The Gifts of Trauma

Compassionate Inquiry

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. 4D AGO

    What We Don't Know About Grief, with Pam Sommer & Manisha Billimoria

    Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This gentle conversation launches a new series exploring death, loss and grief—experiences we all face yet are rarely taught to navigate. Our guests debunk grief 'myths', as it doesn't follow "5 Stages," we can't "pre-grieve" and being told to "be brave" can trap grief in our body for decades.  They also offer practical suggestions for supporting those who are grieving, and explain: - How grief can manifest in physical, emotional and mental issues - Why talking about the deceased is essential for the living - How repressed grief can lead to the development of "subpersonalities" - How our lost grieving rituals actually supported the grieving process Pam shares the sacred experience of sitting with her mother through her final night.  Manisha describes how her sister's death at 13 created a 38-year shutdown—until a Compassionate Inquiry training dyad and breathwork session finally allowed her body to release what it had been holding.  About Pam Sommer, Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner & Facilitator, EFT, RMT A dedicated wellness practitioner, Pam is also an EFT Practitioner, and a Registered Massage Therapist trained as a Death Doula. Pam's journey into wellness began with experiences that sparked a deep commitment to healing and self-discovery. Her approach is rooted in empathy, understanding a genuine desire to support others on their path to well-being, and a passion for helping them live peaceful, fulfilling lives. Together with her clients Pam creates safe, nurturing spaces for healing.  Personally, Pam finds joy in simple things—exploring nature through camping and hiking, staying grounded through yoga and exercise. She lives on an off-grid farm with her partner and children, surrounded by a lively crew of freeloading animals who bring joy (and a bit of chaos) to their lives. Whether she's working with clients or spending time with her family, Pam strives to live authentically and help others do the same. About Manisha Billimoria,  Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Biology of Trauma Facilitator A dedicated mental health counsellor Manisha specialises in trauma therapy and functional medicine. Her comprehensive training, which includes art therapy, REBT, EMDR, and SST, provides a supportive foundation for clients addressing diverse mental health concerns.  Committed to helping individuals overcome their challenges, build resilience, and embark on journeys of healing and self-discovery, Manisha's approach to mental health care is marked by her empathy, authenticity, and a genuine commitment to her clients' well-being. She provides a safe, supportive, nurturing environment that invites individuals to explore their emotions, confront their challenges, develop resilience and listen to the wisdom of their bodies.  Born in India, after 30 years in Sri Lanka, Manisha considers it 'home.' The organization she founded and leads, Umbartha, a Marathi word that means 'threshold.' Its mission is to support individuals on their journey towards alignment, authenticity and healing.  Promotional Messages 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, click this link to learn more. 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: Manisha's Professional Website Maisha's Compassionate Inquiry Profile Pam's Professional Website Pam's Compassionate Inquiry Profile Related links: The Varsha Retreat, with Sat Dharam Kaur Compassionate Inquiry® Training Death Doula Training Biology of Trauma Training Articles: Picking Up The Dropped Stitch Trusting in Self, Trusting in Life Books: Pam's Essential Reading Podcast: Pam's First Gifts of Trauma Podcast Interview Quotes: "Wipe those tears away. That's not going to help anybody. They can help the person who's shedding the tears. It's so healing to just allow, otherwise that grief, that sadness gets bottled up inside." – Pam Sommer "When grief is suppressed, it doesn't disappear. It finds another way to speak, often through the body. The question is not how to get over grief, but how to stay present with it without abandoning ourselves" - Manisha Billimoria "There's no right way to grieve. If we can honor grief as a legitimate emotion, as much as sadness and anger and shame, we can turn this experience into growth, expansion and healing as opposed to [something that's] contributing to our pain." - Pam Sommer "Grief never leaves, but neither does love. They walk together now, hand in hand, teaching you how to live with an absence that is always a presence."  - Jamie Anderson "It's all the unexpressed love, the grief that will remain with us until we pass, because we never get enough time with each other." - Andrew Garfield Social Media: Pam's Instagram  Pam's Facebook Manisha's Instagram Manisha's Facebook Manisha's LinkedIn

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 26

    Rosemary Davies-Janes on, Transforming Marketing With 'Gabor-Style' Magnetic Presence

