How many times have you heard yourself or someone say "I just want to be happy"? We all yearn for it but happiness can be elusive! 

In this Pause to Elevate Podcast, we explore how mindfulness and nature became a transformative practice during a battle with cancer, turning adversity into an opportunity for personal growth. 

We delve into how staying present and embracing mindfulness helped navigate the emotional and physical challenges of the illness. Through the practice of mindful awareness, what seemed overwhelming was met with inner strength and resilience. Tune in to hear how mindfulness can be a powerful tool for overcoming life’s toughest challenges and fostering profound healing and growth.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

Ana Arrabe is the founder of Eus3 and Way of Nature Spain. She is a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher and trainer at the Nirakara Mindfulness Institute.  

📚 Books mentioned in this episode: 

📕 "Molecules of Emotion" - https://amzn.to/4h3B5Yc

📗 "Coming to our senses" by John Kabat-Zinn,  - https://amzn.to/4eWwuoL

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

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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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Dealing with physical pain, whether it's chronic or acute, can be a discouraging experience. Not only does pain effect our physical well-being, but it also has a significant impact on our emotional and mental states. However, there is growing evidence that mindfulness can play a crucial role in breaking the negative cycle of pain and effectively managing it.

Dr. Fadel Zeidan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Director of Brain Mechanisms of Pain and Health, and Director of Neuroscience at UC San Diego.  To connect with Dr. Zeidan:

- https://www.zeidanlab.com/
- Twitter: @FadelZeidan

You can watch this episode on YouTube - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2yVWeWR4gA&t=12s

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Your mindset shapes how you experience life. A strong, positive mindset not only helps you overcome challenges but also nurtures personal growth and well-being. Running can be a powerful tool to cultivate this mindset, offering a space to care for yourself both mentally and physically. By embracing the right mindset, you can turn running into a practice of self-care and a path toward flourishing as a human being.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

Jerry Ziak has been is a competitive middle and long-distance runner, and running coach.  He is the founder of Quality Pathways Coaching and enjoys working with runners of all abilities through his running clinics at Forerunners North Shore and online, and one-on-one personal coaching. His particular passion is the discovery and practice of training techniques and daily behaviours that allow us to continue moving youthfully as we age.

You can reach Jerry through Forerunners In North Vancouver -  https://forerunners.ca/member/jerry-ziak/, or by email him at [email protected]. 

📚 Book mentioned in this episode: 

📕 "Science of Running: Analyze your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize your Training" by Chris Napier (Link to book - https://amzn.to/3XIHiQv)

📗  Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl (Link to book -  https://amzn.to/4gJ8PKg)

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What if there is wholeness in all of us despite painful childhood experiences and trauma or the horrible life challenges that comes after?  We sometimes learn with life’s circumstances to avoid looking into certain parts of ourselves. Listen to this conversation with Lynn Koerbel, as shares how healing, growth and thriving is possible regardless of life’s conditions. 

Lynn Koerbel is the Assistant Director of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Training and Curricula Development at Brown University’s School of Professional Studies.  In her role, she continues the work she began at the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness, where MBSR was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn.  Lynn has been nurturing MBSR teachers and teachers in training, supporting the integrity of the MBSR curriculum and best practices in teaching.

You can connect with Lynn Koerbel by visiting - https://www.brown.edu/public-health/m...

You can watch this episode on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn6QLJpBrGM&t=71s

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This episode is not just for healthcare providers but anyone who is interested in learning how to thrive and flourish, how to meet suffering in life with compassion and avoid burnout! 

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

Mindful Practice in Medicine co-founder Dr. Ron Epstein, MD, is an internationally recognized physician, educator, researcher and writer.  He has over 300 scholarly articles.

You can connect with Dr. Ron Epstein  visiting - https://www.ronaldepstein.com/

You can watch this episode on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gJEbhoqMQE&t

📚 Book mentioned in this episode: 

📕  "Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness and Humanity" - https://amzn.to/3Zrlprc

Dr. Ron's book shows how health professionals can flourish, building strong connections with patients and colleagues, optimize the care they provide and become more resilient.

Note:  We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel.  We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals. 

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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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In this episode, we sit down with a Zen teacher to explore the timeless wisdom of Zen and mindfulness. Discover how mindfulness can lead to inner peace, greater self-awareness, and a balanced life. Whether you're new to Zen or looking to deepen your mindfulness practice, this conversation is packed with practical insights and ancient teachings. Join us as we dive into the transformative power of mindful living, meditation, and staying present in everyday life.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

David Dae An Rynick, Rōshi, is a Zen teacher authorized in both the Korean Rinzai and the Japanese Soto lineages. He’s a founding teacher of the Boundless Way Zen Temple. He is also a life and leadership coach.   He holds a black belt in judo and has taught dance, aikido, and qigong, dance, as well as organizational leadership, systems thinking, pottery, and creative process. Rynick is an avid landscape gardener and has been licensed as a Maine Sea Kayak Guide.   

