Best Hosted By Mike Payne Podcasts (2025)

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Guest Host Christina Kantzavelos interviews Charmaine Husum 31:09

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Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior. She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). Charmaine Husum RCAT, RTC, CT, DKATI, runs …

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394 Claire O'Rourke: Together We Can 51:06

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My guest this week is Claire O’Rourke - campaigner, communicator, and author of Together We Can, a book that shines a light on everyday Australians taking action on climate change. Claire is dedicated to helping people and communities respond to the climate crisis with hope, courage, and practical solutions. She currently works with the Climate Cou…

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The Significant Events of Our Lives with Reg Malhotra 25:04

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Reg Malhotra Founded Neuro Masters Academy, a leading personal development organization helping high performers regain their drive and motivation. Reg overcame his own struggles and limitations using Rapid Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistics Programming (NLP). Since founding Neuro Masters Academy he has helped others achieve similar results making h…

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Guest Host Christina Kantzavelos interviews Caitlan Siegenthaler 32:23

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Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior. She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). Caitlan Siegenthaler loves helping people un…

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The Son of A Tiger with Roberto Diaz 32:50

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Roberto Diaz Herrera Jr. was born into the rigid confines of macho Latin American culture, where strength, sex, and violence were the defining traits of manhood. Raised in Panama under the shadow of his father—Colonel Roberto Diaz Herrera, the former Chief of Staff and close ally to dictator Manuel Noriega—he was expected to embody the same ideals …

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393 Dr Hannah Tonkin: Law, Leadership, and Lasting Change for Family Safety 51:38

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My guest this week is Dr Hannah Tonkin - lawyer, international human rights advocate, and the inaugural NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner. Dr Tonkin took up the role in February 2023 and now leads efforts across the NSW government to strengthen responses to domestic, family, and sexual violence. Her work focuses on fostering collaboration between gov…

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Be. Do. Have. with Jim Fortin 27:48

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Jim is an international leading expert in subconscious personal transformation and has been featured as a speaker alongside 100s of fellow industry leaders, as well as being recognized in Forbes, INC and Entrepreneur magazines. Jim merges brain-based science, transformational, psychology and ancient wisdom to help people all around the world explor…

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Volume Six: Chapter Six - Our Conversation with Drew Carroll 2:33:51

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In Volume Six: Chapter Six of The Program, we welcome back Chicago-based writer, poet, and blogger Drew Carroll. It’s been over five years since our last conversation, and a lot has changed. Drew has traded powerlifting for building worlds—through poetry, short fiction, and most recently his new digital platform, The Blog of Drew, launched in June.…

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Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Lawrie Ignacio interview Janina Fisher 22:28

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Dr. Graham Taylor—clinical psychologist, educator, and founder of The Taylor Study Method—brings 25+ years of wisdom and warmth to his work in Honolulu. Dr. Lawrie Ignacio, also based in Honolulu, blends clinical expertise with a rich academic background in philosophy and literature, specializing in couples and trauma therapy. And Dr. Janina Fisher…

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392 Laura O'Reilly: Disability Rights Meet Innovation 50:01

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My guest this week is Laura O’Reilly – entrepreneur, disability sector innovator, and co-founder of Hireup, Fighting Chance, and Avenue, three groundbreaking ventures transforming opportunities for people with disability across Australia. Laura has dedicated her career to creating solutions inspired by the experiences of her brother Shane – buildin…

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Being Proactive in Couples Therapy with Kendra Capalbo 33:51

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Kendra is a highly sought-after couples therapist working with some of the wealthiest and most accomplished individuals in the Boston area. While these clients often present polished and perfect lives to the outside world, they trust Kendra to help them navigate the complexities and hidden struggles that exist beneath the surface of their relations…

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Volume Six - Chapter Break 43:08

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No guest this week — instead, it's our Chapter Break episode. For this one, We’ve pulled together six of our favorite live readings and spoken word performances from past guests on the program. Think of it as a chance to pause, revisit, and really sit with the words that have stayed with us — and hopefully with you too. We’ll be back next week with…

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GUEST HOST Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Lawrie Ignacio interview Robert Schwarz 25:25

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Dr. Graham Taylor—clinical psychologist, educator, and founder of The Taylor Study Method—brings 25+ years of wisdom and warmth to his work in Honolulu. Dr. Lawrie Ignacio, also based in Honolulu, blends clinical expertise with a rich academic background in philosophy and literature, specializing in couples and trauma therapy. And Robert Schwarz, P…

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391 Dr Dionne Payn: Tackling the Housing Crisis with Sustainable, Ethical Investment 46:22