    Hosted by Kevin Young and J'aime Rothbard. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. In the second half of this intimate conversation, the hosts quick-response questions reveal the multifaceted wholeness Rosemary brings to Magnetic Presence Marketing—a radical new marketing approach modeled on Gabor Maté's own magnetism, presence, humility, vulnerability and honesty.  Together, the hosts and guest explore: - Reframing "Unique Selling Point" as "Unique Sovereign Presence" - Why withholding our Unique Sovereign Presence actually does a disservice to others - How integrating our 'Lego' can take us from seeming scattered to 'feeling free' - Why it's far too costly to abandon ourselves in our "pursuit of success"   Rosemary concludes this interview by sharing the vision that inspired her to make Magnetic Presence Marketing into a training program. To address the dilemma of healers whose 'marketing trauma' stops them from promoting their work, so they can't be 'found' by the people they trained to serve. The remedy? A 'clean' marketing approach that creates safety, mirrors healers values and honors autonomy About Rosemary Davies-Janes Trauma Therapist, Podcast Manager/Host, Magnetic Presence Marketing Creator  For nearly 30 years, Rosemary has worked at the intersection of authenticity, psychology, and healing. After two decades in corporate marketing leadership, she founded MIBOSO® to support the holistic integration of mind, body, and soul—through authentic branding, ethical marketing, and natural healing practices. She began podcasting in 2002, producing 150+ episodes with guests including Byron Katie, James Redfield, Gary Zukav, David Whyte, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt. Today Rosemary manages and hosts Compassionate Inquiry's The Gifts of Trauma Podcast.  In 2021, The Wisdom of Trauma movie led her to pursue intensive trauma-therapy training in Compassionate Inquiry®, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Rosemary now specializes in complex trauma work with clients globally, particularly those navigating cultural displacement, intergenerational trauma, and early life adaptations. Inspired by Dr Gabor Maté's own unique magnetic presence, Rosemary's blend of marketing expertise and trauma-informed psychology led her to create Magnetic Presence Marketing. This approach, launched in 2025, teaches heart-centered professionals to market their work authentically, without manipulation. Born in Canada and raised across three continents, Rosemary now lives in Costa Rica, where she continues her work supporting people in integrating their internal authenticity with their external expression. Promotional Messages: If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the transformative power of Compassionate Inquiry® you are invited to join us for a six hour online experiential introduction to the compassionate inquiry approach and community. Whether you're a healthcare professional, therapist, coach, or simply someone seeking trauma, informed personal healing or professional growth, the CI experience eventually invites you to witness live demonstrations, learn practical techniques, participate in reflective conversations and connect with a supportive community of like minded individuals all in a single immersive day. This event will be recorded and as a participant you'll have lifetime access to the event recording and so much more. To learn more and register, just follow this link.  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 these links to access full details and express your interest. Spotlight Guest  |  Sponsorship Resources Websites: Professional Website Magnetic Presence Marketing Related Links: The Gifts of Trauma Podcast Compassionate Inquiry® Training Internal Family Systems Training (IFS) Relational Life Therapy Training (RLT) Podcasts: Transforming Survival into Safety & Presence, with Alison Creech Video: Unique Sovereign Presence Mediation Quotes: "...we've got this army of healers forming. What if they can't get past this marketing block and can't be found by the people they're trained to serve? That was when it came to me. We've got to radically shift the way we market." - Rosemary Davies-Janes

    43 min

  3. FEB 19

    Rosemary Davies-Janes on, Living Mythically, Aligning Multipotentialism, Unveiling Magnetism

