The Gifts of Trauma

Compassionate Inquiry
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Presented by Compassionate Inquiry®, the Gifts of Trauma is a weekly podcast that features personal stories of trauma healing and the gifts revealed on the path to authenticity. Compassionate Inquiry® is a psychotherapeutic approach created by Dr. Gabor Maté over several decades while working with both patients and retreat participants.Join us to hear what it was like for our guests to live with the tension of trauma, and what happened when they turned inward with compassionate curiosity. These highly relatable stories illustrate how they transformed their trauma generated fear, anger, pain or shame triggers into understanding, acceptance and love. www.compassionateinquiry.com

  1. 6d ago

    The Therapist's Wound: Healing Through Shared Humanity, with Efu Nyaki and Rennet Wong-Gates

    Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. The therapist's wound is rarely just one thing. Our guests today shared that for them, it's been a mix of childhood, educational, religious, ancestral, racial, colonial, cultural and systemic wounds, seeded through a lifetime. What turned these wounded humans into wounded healers is how they related to their wounds. This third episode of the Wounded Healer Series is profoundly relational. Born in Guyana, Rennet Wong arrived in Canada at 17, carrying Russian, Japanese, Chinese, West African, Irish, Portuguese and Aboriginal ancestry into a country that didn't know how to see her. Born in Tanzania and raised as a natural healer, Efu Nyaki carried her ancestral traditions into institutions that had little room for them. Undeterred, she travelled to Brazil, founded a holistic healing centre, and today travels the world to share her gifts of healing.  Their discussion of shared humanity in the therapeutic relationship explores: - Why the wound alone doesn't make a healer, and their relationship to it does - What it means to sit in front of someone, and simultaneously, their 4,000 ancestors - The difference between being resilient and being allowed to rest - How colonial and racial wounds live in the body - Humility, humanity and the healing power of presence This episode closes with a poem written by Rennet for this conversation.Her words precisely capture what it actually means to tend a wound—our own, or another's. About Rennet Wong-Gates,  MSW, RSW, RP, SEP A Trauma Therapist, Registered Clinical Social Worker, Registered Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and Organizational Consultant, she has spent over 20 years supporting individuals, families, groups, and frontline organizations through complex trauma, relational wounds, grief, burnout, emotional eating, binge eating, and nervous-system dysregulation. Rennet's clinical work integrates EMDR, Somatic Experiencing®, Brainspotting, Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, IFS-informed parts work, Compassionate Inquiry®, Polyvagal-informed practice, mindfulness, and anti-oppressive approaches. She helps clients understand the protective wisdom beneath symptoms, reduce shame, reconnect with the body, build greater safety, choice, dignity, and self-trust. In addition to her clinical practice, Rennet provides trauma-informed consultation, supervision, and resilience training for organizations supporting survivors, frontline workers, and communities impacted by systemic stress and trauma. About Euphrasia (Efu) Nyaki, MEd, Therapist & Professor of Trauma Healing  Born in Tanzania, and raised as a natural healer, Efu is a Somatic Experiencing® faculty member and a Professor of Family Constellation System Therapy.  For the past 3 decades, she has been living in Brazil, facilitating trauma healing therapy and training, both in-person and online.  In 1998, she co-founded AFYA, a Holistic Healing Center in northeast Brazil that provides holistic healing methodologies to people from the local community and international individuals who come seeking support.  Efu also travels to India, Egypt, South Korea, China, Bolivia, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, Tanzania, Philippines, Hong Kong, USA, Poland, Kenya and Sweden to facilitate trainings, workshops, summits, webinars, podcasts, conferences, individual therapy sessions and case consults.  In 2023 Efu authored, Healing Trauma through Family Constellations and Somatic Experiencing. The foreword was written by Dr Peter Levine. Promotional Messages: Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the Compassionate Inquiry approach developed by Doctor Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, consider joining the Professional Training Program. It's open to all healing professionals, including naturopaths, physicians, body workers, coaches, and therapists. In addition to learning how to use compassion to support your clients in their most vulnerable moments with greater empathy and authenticity, you'll also deepen your own internal process. If you're interested, tap this link. Compassionate Inquiry® Blog Library Did you know that Compassionate Inquiry offers a free public blog library with over a thousand short posts written by our practitioners and facilitators?  Each is only a 5 or 6 minute read, and topics range from connecting with authenticity to overcoming food addictions to understanding epigenetics, rethinking drug use, CI & Psychedelics, and much, much more. You can also read excerpts from podcast guests' interviews. Tap this link  to access our helpful, enlightening and inspiring blog library. Resources: Websites: Efu's Professional Website Efu's AFYA Site Rennet's Professional Website Related Links: Compassionate Inquiryy® Somatic Experiencingy® Family Constellations Healing Asthma in Adults (Podcast)  Somatic Experiencing and Family Constellation Healing (Podcast) Branches of Wisdom (Podcast) Rennet's 2024 Interview (Podcast) Books: Healing Trauma through Family Constellations and Somatic Experiencing Quotes: "My wounds didn't make me a healer… my relationship to my wounds did." - Rennet Wong-Gates "Oppression is not a gift. The gift is what we reclaim from it." - Rennet Wong-Gates "I do not come untouched. I come with places in me that have known silence, loss, and the ache of becoming." - Rennet Wong-Gates "The wound is not the gift; the tending is, the compassion is, the humility is. And perhaps this is healing, not arriving whole, but arriving honest."  - Rennet Wong-Gates "When I meet the other person, as I sit in front of them, holding the space for them, I'm able to see what they are bringing up. I know they have touched my wound and it helps me to become more compassionate because I know what they are talking about, not just from my cortical brain, but with my whole being and my soul. Then we both come up with the intuitive way of finding healing together. So the word I would like the public to hear is humility." - Efu Nyaki "I'm not going to fix you. I'm sitting here with you so that you can learn something from me as I learn something from you." - Efu Nyaki "You heal one, you heal all." - Efu Nyaki "Humanity, humility, and the healing power of presence." - Rosemary Davies-Janes Social Media: Efu's Instagram: @afyaorg  Efu's Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/efu.nyaki/ Rennet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rennetwonggates/ Rennet's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RennetWongGatesPsychotherapy Rennet's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rennetwonggates

