It is easy to get caught up in negative thinking and get stuck in unhelpful patterns. This makes us susceptible to anxiety and depression and being unhappy.  Listen as we explore reclaiming living life with more resilience , inner peace, and freeing yourself from patterns of unhelpful thinking that lead to depression and anxiety.

Dr. Zindel Segal is a leading psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and bestselling author, and co-founder of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).  His work and research examines the use of mindfulness meditation in promoting affect regulation skills in people suffering from depression and  anxiety.  He has co-authored many books, including The Mindful Way Through Depression, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, and most recent book that is co-authored with Norman Farb, Better in Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life.

You can connect with Dr. Zindel Segal visiting - https://mindfulnoggin.com/ or https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/psych/person/zindel-segal

Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X5K75GBzEo

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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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Struggling with stress, life challenges, pain or illness? How can we create change and transformation amidst the darkness of where we may find ourselves?  Listen to this special interview with Saki Santorelli, former director of the internationally  acclaimed Stress Reduction Clinic, and executive director of the Center for Mindfulness (CFM) in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Saki shares his deep wisdom from 30,000 hours of  experience at the world renowned clinic where Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program was developed!

To connect with Saki and his online community visit - https://guesthouseawareness.com/

You can also watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izN5c9EB7us. 

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Life can throw unexpected adversity at us.  What happens when this adversity is life shattering and triggers Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression and Traumatic Brain Injury?  How can someone still flourish and thrive through such adversity?  Find out about the human potential to flourish in this inspiring conversation with Lauren Roegele.  She is a Yoga teacher and trainer who has faced unimaginable suffering and found her way through a journey that included, amongst other things, yoga, mindfulness, and counselling. 

Connect with Lauren Roegele:
https://laurensyoga.com/

Instagram @laurenroegele7147 

You can also watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1GHwj8oBIA&t=8s

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How can we intervene with overthinking, and what is the consequence of not doing so?   
As a practioner and expert on mindfulness, Professor Mark Williams shares practically how mindfulness can help us prevent depression and depression relapse, find clam, and minimize the cost of spiralling mentally and emotionally.  He also guides us through a mindfulness practice.   Mark Williams is an Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, at the University of Oxford!

You can connect with Mark Williams through https://www.oxfordmindfulness.org/

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Chasing your goals can be fulfilling but how are you doing in the process?  We are all at risk of getting caught up in the never ending "go-go" mentality that can take away the joy from pursuing personal and professional success. 

Listen to this heartfelt podcast conversation with Dr. Ghazala Radwi, MD.  She is Hematologist who speaks candidly about how this busy way of living was costing her life, and how she literally almost lost her life because of it!  She shares her personal journey into mindfulness and how it has made her a better Physician.   

You can connect with Dr. Radwi on Linkedin - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ghazala-radwi-md-7aab0881

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Sometimes we think that caring for ourselves is selfish whether engaging in self-care, mindfulness, exercise or hobbies.  However, what happens when we overly focus on others and not give ourselves enough care and attention?  What if it ends up being selfish not to take care of ourselves?  Watch this Pause To Elevate Podcast episode as Dr. Mark Sherman, MD, shares the importance of caring for ourselves as we care for others personally and professionally.  

Dr. Sherman is a parent, family physician and mindfulness meditation teacher who lives in Victoria, BC. Mark is a founder of the BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCALM) and has been instrumental in developing programs on mindfulness based stress management, mindfulness in medicine, mindfulness in education, workplace wellness and mindful parenting. 

You can connect with Dr. Mark Sherman by visiting - https://livingthismoment.ca/, and https://www.bcalm.ca/

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Ready for a bigger life?  Life can be filled with joy and tragedies.  What is the mindset you have been using to face it all?  What might be the perspective that is keeping you stuck?

Listen to this highly informative podcast with Melissa Myōzen Blacker, Rōshi, as she shares her journey and the transformative power of mindfulness and Zen practices.  She is a Guiding Teacher at Boundless Way Zen Temple in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was a teacher and director of programs at the Center for Mindfulness, the world acclaimed clinic where Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program was founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn.  Her writings appear in various publications, and she is the co-editor of The Book of Mu: Essential Writings on Zen’s Most Important Koan.

➡️  You can connect with Mellisa through https://boundlessway.org/  

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We all have "good" and "bad" habits.  Some of the the bad habits can include worrying, stress eating, procrastinating or stress scrolling through social media. How can we break these loops to create positive change?  Watch this conversation with Dr. Judson Brewer, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and New York Times best seller, as he lays out how to create change, including the role of mindfulness.  Dr. Jud is also Sharecare's Chief Medical Officer.

Connect with Dr. Judson Brewer:
https://drjud.com/

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Facing challenges and setbacks in life can be devastating.  However, what sets apart those who excel despite all of these obstacles? Listen as Barbara Mowat shares three key mindsets for success in business and life. 

Barbara is a international business development specialist, who has changemaker, thought leader, and trailblazer. She has helped tens of thousands of businesses over the past 37 years and is sought after by private companies, organizations, and governments around the world for her expertise and passionate support of fostering entrepreneurship, business development and growth, and creating win-wins through her extensive network. 

You can contact Barbara at - https://groyourbiz.com/, and for more info about her conference visit https://excelerate2024.com/

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