    Hosted by Kevin Young and J'aime Rothbard. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.  What if your resistance to self-marketing is actually a trauma block? This week, our very own Gifts of Trauma co-host Rosemary Davies-Janes shares her journey from corporate marketing exec to authenticity recovery coach to Magnetic Presence Marketing creator. Hosts Kevin and J'aime dive into how she helps heart-centered professionals heal their 'marketing trauma,' shed their masks and attract ideal, right-fit clients Together they reflect on: - Why marketing blocks are almost always trauma blocks in disguise - How holding 7 different roles can make complete sense when you find your through-line - The role of Compassionate Inquiry® and why we need to do our inner work first - Why Gabor Maté's magnetic presence inspired an entirely new approach to marketing In this intimate conversation, Rosemary also explains why helping people access their authenticity is her driving passion, what it means to be a multipotentialite, why living a mythic life requires courage and grit, and how she learned that a wild spirit and authentic love can go hand in hand. About Rosemary Davies-Janes Trauma Therapist, Podcast Manager/Host, Magnetic Presence Marketing Creator  For nearly 30 years, Rosemary has worked at the intersection of authenticity, psychology, and healing. After two decades in corporate marketing leadership, she founded MIBOSO® to support the holistic integration of mind, body, and soul—through authentic branding, ethical marketing, and natural healing practices. She began podcasting in 2002, producing 150+ episodes with guests including Byron Katie, James Redfield, Gary Zukav, David Whyte, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt. Today Rosemary manages and hosts Compassionate Inquiry's The Gifts of Trauma Podcast.  In 2021, The Wisdom of Trauma movie led her to pursue intensive trauma-therapy training in Compassionate Inquiry®, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Rosemary now specializes in complex trauma work with clients globally, particularly those navigating cultural displacement, intergenerational trauma, and early life adaptations. Inspired by Dr Gabor Maté's own unique magnetic presence, Rosemary's blend of marketing expertise and trauma-informed psychology led her to create Magnetic Presence Marketing. This approach, launched in 2025, teaches heart-centered professionals to market their work authentically, without manipulation. Born in Canada and raised across three continents, Rosemary now lives in Costa Rica, where she continues her work supporting people in integrating their internal authenticity with their external expression. Promotional Message: 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 these links  to access full details and express your interest. Spotlight Guest Sponsorship Resources Websites: Professional Website Related Links: Magnetic Presence Marketing The Gifts of Trauma Podcast Compassionate Inquiry® Training Integrative Somatic Therapy Training  Internal Family Systems Training (IFS) Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Psychometric Profiles:  Myers Briggs DISC Strengths Finder Enneagram The Kolbe A Index 360 Degree Assessment Book: The Naughtiest Girl in the School Podcasts: Navigating Adoption's Emotional Turbulence Quotes: "A brand is a living entity—and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures." - Michael D. Eisner "A lot of times people tell me they share things they've never shared with another human before, things that might be deeply linked to shame or some early trauma that they haven't yet named. People have mirrored back to me, is, it's because I bring my authenticity." - Rosemary Davies-Janes " …that idea of masking and false safety is not something that comes with being a Multipotentialite and living across all these jobs and following your heart. There's a courage in there as well, I would presume, to living like that." - Kevin Young "There's a practice we go through in Magnetic Presence Marketing. Check with your head brain, your heart brain, your gut brain. Check with your five senses. Check with your intuition, check with your alignment with your spiritual connection, whether that's cosmological or collective or whatever it might be." - Rosemary Davies-Janes "As within, so without, as above, so below."- Hermes Trismegistus "Follow your heart and the universe will conspire to help." - Juliano Innocente Social Media: Facebook  Instagram LinkedIn

    58 min

  4. FEB 12

    Sat Dharam Kaur, ND, on 'Bridging the Gap'