    53 min

  2. May 21

    The Physician's Wound: Medicine as Sacred Practice, with Karenna'onwe (Dr Karen Hill), Dr Gareth Patterson, & Ben Court, Registered Osteopath

    Hosted by Kevin Young and Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard What becomes possible when a wounded healer acknowledges their wound? To address this question, we brought together three diverse medical professionals whose practices and traditions span indigenous, osteopathic and allopathic realms. As they move from consulting room to ceremony, from the body's symptoms to the soul's message, from protocol to empathic presence, each reflects on the wounding that brought them into medicine, and the inner work that transformed how they practice it. Together they explore:  - What it means to practise medicine as a sacred act - How the body communicates what the soul cannot say - What happens when a medical practitioner brings all of themselves to their practice - How the healer's own wound shapes the care they offer - What becomes possible when two ways of healing are brought together rather than kept apart This episode offers moments of deep vulnerability as our guests share their own stories of the personal healing they experienced when they finally turned toward their wounds. About Karenna'onwe (Dr Karen Hill)  Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University A Mohawk physician from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Karen is the mother of two sons and step mother of five daughters.  She completed medical school in 2003 and Family Medicine Residency in 2005, both at McMaster University. Her passion is to see Traditional Indigenous Knowledge return to the centre of life and healthcare for Indigenous people across Canada.  In 2015 Karen became the first recipient of the Thomas Dignan award for Indigenous Health conferred by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, That same year she also received The College of Family Physicians Excellence Award for leading the way in Indigenous collaborative care in primary practice. In 2016, McMaster University honoured her with a Community Impact Award. In early 2020 Karen partnered with Mohawk filmmaker Paulette Moore to create "The Aunties Dandelion" media and research centre, which is focused on supporting Indigenous embodiment of original instructions embedded in the traditional knowledge. Karen continues to practice consultative medicine at Six Nations and works with her colleague Dr. Amy Montour in the Indigenous Health Service at the Brantford General Hospital. She completed a 4 year apprenticeship in Traditional Indigenous Medicine and continues this learning, along with Mohawk language classes; as lifelong commitments. About Ben Court, Registered Osteopath  BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine  Ben's journey into osteopathy began with a fascination for human anatomy, personal experience with osteopathy and a genuine desire to help others heal.  Since qualifying in 2006 and dedicating his life to helping patients "get on with theirs," he has expanded his expertise beyond traditional osteopathy. Inspired by and trained under Dr. Gabor Maté, Ben discovered that understanding what was happening in a patient's life when their symptoms started enabled him to pinpoint elusive issues. Today, the three complementary approaches he offers (traditional cranial osteopathy, mind-body medicine and somatic psychotherapy) can be delivered individually or in combination, based on a client's specific needs. His integrated approach can be particularly helpful for persistent or complex conditions that have not responded well to conventional treatment alone. While his approaches are holistically guided, his treatments remain firmly rooted in scientific research and evidence-based practice. Ben's warm nature and quick smile help patients feel comfortable with whatever level of care feels right to them. A devoted family man, Ben's pride in the wonderful humans that his children are reflects the caring, nurturing approach he brings to all of his patient relationships. About Dr. Gareth Patterson, The Irish GP  An Irish general practitioner, educator, and health communicator, Gareth is known for his compassionate, patient-centred approach to medicine. Originally from Belfast, his early life was shaped by the social and cultural complexities of a post-conflict society, an environment that fostered both resilience and a deep sensitivity to the unseen layers of human experience. These formative influences continue to inform Gareth's work as a clinician, as he places strong emphasis on understanding not just illness, but the person behind it. He is particularly interested in how psychological and emotional factors intersect with physical wellbeing. After completing his medical training, Gareth worked across a range of clinical settings in the UK, developing a reputation for thoughtful, holistic care. He currently works as an NHS GP in a busy West London Family Surgery. His practice is grounded in the belief that trauma, environment, and personal narratives play significant roles in health.  Alongside his clinical work, Gareth has built a substantial presence as a public health educator, using digital platforms to translate complex medical information into accessible, engaging content. His work aims to empower individuals to better understand their health while also humanising the role of the doctor. Promotional Messages: 3rd CI Conference — Vancouver 2026 If you've completed, or are currently enrolled in Compassionate Inquiry training, you're invited to attend the third international CI Conference in Vancouver, Canada from October 30 to November 1. Dr Gabor Maté is returning as our keynote speaker and master class presenter. Enjoy engaging workshops and inspiring demonstrations with Sat Dharam Kaur, CI Facilitators and Practitioners. Whether you join us in person for three days of shared inquiry with CI cohort partners, and colleagues from around the world, or attend virtually to focus on the teachings, tap this link to learn more, take advantage of early-bird discounts and secure your place. And yes—there will be dancing.  Spotlight Episodes Your journey with Compassionate Inquiry® matters. Your work in the world matters. If you have a story to share about bringing Compassionate Inquiry into the world, we'd like to amplify your voice. Spotlight episodes are full length Gifts of Trauma podcast interviews offered exclusively to CI community members. You'll not only share your story with 55,000 healing professionals across all platforms, you'll receive a pre-interview strategy session plus three promotional video clips. We're offering only 10 Spotlight episodes per year and production realities require a financial contribution. Follow the links to access full details and express your interest. Spotlight Episodes   |   Sponsorships Resources: Websites: Dr Karen Hill's Professional Profile Ben's Professional Website Ben's Compassionate Inquiry Profile Related Links:  Incorporating Traditional Healing into Practice (Podcast) Two Row Medicine (Podcast) The Window of Tolerance (Video) Related Books:  No Bad Parts:  Owning Your Own Shadow When Things Fall Apart Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers An Osteopathic Odyssey Dr Fulford's Touch of Life Social Media:  @theirishgp (Gareth on instagram and tiktok)  Instagram: Bencourt_thefamilyosteopath  Facebook: The Family Osteopath - Ben Court

