Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

There is heavy cost to stress and burnout that can lead many people to quit their pursuits, dreams, hobbies, jobs or business.  How can you tell if it is time to quit or time to rest?  Listen to this heartfelt podcast conversation with Dr. Ghazala Radwi, MD. She is Hematologist who speaks candidly about her journey with burnout, and almost quitting her career.  Instead, she has chosen a journey of transformation by using mindfulness, counselling and inner work. We also explore trauma sensitive mindfulness. We also explored trauma sensitive mindfulness. 

📘 Connect with Dr. Ghazala  
    ➡️ Linkdin:  linkedin.com/in/ghazala-radwi-md-7aab0881

Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eFsW6gh-Rs

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.

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Ready to elevate your thinking?  Award winning-author Alexander Boldizar challenges us to examine our worldview through fiction, and finding an ever expanding mindset that can overcome failures.  This “Pause To Elevate” podcast will make you think and you may even feel smarter by the end!  

Boldizar’s writing has won the PEN/Nob Hill prize, a Somerset Award for literary fiction, and other awards, including a Best New American Voices nomination. His novel, The Ugly, was a best-seller among small presses in the United States with several “Best Book of 2016” awards and lists. He has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, is a founding director of a charity that brings circus to youth in at-risk communities, and was once challenged to a leg-wrestling contest by the founder of The Onion.

His latest book is “The man who saw seconds”. 

📘 Connect with Alexander Baldizer 
    ➡️ IG ‪@alexanderboldizar
    ➡️  Twitter/X:  @boldizar

You can watch the full epsidoe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhNHVmnd9Ps

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...

Have you been affected by emotional pain, trauma and/or any form of loss?  If so, this Pause to Elevate Podcast might be for you!  Sandy Oshiro Rosen has spent many years working alongside individuals for whom dance and movement have become an avenue for emotional expression and the embodiment of trauma and unhealed feelings. She is a Dance Director, Arts Mentor, Author and live performance Venue Owner of Bez Arts Hub, in Langley, BC, Canada.

Sandy has a unique approach to the arts which has focused specifically on caring for the whole person and using the arts to foster community, personal care and bringing voice beyond words. Her book "Bare - The Misplaced Art of Grieving and Dancing" looks at stories and studies that connect the process of grieving to permission to express that grief, specifically through movement and dance.

Watch full episdoe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq7M5ubbnfo

You can connect with Sandy on IG @sandyrosen, or by visiting https://www.bezartshub.com/

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...

In this uplifting episode, we dive into the fascinating realm of psychology and the impact of pets on mental, physcial and emotional well-being.  My guest is Dr. Kim Dawson, a Registered Psychologist based in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Dr. Dawson brings a wealth of expertise, drawing from his background in clinical psychology, academic research, and teaching experience.  We explore the health benefits of pet ownership, ranging from stress reduction to enhanced social connection and working with trauma. Dr. Dawson also sheds light on the transformative potential of animal-assisted therapy, unveiling the healing that occurs when furry companions are integrated into therapeutic practices.   We also delve into his recent work on psychedelic integration, examining how this emerging field intersects with mental health treatment and personal growth.

Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Dawson is the co-founder and board member of Warm Hearts Pet Safe Havens Association, a Canadian charity, whose mission is to provide funding and resources to support housing of pets belonging to women escaping domestic violence.

You can watch the the episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q_L-S_7-18, and can connect with Dr. Kim Dawson by visiting - https://www.dawsonpsychologicalservices.com/, and https://warmheartspetsafehavens.org/

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Want to be happy and find peace in your life?  We all seem to be chasing that goal but maybe abandoning ourself in the process of pursuing things, like a job, relationship, goals, and whatever else.  