    Hosted by J'aime Rothbard, Kevin Young and Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. What if the chaos we're witnessing is humanity's collective trauma playing out on a global scale? Sat Dharam Kaur invites us to "mind the gap"—the space between our tumultuous present and unknown future—by mindfully pausing our reactivity and leaning into collective wisdom.  Our guest and hosts reflect on: - How powerful peoples' unhealed childhood wounds have and are impacting entire populations and ecosystems - The potential for men to heal their trauma, with healed 'wise' feminine support - How providing healing support from preconception through early childhood could end 'inherited' trauma - Shifting towards a "culture of care" inspired by communities in nature Sat Dharam concludes by inviting us toL "Step up. Go inside and feel…discern… What's my role, my passion, my destiny? What can I do? How can I be of service? it's [already] in our hearts. Then follow the thread, let it unfold. We're all unfolding together, it's this synergy between us that's creating this profound shift." About Sat Dharam Kaur, ND Compassionate Inquiry® Co-Director, Training Facilitator, Circle Leader, Certified Practitioner A practicing naturopathic doctor (since 1989) with a focus on women's health, cancer and mind-body approaches to healing, since 2012, Sat Dharam has been studying, hosting, working and teaching with Dr. Gabor Maté. She structured his work in a teachable format; the Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Online Training, and since 2019, she has incorporated it into her naturopathic practice.  Sat Dharam holds a BA (Psychology & English Literature) and a BSc (Biology). She completed her postgraduate studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine where she also taught stress management and women's health for 10 years.  The author of multiple *books on women's health, Sat Dharam also presents at global events, including Oxford 2025,  Europe's largest trauma, mental health and wellbeing conference. An expert instructor in Kundalini Yoga, which she has practiced and taught for over 45 years, Sat Dharam has developed yoga-based curricula in addiction recovery, trauma, and breast health; specialties in which she offers training to teachers around the world. Sat Dharam and her husband live in an off-grid home on 105 acres of beautiful land where she nurtures fruit trees and a large garden. She enjoys hiking, cycling, and communing with plants. She has three adult children and two grandchildren. Resources: Websites: Professional Site Compassionate Inquiry Profile Courses:  Beyond Addiction Compassionate Inquiry Presentations: Oxford 2025 Books: *The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women's Health *A Call to Women: The Healthy Breast Program & Workbook *A Naturopathic Guide to Preventing Breast Cancer *The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer Home Is Where We Start From: Essays by a Psychoanalyst The Evolved Nest The Upanishads Podcasts: Sat Dharam, Your Addiction Reveals Your Hidden Pain Zach Bush, MD & Eva Dalak, Relating to Our Original Imprint Quotes: "An infant who's held well enough is quite a different thing from one who has not been held well enough…in the early stages of emotional development, before the senses have been organized…very severe anxieties are experienced…The order of infant distress at this stage being of the same order as that which lies behind panic…a defence against the agony that makes people commit suicide rather than remember. You see two infants, one is being held …not just physically held but emotionally.... And there is nothing to prevent the rapid emotional growth according to inborn tendencies. The other has not had the experience of being held well and growth has had to be distorted and delayed, and some degree of primitive agony has to be carried into life and living." - DW Winnicott  "...this idea of allomothering, for the parenting not to be solely by one person, [as] what happens if that one person has a crisis…becomes ill or… is exhausted. And to recognize that in our human history as well as in the history of other species, like elephants and whales and cows, there can be an interdependency of mothering." - Sat Dharam Kaur "...look at the [prevalent] models of the divine masculine. They're the abandoned elephant models. …We're talking about creating a culture of nurturance whether it's through the father's older brothers or uncles that have wisdom, or whether it's through the matriarchal side and the mothers." - Sat Dharam Kaur "You are what your deep driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As is your will, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny. - The Upanishads Social Media: Instagram