    1h 9m

  3. May 14

    Relating to Our Wounds: The Medicine of Mythology, with Solea Anani

    Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes and J'aime Rothbard. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Chiron, the greatest healer in the mythological world, could not heal himself, and so became known as, 'the wounded healer.' Solea opens this series with a myth, a prayer and an invocation to the wisdom of the wound. She presences Chiron as a living intelligence that's alive in each of us, shaping both our wounds, and the shadows we can't quite see.  Drawing on her training in Jungian psychology, somatic attunement, collective trauma, evolutionary astrology and the wisdom of indigenous ritual traditions, Solea explains: - Why the 'unhealable' wound can only be tended in relationship - The importance of relationality in shadow work - Sincerity as the simplest and most direct path to healing - The resources that our 'more-than-human world' offers to us all Solea closes with a prayer, an offering to carry listeners through the weeks ahead. Quiet, generous and profoundly grounding, this conversation sets the tone for the episodes that follow. About Solea Anani, Spiritual Mentor  Solea Anani is the founder and guide of ANAM, a living sanctuary devoted to supporting the emerging human in deep relationship with the intelligence of the Soul. Her work is rooted in the interwoven lineages of Animism, Depth Psychology, and Mysticism, offering a path that bridges the inner and outer worlds through embodied awareness and relational attunement. Born of Taíno, West African, Chinese, and Spanish ancestry, Solea's work is informed by a reverence for ancestral wisdom and the living world. She walks as a practitioner of Animism, perceiving life as a field of relationship with both human and other-than-human beings—earth, elements, ancestors, and unseen realms. Through ANAM, Solea offers mentorship, somatic attunement practices, ancestral reverence work, and evolutionary astrology as pathways into deeper coherence, relational intelligence, and embodied wholeness. She accompanies individuals and groups in the sacred process of becoming—where soul, body, and cosmos meet in living co-creation. Promotional Messages: Compassionate Inquiry® Short Course If you're drawn to Dr Gabor Maté's teachings and books, you might like to know about the Compassionate Inquiry Short Course. It provides an introduction to the powerful therapeutic trauma healing approach created by Dr Gabor Maté and developed by Sat Dharam Kaur. The Short Course delivers 30 hours of video and narrated powerpoints, plus PDFs that together, will not only help you understand the origins of trauma and how it can be healed, but also how trauma is linked to mental and physical illnesses. Tap this link to learn more about this program that's priced and presented to make it accessible to all.  Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioners' Directory If you're interested in experiencing Gabor Maté's trauma healing approach, consider working with a certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner. Access healing support for mental, emotional and physical symptoms, unresolved trauma, relationship issues,  addictions, and more. Use this link to access our global directory of multilingual certified professionals. In addition to their years of CI training and regular Certification reviews, our Practitioners bring the depth of their own personal lived experiences and skills in additional, complementary therapeutic approaches.  Resources: Website:  ANAM: Solea's Professional Website  Free Somatic Attunement Meditation Classes Core Resonance Mentorship Introduction Related Links: Ancestral Reverence Somatic Attunement Evolutionary Astrology What is Collective Healing? (Podcast)  Compassionate Inquiry Training Quotes: "If you enter true intimacy with the wound, the wound will speak, the wound will guide you." - Solea Anani "Wounds have a shape-shifting dynamic, and in the change, space is created." - Solea Anani " I've noticed that the wounds I inherited and the wounds that were created along the way have really deepened my humanity. " - Solea Anani "Turning towards the shadow and turning towards what's rigid, what's inconsistent, what's hard to look at, it's really necessary. But in order to turn towards the shadow, we need a resource." - Solea Anani "What I call the evolutionary pressure of living with pain means that you always have something consistently asking to be witnessed and asking to be tended to." - Solea Anani Social Media: Solea's IG

    51 min

  4. May 7

    Giving What We Didn't Get: Reimagining Father & Son Relationships, with Luke Sniewski & Warren McCaig

