When life feels like constant fight, flight, or freeze, healing starts with creativity. Expressive arts therapist Johanne Ascoli shares how art, movement, and deep listening can gently rewire the nervous system, release generational trauma, and reconnect you to your body’s natural wisdom. 

Learn how reconnecting with your imagination opens space for healing, regulation, and joy — even after deep pain.

#TraumaHealing #ExpressiveArtsTherapy #CreativityForHealing #JohanKuli #MindBodyConnection #SomaticTherapy #ImaginationHeals #PauseToElevate #HealingThroughArt #InnerFreedom

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You can contact Johanne Ascoli by visiting https://expressyourheart.com/

Books that might be of interest: 

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "Wherever you go, There you are" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/4hA89G5

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What happens when depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and dyslexia collide? Jonathan Kemp, mental health advocate and former police officer, opens up about his decades-long battle with self-doubt and survival—and the tools that turned his darkest moments into resilience. 

His story shows that no matter how far you spiral, there is always a way forward.

#MentalHealthJourney #BipolarDisorder #AddictionRecovery #DyslexiaAwareness #Resilience #OvercomingStruggles #JonathanKemp #FindingPeaceOfMind #PauseToElevate #MentalWellness

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You can contact Jonathan Kemp by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankemplondon/

Books Mentioned:

📚 "Finding Peace of Mind" by Jonathan Kemp - https://amzn.to/4mFY1hB

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We’re obsessed with health—but almost never talk about fun health: the everyday play, lightness, and micro-moments that calm anxiety, reduce stress, and refill your cup. 🎈

My guest, Treena Innes (author of Mind Doodles and creator of a global fun movement), shares practical ways to make fun a must-have, not a nice-to-have—without toxic positivity. Think resilience, not denial.

Inside: the 3-minute Fire-in-the-Belly Check, the “Why Not?” Rule that opens your life, and global joy rituals from Thailand, Colombia, and Scandinavia you can try today. 

Ready to experiment with fun health?

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You can contact Treena Innes by visiting https://minddoodles.ca/

Books Mentioned:

📚 "Mind Doodles" by Treena Innes - https://amzn.to/4pzaGFK

📚 "The Power of Fun" by Catherin Prince - https://amzn.to/46Ogtji

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Feeling unheard and turning up the volume rarely creates connection.

Certified Nonviolent Communication trainer Jenna Card shares how compassionate communication, radical honesty, and self-compassion transform conflict at home, at work, and with yourself. 

Learn practical tools to stop reactive cycles, repair after rupture, and speak truths without harm—so you can be understood and deepen trust. If you care about mindfulness, authenticity, and real-world communication skills, this is for you.

#NonviolentCommunication #RadicalHonesty #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #Empathy #ConflictResolution #RelationshipSkills #Polyvagal #RelationalNeuroscience #Somatics #MarshallRosenberg #CommunicationTools #EmotionalRegulation #JennaCard

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You can contact Jenna Card by visiting https://www.heartspring.ca/

Books that might be of interest: (No books mentioned)

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "Wherever you go, There you are" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/4hA89G5

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Wars, infectious disease and suffering are happening around the world.  This episode is a grounded look at how science and spirituality can work side-by-side to relieve modern stress and suffering. 

Nahal Haghbin—a Persian Canadian integrative yoga therapist with a global health background at the WHO—explains why the heart’s field matters, how choosing our thoughts reshapes our nervous system, and why family repair scales to community peace. 

 #ScienceAndSpirituality #HeartIntelligence #YogaTherapy #Breathwork #Mindfulness #TraumaHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #GlobalHealth #WHO #FamilyHealing #OnenessOfHumanity

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You can contact Nahal Haghbin by visiting https://www.yogaavecmoi.com/

Books that might be of interest:

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

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At just 17, Dr. Amy Banks lost her father to murder. Soon after, a young Black teenager, Isaac Knapper, was wrongfully convicted of the crime. This story reveals the deep scars of racism, systemic injustice, and the trauma it leaves on both individuals and communities. Drawing on her expertise in relational neuroscience, Dr. Banks shares how trauma rewires the brain—and how forgiveness, compassion, and connection can help rewire it again for healing.

#WrongfulConviction #TraumaHealing #Neuroscience #RacialJustice #Forgiveness #SystemicRacism #HealingTogether

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You can contact Dr. Amy Banks by visiting https://amybanksmd.com/

Book mentioned:

📕"Trauma and Recovery" by Judith Herman - https://amzn.to/4fVA846

📘 "Fighting time" by Amy Banks and Isaac Knapper - https://amzn.to/3UI8ygL

📗 "Wired to Connect" by Amy Banks - https://amzn.to/3HL4NnO

📙 "When the Body Says No" by Gabor Mate - https://amzn.to/4mW76TV

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What does it take to face crushing setbacks, doubt, and uncertainty—and still come back stronger? Canadian Olympian Anthony Kindler opens up about resilience, overcoming fear of failure, and staying motivated when life doesn’t go as planned. 

Success isn’t just about hard work—it’s also about pausing to reflect. Reflection after wins and losses is essential for growth, and how it shaped his career from the Olympic field to entrepreneurship.

#OlympianMindset #OvercomingSetbacks #Resilience #Motivation #FearOfFailure #MindsetMatters #AnthonyKindler #ColdPlunge #WellnessJourney #HighPerformance

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You can contact Antoni Kindler by visiting 
https://www.instagram.com/antonikindler/?hl=en

Book that might be of interest:

📕"A Practical Guide to Cold Training" by Jesse Coomer  - https://amzn.to/3UclhII

📘 "A Practical Guide to Breathwork" by Jesse Coomer https://amzn.to/4d4QgOn 

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Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide—and antidepressants only work 50% of the time. But what if the solution isn’t just in a pill? Certified Nutritionist and Occupational Therapist Kylie James shares how food can heal where meds fall short. Discover the surprising role of gut health, inflammation, and protein in restoring joy, motivation, and mental clarity.

Note:  Kylie is also offersing $200 off her online course "Reclaim Your Happiness".  This offer is for the first 30 people who register with code PAUSE200.  Here is the link- https://korunutrition.com/reclaim-your-happiness/.  By the way, I don't get any commssion from this!  It is a generous offer she is providing our community and podcast listners. 

#DepressionHelp #NutritionAndMentalHealth #GutBrainConnection #NaturalHealing #Antidepressants #LonelinessSupport #HolisticWellness

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You can contact Kylie James by visiting 
https://korunutrition.com/

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“You don’t get over it—you learn to live with it.” 

Colleen Worsley opens up about losing her son, the paralyzing grief that followed, and the small steps that helped her keep going. 

This episode is a raw but hopeful guide to anyone who’s been knocked down by life. Discover how healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means making space for life again.

#GriefSupport #LossAndHealing #TraumaRecovery #GrowthMindset #ParentingThroughGrief

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You can contact Colleen Worsley by visiting https://www.edendales.com/colleenworsley

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Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but still not getting what you need in your relationships? Learn how to work with limits, build emotional resilience, and reclaim self-respect—without resorting to blame.

Rachelle Lamb is a recognized speaker, relationship coach, and nonviolent communication trainer. Her extensive knowledge on managing relationship expectations, understanding the importance of nonviolent communication, and navigating conflict with compassion and self-respect. 

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You can contact Rachelle Lamb by visiting https://www.rachellelamb.com/

📚  "Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life" by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg

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