaur offers these simple practices you can use to help you connect with your body and create a space in which you can deepen your experience of your own bodily, nature and spiritual connection, through presence, truth, love and divinity. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode or a gift, as over the next few months our guests have created some beautiful gifts for us to share with you! Our wish is that you may use these simple practices to deepen your integration of what was shared by Sat Dharam on The Gifts of Trauma Podcast.
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I’m All I Wanted to Be. Now What? With Sat Dharam Kaur
06/26/2025
I’m All I Wanted to Be. Now What? With Sat Dharam Kaur
Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. This conversation opens with Sat Dharam sharing her realization that her original life goals have been achieved, and asking herself, “What’s next?” She goes on to look forward and explore the possibilities. A therapist’s state is known to influence the client's experience and expand the potential for healing. That’s why Compassionate Inquiry® brings empathetic presence into therapeutic contexts. But if current psychological and spiritual understandings were expanded to include environmental consciousness and creative expression, how might that further enhance the client’s overall mental and physical health? Sat Dharam also suggests we consider: - Integrating bodily awareness into therapeutic practices to extend self-care beyond the mind - Loving and accepting our bodies and their urges rather than criticizing, punishing or denying them - Using compassion-fostering practices to help integrate the mind and body during emotional healing - How psychological states are linked to physical health when it comes to how trauma is processed - The interconnectedness of individual well-being, relationships, and environmental health This episode concludes with an invitation to reflect on the concept of, 'all is one’ and how the human experience of wholeness integrates spirituality, psychology, physical well-being, creativity and the natural world. 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 Link: 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 with and nurture their child. To learn more and register, just . Resources Websites: Relevant Links: Books: * * * Quotes: “Even if I look at myself when I was a teenager, it was the same. There was a big piece of me that loved nature. There was a big piece of me that loved the arts and poetry and beauty, and there was a big piece of me that was curious about human nature and psychology and wanted to help.” - Sat Dharam Kaur “Empathetic Abiding Presence is the art of being fully present in the moment, offering safety, validation, and care while resisting the urge to fix, analyze, or judge.” - Compassionate Inquiry “Both Buddhist psychology and Western psychology have championed the need to include the body as part of wise psychology. Freud and his followers such as Young and Reich, engaged in a hard won battle to help us re inhabit our body as the conduit of life energy. Through their work we have learned the values of our instincts, the eloquence of our sexuality, the need to respect the root motivations and drives of physical life. This reclaiming of the bodily life is part of a long and continuous struggle.” - Jack Kornfield ( The Wise Heart) Social Media:
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What Happens in Women’s Circles with Tanya Lynn
06/19/2025
What Happens in Women’s Circles with Tanya Lynn
Hosted and Produced by J’aime Rothbard In this lively conversation, Tanya reveals why women gather in Circles and the personal growth that can happen when they do. She shares her long Circling history and what recently motivated her to train in Somatic Experiencing and integrate it into her Circle Work. Tanya also demystifies: - Sisterhood - The Mother Wound, Sister Wound and Witch Wounds - The Role of Circles - The Roles of Perimenopause and Menopause - The Wild Woman - The Council of Queens - The Grandmother Clan Join us to learn what happens in Woman’s Circles. You might begin by unpacking triggers which can open healing for a lifetime of wounds inflicted by women. Move on to develop personal sovereignty, cultivate powerful personal leadership, and build a community you can trust with your heart. All of this and more is possible through "Circling." About Tanya Lynn, CEO and Author. Tanya is a pioneer in feminine embodiment, global circle facilitation, and trauma-informed leadership. An Integrative Nutrition Health Coach trained in Transformational Leadership, she is currently completing her Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner program. The founder of Sistership Circle®, a global movement of facilitators across 30+ countries, and the creator of the Feminine Freedom Method™ (a somatic certification rooted in nervous system awareness, shadow alchemy, and sacred space holdin) Tanya spent over 15 years developing transformational experiences that support women in healing, reclaiming their voices, and leading from their deepest truths. She authored, Open Your Heart: How to be a New Generation Feminine Leader, in 2017, and The Art of Leading Circle: How to Fill, Lead & Grow Your Women's Circle, in 2020. Tanya is known for her fierce devotion to truth, her ability to create safe spaces for deep emotional unraveling, and her commitment to birthing the next generation of embodied feminine leaders. She lives in Costa Rica with her husband and two daughters. 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, to learn more Resources: Websites: Related Links : Videos: Sistership Circle YouTube Channel Courses: Books: Quotes: “The opposite of patriarchy isn't matriarchy, it's circling.” - Jean Shinoda Bolen “It's really about trusting the medicine. Circle has medicine for us. Sometimes medicine doesn't taste good. It's bitter, right? But it's going to be good for you and it's going to open your heart. Because ultimately that's what it's all about: Where have you closed your heart and are you willing to be brave enough to open it again and let all the love in?” - Tanya Lynn Social Media: IG: @tanyapaluso @sistershipcircle FB:
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Longing to Belong with Cristina Bâra
06/12/2025
Longing to Belong with Cristina Bâra