    Hosted by Kevin Young and J'aime Rothbard.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. The Men in the World series began by asking, "What happened to men?" It concludes by offering some honest perspectives on what becomes possible when men find their way back to themselves. Kevin, Warren and Luke are men who have done the work, are still doing the work, and have built their lives around supporting others to do the same. With J'aime holding space, the three men  explore: - The affirmation economy: What happens when a man builds his entire life on other people's approval - Why it's important to reinstate lost rites of passage - The manosphere as a poorly fitting band-aid for boys who don't know what else to do with their pain - Catalysts of Change, and why single moments alone aren't enough - What it means to heal together alone…  And the value of community This conversation closes the series in the best way possible, with the sense that change is possible, that men are finding their way, and that the work is worth doing. About Luke Sniewski, Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Mentor & Facilitator, Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist Luke has integrated a wealth of personal, academic, and professional experiences into a distinctive methodology that Integrates Compassionate Inquiry, somatic practices and healthy lifestyle strategies. His approach empowers his clients to expand their vitality, authenticity and inner peace. Influenced by a meditation practice and esteemed teachers such as Gabor Maté, Rupert Spira, and Graham Mead, Luke has learned that true transformation begins with silence, stillness, and the courage to look inward.  While this introspection may sometimes reveal uncomfortable truths, Luke believes genuine change happens through engaging deeply with one's body. 'The Inner Work' is central to Luke's approach, fundamentally altering how clients relate to their minds, bodies, and the world around them.  This process demands ruthless honesty, radical self-acceptance and extraordinary patience. However, the awareness of the present moment remains the greatest asset one can bring to any relationship. Currently, Luke is a dedicated practitioner, mentor, facilitator, and lifelong learner of Compassionate Inquiry, a method that helps individuals uncover the root causes of their suffering and break free from self-destructive cycles. About Warren McCaig Compassionate Inquiry® and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Researcher/Practitioner Warren believes deeply in the transformative power of community. Trained as a counsellor and currently studying in one of the world's top-ranked neuroscience departments, he has spent over two decades working in community development. After co-founding a multi-national charity, Warren has transitioned into providing therapy and psychedelic assisted therapy for individuals, couples and families affected by trauma and addiction. Shaped by his own healing journey, Warren focuses on trauma-informed compassionate approaches to healing. A Compassionate Inquiry® facilitator, he has guided more than 1,100 psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions worldwide, worked in more than 11 countries and supported clients from over 35 countries. He also leads a global focus group of over 300 therapists training in psychedelic- assisted therapy and offers both training and apprenticeship opportunities for healthcare professionals. Promotional Messages: 3rd Biennial CI Conference, Vancouver 2026 If you've completed, or are currently enrolled in Compassionate Inquiry training, you're invited to attend the third international CI Conference in Vancouver, Canada from October 30 to November 1. Dr Gabor Maté is returning as our keynote speaker and master class presenter. Enjoy engaging workshops and inspiring demonstrations with Sat Dharam Kaur, CI Facilitators and Practitioners. Whether you join us in person for three days of shared inquiry with CI cohort partners, and colleagues from around the world, or attend virtually to focus on the teachings, tap this link to learn more, take advantage of early-bird discounts and secure your place. And yes—there will be dancing.  Spotlight Episodes & Sponsorship Opportunities Many of you are certified Compassionate Inquiry® practitioners and CI trained community members, bringing this work into the world in beautiful, unique ways. If you're interested in expanding your practice, the Gifts of Trauma Podcast is now offering spotlight episodes and sponsor opportunities exclusively to members of the Compassionate Inquiry® community. Spotlight episodes are full length interviews. Sponsors receive a custom scripted promotional message that airs across multiple episodes plus hosts, mentions and show notes. Placements with links to your website and special offers. Both gain exposure to our internal audience of 55,000 people across all CI platforms. This is CI promoting its own, amplifying voices that genuinely embody the approach. These opportunities are limited to 10 per year and production realities require a financial contribution. Follow these links to access details and express your interest. Spotlight Episodes   |   Sponsorships Resources Websites: Warren's Professional Website Warren's Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner Profile Luke's Professional Website Luke's Profile, Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner Directory Related Links: Somawise Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere Stillness Experiment Community Catalyst Platform Community Abundance Canadian Non-ProFit Foundation Off Grid-Self Sustainable Eco Lodge and Retreat Space Quotes: ""You should be afraid and comply, and hide everything else." That's a pretty rough message to get about dealing with maleness, especially when you are one."  - Warren McCaig "A lot of men come through my doors that are very low on self worth and hard at work trying to compensate for that with whatever they've been told success looks like, accumulation of wealth, accumulation of power, accumulation of romantic partners, take your pick. Trying to backfill with external achievement from a  wounded sense of self."  - Warren McCaig "Men are disproportionately represented in 'deaths of despair.' Men are in despair, and despairing men are creating a despairing world." - Warren McCaig "I essentially taught my family how to say 'I love you' to each other." - Luke Sniewski "My son became this catalyst for healing between generations. It was a really powerful moment." - Luke Sniewski "The greatest gift of being a dad is seeing your son grow up as a compassionate and loving human being." - Kevin Young's Father, quoted by Kevin "You are deeply, tremendously, infallibly lovable as you are, who you are. You deserve to be loved. You deserve to live in a world of love." - J'aime Rothbard's message to all men "I felt tears when you said that. That's how much men need that message." - Warren McCaig (Responding to J'aime) Social Media: FB: Warren's Facebook FB Luke's Facebook IG: Warren's Instagram IG: Luke's Instagram

