Infuse Compassion

Showing up at work just for a paycheck takes a toll on our mental and physical well-being, regardless of the status of your position. As a physician, Dr. John Rivera experienced this toll personally – and it changed how he started seeing patients. Join as for this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast to hear Dr. John share his path toward finding greater meaning and value in his work by seeing...

Hiring is difficult work. Managers are often left evaluating people’s worth based on a resume and answers to a few basic questions. If we don’t take the time to see the potential in applicants, we often miss out on valuable, loyal contributors. Listen in as Amy and Mark discuss their perspectives on our conversation last week with Heather Nemelka, founder of Elavare, a non-profit dedicated to help...

Women entering (or re-entering) the workplace after spending time to raise children face unique challenges. Heather Nemelka, our guest this week on Infuse Compassion, knows all about those challenges because she lived them herself. Now as the founder of the nonprofit Elavare, she uses this experience to help other women in this stage of life to face and overcome those challenges. This episode is v...

We’ve all seen – or experienced – times when comparison created division between people. When this happens, it keeps us from being the best version of ourself and moves us away from the results we want. In this episode, Amy and Mark share their thoughts about our conversation last week with Kathie Gwilliam, who has studied and speaks on the dangers of unhealthy comparison. We share our personal pe...

We make comparisons all the time. It’s completely natural. But when we use comparison to make ourselves better than or less than others, comparison is dangerous and costly. On this episode of Infuse Compassion, we talk with Kathie Gwilliam about the research she has done on the cost of comparison and how to compare in more healthy, productive ways. Listen in to learn: • How our choices can keep co...

Business – and life – often comes with challenging circumstances. Success comes by going beyond those circumstances and making adjustments that focus on strengthening teams and culture. In this episode, Amy and Mark share key takeaways from our conversation in the last episode with Hanna Bauer, CEO of HEARTnomics. Join us as we discuss: - The importance of noticing subtle signs that psychological...

If your business is a living organism, how do you ensure the heart keeps it alive? In this episode, we talk with Hanna Dafne Bauer, founder and CEO of HEARTnomics. As the survivor of a rare childhood heart condition, Hanna knows the importance of the heart personally and in business. We talk about how to keep the systems of organizations working well and working together to achieve success. Listen...

We know trust is important in relationships, but sometimes building trust seems elusive. Amy and Mark spend this episode reflecting on our conversation with Susan LaPlae Miller in the last episode. Listen in as we talk about: - Behaviors that build trust in organizations. - The power and importance of listening without judgement in building trust. - The importance of being aware of how our thought...

We all have work experiences and relationships that are great…and some that aren’t so great. What makes the difference? That was the question our guest, Susan LaPlae Miller, tackled as she founded Pieces of I to help organizations and individuals align purpose, values, and impact. Listen in as Susan shares with us: - The power of leaders modeling humility, listening, and continued learning to buil...

It’s hard to match the enthusiasm of Nancy Griffen (if you listened to last week’s episode, you know what we mean), but Amy and Mark do their best in this episode as they reflect on their conversation with Nancy about accomplished women. In this episode, we share our thoughts around the power of women finding a “second act” in their lives and the importance of: - Finding the right advisors to supp...

Nancy Griffin believes women in their “prime time” — ages 55 to 70 — are just getting started. Inspired by her own mother, who launched a jam business after raising her children, Nancy has dedicated her career to helping women claim their worth, build their wealth, and protect their wellbeing. In this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast, Nancy shares how being overlooked for a promotion becau...

Humans crave light. Sometimes, even when the sun is shining, we feel in the dark emotionally and need to find light. In this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast, Amy and Mark reflect on their conversation with Tammy Rene in last week’s episode. We talk about finding our way back to light when life turns dark. We discuss: - How we can be helpful in providing light to others. - The importance o...