    58 min

  5. FEB 5

    Paul Noiles on, The Malevolent Nature of Emotional Abuse

    Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes & J'aime Rothbard.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. How do smart, accomplished people end up in emotionally abusive relationships without realizing it? As both a trauma coach and former victim, Paul illuminates how emotional abuse operates through fear, manipulation, and control—and why it's so difficult to recognize and name. He also touches on common signs; chronic invalidation, gaslighting, control disguised as concern, walking on eggshells, confusion, toxic shame, and how our earliest attachments can create susceptibility.  In this conversation, Paul shares - The seven common signs of emotional abuse, from chronic invalidation to walking on eggshells - Why acknowledging "it was wrong and it wasn't your fault" creates profound healing release - The crucial difference between being victimized and staying in victim mode - How compassion—for ourselves and our wounded inner child—can open a path to freedom. Healing requires both acknowledging our childhood wounds and taking 100% responsibility for our recovery. This conversation offers crucial insights for anyone who is (or has) experienced (or perpetrated) emotional abuse. It invites unaware abusers to recognize these patterns and engage in their own healing. About Paul Noiles,  Trauma, Addiction & Awakening Coach Trained and certified in the 1-year intensive Compassion Inquiry® Course with Gabor Mate, as well as Suicide Prevention, Motivational Intervening and Spiritual Awakening, Paul has practiced daily mediation for 17years. He has worked at 4 world-class treatment centers, served on the board of Possibilities Treatment Center (Saskatoon), held roles in Marketing, Health and Wellness, Fitness and Health Education and Facilitated Family and Aftercare Programs.  As a person of long-term recovery, Paul believes all addictions track back to the pain of a Mistaken Identity. The solution is knowing our innate truth through an awakening of consciousness. His raw, intimate sharing of his experiences, in his book Mistaken Identity: A Sacred Journey from Addiction to Awakening, restores hope for many in the grip of addiction.  Promotional Message If you've been listening to our podcast and are curious about the transformative power of Compassionate Inquiry®, join us for a 6-hour online experiential introduction to the Compassionate Inquiry approach and community.  This link takes you to a web page where you can get information and, if you choose, register for the CI Experience.  Resources: Websites: Paul's Professional Website:  Related Links: What is Emotional Abuse? National Domestic Abuse Hotline Emotional and Psychological Abuse Statistics Books: Mistaken Identity If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad? The Gift of Fear Courses: Compassionate Inquiry Intensive 1-Year Course How and When to Leave a Relationship Videos: 7 Warning Signs of Emotional Abuse 7 Signs You're Emotionally Abusive To Others  Quotes: "Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows." - Nisargadatta Maharaj "Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth." Just as a knife does not cut itself, fire does not burn itself, light doesn't illuminate itself. It's always an endless mystery to itself" - Alan Watts ""Love is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. You can never lose it, and it cannot leave you." - Eckhart Tolle "When I was young and stupid, at age eighty, I was quite capable of being a two year old emotionally depending on what was  triggering me" - Gabor Maté "Only when compassion is present will people allow themselves to see the truth." - A.H. Almaas Social Media FB: IG: TT: YT LI