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My guest this week is Dr Dionne Payn – social entrepreneur, impact investment specialist, and Founder of Women4Homes, a groundbreaking initiative working to end homelessness for women by 2030 through values-aligned property investment. Dionne has spent her career designing ethical investment solutions that prioritise both social and financial retur…

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Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show with Adam Blevins 29:27

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Adam Blevins is a former Virginia state trooper who transitioned into mental health and now serves as the operations director of the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP). After experiencing firsthand the toll of trauma, he transitioned into mental health, becoming an EMDR provider, ICISF instructor, and PhD student in trauma-informe…

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GUEST HOST Treating Problematic Sexual Behavior in Youth: A Human-First Approach with Jenny Hughes and Dr. Michael Gomez 22:15

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Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. She supports helpers and healers through the common experience of vicarious trauma as the founder of The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective. Jenny helps trauma therapists be human again as they learn how to manage vicarious trauma and enhance vicarious resilience …

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390 Mike Davis: Innovation with Integrity 46:36

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My guest this week is Mike Davis – social entrepreneur, systems thinker, and Head of Social Innovation and Impact at Good Shepherd, one of Australia’s leading organisations supporting women, girls and families. Mike is best known as the founder of Humans of Purpose and has spent the past decade working across sectors to embed strategy, storytelling…

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The Art of Surrender with Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio 28:35

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Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio, *formerly known as Andrea Pennington*, is an American integrative physician, founder of Soul Sense Alchemy and the holistic health company and media platform, In8Vitality, which integrates modern neuroscience with aesthetics, music, and conscious media. She is a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Facilitator and psil…

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Volume Six: Chapter Five - Our Conversation with Story Teller Gordon 2:06:01

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In Volume Six: Chapter Five of The Program, we welcomed Story Teller Gordon —a New York-based Community Activist, Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Author of the poetry collection "Don't Speak For Me", and founder of FORM NYC, a nonprofit that blends poetry, public health, and community healing. With a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Ma…

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Compassion, Science and Healing with Dr. Nick Brüss 29:39

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Dr. Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT, is a leading expert in psychedelic-assisted therapy and a licensed therapist. He serves as a clinical researcher and supervisor on the FDA phase III MAPS trial using MDMA for PTSD and is the lead therapist on Compass Pathways’ psilocybin trial for treatment-resistant depression. A specialist in Internal Family Systems the…

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389 Elloise Bridge: Leadership Rooted in Culture, Guided by Legacy 54:27

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My guest this week is Elloise Bridge – a proud Gija woman, emerging community leader, and Gender Officer at SURGE (Support Unit for Gender Equality), where she provides technical and administrative support to strengthen gender equality outcomes in Australia's development programs. Elloise is deeply committed to social justice and cultural empowerme…

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What Has Life Given Me with Yosi Amram, PhD 29:57

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Yosi Amram Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, a CEO leadership coach, and a best-selling and award-winning author. Yosi is a pioneer researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence whose research has received over 1000 citations. As an Amazon best-selling author of the book Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspi…

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Volume Six: Chapter Four - Our Conversation with Natasha Ria El-Scari 1:43:26

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In Volume Six: Chapter Four of the podcast, we welcome Poet, Spoken Word Artist, and Author Natasha Ria. Natasha Ria has been writing and performing poetry for three decades. Whether it is performing with live musicians in Jazz, R&B, or Hip Hop or sharing her quieter literary work, her signature voice soothes audiences and brings them closer to the…

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Guest Host Susanne Babbel interviews Maggie Cline - Trauma Through a Child's Eyes 28:43

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Susanne Babbel, originally from Germany, moved to the U.S. nearly 20 years ago. Known for her deep listening and insight, she was drawn to psychology through her own journey of personal growth. Her interest in the mind-body connection led her to study somatic psychology, earning master’s degrees from John F. Kennedy University and Santa Barbara Gra…

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388 Al Jeffery: Gathering with Intention, Leading with Presence 48:40

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My guest this week is Al Jeffery – psychotherapist, meditation guide, group facilitator, writer, and Co-Founder of Turning Ground. Al is a regenerative practitioner working at the intersection of inner and outer transformation. In a world that is hyperconnected yet deeply fragmented, he is dedicated to restoring connection - within ourselves, our c…

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Taking Accountability with Karen Goslin 29:56

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Karen Goslin has a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and in 1998, she founded Karen Goslin & Associates. Karen is passionate about guiding people toward transformation, helping them process depression, anxiety, conflicts, addiction, chronic illness, loss and trauma as invitations to change, and ultimately discover clear purpose a…

