The Gifts of Trauma

Interview by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard Join us for a gentle exploration of emotional connection, intimate relationship dynamics, divorce and uncoupling. Our guest, Dr Desirée van den Broek, advocates for creating new narratives in relationships that focus on understanding and compassion, rather than blame. Her words reflect her deep understanding of the emotional intricaci...

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes  Produced by J'aime Rothbard Join us for this rich, frank conversation that roves from Gordon's own boundless curiosity and shame -free upbringing, to the eternal wisdom of his bestselling book, Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers. In addition to speaking about parenting, grandparenting, and the source of emotional well-being, he touches...

Hosted by Kevin Young & Rosemary Davies-Janes,  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This lively conversation explores many facets of neurodiversity and how individuals with different neurological wiring engage with the world. Our guest shares her personal (neurodivergent) challenges and triumphs navigating relationships, motherhood, academia, employment, misogynistic and patriarchal cultures, bullying, s...

Hosted by Rosemary Davie-Janes.  Produced by J'aime Rothbard. This informative and deeply personal conversation offers a nuanced understanding of ADHD(1). By integrating personal narratives with broader societal observations, the multifaceted nature of ADHD is demonstrated. Its complexities are also explored, from the disputes around its origins and treatment, to its tendency to overlap with other...

Hosted and Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Join us for this deep dive into the maze of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault and the often futile search for vital support services.  Liz unravels this complex weave by sharing her personal trauma and healing experiences, as well as the need for systemic change and collaboration that invokes the proven healing powers of community. Former colleagues...

Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. In this gentle conversation, Sat Dharam Kaur shares her own personal experiences with addiction and codependency with humility and grace. She also answers questions about how early trauma, coping strategies and core beliefs can lead us into addiction. After broadly defining addiction as encompassing various substances and behaviors, Sat Dharam mo...

Hosted and produced by J'aime Rothbard. Featured Music:   Spotify: Lonely Demon Album Join us for a deep, nuanced conversation that roams from Vipassana Meditation, to mindfulness to sensitivity and shame, to embodying spirituality in very personal ways.  Kevin describes how his mindfulness practice enables him to observe his 'monkey mind' without judgment, while recognizing its chaotic (and rathe...

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Featured Music:   Ko'ona (Fluffy Snow) Saber Aabita Benesikaa-Kwe Half Thunderbird Women Lynx Clan, Treaty 1 Territory Red Shadow Singers of Turtle Lodge Treaty 2 Territory Join us for an inspiring and informative interview with Allen Sutherland, an esteemed Anishinaabe Elder, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Healer, Speaker, Teacher and H...

Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Join us for a fast-paced, and deeply moving interview with Matthew Green, a journalist seeking to illuminate the role of individual, ancestral and collective trauma in driving global crises. Drawing on his experiences covering wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for Reuters and the Financial Times, Green discusses the responsibilities media outlets carr...

Hosted and Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Join us for a passionate and enlightening conversation that explores trauma and systemic issues within the complex of incarceration. Our guest, Brooke Harper works with individuals in the juvenile-legal and -carceral systems, as well as the formerly incarcerated. She advocates for a more compassionate and trauma-informed approach, as those who commit crimes...

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Click Here  if you are curious about Compassionate Inquiry® and want to learn more about training in this approach, for your own self development or for your work with coaching or therapy clients. To learn about the application process, please check out the  Professional Training Program .  Join us for this candid episode that illuminat...

Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard. Click Here if you are curious about Compassionate Inquiry® and want to learn more about training in this approach, for your own self development or for your work with coaching or therapy clients. To learn about the application process, please check out the  Professional Training Program .  If the plight of the homeless has ever engaged your heart...

Hosted and Produced by J'aime Rothbard. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Click here to apply for the February, 2025 Compassionate Inquiry®️ Professional Training. You will find all relevant information about the year long program and locate the application form.  Applications close on December 15. https://online.compassionateinquiry.com/a/2147834397/7NaWFv9i Throughout this interview, Vimalasara speaks of mi...