Note: Be aware that this episode addresses mistreatment of children and other challenging topics. It may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Childhood experiences impact us even as adults. For some, those experiences are motivational. For others, they can be devastating. Our guest this week survived a difficult childhood but found her way to light and hope. Even in the midst of her pain, her...

Chronic illness is often not only challenging physically, but emotionally. In this week’s episode, Amy and Mark share what we learned from our conversation with Jane Casiano, who openly discusses the challenges she faces dealing with Lupus since the age of 13. In this episode we share thoughts about: - How each of us can be supportive without being overbearing. - The power of human connection and...

Chronic illness is often not only challenging physically, but emotionally. In this week’s episode, Amy and Mark share what we learned from our conversation with Jane Casiano, who openly discusses the challenges she faces dealing with Lupus since the age of 13. In this episode we share thoughts about: - How each of us can be supportive without being overbearing. - The power of human connection and...

Connections create success. In this episode, Amy and Mark share our insights from our conversation with Malinda Leonard about the power of collaboration over competition. We share connections that have been important to us in creating our businesses. Who are the connections that matter to you? And how are you connecting with others to create greater collaboration and success? Reflect with us on ho...

Any successful entrepreneur needs the support of other people, especially when starting out. That’s why Malinda Leonard started Grateful Connections, specifically to support women entrepreneurs who are just starting out. In this episode, we explore the power of connections in creating collective success. Join us as we discuss: - The importance of connection over competition, including how people i...

Achievement doesn’t have to result in burnout. In this episode, Amy and Mark reflect on what we learned in last week’s episode with Erika Coleman about “even-achieving” – achieving a lot without high levels of stress. Join us as we discuss: - The power of focusing on direction over destination, and how that ties to SMART goals. - The importance of identifying the right champion to help you succeed...

The world celebrates over-achievers – those who take on difficult tasks and drive through barriers until they get the best results. Stress is often viewed as a natural part of the over-achieving culture. But it comes at a cost. Burnout. In this episode, Erika Coleman shares her research and her personal experience as a hard-driving over-achiever, and how it helped her coin the phrase “even-achieve...

Time to celebrate! One year ago, we introduced the Infuse Compassion podcast to the world! Fifty-two episodes later, we’re still here! In this special episode, Amy and Mark reflect on: • What we’ve learned from our guests during the past year. • Our gratitude for the many people that have made this podcast possible – especially those that took a chance on an unknown show. • How the past year has i...

Every one of us has challenges to overcome and each of those challenges are unique. In this episode of the Infuse Compassion podcast, Amy and Mark reflect on the conversation with Jared Stewart in our last episode, who shared with us the challenges unique to adults living with neurodiversity. As we discuss the great work Jared and his colleagues at ScenicView Academy are doing to help adults with...

The world is designed for the average person. So how can the average person extend compassion toward those who are different than average to help them navigate a world not designed for them? This is the conversation we have with Jared Stewart on this episode of the Infuse Compassion Podcast. Jared is the program director at ScenicView Academy, where he helps empower young adults with autism and ot...

We invest in a lot with both money and time – retirement, property, career growth. Sadly, we don’t always invest in our personal wellbeing. In this episode, Amy and Mark reflect on their conversation with Eli Libby and Kyle Nelson about the value of solo retreats to step away from the noise of life and reset our brains. Join us as we explore: - Simple ways to get mini-resets by stepping away from...

Sometimes people wear busyness as a badge of honor. We feel the stress build up, but put our heads down and press through, at the same time suppressing our emotions. This is a recipe for burnout. The answer: solo retreats. In this episode, we talk with Eli Libby and Kyle Nelson, authors of the book “The Art of the Solo Retreat” and founders of The Solo Retreat Company about the the necessity of re...

One of the most profound human needs is to be seen by others. Kindness is helping others know they are seen. Amy and Mark reflect on our conversation with Brad Aronson, author of “HumanKind” from the last episode. Our comments center on that core need: to be seen. In this episode you’ll hear: - Reminders of simple ways we can help others feel seen without seeming trite or overbearing. - The import...