    1h 1m

  6. JAN 29

    Mandy Rodstrom & Debbie Mason on, Creating Spaces for Stuttering to Exist

    Mandy Rodstrom & Debbie Mason on, Creating Spaces for Stuttering to Exist Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. What if traditional fluency-focused approaches designed to "fix" stuttering cause more harm than healing? In this conversation, speech therapists Mandy Rodstrom and Debbie Mason share personal and clinical insights that reveal how trauma, nervous system dysregulation and social stigma profoundly impact those who stammer. They highlight the critical importance of connecting people who stutter with supportive communities where stuttering is welcomed and celebrated as authentic expression.  Debbie and Mandy also reflect on: - The neurological underpinnings of developmental stammering - How an overburdened nervous system is related to functional stammering - How fluency-focused approaches can disconnect people from their authentic selves - how suppressed grief and emotion can manifest as functional stammering This conversation connects stuttering to so much more than verbal expression. It's about feelings, thoughts, environments, community, trauma and the courage to exist authentically in a world that demands fluency.  About Mandy Rodstrom,  Speech-Language Therapist After spending 30+ years hiding her stutter and her Self—Mandy made the life-changing decision to embrace her authentic voice and her community. Many who stutter carry invisible wounds from years of being silenced, interrupted, or misunderstood in ableist systems that prioritize fluency over authenticity. Through compassionate trauma-informed conversation, Mandy provides greater understanding of stuttering as a deeply embodied experience which shapes, and is shaped by, societal narratives and how we relate to ourselves and others.  With 19 years of school-based experience, she specializes in developmental stuttering through a client- and family-centered, neurodiversity- affirming, and trauma-informed lens. In her private practice, Mandy's stuttering-affirming therapeutic approach honors each person's unique journey. A passionate advocate for transforming how speech therapists understand and support people who stutter, Mandy supervises graduate clinicians and shapes the next generation of speech-language therapists through the university stuttering courses she teaches. Mandy is a STARR Commonwealth Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist / Coach, holds the Spero Ally of Stuttering seal and is a Special Projects Ambassador for Spero Ally of Stuttering, who works to expand access to affirming care and professional development. She's also a freelance audio narrator for The Informed SLP, using her openly stuttering voice to challenge conventional narratives about fluency and representation. Her international presentations—including the International Conference on Stuttering in Rome and the World Congress of Stuttering and Cluttering—advocate for a paradigm shift that celebrates stuttering as part of human diversity rather than something to fix. About Debbie Mason,  CI, IFS and Hypnotherapy Trained Speech & Language Therapist Debbie has worked with children and adults who stammer for 30+ years. In her private practice, she supports them in reaching their potential by connecting to their intuition, values and personal truth. Currently she is interested in functional stammering, which is increasing significantly in the UK.  Debbie also leads a National Health Stammering Service in South West England, delivers trainings and workshops to Speech and Language Therapists, students and people who stammer. She co-hosts a group; "Stammering and Spirituality" for Stamma, the British Stammering Association and is committed to supporting the goals of the Stammering Pride movement which aims to create a society that understands, values and honours the stammering voice.  To support a positive and affirming view of stammering, Debbie has acted as an advisor on several plays featuring characters who stammer. She has also written about the use of NLP with people who stammer and been part of a research project that examined the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on adults who stammer in the UK. Always interested in the role of the unconscious mind and the mind-body link, Debbie has trained in Compassionate Inquiry, Internal Family Systems, Hypnotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.  She practices meditation and enjoys exploring the links between psychology and spirituality.  When not working with clients, students or movements, Debbie enjoys recharging in nature, and taking long country walks with her partner and friends which may involve a beach, definitely involve a dog, a pub and lots of treats. Promotional Message The Compassionate Inquiry Suicide Attention Training is for therapists, health professionals and others working in therapeutic, healing, educational, medical, or coaching roles. If you're seeking sensitive training to help you recognize and support people in your communities who may be experiencing suicidal distress, tap this link. It will take you to a web page where you can learn more about this training, and decide if it's a good fit for you.  Resources: Websites Mandy's Professional Website Debbie's ASLTIP Profile Related Links: Stuttering Commons Library of Dysfluent Voices The National Association of Young People Who Stutter Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research British Stammering Association  Action for Stammering Children Podcasts: Stutter Talk Around the Block Video: Open Stutter YouTube Channel Books: Out With It Every Waking Moment the-book;Life on Delay On Stuttering Stammering Pride and Prejudice Stammering Therapy from the Inside Articles: Enacted stigma and felt stigma experienced by adults who stutter Fostering Positive Stuttering Identities Using Stutter-Affirming Therapy  "Hide and survive:" A conceptual model of stuttering concealment Concealing Stuttering at School: "When You Can't Fix It…the Only Alternative Is to Hide It" Quotes: "Trauma is not what happens to you, it's what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you." - Gabor Maté "It takes two to stutter." - Dr. Joshua St. Pierre "...there's no other area of parenting where a child is obviously struggling to master something, where the parents don't offer support in some way. And I'm not sure why we see stammering as different." - Debbie Mason "If we meet someone who stutters, how can we support them? Slow down for more connection, be as present as possible, neutral [in your body language] and non verbal. But also ask, how can I support you?" - Mandy Rodstrom  "...people who tend to have difficulty saying no, who suppress emotion, who are hyper responsible, take on the problems of everyone else and ignore their own needs, are more susceptible to functional stammering."  - Debbie Mason Social Media: Mandy's IG  @arod.581