    1h 2m

  5. Apr 30

    This World Was Not Built for Us: Unburdening & Building Brotherhood, with HawaH Kasat & Reggie Hubbard

    Hosted by Kevin Young & J'aime Rothbard.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. In addition to the personal weight of masculinity that all men carry, brown and black skinned men are burdened by additional collective weights that must be carried while navigating a world not built for them, in bodies that are policed, feared, criminalized and often murdered. In this episode, co-hosts Kevin and J'aime are joined by two remarkable men: HawaH Kasat and Reggie Hubbard. Together they explore the experiences of BIPOC men, and address: - The male loneliness epidemic - The alchemy that can occur through sharing burdens in community - What it takes to disrupt systems of oppression from the inside,  and what it costs - How to hold the moving targets of hope, absolute and relative truth as they constantly shift  While all men are healing from patriarchy, the layers of that healing are not the same for everyone. This conversation begins in the specific—the daily reality of being a brown or black man in a world that views confident black and brown masculinity as threat, not strength—and moves towards the universal. One of the most important conversations in this series, this episode asks more of the listener than the others. It gives more too. About Reggie Hubbard Founder and Chief Serving Officer, Active Peace LLC Despite his many accomplishments, Reggie is most proud of being a caring human. His lived experience includes being a stroke survivor, a teacher and wisdom steward, a strategist, organizer, spiritual advisor, minister of sound, philosopher and devoted seeker of truth, compassion, health, wellbeing and justice for all. Through Active Peace, he teaches people from all walks of life to cultivate wisdom and grow strong foundations of well-being through dedicated practices involving movement, meditation and sound. Reggie's life work sits at the intersection of community building; bringing peace and balance to activists, guiding the wellness community toward greater engagement; and shifting the world toward justice for all. Through meditation, wisdom talks, sound healing and spiritual guidance, he helps people find the space and grace to navigate life with more perspective, ease and humor. Reggie's personal wellness journey was born of curiosity and forged in the adversity of toxic work. It begat lessons in surrendering to the miracles that exist and focusing on what he could control, with grit, grace and curiosity. His spiritual practice helps him bear witness to complicated emotions and life situations with ease and discernment.  A featured speaker and thought leader on healing, new consciousness, wellbeing, social justice, and civic engagement for leading publications, podcasts and platforms, Reggie considers himself a global citizen, but spends most of his time in the Maryland/Washington DC area. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Yale University, a MBA from the Vlerick Business School and has logged hundreds of hours in yoga and meditation training. About HawaH Kasat, Author, Educator, Non-profit Leader, TEDx Speaker, and Yogi An internationally celebrated humanitarian, author, educator, nonprofit leader, community organizer, TEDx speaker, and yogi, for over 25 years, HawaH has taught social-emotional literacy, violence prevention, trauma-informed care, yoga, conflict transformation, healing arts and mindfulness to diverse global communities.  He has been a featured speaker, facilitator, and workshop presenter for People to People International, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, Esalen Institute, Omega Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and the Children's Defense Fund's Freedom Schools. He also served as a special representative to the United Nations World Conference Against Racism. HawaH is the co-founder and former executive director of One Common Unity, an award-winning nonprofit organization that has impacted the lives of over 40,000 youth and families. Most recently, he helped launch Roots to Sky Sanctuary, a 125-acre BIPOC-led regenerative farm and healing arts center in the northern Appalachian Mountains, where he serves as a managing partner. Over the years, HawaH has authored four books, produced three documentary films, two musical albums, and is the creator and editor of The Poetry of Yoga anthology (published by White Cloud Press) which features Grammy Award–winning musicians and master yoga teachers. His latest documentary film project, Fly By Light, received wide acclaim and multiple awards while touring international film festivals. In 2019, Hawah received Georgetown University's "Legacy of a Dream" Award, honoring an inspirational emerging leader whose work embodies the values and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He also hosts Everlutionary, a popular bi-weekly podcast available on all streaming platforms. Promotional Messages: Spotlight Episodes Your journey with Compassionate Inquiry® matters. Your work in the world matters. If you have a story to share about bringing Compassionate Inquiry into the world, we'd like to amplify your voice. Spotlight episodes are full length Gifts of Trauma podcast interviews offered exclusively to CI community members. You'll not only share your story with 55,000 healing professionals across all platforms, you'll receive a pre-interview strategy session plus three promotional video clips. We're offering only 10 Spotlight episodes per year and production realities require a financial contribution. Follow the links to access full details and express your interest. Spotlight Episodes   |   Sponsorships 3rd CI Conference If you've completed, or are currently enrolled in Compassionate Inquiry training, you're invited to attend the third international CI Conference in Vancouver, Canada from October 30 to November 1. Dr Gabor Maté is returning as our keynote speaker and master class presenter. Enjoy engaging workshops and inspiring demonstrations with Sat Dharam Kaur, CI Facilitators and Practitioners. Whether you join us in person for three days of shared inquiry with CI cohort partners, and colleagues from around the world, or attend virtually to focus on the teachings, tap this link to learn more, take advantage of early-bird discounts and secure your place. And yes—there will be dancing.  Websites: Reggie's Website HawaH's Website HawaH's Linktree Related Links Everlutionary Podcast Episode 21: Honoring Women and Healing Men Everlutionary Substack Active Peace Yoga Substack HawaH's TedX Farmingdale: How Greed Could Save the World Reggie's TedX São Paulo: The Power of a Purposeful Pause HawaH's YouTube Channel Reggie's Youtube Channel Kripalu's Permission and Refuge Healing Retreat for Men of Colour Social media: Everlutionary's Instagram HawaH's LinkedIn Reggie's LinkedIn HawaH's Facebook Reggie's Facebook HawaH's Instagram Reggie's Instagram Books:  The Souls of Black Folk My Grandmother's Hands The Wild Edge of Sorrow Quotes: "There's a layer of masculinity, then there's a layer of BIPOC men being pressed underneath an extra layer of needing to figure out how to come out from under the weight of living in a world that was not built for us." - HawaH Kasat "Being an outcast has been a blessing as I've gotten older, because I never had a home in the system in the first place. So I would have to create home for myself everywhere that I went." - Reggie Hubbard "Hope is a moving target. It's important to acknowledge that." - HawaH Kasat "The mess is the medicine. The harmony arises from cacophony." - Reggie Hubbard "The programming, the conditioning to think that we're alone is the key to keeping us oppressed. But remembering that you're not alone is not just about psychospiritual liberation. It's about liberation for all of us." - Reggie Hubbard

