The Gifts of Trauma

A weekly podcast that features personal stories of trauma healing, transformation, and the gifts revealed on the path to authenticity.

Join us to hear our guests share their experiences of living with the tension of trauma, and what happened when they turned inward with compassionate curiosity. These highly relatable stories illustrate how they released their triggers and transformed their trauma generated fear, anger, pain or shame into understanding, acceptance and love.

The Gifts of Trauma

A weekly podcast that features personal stories of trauma healing, transformation, and the gifts revealed on the path to authenticity.

Join us to hear our guests share their experiences of living with the tension of trauma, and what happened when they turned inward with compassionate curiosity. These highly relatable stories illustrate how they released their triggers and transformed their trauma generated fear, anger, pain or shame into understanding, acceptance and love.

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Welcome to the Gifts of Trauma Podcast, stories of transformation and healing through Compassionate Inquiry®. 

Tamara

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04 – Season 02

Shame, Pain and Experiencing Homelessness with Tamara Kowalska
If the plight of the homeless has ever engaged your heart, tune in to this deep, nuanced, honest conversation honed in service to people experiencing…
Vimalasara

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03 – Season 02

Exploring Triggers, Pain and Shame with Vimalasara Mason-John
Throughout this interview, Vimalasara emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, compassion and vulnerability in the healing of trauma and transformation of negative self-perceptions.
Ricardo Assis Rosa

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02 – Season 02

Trauma Healing Through a Shamanic Lens with Ricardo Assis Rosa, PhD
In this interview, Ricardo explains how he interweaves various therapeutic modalities; Buddhism, Compassionate Inquiry®, Somatic and Shamanic practices, to support unique transformative journeys…
Allison Creech

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01 – Season 02

Transforming Survival Into Safety & Presence, with Allison Creech
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…
Nyana Sabharwal

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15 – Season 01

“I Never Saw it Coming” : Illuminating Suicide with Nyana Sabharwal
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…
Rennet Wong Gates

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14 – Season 01

Alchemizing Inherited Trauma & Marginalization with Rennet Wong-Gates
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…
Sara Easterly

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13 – Season 01

Navigating Adoption’s Emotional Turbulence with Sara Easterly
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…
Dr Aisling Quiery

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12 – Season 01

Compassion in Medicine with Dr Aisling Quiery
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…
Jordan Decker

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11 – Season 01

Choosing a Life of Love with Jordan Decker
Jordan brings love and hope to a world yearning for acceptance and authenticity. His courageous exploration of the power of self-love, invites us to unlock the depths of our own hearts and embrace our true selves. Most importantly, he reminds us that choosing love is not just possible…
Sat Dharam Image

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10 – Season 01

Compassionate Inquiry® Training: The Origin Story
In 2009, a 504 page book became the catalyst for an extraordinary partnership. Its words not only validated years of experience, but resonated deeply with Sat Dharam. As she read, a powerful intuitive message emerged, urging her to reach out and connect with the author, Gabor Maté…
Steve Borloz

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09 – Season 01

Expanding Masculinity : From Adrenaline to Authenticity with Steve Borloz
Steve’s story demonstrates the transformative power of radical change as he shares how he risked all to shed false identities, confront his inner demons, and embrace his inner truth, strength and wisdom. In his unwavering pursuit of his truth, Steve’s epic journey took him from loneliness, disconnection…
Sheila Tyacke (Siri Dharma)

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08 – Season 01

Truth, Justice & the Healing Power of Grief with Siri Dharma 
Imagine a world where your deepest emotions are not just acknowledged, but embraced as catalysts for growth. Siri Dharma combines the wisdom of mindfulness with the power of Compassionate Inquiry® to facilitate the safe exploration of her client’s innermost truths…
Warren Mccaig

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07 – Season 01

Finding Grace and Forgiveness in Connection with Warren McCaig
Warren’s story of overcoming deep-rooted shame, loneliness and isolation highlights our universal human needs for acceptance and connection. His personal journey demonstrates the profound impact of his conservative religious upbringing and shows how he, in recognizing the damaging effects of shame, fundamentalism and inauthenticity, found the people…
Joakin Post

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06 – Season 01

Religious Trauma, Addiction and Recovery with Joakim Le Bolloch Appell
Growing up in a highly controlled Jehovah’s Witness religious environment, ever-present fear and judgment shaped Joakim’s early life. At home, his father was an intravenous drug user, his stepfather and Grandfather were alcoholics, and his mother was involved in a cult. These childhood experiences fostered…
Stephen Brown Front

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05 – Season 01

Reflecting on the Traumas of Northern Ireland’s Troubles with Stephen Brown 
Have you been impacted by a complex and turbulent environment? Are you seeking deeper understanding, healing and growth from those experiences? Look no further than Stephen Brown – an expert guide well-versed in trauma and divisions. Drawing from his first-hand experiences growing up amidst the complex divisions of…
Priya Duggal