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Constructed Awareness - Guest Host Christina Kantzavelos interviews Tyler Orr 24:56

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Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior. She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). Tyler Orr, LPC/MHSP (TN), LCMHC (NC), NCC, i…

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387 Sherilee McManus: Culturally Strong, Community Driven 33:12

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My guest this week is Sherilee McManus - a proud Wiradjuri woman and the Director of Engagement & Outcomes at Life Without Barriers, a national social purpose organisation committed to partnering with people to change lives for the better. Sherilee brings a deep commitment to cultural connection and equity. In her current role, she plays a key part…

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Instinctual Trauma Response with Linda Gantt, PhD and Danni Davis, LCSW 29:57

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Dr. Linda Gantt is the co-founder of the ITR Training Institute and HelpForTrauma.com. After closing her long-standing Intensive Trauma Recovery clinic, she now dedicates her efforts to expanding the reach of the Instinctual Trauma Response® (ITR) protocol to practitioners worldwide. Grounded in neuroscience, ITR is a structured, integrative approa…

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Volume Six: Chapter Three - Our Conversation with Alyssa Michelle 2:06:33

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In Volume Six: Chapter Three of the podcast, we welcome Poet, Spoken Word Artist, and Author Alyssa Michelle for her third appearance on the program. Alyssa, based in Albany, New York, is a mother, motivational speaker, and creative writing consultant who has authored three poetry collections: Growing Pains, The Awakening, and Blooming Season. In o…

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GUEST HOST Veronique Mead with Euphrasia (Efu) Nyaki 20:24

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Veronique Mead, MD, MA is a former Dartmouth-affiliated assistant professor of family medicine and obstetrics. She retrained with a Master’s degree in somatic psychotherapy from Naropa University and specialty training in pre and perinatal and other forms of trauma. For the past 25 years she has explored the scientific literature on how effects of …

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386 Fiona Harrison: Bush Food, Chocolate & Culture 48:58

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My guest this week is Fiona Harrison - Indigenous Australian chocolatier, storyteller, and the founder of Chocolate On Purpose, a purpose-driven business blending couverture chocolate with Australian native botanicals. Based in Millthorpe, NSW, Fiona works with corporate gift buyers to help them find truly meaningful, distinctly Australian gifts - …

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Surviving The Narcissistic Abuse Relationship with Dr. Justine Weber 30:14

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Justine is a California licensed psychologist, coach and author of the book How the Fuck Do I Heal from This? who loves helping people heal, recover & thrive after a narcissistic abusive relationship. In This Episode drjustineweber.com sereneshift.com IG-drjustineweber FB-drjustineweberhealing TT-@drjustineweber The Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my …

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Volume Six: Chapter Two - Our Conversation with Dr. Theri Pickens 2:09:43

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This week on the program, we welcomed Poet, Scholar, Educator, and Author of the poetry collection "What Had Happened Was" - Dr. Therí Pickens . Dr. Pickens is a Professor of English at Bates College, where she teaches courses in African American and Arab American literature, disability studies, philosophy, and literary theory. In our conversation,…

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GUEST HOST: Brooke Bralove with Esther Boykin - Cultivating Compassion & Community on Retreats 24:26

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In this episode, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Esther Boykin shares how she cultivates compassion and community on her Compassion Collective Retreats for high-achieving, successful African American women. Esther shares how important providing a safe space for marginalized communities can foster greater intimacy, connection, and community an…

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385 Louise Muszynski: Digital Solutions with a Purpose 48:32

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My guest this week is Louise Muszynski – digital strategist, systems thinker, and Managing Partner at Digital Purpose, a purpose-led tech company building custom digital solutions for social impact organisations. Louise is deeply committed to bridging the gap between bold ideas and practical digital execution. With a background in systems design an…

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Listening As If Our Lives Depended On It with Laura S Brown PhD 36:15

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Laura S Brown PhD is a mostly retired trauma healer, still teaching and supervising from behind her screen in Seattle. Her most recent book, Decolonizing trauma healing, was released by APA in November, 2024. In This Episode Laura’s website The Trauma Therapist Podcast Join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news: https://bit.ly/3L…

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Volume Six: Chapter One - Our Conversation with Sunshine Lombre 1:50:41

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In the premiere Chapter of Volume Six, we welcomed Chicago-born and based Educator, Poet, Writer, Spoken Word Artist, and Dancer, Sunshine Lombré . From her early start in ballet at the age of three to her decision to pursue dance and poetry professionally, Sunshine walks us through her artistic evolution—how physics gave way to poetry, how Craigsl…

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Guest Host: Amy Stark interviews David Bayer 27:18