    1h 14m

  6. Apr 23

    It's Time to Step Up: An Ongoing Invitation, with Tony Coffey & Stephen Brown

    It's Time to Step Up: An Ongoing Invitation, with Tony Coffey & Stephen Brown Hosted by Kevin Young.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. In this episode, Kevin is joined by two friends and Compassionate Inquiry® colleagues for a full spectrum conversation that moves from desolation and helplessness, to grief, hope and laughter. They begin in grim terrain shaped by intergenerational trauma, measured by dismal statistics and broadcast through news stories and images of violence that shock us precisely because the perpetrators are so young. Then somehow, their focus shifts to tenderness.   Together they explore: - How poverty, the collapse of community and the absence of healthy role models shape young men - Why we blame people in ways we'd never think to blame other creatures, structures or systems - What it means to lose 'the village,' and what might replace it - The influence of mentors; how men in privileged positions can actually step up Personal stories are offered by all three men. Experiences that give rise to hope are shared. They conclude not with clear solutions but an intention to 'step up', in solidarity with the quiet conviction stated by Father Edward J. Flanagan over 100 years ago: "There are no bad boys. There is only bad environment, bad training, bad example, bad thinking."   ​​About Tony Coffey  An Accredited Addiction Counsellor and Integrative Supervisor, Tony is also a certified Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner and Mentorship Coordinator, his private, global practice offers clients a safe and compassionate environment in which to reconnect with themselves and move toward lasting growth.  Serving as Operations Manager of a state-funded, trauma-informed addiction and recovery programme based in Dublin, Ireland, Tony oversees a dynamic and client-centred service. He supports a multidisciplinary team, ensuring smooth, responsive delivery of compassionate, trauma-informed care; creating a safe, structured environment where both clients and staff can thrive.  As a supervisor, Tony supports a wide range of professionals; counsellors, psychotherapists, addiction workers, doctors, nurses, firefighters, social workers, and others working in the fields of mental health, addiction, and trauma. Deeply passionate about creating safe, collaborative spaces where those in helping roles feel seen, supported, and empowered in their work, Tony's integrative approach to supervision is rooted in reflective, ethical, and client-centred practice. Drawing on modalities such as the cyclical, seven eyed and Wisdom models of supervision, he keeps practitioners regulated, resourced, and aligned with their values, while fostering professional growth and well-being.  About Stephen Brown A Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner and Compassionate Inquiry® Faculty member, in addition to facilitating students' learning in the professional year-long training, Stephen trains new mentors, facilitates the Mentor Support Program and mentors students preparing for certification.  An Internal Family Systems Practitioner, (Level 3), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Gestaltist, Stephen's private practice combines all of these modalities and approaches, along with what he calls the Four Pillars of Connection: Connection with Self, Connection with Community, Connection with Environment, and Connection with 'something greater than.'  His passion for working with groups extends into the corporate and community sectors where he provides training, retreats, and team development experiences for businesses, charities, and sport teams. He has travelled extensively throughout Europe and beyond for companies such as Google, Hugo Boss, Barnardo's, TKMaxx, Queen's University Belfast, Special Olympics, and The Tamer Group. Stephen has led retreats in Ireland, the Sahara Desert and Bali, all of which typically involve nature, adventure, ceremony, and ritual, and utilize his therapeutic skills as well as those of a Master Firewalking Instructor and Experiential Educator.  Promotional Messages: Third International Compassionate Inquiry® Conference If you've completed, or are currently enrolled in Compassionate Inquiry® training, you're invited to attend the third international CI Conference in Vancouver, Canada from October 30 to November 1. Dr Gabor Maté is returning as our keynote speaker and master class presenter. Enjoy engaging workshops and inspiring demonstrations with Sat Dharam Kaur, CI Facilitators and Practitioners. Whether you join us in person for three days of shared inquiry with CI cohort partners, and colleagues from around the world, or attend virtually to focus on the teachings, tap this link to learn more, take advantage of early-bird discounts and secure your place. And yes—there will be dancing.  Spotlight Episodes Your journey with Compassionate Inquiry® matters. Your work in the world matters. If you have a story to share about bringing Compassionate Inquiry into the world, we'd like to amplify your voice. Spotlight episodes are full length Gifts of Trauma podcast interviews offered exclusively to CI community members. You'll not only share your story with 55,000 healing professionals across all platforms, you'll receive a pre-interview strategy session plus three promotional video clips. We're offering only 10 Spotlight episodes per year and production realities require a financial contribution. Follow the links to access full details and express your interest. Spotlight Episodes   |   Sponsorships Resources Websites: Stephen's Professional Site Stephen's Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner Profile Tony's Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner Profile Father Edward J. Flanagan Book: Edwardo, the Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World Quotes: "Men are in pain. Women are in pain. Young people are in pain. And who do you turn to?" - Tony Coffey "I've always hated the cruel system that neglects boys until they're forced into breaking the law." - Stephen Brown "There are no bad boys. There is only bad environment, bad training, bad example, bad thinking."  - Father Edward J. Flanagan "I certainly believe there are no bad people. There are just processes and systems that have forced them to survive in a certain way or force them to react in a certain way." - Kevin Young " …it's about us as individuals, shaping what we can with what we've got in the moment. Because the other stuff, it's out of our power, out of our control from a bigger perspective. - Tony Coffey "...every single man listening to this, if he is in any way conscious or involved in this world, knows another man or a young man who could do with a hand on their shoulder, and saying, hey, sit down, have a cup of tea.."  -  Kevin Young Social Media Tony's Facebook Tony's Instagram Tony's LinkedIn