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Click here to apply for the February, 2025 Compassionate Inquiry®️ Professional Training. You will find all relevant information about the year long program and locate the application form.  Applications close on December 15. https://online.compassionateinquiry.com/a/2147834397/7NaWFv9i In this interview, Ricard...

Hosted by Kevin Young Produced by J'aime Rothbard Societal conditioning and emotional wounding can make our search for authenticity seem daunting. In this episode, Allison unveils the path to authenticity and frames the obstacles we encounter along the way as opportunities for profound healing and reconnection. Imagine a life where you're present in every moment and recognize the unique gifts your...

We return with Season 2 of The Gifts of Trauma next week! Be sure to catch our first episode with Kevin Young and Alison Creech dropping in on Thursday, November 14! Thank you to everyone who has left a rating or review of the show. Make sure to subscribe to the Gifts of Trauma Podcast wherever you receive your shows.  HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 80 REVIEWS! Take 1 minute to leave a rating and a rev...

Produced by J'aime Rothbard If you've been tuning in to The Gifts of Trauma Podcast, you'll love this episode where we sit down with one of our beloved hosts, Kevin Young.  Kevin is a certified professional practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry, a Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Compassionate Inquiry Educator and Compassionate Inquiry Circle leader. Kevin is passionate about bringing healing, c...

Produced by J'aime Rothbard  Tune into this episdoe teaser with Laura Latina & Hannah Betty Idarius are Midwives and Certified CI Practitioners. They co-created The Portal Training for Compassionate Inquiry to bring compassion into childbirth which has become a frightening experience for too many.  it's an invitation for birth professionals to explore their own birth imprinting, to heal themselves...

Produced by J'aime Rothbard In this teaser episode, we introduce you to Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John, M.A. (hon.doc) a Compassionate Inquiry faciltator, keynote speaker, mindfulness speaker, meditation speaker and master trainer in the field of conflict transformation, leadership and mindfulness. They are the co-founder of Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery (referenced in the show as MBAR...

Produced by J'aime Rothbard In this teaser episode, we introduce you to Ricardo Assis Rosa. Tune in to get a glimpse of how Ricardo integrates the Compassionate Inquiry therapeutic practice with Shamanic and Buddhist methods to support spiritual and lifestyle changes. Make sure to subscribe to the Gifts of Trauma Podcast wherever you receive your shows and get this next full episode as soon as it'...

Produced by J'aime Rothbard Contemplate the journey in stepping out of survival and into safetly with this illuminated conversation shared between host Kevin Young and Allison Creech. Allison has been part of Compassionate Inquiry® since 2019 and is honored to support others as a CI Practitioner, Facilitator, and Mentor.  A licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine with a professional focus on mind...

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes Produced by J'aime Rothbard Released on Sep 26, 2023 As more and more of us are chilled by the rapidly expanding shadow of social isolation, we invite you to join us for a rich conversation that weaves one woman's personal story of bereavement by suicide into broader perspectives. In this episode, Nyana delves deep into the heart of Suicide Prevention, Intervention...

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes Produced by J'aime Rothbard In this compelling interview, Rennet invites us to witness her transformative journey from immigrating to Canada (from Guyana) without her parents at 17, to navigating the intricacies of her mixed-race identity. The unexpected support of a compassionate doctor who provided emotional solace in one of her toughest times highlights the impor...

Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes Produced by J'aime Rothbard Imagine a life where every day is a journey through complex emotions, punctuated by waves of separation, loss, and longing. For adoptees, this is often their reality—an unruly mosaic of misaligned feelings that demands understanding, support, and resilience.   A lack of social awareness around the true experience of adoption leaves many a...

Hosted and Produced by J'aime Rothbard Imagine a world where healing goes beyond treating symptoms; a world where healthcare practitioners address the root causes of their patients' issues. Dr Aisling Quiery's story brings this vision to life, as she shares her views on shifting the paradigms of patient and healthcare provider well-being, to: - Bridge the gap between traditional medicine and holis...