Category Archives: Personal Development

Ep. #89 Compassion Focused Therapy for Depression and Anxiety w/ Dr Stan Steindl

Check Out The Compassion Initiative Podcast Welcome to The Compassion Initiative Podcast Series. This Podcast series features Dr Stan Steindl and Dr James Kirby, both Clinical Psychologists. Stan and James are the co-founders of The Compassion Initiative. The podcast series is a relaxed informal ongoing conversation between Stan and James about issues related to compassion.Continue reading “Ep. #89 Compassion Focused Therapy for Depression and Anxiety w/ Dr Stan Steindl”

Ep. #75 Split Second Unlearning: A Theory of Psychophysiological Dis-ease w/ Matt Hudson

MindReset App as an Eye Movement-based Emotional Memory Reconsolidation Interference. In the MindReset app we implement a method we have developed over the past 25 years with tried and tested behavioural change work in private practice. A method we call Split Second Unlearning (SSU), which is based on a process of “unlearning” traumatic responses atContinue reading “Ep. #75 Split Second Unlearning: A Theory of Psychophysiological Dis-ease w/ Matt Hudson”

Ep. #72 The Power of Compassion w/ Dr. Stan Steindl

In this episode, Stan and I discuss the healing and transformative power of compassion. We discuss cultivating a compassionate mind and working towards living a more balanced, kind, and peaceful life. According to the Compassion-Focused Therapy psychological model, humans have at least three emotional regulation systems. (1) A threat and self-protection system that, when activated,Continue reading “Ep. #72 The Power of Compassion w/ Dr. Stan Steindl”

Ep. #71 A Look Into Consciousness w/ Dr. Steven C. Hayes

In this episode, Steven and Shane discuss the nature of human consciousness, our experience of it, and how an understanding of it connects us to something much greater. Steven’s life work has been dedicated, at least in part, to understanding human psychology. Consciousness is an essential feature of our life – it is that byContinue reading “Ep. #71 A Look Into Consciousness w/ Dr. Steven C. Hayes”

Ep. #69 Discovering Who We Are In Silence w/ Rich Lewis

Rich Lewis is an author, speaker and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual community and offers one-on-one coaching. He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Teaches. In this episode, Rich and I discussContinue reading “Ep. #69 Discovering Who We Are In Silence w/ Rich Lewis”

Ep. #68 A Conversation With a Modern-day Shaman w/ John Moore

John Moore is a shamanic practitioner and teacher who works with spiritually conscious professionals to live fuller, happier lives, in touch with their true purpose. After two decades of working in the technology sector, John turned to humankind’s oldest spiritual practise, shamanism, to heal himself. “I am a guide, not a guru. I am justContinue reading “Ep. #68 A Conversation With a Modern-day Shaman w/ John Moore”

Ep. #67 Deep In The Unconscious w/ Deborah Lukovich, Ph.D.

Deborah Lukovich holds a Ph.D. in Depth Psychology which focuses on understanding the nature of the unconscious. She is a coach, author, blogger, and podcaster who offers insights and teachings to help people explore the deeper meaning of life through stories, conversation, and education.  “I’m passionate about inspiring people to find deeper meaning in ordinaryContinue reading “Ep. #67 Deep In The Unconscious w/ Deborah Lukovich, Ph.D.”

Ep. #66 Rising Up to Be Who You Are meant To Be w/ Amy Gerhartz

Amy Gerhartz is a Mindset Coach, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist and Founder of A Higher Way Of Living. After 20+ years in entertainment, along with her career as a coach, Amy has travelled the country, spoken to audiences of all sizes, and has been featured in numerous publications and podcasts. With her transformational coaching programs, onlineContinue reading “Ep. #66 Rising Up to Be Who You Are meant To Be w/ Amy Gerhartz”

Ep. #65 A Spiritual Awakening w/ Radavie Riom

Radavie Riom is Spiritual Teacher, Shaman, and Wounded Child Healer. She is devoted to serving the Divine Spirit that lies within everything. Through personal experiences of healing childhood wounds, an intuitive nature, plant medicine, and spiritual guidance, Radavie now lives to help others heal from their past wounds and traumas, end their sufferings, and awakenContinue reading “Ep. #65 A Spiritual Awakening w/ Radavie Riom”

Ep. #62 The Highly Sensitive Personality Trait w/ William Allen

William Allen is an author with a writer’s heart and researcher’s mind. After getting a degree in Psychology with an eye on doing psychology research, he recalibrated for a career in Information Technology. He found himself in a thirty-year career as an Information Technology manager at Wells Fargo who enjoyed managing highly intelligent, often difficultContinue reading “Ep. #62 The Highly Sensitive Personality Trait w/ William Allen”

Ep. #61 Finding Your Freedom w/ Vi Vi Thai

Vi Vi Thai is a writer, truth seeker, healer and fearlessly determined to live a free lifestyle  regardless of others’ opinions.  She uncovered her true life’s purpose after going through a dramatic and stressful time at the end of her stay in the US as an international student and worker. During that time, she achievedContinue reading “Ep. #61 Finding Your Freedom w/ Vi Vi Thai”

Ep. #60 Finding Hope in the Face of Despair w/ Christine Handy

Christine Handy is a motivational speaker, a mother of two, a breast cancer survivor, international speaker, accomplished model, best-selling author, and a nationally recognized humanitarian. Her story reaches the hearts of anyone needing hope, prayer, and a new perspective on life. Christine Handy has seen it all and has overcome all odds. Christine’s motto is:Continue reading “Ep. #60 Finding Hope in the Face of Despair w/ Christine Handy”

Ep. #59 Animism, Astrology, Evolution and Soul Ecology w/ Marga Laube

Marga Laube has been a counselling astrologer for over twenty years, providing navigation guidance for “Agents of Evolution,” blending astrology with the wisdom of multiple animist and eco-whispered sources. As an author, educator, and expressive storyteller, Marga aims to catalyze our collective evolution. Marga holds advanced certifications with the Council of Vedic Astrology, and herContinue reading “Ep. #59 Animism, Astrology, Evolution and Soul Ecology w/ Marga Laube”