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  7. Apr 15

    Nothing's Wrong with Boys & Men: An Appreciative Inquiry, with Susan Morgan

    Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard Researchers have studied it, governments have funded it, and schools have intervened. But 30 years later, boys are still falling behind in education. Why is this problem so 'stubborn?' Why has so little changed? In this episode, Susan talks about her work in the Taking Boys Seriously research project, Appreciative Inquiry, what actually works for boys, why it matters for the men they'll become, and to society overall.  She explains: - The "bricks in the backpack;" a compounded weight that can hold boys back - Why asking 'what works?' produces better answers than asking 'what's wrong?' - The 10 principles of relational education—drawn directly from the boys and their educators - The ecosystem of change: The gifts everyone brings to the table Susan also shares her own journey through youth services and a mediocre formal education, to finding her voice, her confidence and her path to university, through youth work. She knows personally what it means to be seen, encouraged and taken seriously at the right moment. That knowledge is the quiet engine behind everything she does. Join us for this warm and quietly hopeful conversation. About Susan Morgan,  Lecturer, Ulster University An academic at Ulster University within the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, Susan is the Principal Investigator for the Taking Boys Seriously (TBS) research project, a longitudinal participatory action study aimed at addressing disparities in educational outcomes for boys from working-class communities. The research adopts an educational ecosystem perspective to examine how compounded disadvantage—including poverty, conflicting constructions of masculinity, and educational approaches—shapes boys' educational experiences. Crucially, it goes beyond analysis to identify and develop the principles and practices that actively enable boys to flourish, offering practical pathways for meaningful and sustained change. Promotional Messages 3rd International Compassionate Inquiry Conference, 2026 If you've completed, or are currently enrolled in Compassionate Inquiry training, you're invited to attend the third international CI Conference in Vancouver, Canada from October 30 to November 1. Dr Gabor Maté is returning as our keynote speaker and master class presenter. Enjoy engaging workshops and inspiring demonstrations with Sat Dharam Kaur, CI Facilitators and Practitioners. Whether you join us in person for three days of shared inquiry with CI cohort partners, and colleagues from around the world, or attend virtually to focus on the teachings, tap this link to learn more, take advantage of early-bird discounts and secure your place. And yes—there will be dancing.  Spotlight Episodes & Sponsorship Opportunities Many of you are certified Compassionate Inquiry (CI) practitioners and CI trained community members, bringing this work into the world in beautiful, unique ways. If you're interested in expanding your practice, the Gifts of Trauma Podcast is now offering spotlight episodes and sponsor opportunities exclusively to members of the CI community. Spotlight episodes are full length interviews. Sponsors receive a custom scripted promotional message that airs across multiple episodes. Plus hosts, mentions and show notes. Placements with links to your website and special offers both gain exposure to our internal audience of 55,000 people across all platforms. This is CI promoting its own amplifying voices that genuinely embody the approach. These opportunities are limited to 10 per year and production realities require a financial contribution. Follow these links to access details and express your interest.  Spotlight Episodes   |   Sponsorships Resources: Website: Susan's Professional Website Taking Boys Seriously Related Links: Appreciative Inquiry Leave No Child Behind Study (Unesco 2022) The 10 Principles of Relational Education The Educational Ecosystem Compounded Educational Disadvantages Quotes: "There's nothing inherently wrong with boys. There's something wrong with the system that's around them." - Susan Morgan "I also think that there's nothing wrong with men... there's possibly something wrong with the environment that we are in." - Kevin Young "You have more power than you think. We made this system. We can unmake it." - Susan Morgan "Youth work isn't something that you do just as a job. It's a person that you are." - Susan Morgan "The word I use to describe it [confused masculinity] is traumatised masculinity." - Kevin Young "Catch them in the right." - Teacher quoted by Susan Morgan (on the whole-school approach) Social Media: Susan's LinkedIn