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Amy Stark is a former science teacher, now certified Energy Practitioner who bridges the divide between science and spirit.She channels her extraordinary abilities to demonstrate the unseen, and shares the wisdom and knowledge she’s cultivated over the past two decades helping people to heal their mind, body, and spirit.As the host of The Stark Tra…

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384 Bianca Bartlett: The Circular Shift-Fashioning a Sustainable Future 40:28

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My guest this week is Bianca Bartlett –sustainability advocate, circular economy strategist, and co-founder of The Full Circle Collective, a purpose-driven initiative working to turn waste into community value through upcycling, repair and reuse. Bianca is a passionate believer in the power of local, community-led solutions to tackle environmental …

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Empowered and Purpose-Driven with Shauna Brittenham Reiter 35:14

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Shauna Brittenham Reiter is an entrepreneur dedicated to the empowerment and healing of herself and others, as well as the3 author of the book You Are the Boss of You. In 2018, she founded the wellness company Alaya Naturals based on the principles of holistic health that led her from a life limited by overwhelming ailments to founding a multi-mill…

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Volume Five: Chapter Twenty - Our Conversation with Ajanaé Dawkins 2:11:26

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In Volume Five: Chapter Twenty, we welcomed Ajanae Dawkins. Ajanaé is a poet, conceptual artist and theologian. She works through poetry, visual art, performance, and audio to explore the politics of faith, grief, and intimate relationships between Black women. As a theologian, she blends cultural criticism, memoir, and theology as autotheory to co…

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Esther Goldstein, LCSW interviews Elisa Toha, LMSW - Helping Survivors Tell Their Stories 42:14

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Esther Goldstein LCSW is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist with a private practice in Cedarhurst, in Long Island NY. Esther specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, complex ptsd, and dissociative disorders. Esther provides trauma informed consultation to therapists committed to improving their trauma-informed practice and attachment focused E…

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383 Nandeeta Maharaj: Goods For Good 33:43

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My guest this week is Nandeeta Maharaj – social entrepreneur, marketing and impact strategist, and founder of Goods 4 Good, a certified social enterprise marketplace helping people shop their values and create impact with every purchase. With a bold vision to become the “Amazon of social enterprise,” Nandeeta created Goods 4 Good to connect consume…

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Healing Trauma From the Roots Up with Rachel Aarons, PhD 37:25

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Dr. Rachel Aarons has over 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Initially trained as a philosopher, she served as an Associate professor at the University of Toronto before transitioning to therapy and earning her Masters in Social Work. Dr. Aarons initially specialized in hypnotherapy and became a Certified EMDR therapist in 2004. Her curr…

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Volume Five: Chapter Nineteen - Our Conversation with Alysia Nicole Harris 2:35:00

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In Volume Five: Chapter Nineteen, we welcomed Educator, Poet, Writer, Spoken Word Artist, host of the Chasing After Wind podcast, and Author of the chapbook How Much We Must Have Looked Like Stars To Stars, Dr. Alysia Nicole Harris. Alysia has dedicated her life to studying words in their spiritual, social, linguistic and creative capacities. Renow…

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Other People's Problems with Hillary McBride, PhD 30:57

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Dr. Hillary McBride is a registered psychologist, a researcher and podcastor, with expertise that includes working with trauma and trauma therapies, and embodiment, at the intersection of spirituality and mental health. Her recent book Holy Hurt: understanding and healing from spiritual trauma, came out in April 2025. Her podcast, Other People’s Pr…

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382 Kylie Flament: Social Enterprise Goes Mainstream – and Australia’s Ready 52:42

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My guest this week is Kylie Flament – sustainability leader, systems thinker, and CEO of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA), the peak body for social enterprise in the region. Kylie is a passionate advocate for using business as a force for good. With a background in large-scale systems transformation, impact leadership, and environ…

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An Inspiring Advocate for Therapists with Joe Feldman 28:55

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Joe Feldman founded Cover My Mental Health began advocating for access to mental health care after overcoming denials for a family member’s care, including with a successful federal lawsuit. His advocacy work has included policy-driven discussions with legislators and regulators, a board role with The Kennedy Forum Illinois, presentations to parent…

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Volume Five: Chapter Eighteen - Our Conversation with Margo LaPierre 2:31:27

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In Volume Five: Chapter Eighteen, we welcomed Writer, Poet, Editor, and Author of the forthcoming poetry collection "Ajar", Margo LaPierre. Margo edits fiction and creative non-fiction. She completed an undergraduate degree in philosophy at Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, and graduated from the Toronto Metropolitan Chang School’s Publis…