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Discover your mind’s inner working to transform and elevate your life. Dr. Kasim shares his experiences and invites experts in their fields as well as everyday people who have created positive impactful change in their lives. He is a Registered Psychologist and Umass Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher and Teacher Trainer. Dr. Kasim completed a six-month silent meditation retreat in Myanmar (Burma) and has a TEDx talk, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pa ...
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We all may have psychological barriers, fears or traumas that can stop us from improving our lives or even living it to the fullest. What if it is possible to overcome these barriers and thrive through life’s challenges? Listen to Albert Nerenberg as he shares his story of transformation through trauma. He is an award-winning filmmaker, Hypnotist a…
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As a positive emotion, how does awe stack up in supporting physical and psychological well-being? I am excited to share an interview with the co-author of the book THE POWER OF AWE. Dr. Michael Amster and his co-author, Jake Eagle, have discovered a clinically proven way to reduce inflammation, stress, loneliness, and burnout while improving overal…
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In these difficult times there are many reasons to be angry, sad, and stressed. What if we can metabolize stress with our laughter and nurture peace and joy when it is most needed? In this Pause To Elevate podcast episode, I am joined by Sylvie Dagenais-Douville. She is the founder of the Laughing Institute, published author, speaker, dedicated Lau…
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Acceptance in meditation and in life can be easily misunderstood. We often think that it means to be okay with how things are no matter what! However, this sometimes can mask the issues. Listen to this interview highlight with Bob Stahl (PhD), who had lived in a monastery for eight years, about a better way to understand and apply acceptance. May i…
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As adults, we may find it difficult to form new friendships, struggle with nurturing existing ones, and can find it hard to end other friendships. What does relationship psychology tell us about friendships and why they matter? Listen to this informative and uplifting conversation with Laura Sniderman, Founder and CEO of Kinnd, a friendship app. To…
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Learn what many people are getting wrong about exercise! Listen to this episode with Catherine King, who was named top fitness trainer in Canada by Impact Magazine in 2020 and 2024. In this episode, we cover the topic of exercise, mental health, motivation, mindset, misconceptions and trends in fitness. Catherine is a practicing Kinesiologist with …
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Burnout is far too common. We live in a busy and fast paced life. How can we flourish and elevate our potential in life and work when we are constantly stressed and on the verge of a breakdown? Is there work-life balance? Listen to this conversation with Dr. Michael (Mick) Krasner, MD, FACP. He is a Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University …
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Pain and chronic pain can wreak havoc on our lives. It often limits our ability to have the quality of life we deserve. Watch as Dr. Jackie Nix-Gardner, pain expert, speaks about pain, wellbeing, mindfulness, resilience, and living through difficult times. Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Dept of Anaesthesiology at the U…
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It is easy to get caught up in negative thinking and get stuck in unhelpful patterns. This makes us susceptible to anxiety and depression and being unhappy. Listen as we explore reclaiming living life with more resilience , inner peace, and freeing yourself from patterns of unhelpful thinking that lead to depression and anxiety. Dr. Zindel Segal is…
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Life can throw unexpected adversity at us. What happens when this adversity is life shattering and triggers Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression and Traumatic Brain Injury? How can someone still flourish and thrive through such adversity? Find out about the human potential to flourish in this inspiring conversation with Lauren Roegele.…
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Struggling with stress, life challenges, pain or illness? How can we create change and transformation amidst the darkness of where we may find ourselves? Listen to this special interview with Saki Santorelli, former director of the internationally acclaimed Stress Reduction Clinic, and executive director of the Center for Mindfulness (CFM) in Medic…
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How can we intervene with overthinking, and what is the consequence of not doing so? As a practioner and expert on mindfulness, Professor Mark Williams shares practically how mindfulness can help us prevent depression and depression relapse, find clam, and minimize the cost of spiralling mentally and emotionally. He also guides us through a mindful…
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Sometimes we think that caring for ourselves is selfish whether engaging in self-care, mindfulness, exercise or hobbies. However, what happens when we overly focus on others and not give ourselves enough care and attention? What if it ends up being selfish not to take care of ourselves? Watch this Pause To Elevate Podcast episode as Dr. Mark Sherma…
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Chasing your goals can be fulfilling but how are you doing in the process? We are all at risk of getting caught up in the never ending "go-go" mentality that can take away the joy from pursuing personal and professional success. Listen to this heartfelt podcast conversation with Dr. Ghazala Radwi, MD. She is Hematologist who speaks candidly about h…
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Facing challenges and setbacks in life can be devastating. However, what sets apart those who excel despite all of these obstacles? Listen as Barbara Mowat shares three key mindsets for success in business and life. Barbara is a international business development specialist, who has changemaker, thought leader, and trailblazer. She has helped tens …
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We all have "good" and "bad" habits. Some of the the bad habits can include worrying, stress eating, procrastinating or stress scrolling through social media. How can we break these loops to create positive change? Watch this conversation with Dr. Judson Brewer, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and New York Times best seller, as he lays out how to c…
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Ready for a bigger life? Life can be filled with joy and tragedies. What is the mindset you have been using to face it all? What might be the perspective that is keeping you stuck? Listen to this highly informative podcast with Melissa Myōzen Blacker, Rōshi, as she shares her journey and the transformative power of mindfulness and Zen practices. Sh…
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