Cory Muscara is a former monk, host of the Practicing Human podcast, and bestselling author of the book, Stop Missing Your Life.  His goal is to share wisdom teachings in a practical and accessible ways. With over 1MM followers across his social media channels, Cory has gained popularity for his down-to-earth teachings on mindfulness, wellbeing, and mental health.  Listen as we explore these topics, including his journey and key insights from completing a six month retreat in silence. 

You can connect with Cory Muscara on IG @corymuscara or visit www.corymuscara.com

Wath the epsidode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il56qZ34ymk

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How can the subject of grief, loss and death inspire us to live more fully?  Watch this life changing conversation with Reverent Stephen Garrett, MA, as we cover the taboo subject kept in the shadows.   Talking openly about life and death can help us live more fully with less fear, less denial more love and inspiration. 

Reverent Stephen Garrett has written four books, the two most recent were “When Death Speaks- Listen Learn and Love”, followed by “When Cancer Came Knocking – How One Family Answered”. Reverend Garrett is dedicated to help North America in reframing its approach to dying, death and grief from the outdated notion of the Grim Reaper to a more helpful image of the Inspirational Teacher.

You can connect with Reverent Stephen Garrett by visiting - http://aliveindeath.ca/

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Stress takes a toll on our mental and physical well-being.  Not taking care of ourselves has a heavy consequence on us, our family, and community.  Watch as Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, MD, and founder of Zili CARE, shares her personal story of trauma, burnout and using that to create change for herself and others.  Zili Care is a not-for-profit platform established in 2017 that empowers women to navigate the medical system offering evidence-based tools to transform our approach to mental, physical, and emotional health. 

You can connect with Dr. Maryam Zeineddint:
➡️ https://www.zilicare.com/
➡️ IG @zilicare

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We all may have psychological barriers, fears or traumas that can stop us from improving our lives or even living it to the fullest.  What if it is possible to overcome these barriers and thrive through life’s challenges? 

Listen to Albert Nerenberg as he shares his story of transformation through trauma.  He is an award-winning filmmaker, Hypnotist and TEDX speaker.  His seminal documentary, Laughology helped spark the international laughter movement and has been screened and televised in countries around the world. 

He is also the founder of the annual American and World Laughing Championship. Albert has spoken twice at TEDX and three times at IdeaCity. His TEDX presentation “Is Hypnosis Fake?” is one of the most watched demonstrations of hypnosis of all time. He directed “You Are What You Act”, which was awarded the Jury Prize at the Illuminate Film Festival. He currently working on two new documentaries, one about whether dogs laugh, and an anti-war film called “Make Orgasms Not War”. 

You can contact Albert by visiting:  

➡️  www.Laughologist.info
➡️  www.Hypnologist.net
➡️  www.Elevatorfilms.com
➡️  https://www.worldlaughingchampionship.com 

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As a positive emotion, how does awe stack up in supporting physical and psychological well-being? I am excited to share an interview with the co-author of the book THE POWER OF AWE.

Dr. Michael Amster and his co-author, Jake Eagle, have discovered a clinically proven way to reduce inflammation, stress, loneliness, and burnout while improving overall well-being.  Listen to this conversation as it dives into the A.W.E. method, and he guides a practice which you can follow along - as long as you are not driving or operating machinery :)   

May it support your daily journey!

Connect with Dr. Michael Amster:
https://thepowerofawe.com/
[email protected]

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In these difficult times there are many reasons to be angry, sad, and stressed.  What if we can metabolize stress with our laughter and nurture peace and joy when it is most needed?   

In this Pause To Elevate podcast episode, I am joined by Sylvie Dagenais-Douville.  She is the founder of the Laughing Institute, published author, speaker, dedicated Laughter Yoga Master-Trainer.  She is on a mission to enrich lives with Laughter one smile, one breath at a time.  We talked about laughter, happiness, joy, and well-being, mental and physical health.  If you are ready to boost your well-being with smiles, joins in this episode.  

You can connect with Sylvie Dagenais-Douville by visiting https://www.laughterinstitute.ca/

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