Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Kasim Al-Mashat
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Discover your mind’s inner working to transform and elevate your life.  Dr. Kasim shares his experiences and invites experts in their fields as well as everyday people who have created positive impactful change in their lives.  He is a Registered Psychologist and Umass Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher and Teacher Trainer.  Dr. Kasim completed a six-month silent meditation retreat in Myanmar (Burma) and has a TEDx talk, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction”.     You can listen to insights and tips shared so that you can learn to be more present, mange overwhelm and stress, find calm and inner peace, enhance resilience, gain new perspective to live healthier and happier life, be more compassionate, enhance your mind to reach the success you want, and create a more fulfilling life.     Dr. Kasim’s mission is to elevate our lives on a personal, professional, and global level to a healthier, more compassionate and caring world through mindfulness.  This podcast also shares principles in psychology and mindset that leads to success and a more fulfilling life.    Hit subscribe and get ready for a Pause To Elevate now!    Learn more and join free mindfulness and laughter sessions , and give aways by joining our newsletter by visiting www.drkasimalmashat.com or  www.centreformindfulness.ca. 

  1. 15h ago

    Why Unconscious Bias Shapes the Way We See Politics And What To Do About It! With Bill Ballas

    Bill Ballas explores how unconscious bias, emotion, identity, fear, group belonging, and our digital environment shape the way we see politics. Through political psychology, cognitive bias, motivated reasoning, tribalism, and mindfulness, this episode invites us to better understand why people get stuck in certain worldviews — and how self-awareness can help us relate to politics, ourselves, and each other with more honesty and clarity. #UnconsciousBias #PoliticalPsychology #CognitiveBias #Politics #Mindfulness #MotivatedReasoning #PauseToElevate 🌿 Want to bring more mindfulness into your everyday life? Explore my self-paced Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, designed to help you relate differently to stress and life’s challenges, and live more fully. As a Pause to Elevate viewer, receive 10% off the self-paced MBSR program with code PAUSE10.    Learn more: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ #Mindfulness #Meditation #MBSR #MindfulnessForBeginners #MeditationForBeginners #MindfulnessPractice #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #MindfulLiving #MeditationPractice #SelfDiscovery #PauseToElevate  Show Notes and Resources 📒 You can contact Bill Ballas at: - https://www.wsballas.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv  📚 "Ogilvy on Advertising" by  David Ogilvy -  📚  "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman -  📚  "Predisposed" by John R. Hibbing -  Note:  We’re affiliates with the links, 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.  🌿 Stay Connected Join our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ About Pause to Elevate Subscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing. Disclaimer 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. Full Disclaimer & Privacy: https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ 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...

  2. Sep 15

    You Are Not Your Story: Mindfulness Teacher On What Helps Us Let Go & Change - With Elaine Retholtz

    We often believe we are the same person forever, but mindfulness reminds us that everything changes — including the stories we carry about ourselves and others. Through Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Buddhist wisdom, self-compassion, forgiveness, and interpersonal mindfulness, this conversation explores how we can stop blaming ourselves, meet difficult thoughts with more kindness, and remember that we still have choice now. #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #MBSR #BuddhistWisdom #PersonalGrowth #Forgiveness #MindfulRelationships #PauseToElevate 🌿 Want to bring more mindfulness into your everyday life? Explore my self-paced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, designed to help you relate differently to stress and life’s challenges, and live more fully. As a Pause to Elevate viewer, receive 10% off the self-paced MBSR program with code PAUSE10.    Learn more: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ #Mindfulness #Meditation #MBSR #MindfulnessForBeginners #MeditationForBeginners #MindfulnessPractice #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #MindfulLiving #MeditationPractice #SelfDiscovery #PauseToElevate  Show Notes and Resources 📒 You can contact Elaine Retholtz at: - https://www.elaineretholtz.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚  " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚  "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚  "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note:  We’re affiliates with the links, 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.  🌿 Stay Connected Join our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ About Pause to Elevate Subscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing. Disclaimer 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. Full Disclaimer & Privacy: https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ 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...

  3. Sep 3

    Sleep Therapist: The Insomnia Trap That Keeps You Awake with Tony Ho

    Through evidence-based approaches like CBT-I and ACT-I, Tony Ho explains how to stop fighting wakefulness and begin building a healthier relationship with rest. #SleepTherapist #InsomniaHelp #SleepTips #CBTI #SleepHealth #AnxietyRelief #Mindfulness 🌿 Want to bring more mindfulness into your everyday life? Explore my self-paced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, designed to help you relate differently to stress and life’s challenges, and live more fully. As a Pause to Elevate viewer, receive 10% off the self-paced MBSR program with code PAUSE10.    Learn more: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ #Mindfulness #Insomnia #Meditation #StopStriving #SelfDiscovery #HealingJourney #MBSR #MindfulLiving #TrustTheProcess #PauseToElevate  Show Notes and Resources 📒 You can contact Tony Ho at: - https://www.quadrawellness.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚  " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚  "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚  "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note:  We’re affiliates with the links, 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.  🌿 Stay Connected Join our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ About Pause to Elevate Subscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing. Disclaimer 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. Full Disclaimer & Privacy: https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ 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...