    55 min

  7. JAN 22

    Cat McCarthy on Emergent Authenticity & Rewriting Scripts

    Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. What happens when we stop performing and start being? Cat guides us through her transformational journey from codependent conditioning to embodied authenticity. With wisdom drawn from 30+ years of yoga practice, plant medicine journeys, and navigating her own healing from Breast Cancer, Cat reveals why the answers we seek aren't outside ourselves, but waiting to be uncovered within. Cat reflects on: - How shedding her protective layers enabled her to access her true strength - Her expanded her capacity to be present, hold space for others and become a conduit for transformation - How humor helps her navigate life's challenges, as everything is funny... eventually - The importance of receiving—from others and ourselves Through humor, vulnerability, and profound insight, Cat shares many life lessons, including how learning to trust her innate healing capacity revealed the ease that comes from truly holding ourselves from the inside. About Cat McCarthy,  Trauma-informed Somatic Coach Cat integrates the practice of Yoga, the empathy skills of Compassionate/Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and trauma-Informed somatic movement therapy. Her approach to the relational container in which others safely explore the heart-mind-body terrain is deeply respectful. She supports Compassionate Inquiry's year-long and Circles programs, and co-leads its NVCI Focus group.   A dedicated yoga practitioner and international teacher/trainer, Cat holds certifications in Anusara Yoga, Kripalu Yoga, NYCNVC Facilitation, Compassionate Inquiry® and is registered with the Yoga Alliance and the American Yoga Council. Her extensive studies span the traditions of Rajanaka Philosophy, Neelakantha meditation, The Breathing Project's Embodied Anatomy, and Polyvagal Theory practices.  As an experiential learner and fellow traveler, Cat holds space as a plant medicine journey integrator at a psychedelic wellness center in NYC.  She also leads Body-Mindfulness (meditation/breathwork/sound work) classes for the global Spinal Cord Injury population via the Back2Life Center at NYC's Mt. Sinai Hospital.   Cat's entertaining teaching style blends her vulnerable humor, dynamic clarity and attuned presence.  When not traversing the globe teaching and training, this Emmy-nominated filmmaker directs/produces non-fiction projects.  Her podcast, The Upside of Over, focuses on integrating NVC into our daily lives.  An avid singer who offers vocal and sound resonance courses for embodied self-expression and collective healing, Cat's aim is to support people in rewriting their self-narratives for evolution and growth. She's also developing  programs for actors using therapeutic approaches to character development. But her biggest offering is sharing lessons learned in her "cancer discovery" and ongoing life journey. Promotional Message If you're not a therapist or healer, but you've heard our guests describe the personal transformations they experienced during their Compassionate Inquiry® journeys, and wonder what that would be like for you... Circles is a 10-week small group experience offered to anyone who wants to experience the power of Gabor Maté's approach to trauma healing. Use this link to find out if this program is for you. Resources: Websites: Cat's Professional Website Cat's NYCNVC Profile Cat's Compassionate Inquiry Profile Related Links: The Upside of Over Podcast Center for Nonviolent Communication Compassionate Inquriy Year-Long Training Books: When the Body Says No  The Body Keeps the Score Waking the Tiger   In a Different Voice   The Myth of Normal In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts Divine Beauty Quotes: "I watched my mother die. Not of cancer, but of a type of resentment and grief about having to live, choosing to live a certain way when there weren't too many options for women." - Cat McCarthy "These beliefs that I held to be true, that I'm not enough…there must be something wrong with me…my opinion doesn't matter…I'm alone in the world… All these interpretations that helped me get very far, are not true. They never were true. But they needed to be true then." - Cat  McCarthy "We all have the healing capacity. We all can tap into the quantum field. We all get these downloads. It's not about doing more. It's actually about letting more and more of these layers, this armor, these protections, all these things that we have created to get through life, letting them go one by one and trusting that there is going to be a strength and a resource inside that might need to be mirrored from outside, but it ultimately is an inside job." - Cat McCarthy "We are not the healers. We are the context in which healing is inspired." - Ron Kurtz  "To be practicing together in communal spaces, building communities, sharing, caring, supporting. I think that's the Viva la revolution. Bring it on." - Kevin Young "I am a work in progress, constantly becoming a more essential version of myself." - Cat McCarthy "For Aquinas, beauty also included the notion of integrity...He understands that each thing is alive and on a journey to become fully itself. Integrity is achieved when there is a complete realization of whatever a thing is supposed to be...Integrity is the adequacy of a thing to itself." - John O'Donohue Social Media  Cat's IG Cat's FB

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  8. JAN 15

    Zach Bush, MD & Eva Dalak on ⁠Relating to Our Original Imprint: Nature & Collective Healing.

