Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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This episode is a MUST if you are interested in improving your breathing, regulating your nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety, and living a healthier life!   We take it for granted, but most of us are not breathing properly. 

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

Jesse Coomer is as a leading authority in the realm of breathwork, and he is renowned for his contributions to the field. He is also an expert on cold exposure. 

 Connect with Jess Coomer on his website  https://www.jessecoomer.com/

    ➡️ IG ‪@jessecoomerbreath
    ➡️  Twitter/X:  @IAmJesseCoomer

📚 Here are Jesse's books: 

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. 

📕 "A Practical Guide to Breathwork" https://amzn.to/4d4QgOn 
📗 "The Language of Breath."  - https://amzn.to/4c5XPmE
📘  "A Practical Guide To Cold Training”.   https://amzn.to/4dw4NT9

You can watch this epsidoe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxmsm8BsnXo

➡️ IG ‪@dr.kasimalmashat
➡️ Twitter/X:  @Kasim_Mindful

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What is it like for a person to transform from being shattered by the devastating impact of war, addiction, and homeless to a life dedicated to inner and outer peace?  Listen to this eye-opening perspective from the latest podcast interview with Claude AnShin Thomas.

He is a Vietnam combat veteran turned Zen Buddhist monk, author, and speaker. Claude AnShin communicates Zen Buddhist Teachings in a non-religious manner that is direct and drawn from life, with a deep-rooted sense of compassion and purpose.

Watch episdoe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vtjZOwuif8&t

To connect with Claude AnShin Thomas visit https://zaltho.org/

📚 Claude AnShin Thomas' books:  

➡️ At Hell’s Gate: A Soldier’s Journey from War to Peace.
➡️ Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the path to Zen practice.

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Bad things seem to happen to good people.  If we can’t avoid the unwanted, the setbacks, the traumas, and the hardships from happening in life, how do we work with them?  And, how do we use these as opportunities to learn and grow?

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
  
Watch this Pause To Elevate Podcast with Janet Curry, as she shares ways in which mindfulness can increase well-being, clarity, and joy.  

Janet is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Sante Fay, New Medico.  She is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher and Teacher Trainer.  She is also an adjunct faculty member at Brown University’s School of Professional Studies, and offers Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness trainings and other workshops in the U.S. and internationally. 

📘 Connect with Janet Curry 

    ➡️ https://www.stillpointmindfulness.org/
    ➡️  IG:  @stillpointmindfulness   

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When was the last time you laughed? 

Stress and life’s challenges can easily take away your smile and joy.  Listen to this story of transformation from dealing with the aftermath of a car accident to becoming a pioneer in the Laughter Yoga movement in North America and author!

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

Linda Leclerc is regularly invited by the media as an expert to talk about the benefits of laughter. She works with companies and organizations throughout North America. Linda was named a Laughter Yoga Master Teacher of Canada. Founder of the HAHA Sisterhood, a community of women laughing intentionally. She inspired many with her presentations over the years. She is the author of the French book "Le Yoga du Rire", creator of the audio collection "Destination Rire" and of the first Laughter Yoga App “RIRE+ / LET’S LAUGH”. She produces a podcast series on The JOY Element / L’Élément JOIE.  She also developed online auto-coaching programs to enhance joy and happiness in life. 

Watch episdoe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaEbXFrD2kE

📘 Connect with Linda

    ➡️ https://www.yogadurire.com/linda-leclerc/
    ➡️  IG:  @lindahahasister
    ➡️  Tiktok:  lindahahasister

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When was the last time you overate, ate mindlessly, or found yourself emotionally eating? Watch this podcast episode with Dr. Judson Brewer, MD, Ph.D. (“Dr. Jud”) as we address this habit and how to change it. 

In a previous appearance on this podcast (published April 18, 2024), we covered his work and book about “Unwinding Anxiety” – Here is the YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvrtdtt0aeA&t

In this episode, we cover his latest must read book, “The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When Were Not Hungry And How To Stop”. It is a 21-day program for anyone who struggles with overeating, stress-eating, mindless eating, or any other type of habitual eating. This is the only evidence-based, mindfulness-driven behavior change curriculum to be approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   You can watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O5TnenFv54

Dr. Jud is a New York Times bestselling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large.

You can connect with Dr. Judson Brewer:
📘 https://drjud.com/
📘 Connect IG at @dr.jud

You can also follow me at: 

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