Connect with David by visiting - 
www.DavidRynick.com or www.BoundlessWayZen.org

 ➡️ Twitter/X:  @DavidRynickLinkedin 

📚 Book mentioned in this episode: 

📕 "Wandering Close to Home: A Year of Zen Reflections, Consolations" by  David Rynick - https://amzn.to/3ZxHt3J

📕"Zen and the Martial art" by Joe Hyams - https://amzn.to/3MCCWoE

Note:  We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel.  We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals. 

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In this episode, we dive deep into the practice of being present with unwanted emotions, exploring how mindfulness can help us accept and transform difficult feelings. Learn how to sit with negative emotions without judgment, and discover the power of mindfulness in navigating life's emotional challenges. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or other unwanted emotions, this podcast offers valuable insights and techniques to help you embrace and heal through mindful awareness.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

In this Pause To Elevate Podcast, my guest is Erin Woo.  She is Assistant Director of Mindfulness in Education at Brown University, a senior mindfulness teacher and teacher trainer, and a researcher. Her research is focused on adapting mindfulness to make it more accessible to diverse groups, especially for underrepresented communities.  She also presented a TEDx talk about mindfulness and where emotion come from.    

Connect with Erin Woo by visiting 
https://mindfulness.sph.brown.edu/people/erin-woo-med

 ➡️ Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-woo-58624883/

📚 Book mentioned in this episode: 

📕 "Heal Thy Self: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine" by Saki Santorelli (Author), Jon Kabat-Zinn (Foreword) - https://amzn.to/3Xfx1eq

Note:  We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel.  We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals. 

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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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Many things can happen in life that causes us to suffer whether from unexpected negative events, illness, to things not going our way.

Listen to this moving conversation with Elana Rosenbaum, a pioneer in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) who embodies what is means to find resilience and thriving amidst life's challenges, including facing cancer and death.  Discover what helped her find resilience and happiness.  Her authority and wisdom is forged through her surviving cancer and a stem cell transplant, and her many years teaching and helping others be well.   

Her books include:

📚 Being Well (Even When You're Sick): Mindfulness Practices For People Living With Cancer And Other Serious Illness - https://amzn.to/4g1Xkgv

📚 The Heart Of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: A MBSR Guide For Clinicians And Clients - https://amzn.to/4dVzKQL

📚  Here For Now: Living Well With Cancer Through Mindfulness - https://amzn.to/47a1z5O

➡️  You can connect with Elana Rosenbaum https://www.elanarosenbaum.com/

You can watch this episode on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruhGj0Z_6LQ&t=1257s

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We explore the powerful connection between COVID recovery and managing anxiety through the practice of mindfulness. Listen to a personal journey of healing, where mindfulness played a crucial role in regaining health and mental peace. 

Discover how the challenges of COVID and anxiety were met with resilience and strength, leading to an empowered recovery and regaining sense of self and identity. This episode offers insights and practical tips for anyone facing the dual battle of COVID and anxiety, showing that mindfulness can be a transformative tool in the healing process.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

In this Pause To Elevate Podcast, you will meet Ellen Alden.  She is the owner of Stress Less Studios and ever since her diagnosis of long COVID, she has been implementing the mindfulness and meditation practices to aid in her recovery.  Ellen specializes in helping individuals with chronic illness and Long COVID, and she teaches stress reducing practices, breathing techniques and mindful tools to improve mental, physical and emotional health.  

Connect with Ellen Alden by visiting https://stress-less-studio.com/ 

 ➡️ IG ‪@ellen_mindful_healing

➡️ Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-alden-stress-less/

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Relationships can be such a source of pleasure, connection, and joy.  However, we often have a fairy-tale idea that healthy relationships have no challenges!  What if relationship problems can contribute to transformation and healthy growth?  Listen to this conversation with Bruce Tift, MA, as he sheds light on this important topic.  

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

Bruce Tift was a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  He taught at Naropa University for twenty-five years (A Buddhist inspired non-sectarian University rooted in contemplative education combines both East and West), worked in a psychiatric ward and worked as a family therapist with social services. He is long time meditation practitioner, over 40 years, and had the good fortune to be a student of the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and to meet a number of realized teachers.

You can connect with Bruce Tift by visiting - https://www.brucetift.com/

📚 Here is Bruce's book: 

Note:  We’re affiliates with the link below, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals. 

📕 "Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation" - https://amzn.to/3SKBGUd

You can watch this epsidoe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRw1rzfsMEQ

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