Love and Compassion with Gissele

In this conversation I speak to the CEO of SIGN, Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours, which focuses on caring for all members of their community, especially the most vulnerable. We talk about SIGN's humble beginnings, and the impact of their services on their community.  In particular, how free mental health has enabled men who haven't previously access mental health supports to get wha...

What happens when love challenges the prejudices of an entire family, and what can that teach us about the world we live in today? In this powerful conversation, Annie Waxman shares her experience of facing intense anti-Black racism from her family in the 1960s after falling in love with a Black man, and reflects on the pain, courage, and forgiveness that shaped her journey. Together, we explore w...

In this amazing conversation with Alex Kopelman, we chat about how authenticity can help us be more accepting of others. We talk about how we have been programmed to conform rather than be authentically ourselves, and how belonging and authenticity can complement one another, and how learning to regulate ourselves during difficult moments can help us achieve true inner feelings of safety.  

Would you be able to forgive your child's murderer after a school shooting? would you be able to have compassion for the person who took your son away? In this powerful conversation, I speak to Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement, whose son Jesse was killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting. Scarlett talks about why hatred doesn't work, why forgiveness is so essential fo...

Imagine you adopt two children from foster care, only to find out they come with extraordinary mental health challenges.  One of your children has even been diagnosed with sociopathy and is trying to kill one of her sisters...what would you do? How far does a mother's love go and does it have the power to transform and help heal their child?

Have you lost trust in yourself? are you in the process of becoming but feel lost? Then this episode is for you.  Natasha Ramlall works with high functioning women who have lost their old identity but have not yet embodied their new ideal.  In this episode we talk about how to handle an identity crisis with compassion, acceptance, and patience. 

What power does surrender have in helping us be more authentically ourselves? In this conversation, I chat with Daryl Dittmer about what helped him address his addictions, the power of vulnerability, the need for boys to feel all their feelings, and how boundaries can help us be more compassionate towards ourselves and others. 

What if death was not the end? Would we then be able to live more fully and create a world that is more compassionate? I chat with Angel Morgan about connecting to the other side, how to release conflict even with those who have passed over and how forgiveness can help us heal our lives. 

Can you find joy, even when challenges are occurring? In this episode, I chat with Tony Stewart who wrote about his journey of losing his wife to cancer, how they found moments of joy in the chaos, and the aftermath of finding a new relationship.  

With everything that is going on with ICE deportations, in this episode we talk to Andy Semotiuk on the importance of compassion in immigration. He clarifies the different types of people who immigrate into countries, talks about his own past with immigration, offers advice regarding if you are stopped by ICE and reminds us of the importance of kindness in helping us create a better future for all...

What happens when someone the world has written off is faced with death? Sentenced at 16, Fernando Murillo spent decades in prison, until he began caring for dying inmates in a hospice unit, ensuring no one faced their final moments alone.  In this powerful episode, we ask: Do prisoners deserve a humane death?  Fernando shares what he witnessed inside an inhumane system, how compassion can emerge...

In this beautiful conversation with Aline, we talk about grieving the loss of our pets, we challenge the many misconceptions about love and loss, and discuss the gifts that loss can bring to our lives.  

In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Dr. Jitmoud shares the unimaginable journey of forgiving the man who took his son’s life. Rooted in his faith in Allah, he reflects on the true meaning of forgiveness not as weakness, but as a profound act of strength, surrender, and spiritual clarity. Together, we explore what it really takes to move beyond anger and separation, and to see even tho...

Can a relationship survive separation and come back stronger? In this intimate conversation, a couple shares their journey apart and the unexpected path that led them back together. Along the way, we explore compassionate parenting, women’s rights, travel, and how we can reimagine aging, relationships, and love itself.

Can we create a more compassionate civilization from our current state of fear and division? we sure can, and Robertson Work can teach us how.  In this podcast episode we talk about how to address the fear of the other, what the essential pillars of a compassionate civilization are, and the role the feminine energy plays in helping us create a more loving and kinder world. 

Teen anxiety and disconnection are rising but what if the real solution isn’t more confidence, but more self compassion?  In this powerful conversation, Karen Bluth shares research backed approaches to help teens build emotional resilience and treat themselves with kindness when it matters most.

In this heartfelt conversation with Iona Sky, we explore LGBTQ+ family estrangement, the pain of separation, and what it takes to heal and reconnect. Together we discuss forgiveness, releasing internalized homophobia, and how individuals and organizations can create more inclusive spaces where belonging and reconciliation become possible. A powerful episode about love, healing, and finding a way b...

In this transformative episode, I speak with spiritual teacher Rashi Nayar about shadow work, spiritual awakening, emotional healing, self-love, and our relationship with God. We explore how embracing our shadow selves leads to deeper compassion, authenticity, and inner peace and how learning to love those we perceive as hurtful can radically transform our lives. This inspiring conversation is per...

What if educational leadership began with self-worth and compassion? In this powerful conversation, Gissele and Deidre Harris explore compassionate leadership in education and why educator wellbeing is essential for student success. They discuss how self-worth, social-emotional learning, and empathy shape healthier school cultures and more inclusive learning environments. This episode is a must-li...

In this heartfelt conversation, Rebecca Schaper shares her experiences communicating with animals who have crossed over, offering comfort to those grieving and a gentle reminder that death may not be the end. We also speak openly about her relationship with her brother who lives with schizophrenia, exploring stigma, love, and the deep importance of compassion. This episode invites reflection on gr...

In this powerful conversation, I speak with Larry Rosen, Host of The Enemies Project about what it truly takes to bring people together in a divided world. We explore why empathy is essential, how to stop seeing one another as enemies, and how listening can transform conflict into connection.

In this deeply moving episode, Barry Adkins shares how he transformed unimaginable grief into a powerful mission of love and awareness after losing his son to binge drinking. Barry walked more than 1,400 miles to start conversations about alcohol misuse, peer pressure, and the silent risks young people face.

In this episode, author Sabrina Trobak joins Gissele to explore the hidden ways the belief of “not feeling good enough” shows up in our lives. Together, they discuss how to recognize the subtle signs of low self-worth and the importance of acknowledging and feeling difficult emotions. This gentle conversation invites listeners to slow down, get curious, and bring compassion to the parts of themsel...

In this powerful and compassionate conversation, Krysti Beckett and I explore women’s health, sustainable weight loss, pelvic health, and the emotional journey of learning to be kind to your body. From pelvic floor wellness and hormonal balance to body image, metabolism, and self-compassion, this episode invites women to move away from shame and restriction and toward healing, strength, and self-t...

Can compassion be trained? In this inspiring episode of Love and Compassion with Gissele, Dr. Olga Klimecki, neuroscientist and compassion researcher joins us to explore the science of compassion and what helps people genuinely care for others, even those they find difficult to like.