  4. Aug 20

    Why Chasing Peace of Mind Keeps You Stuck — with Kevin Fong, Mindfulness Teacher in China

    Kevin Fong shares how years of insomnia, stress, striving, and self-pressure led him to mindfulness and meditation. What began as a desperate search for sleep became a deeper journey of self-discovery, healing, and learning how to stop fighting himself. Through mindfulness, MBSR, intention, attention, and attitude, this conversation explores how we can stop trying to “fix” ourselves and begin meeting life with more curiosity, kindness, and trust in the process. 🌿 Want to bring more mindfulness into your everyday life? Explore my self-paced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, designed to help you relate differently to stress and life’s challenges, and live more fully. As a Pause to Elevate viewer, receive 10% off the self-paced MBSR program with code PAUSE10.    Learn more: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ #Mindfulness #Insomnia #Meditation #StopStriving #SelfDiscovery #HealingJourney #MBSR #MindfulLiving #TrustTheProcess #PauseToElevate Show Notes and Resources 📒 You can contact Kevin Fong at: - https://www.atinat.com/ 🌿 Stay Connected Join our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ About Pause to Elevate Subscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing. Disclaimer 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. Full Disclaimer & Privacy: https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ 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...

  5. Aug 8

    Insomnia Expert Explains: The Sleep Myth That Keeps You Awake with Dr. Colleen Carney

    Dr. Colleen Carney, a leading expert in sleep and insomnia, explains why trying too hard to sleep can actually make insomnia worse. This conversation explores CBT-I, sleep anxiety, sleep myths, wakefulness at night, sleep trackers, melatonin, naps, and how trusting your body can support better sleep and mental wellbeing. #Insomnia #SleepMyths #CBTI #SleepAnxiety #SleepBetter #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #PauseToElevate  You can contact Dr. Colleen Carney at: https://drcolleencarney.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚  " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚  "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚  "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note:  We’re affiliates with the links, 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.  🌿 Stay Connected Join our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ About Pause to Elevate Subscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing. Disclaimer 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. Full Disclaimer & Privacy: https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ 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...

  6. Jul 22

    This is How Laughter Helps Heal Anxiety and Stress with Lora Pesant

    Lora Pesant shares how laughter yoga helped her work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, and difficult emotions while reconnecting with courage, joy, and inner safety. Through laughter, breath, mindfulness, self-compassion, and community, this conversation explores how joy can support emotional wellbeing and resilience even in difficult times. #LaughterYoga #AnxietyRelief #StressRelief #EmotionalWellbeing #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #PauseToElevate  You can contact Lora Pesant at: - https://www.adventuresinwellness.ca/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚  " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚  "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚  "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note:  We’re affiliates with the links, 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. 🌿 Stay Connected Join our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ About Pause to Elevate Subscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing. Disclaimer 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. Full Disclaimer & Privacy: https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ 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...

  7. Jul 13

    Mindfulness in Fiery Times: Finding Calm, Compassion & Presence with Florence Meleo-Meyer

    The world can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and full of anxiety. Florence Meleo-Meyer shares how mindfulness, awareness, and compassion can help us stay grounded in difficult times, respond with wisdom instead of reactivity, and care for ourselves while staying connected to others. #MindfulnessPractice #Overwhelm #Compassion #Presence #StressRelief #MindfulnessBasedStressReduction  Show Notes and Resources 📒 You can contact Jon Kabat-Zinn at: - https://www.florencemeleomeyer.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚  " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚  "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚  "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note:  We’re affiliates with the links, 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.  🌿 Stay Connected Join our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ About Pause to Elevate Subscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing. Disclaimer 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. Full Disclaimer & Privacy: https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ 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...

  8. Jul 1

    Jon Kabat-Zinn: This Is Why You Are More Than Your Thoughts!

    Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), explains how mindfulness meditation helps us observe thoughts clearly, return to awareness, and live with more presence, kindness, and inner freedom. Suffering often grows when we believe every thought, emotion, and mental story. Mindfulness practice teaches us to pause, notice the mind, and reconnect with the present moment. #YouAreNotYourThoughts #Mindfulness #MeditationPractice #JonKabatZinn #MBSR #MindfulnessMeditation #PresentMoment #InnerFreedom #MentalWellbeing #MentalClarity #InnerPeace Show Notes and Resources 📒 You can contact Jon Kabat-Zinn at: - https://jonkabat-zinn.com/ - IG: @jon.kabat.zinn - Meditation App:  https://jkzmeditations.com/ Books You Might Be Interested In: 📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv 📚  " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye 📚  "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O 📚  "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bS Note:  We’re affiliates with the links, 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.  🌿 Stay Connected Join our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ About Pause to Elevate Subscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing. Disclaimer 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. Full Disclaimer & Privacy: https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ 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...

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Discover your mind’s inner working to transform and elevate your life.  Dr. Kasim shares his experiences and invites experts in their fields as well as everyday people who have created positive impactful change in their lives.  He is a Registered Psychologist and Umass Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher and Teacher Trainer.  Dr. Kasim completed a six-month silent meditation retreat in Myanmar (Burma) and has a TEDx talk, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction”.     You can listen to insights and tips shared so that you can learn to be more present, mange overwhelm and stress, find calm and inner peace, enhance resilience, gain new perspective to live healthier and happier life, be more compassionate, enhance your mind to reach the success you want, and create a more fulfilling life.     Dr. Kasim’s mission is to elevate our lives on a personal, professional, and global level to a healthier, more compassionate and caring world through mindfulness.  This podcast also shares principles in psychology and mindset that leads to success and a more fulfilling life.    Hit subscribe and get ready for a Pause To Elevate now!    Learn more and join free mindfulness and laughter sessions , and give aways by joining our newsletter by visiting www.drkasimalmashat.com or  www.centreformindfulness.ca. 

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