    Hosted by J'aime Rothbard & Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. What if the path to inner and outer peace—and to the survival of our species—runs through our biology, not just our psychology? In this bonus finale to our Relating Series, Eva and Zach guide us beyond the familiar terrain of human-to-human relating to the new ground of relating to our original imprint. This conversation weaves hard science with systems thinking and spiritual wisdom to show that rather than transcending our humanity, healing our separation wound is about fully embracing our original design as vessels of biodiversity, wisdom and interconnected intelligence. Our guests explain: - The energetic upgrade offered by, 'remembering through water' - How the victim-perpetrator-saviour triad (The Drama Triangle) has served us, and why it's time to transmute it - What constriction and expansion reveal about the human experience - Why the human colon holds more biodiversity than any other species If you've been seeking peace through fixing, escaping, or transcending the darkness, this episode offers a radically different perspective: "What if we came here to experience it all?"  Listen to this mind-expanding discussion to see how shifting from polarization to polarity, and welcoming both compression and expansion, can transform your own life journey. About Eva Dalak Founder, Peace Activation A skilled conflict transformation facilitator and peacebuilding trainer, for 20+ years Eva has worked with international organisations in 22+ conflict zones across Africa, the Middle East and Asia, blending systemic change with personal and collective healing. After 30+ years as a gender and conflict expert, she leads trauma- informed, soul-centered initiatives as a women's empowerment coach.  Growing up as a Palestinian-Muslim in Israel, Eva experienced a fragmented identity within a system designed to 'divide and rule.'. Fluent in five languages, she's trained in international development and law, spiritual psychology, and somatic experiencing.  Currently based in Costa Rica, Eva launched Peace Activation on October 7, 2023 in response to the escalating crisis in Palestine and Israel. A global peace initiative, it's rooted in the belief that sustainable peace begins within. Eva also hosts the Peace is Possible podcast and authors The Other Narrative Substack. About Zach Bush, MD A physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care, Zach is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems.  He founded the Seraphic Group and the non-profit Farmer's Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health.  His passion for education reaches across many disciplines, including topics such as the role of soil and water ecosystems in human genomics, immunity, and gut/brain health.  Zach's education has highlighted the need for a radical departure from chemical farming and pharmacy, and his ongoing efforts are providing a path for consumers, farmers and mega-industries to work together for a healthy future for people and our planet. Promotional Message: If you're not a therapist or healer, but you've heard our guests describe the personal transformations they experienced during their Compassionate Inquiry® journeys, and wonder what that would be like for you... Circles is a 10-week small group experience offered to anyone who wants to experience the power of Gabor Maté's approach to trauma healing. Use this link to find out if this program is for you. Resources Websites: Eva Dalak Peace Activation Zach Bush Farmer's Footprint Related links:  The Drama Triangle The Other Narrative – Substack Earth One Transatlantic Crossing Earthrise Collective Pooven Moodley Ubuntu Burning Man Courses: Peace Leader Pathway Journey Collective Immersion Compassionate Inquiry Circles  Books: Dancing In The Dark: How I Found My True Vision For Peace. Human: From Crisis to Our Greatest Opportunity (Available Aug 18) Pleiadan Prophesy 2020: The New Golden Age Podcasts: Peace is Possible Podcast August 2025 Interview with Eva & Zach Quotes: "More so than the victim or the perpetrator, the savior is actually the one going in to poison the system and see who can survive." - Zach Bush, MD "I'm inviting people to come to that field, beyond right doing and wrongdoing. This field where you exist and you have all legitimacy to exist without doing anything." - Eva Dalak "...there is no saving a system that sees itself as its own enemy. And every cancer cell is an inherent part of every human body, and it is your self." - Zach Bush, MD "In Arabic, we say, "Yom asal yom basal." One day it's gonna be honey, and one day it's gonna be onion. When you're in a honey day, you know that tomorrow might be an onion, and it's going to stink." - Eva Dalak "... the loneliest cell in the body is the cancer cell… If you welcome it back into the fold, it will eliminate all of its own cancer properties and will actually call in stem cells to lay down healthy tissue." - Zach Bush, MD "Stop waiting for the king. Be a queen." - Caroline Myss "... abandonment disorder is the fundamental foundation of human behavior. In our improving sciences around addiction, we find addiction is the necessary and absolute reaction to abandonment disorder." - Zach Bush, MD "The way in which we tend to drown in guilt again is addiction. So our choice is either to perpetuate our own victimization through addiction, or hold our ground and switch the direction of guilt to shame as a weapon." - Zach Bush, MD Social Media: Eva's Instagram Zach's Instagram Eva's Facebook Zach's Facebook Eva's LinkedIn Zach's LinkedIn Eva's Youtube Zach's YouTube Zach's X

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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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