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04 – Season 01

Unlocking Deep Connections Through Compassion with Priya Duggal
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel disconnected – from ourselves and from others. But for Priya Duggal, fostering profound connections is the heart of her holistic approach to healing. As a trained medical doctor, Priya mastered the technical aspects of healthcare. However, her journey has…
Luke Sniewski Bio 1

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03

Masculinity, Porn Addiction & True Intimacy with Luke Sniewski
Are you tired of living life on autopilot, disconnected from the present moment? Imagine waking up each day feeling grounded, centered, and truly alive. Through his unique approach, Luke helps individuals reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies, creating a profound shift in how they experience life and engage…
2024 06 16 Ronda Nelson

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02

Exposing the Memories, Stories and Beliefs that Drive Our Behavior with Rhonda Nelson
If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or yearn for a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment, Rhonda’s transformative journey is a powerful testament to both the power of self-discovery and the healing potential that lies within each of us. Her story is…
Gabor Mate

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01

Podcast Inspiration & Origin Story: A Conversation with Dr Gabor Maté
Nobody should believe that they are damaged goods or beyond healing…  there’s nothing wrong with you fundamentally. Everything you feel or believe is wrong with you is actually a response to life experiences and the wounds that you carry can be healed.”  These words from renowned trauma expert Gabor Mate…

CI Podcast Hosts

Rosemary Davies-Janes
Natural Healing Therapist / Authentic Freedom Facilitator, Podcast Manager / Host

Introduced to podcasting in 2002, Rosemary fell in love with its ability to stream wisdom and insights to a global audience. From 02-06 she produced 150+ shows interviewing a spectrum of guests including, Byron Katie, James Redfield, Gary Zukav, David Whyte, Helen LaKelly Hunt, Harville Hendrix & Michael Gerber.

For almost 25 years, Rosemary has worked in the field of Authenticity, helping clients embody authenticity personally, and professionally, via authentic brands. Prior work applied her fine art and psychology training in marketing. After extensive agency work in advertising and branding, she led marketing departments for the Canadian divisions of Toys “R” Us® and Staples®.

In 2021, after discovering Dr. Gabor Maté’s work through The Wisdom of Trauma movie, she dove into Compassionate Inquiry® training and completed her mentorship in 2024.

Rosemary has a global background and enjoys ‘traveling like a local.’ Born in Canada, she grew up in Australia (Geelong, VIC) went to art college in South Africa (Bloemfontein, FS) and moved from Canada to Costa Rica in 2024. She loves being in nature, creating beauty, facilitating authentic expression and mind-body-soul synergy.

Website: Professional Site

Kevin Young 
Life Coach, Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Podcast Host

Kevin is a truth seeker from Co. Down in Ireland. He is passionate about people, healing, happiness and encouraging compassionate connection.

Kevin is fascinated by the human condition; what are we, who are we and where are we? He is navigating a path back to wholeness and believes that the best way to do this is to “Know thyself”.
Kevin is a Compassionate inquiry facilitator, educator, circle leader and steward, and has a private practice working with individuals and organizations from all over the world. Kevin also teaches meditation and delivers immersive sound bathing experiences.
He is currently working towards his Bodhisattva vows with his local Buddhist center in Belfast.
A lover of music, poetry, conscious conversation and spiritual growth. His favorite word is ‘awe’.

Website:
Compassionate Inquiry Profile
Professional Site

J’aime Rothbard
Women’s Transformational Coach, Podcast Producer / Host

The question I have set out to understand in my life is : How do people heal their pain?. I have lived in 4 different countries and traveled incredibly, navigating the cultural implications and nuances of this inquiry.  I have worked along a breathtaking range of environments serving people – paid and underpaid – accumulating comprehension over three decades.  

A key learning came in 2006 when I was the co-founder of a non-profit organization, advocating for survivors of domestic violence. I offered spoken word and poetry workshops in domestic violence shelters in Washington, DC. 

Witnessing women access their creativity as a tool to connect with their inner pain and speak about their lives taught me a great deal about what transformation can look like. It taught me that evolution can occur on individual and collective levels simultaneously when the right platform is created to support it. 

I continued creating messaging campaigns to educate the general public about the dynamics of intimate partner violence until I became a mother in 2013. My education and advocacy approach shifted to helping people perceive their individual health with the context of our food system and the health of our planet. My work spanned more extensive volunteering and began my foray into podcasting in 2016. 

Today I am a mother, women’s transformational coach, podcast producer and poetic storyteller. It has been an answer to a deep lifelong prayer to discover Compassionate Inquiry as a tool to help lead people to the source of their pain and, ultimately, back into themselves and their truth.

Credits

We’d like to thank our guests, Gabor Maté, Sat Dharam Kaur and the
Compassionate Inquiry® Admin Team, Marketing Team, and Podcast Team.

Please join us again next week to hear more stories of transformation and
healing through Compassionate Inquiry® on The Gifts of Trauma podcast.

Credits

We’d like to thank our guests, Gabor Maté, Sat Dharam Kaur and the Compassionate Inquiry® Admin Team, Marketing Team, and Podcast Team.

Please join us again next week to hear more stories of transformation and healing through Compassionate Inquiry® on The Gifts of Trauma podcast.

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