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  8. Apr 9

    The Boys We Were Never Allowed To Be, with Bret Hunt and Joe Baldock

    Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Three men walk into a podcast. One tells a knock knock joke, then, somehow, all three end up delving into the disappearance of male genetic diversity, what it feels like to carry traumatized masculinity in the body, and whether compassion—rather than condemnation—might be the only thing that actually changes anything. In this first episode of the new Men in the World series, Kevin sits down with two grounded, conscious, refreshingly honest men; CI practitioners who are doing the work, asking the questions, and refusing to look away.  Together they explore: - What it feels like to be a man in the world today - Evolving the "toxic masculinity" concept to "traumatized masculinity" - The Neolithic Y chromosome bottleneck - Why the distinction of responsibility without blame matters This is not another conversation about toxic masculinity. It's a conversation about what it's masking: The loneliness, the confusion and the fear held by boys who weren't allowed to be themselves. Warm, honest, funny and at times quietly devastating, this conversation models exactly what it's inviting men to do: show up, stay open, and delve deeper into what's uncomfortable. About Bret Hunt, MD, Physician A board-certified emergency medicine physician trained in Compassionate Inquiry (CI), he occupies a unique niche in the healing arts, bridging the gap between acute medical intervention and deep psychological inquiry.  Bret integrates the CI approach across three distinct spheres: the fast-paced environment of the emergency department, his private CI practice, and his facilitation work with "For The Men," an online, CI-informed group experience he co-founded that is dedicated to healing the wounds of masculinity.  When not caring for patients or working with clients, he enjoys getting out and being in Nature whenever possible.  He resides in the Upper Midwest of the US with his wife and three daughters.    Joe Baldock, Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner & Circle Leader A Compassionate Inquiry (CI) Practitioner, coach, facilitator and self-proclaimed 'caveman,' Joe works with individuals using CI, and facilitates compassion-informed workshops for teams in the homelessness sector. His work centres around slowing things down, nurturing emotional health, learning how to relate to Self & others and ultimately learning to trust our own unique process. Currently training in Relational Life Therapy with Terry Real (a specialist in male depression, grandiosity and shame), Joe will soon be offering couples therapy. Since Feb., 2024, he has hosted the CI & Men Focus Group on the first Friday of each month at 1pm ET. He also runs "For The Men,"  a men's project alongside his CI buddy, Bret Hunt. Joe's two favourite current mantras are; "The most important thing is presence," and, "Choose relational." His one-to-one work with Sat Dharam keeps him in good spiritual and emotional shape, and he is a big fan of the Beyond Addiction program, the spiritual predecessor to CI. In his spare time, you'll find Joe being a coffee geek, playing Chopin on the piano, enjoying crazy heavy metal drumming, practising yoga, studying Japanese, and walking his dog in the hills of Granada, Spain where he lives. Promotional Messages Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the Compassionate Inquiry approach developed by Doctor Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, consider joining the Professional Training Program. It's open to all healing professionals, including naturopaths, physicians, body workers, coaches, and therapists. In addition to learning how to use compassion to support your clients in their most vulnerable moments with greater empathy and authenticity, you'll also deepen your own internal process. If you're interested, follow this link to learn more. Spotlight Episodes & Sponsorship Opportunities: Many of you are certified Compassionate Inquiry (CI) practitioners and CI trained community members, bringing this work into the world in beautiful, unique ways. If you're interested in expanding your practice, the Gifts of Trauma Podcast is now offering Spotlight episodes and Sponsor opportunities exclusively to members of the CI community. Spotlight episodes are full length interviews. Sponsors receive a custom scripted promotional message that airs across multiple episodes. Plus host mentions and placements in the  show notes, with links to your website and special offers. Both gain exposure to our internal audience of 55,000 people across all CI platforms. This is CI promoting its own. These opportunities are limited to 10 per year, and production realities require a financial contribution. Follow these links to access details and express your interest. Spotlight Episodes   |   Sponsorships Resources: Websites: Joe's Compassionate Inquiry Profile Joe's Professional Site  Bret's Professional Site Related Links: Compassionate Inquiry For The Men Banksy Graffiti Books: Violence The Unsettling of America Mother Earth Spirituality Articles:  Of Coaches Neolithic Y Chromosome Bottleneck I Am Not A Leader Quotes: "There are no others. These violent or traumatized men aren't other from us. And that is not a very popular line of thought." - Kevin Young "When we're perpetrating violence, we're forgetting who we really are. How can we help each other remember?" - Bret Hunt, MD "There are rewards just on the other side of that fear of being authentic." - Kevin Young "If you don't see that it's safe to be in the world as your authentic self, you're going to go to that other side that tells you the world is a mean, dark place and you've got to learn to be mean, dark and hard to survive." - Bret Hunt, MD "Spiritual language must never be used to blur basic care or excuse harm". - Jeff Foster "The terms exploitation and nurture describe a division not only between persons but also within persons. We are all to some extent the products of an exploitive society, and it would be foolish and self-defeating to pretend that we do not bear its stamp."  - Wendell Berry Social Media: IG: @knowaboutjoe LI: Joe Baldock's LinkedIn

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Presented by Compassionate Inquiry®, the Gifts of Trauma is a weekly podcast that features personal stories of trauma healing and the gifts revealed on the path to authenticity. Compassionate Inquiry® is a psychotherapeutic approach created by Dr. Gabor Maté over several decades while working with both patients and retreat participants.Join us to hear what it was like for our guests to live with the tension of trauma, and what happened when they turned inward with compassionate curiosity. These highly relatable stories illustrate how they transformed their trauma generated fear, anger, pain or shame triggers into understanding, acceptance and love. www.compassionateinquiry.com

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    Compassionate Inquiry
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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