Hosted and Produced by J’aime Rothbard The gentle conversation flows from Cristina’s personal journey to her professional role within the Compassionate Inquiry® organization to the approach’s impact on individual and group development. She highlights how Compassionate Inquiry® groups foster a sense of community and mutual support by inviting individuals to explore their emotions and experiences in the safe facilitated spaces that are essential for meaningful personal exploration. Cristina also explains: - Why the self-discovery and healing path often require us to experience our old blocked pain - How our individual struggles can be mirrored by the group's collective experiences - The notion that compassion—for ourselves and others—is transformative - How transformative insights can be expanded in broader communities. - Reparenting: A process in which we nurture our inner selves with motherly love Cristina reflects her deep exploration of emotional well-being, the shared human experience and showcases the power of Compassionate Inquiry® as a tool for individual and collective healing. About Cristina Bâra Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Practitioner.and Romanian Program Director A Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Practitioner and the Director of Romanian Programs, Cristina is also a trained in Somatic Therapy, Family Constellations, Dance and Movement Psychotherapy and the Neuro- Affective Relational Model (NARM), an approach often highly effective in treating complex trauma. Cristina is Polyvagal-informed and offers Safe and Sound Protocol interventions, a therapy that uses music to promote optimal functioning of the nervous system. Cristina began her journey of self-discovery while working for one of the “Big Four” tax consultancy corporations. Long hours led her to the verge of burnout, disconnecting her from herself and her loved ones. After embarking upon a personal quest for meaning, she used meditation and spiritual practices to reconnect. After completing a transformational coaching program in 2018, the new possibility of accompanying others on their personal journeys emerged. Cristina has since undertaken multiple trainings that shape the way she supports and inspires people. Cristina lives in Romania and works with clients in Romanian and English, both virtually and in person. 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. to learn more. Resources: Website: Related Links: Quote: “You are loved” - Cristina Båra Social Media: LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram:
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Bonus Song: U.K. Blessed with Jacob Kishere AKA Culture Pilgrim
06/09/2025
Bonus Song: U.K. Blessed with Jacob Kishere AKA Culture Pilgrim
In our most recent episode, host Kevin Young sat down with the multi-faceted and multi-talented Jacob Kishere in . If you missed it, you can find the conversation . If you've already listened, you'll be pleased to hear that we didn't let Jacob get away without offering a taste of this artform he fully produces and performs independently under his stage name, Culture Pilgrim. U.K. Blessed is a hiphop testament of Jacob's enduring pursuit of mining hope from within when the exterior world is perceivably void of it -- and coming up with glistening things born of weathering the pressures of such storms. It's our pleasure to be able to share this illuminating track with you here on The Gifts of Trauma. Follow the emerging
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Evoking the Resonant Man with Jacob Kishere
06/05/2025
Evoking the Resonant Man with Jacob Kishere
Hosted 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. to learn more and secure your place. RESOURCES Website: Related Links: Videos: Poems: - John O'Donoghue, 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 Social: @culturepilgrim IG @jacobkishere X
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Enhancing Bodywork & EFT (Tapping) with Compassionate Inquiry with Pam Sommer
05/29/2025
Enhancing Bodywork & EFT (Tapping) with Compassionate Inquiry with Pam Sommer
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. In this intimate, flowing conversation, Pam unravels the interconnections of emotions and physical sensations, particularly pain, in therapeutic settings including Massage Therapy, RMT, Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT (tapping), and Compassionate Inquiry® CI. She shares the therapeutic effects on her anxiety and physical pain she experienced while training in EFT and CI, highlighting that while both issues are still present, she now has the tools to manage them. Pam also touches on: - Generational trauma and how earlier generations shaped her emotional responses and behaviors - Her experience as a CI Facilitator with Indigenous participants, the alignment of CI with their traditional healing practices, and how both emphasize understanding and respect - The emotional aspects of registered massage therapy - The importance of personal and communal healing, emotional well-being and support systems - Why she undertook training to be a Death Doula, and how that supported her emotional healing A significant theme for Pam is trusting her own intuition and body knowledge. She closes the interview by encouraging listeners to recognize that they already have the answers within themselves. About Pam Sommer Pam’s journey into wellness began with experiences that sparked a deep commitment to healing and self-discovery. Today, as a dedicated wellness practitioner, a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner and Facilitator, an EFT Practitioner, a Registered Massage Therapist and a Death Doula, Pam’s approach is rooted in empathy, understanding and a genuine desire to support others on their path to well-being. Together with her clients she creates safe, nurturing spaces for healing and is passionate about helping them live peaceful, fulfilling lives. Personally, Pam finds joy in simple things— exploring nature through camping and hiking, staying grounded through yoga and exercise. She lives on an off-grid farm with her partner, Jeremiah, and their two kids, Ethan and Paige, surrounded by a lively crew of freeloading animals who bring joy (and a bit of chaos) to their lives. Whether working with clients or spending time with her family, Pam strives to live authentically and help others do the same. 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. to learn more and secure your place. Resources: Websites: Related Links: Article: Books: Teachers: Quotes: “Wipe those tears away. That's not going to help anybody. They can help the person who's shedding the tears. It’s so healing to just allow, otherwise that grief, that sadness gets bottled up inside.” - Pam Sommer ‘I'm a bird launcher, not an empty nester. - Unknown “Throw the Goddamn book away, You know what you're doing.” - Pam Sommer’s Mom Social Media: IG: FB:
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