In this uplifting episode, we dive into the fascinating realm of psychology and the impact of pets on mental, physcial and emotional well-being. My guest is Dr. Kim Dawson, a Registered Psychologist based in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Dr. Dawson brings a wealth of expertise, drawing from his background in clinical psychology, academic research, and teaching experience. We explore the health benefits of pet ownership, ranging from stress reduction to enhanced social connection and working with trauma. Dr. Dawson also sheds light on the transformative potential of animal-assisted therapy, unveiling the healing that occurs when furry companions are integrated into therapeutic practices. We also delve into his recent work on psychedelic integration, examining how this emerging field intersects with mental health treatment and personal growth.

Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Dawson is the co-founder and board member of Warm Hearts Pet Safe Havens Association, a Canadian charity, whose mission is to provide funding and resources to support housing of pets belonging to women escaping domestic violence.

You can watch the the episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q_L-S_7-18, and can connect with Dr. Kim Dawson by visiting - https://www.dawsonpsychologicalservices.com/, and https://warmheartspetsafehavens.org/

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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How can the subject of grief, loss and death inspire us to live more fully? Watch this life changing conversation with Reverent Stephen Garrett, MA, as we cover the taboo subject kept in the shadows. Talking openly about life and death can help us live more fully with less fear, less denial more love and inspiration.

Reverent Stephen Garrett has written four books, the two most recent were “When Death Speaks- Listen Learn and Love”, followed by “When Cancer Came Knocking – How One Family Answered”. Reverend Garrett is dedicated to help North America in reframing its approach to dying, death and grief from the outdated notion of the Grim Reaper to a more helpful image of the Inspirational Teacher.

You can connect with Reverent Stephen Garrett by visiting - http://aliveindeath.ca/

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Stress takes a toll on our mental and physical well-being. Not taking care of ourselves has a heavy consequence on us, our family, and community. Watch as Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, MD, and founder of Zili CARE, shares her personal story of trauma, burnout and using that to create change for herself and others. Zili Care is a not-for-profit platform established in 2017 that empowers women to navigate the medical system offering evidence-based tools to transform our approach to mental, physical, and emotional health.

You can connect with Dr. Maryam Zeineddint:
➡️ https://www.zilicare.com/
➡️ IG @zilicare

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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We all may have psychological barriers, fears or traumas that can stop us from improving our lives or even living it to the fullest. What if it is possible to overcome these barriers and thrive through life’s challenges?

Listen to Albert Nerenberg as he shares his story of transformation through trauma. He is an award-winning filmmaker, Hypnotist and TEDX speaker. His seminal documentary, Laughology helped spark the international laughter movement and has been screened and televised in countries around the world.

He is also the founder of the annual American and World Laughing Championship. Albert has spoken twice at TEDX and three times at IdeaCity. His TEDX presentation “Is Hypnosis Fake?” is one of the most watched demonstrations of hypnosis of all time. He directed “You Are What You Act”, which was awarded the Jury Prize at the Illuminate Film Festival. He currently working on two new documentaries, one about whether dogs laugh, and an anti-war film called “Make Orgasms Not War”.

You can contact Albert by visiting:

➡️ www.Laughologist.info
➡️ www.Hypnologist.net
➡️ www.Elevatorfilms.com
➡️ https://www.worldlaughingchampionship.com

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As a positive emotion, how does awe stack up in supporting physical and psychological well-being? I am excited to share an interview with the co-author of the book THE POWER OF AWE.

Dr. Michael Amster and his co-author, Jake Eagle, have discovered a clinically proven way to reduce inflammation, stress, loneliness, and burnout while improving overall well-being. Listen to this conversation as it dives into the A.W.E. method, and he guides a practice which you can follow along - as long as you are not driving or operating machinery :)

May it support your daily journey!

Connect with Dr. Michael Amster:
https://thepowerofawe.com/
info@powerofawe.com

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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In these difficult times there are many reasons to be angry, sad, and stressed. What if we can metabolize stress with our laughter and nurture peace and joy when it is most needed?

In this Pause To Elevate podcast episode, I am joined by Sylvie Dagenais-Douville. She is the founder of the Laughing Institute, published author, speaker, dedicated Laughter Yoga Master-Trainer. She is on a mission to enrich lives with Laughter one smile, one breath at a time. We talked about laughter, happiness, joy, and well-being, mental and physical health. If you are ready to boost your well-being with smiles, joins in this episode.

You can connect with Sylvie Dagenais-Douville by visiting https://www.laughterinstitute.ca/

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As adults, we may find it difficult to form new friendships, struggle with nurturing existing ones, and can find it hard to end other friendships. What does relationship psychology tell us about friendships and why they matter? Listen to this informative and uplifting conversation with Laura Sniderman, Founder and CEO of Kinnd, a friendship app.

To connect with Laura visit -
https://www.kinnd.io/
IG: @kinnd.app
Facebook: / kinnd

May it support your daily journey!

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Acceptance in meditation and in life can be easily misunderstood. We often think that it means to be okay with how things are no matter what! However, this sometimes can mask the issues. Listen to this interview highlight with Bob Stahl (PhD), who had lived in a monastery for eight years, about a better way to understand and apply acceptance.

May it support your daily journey!

Connect with Bob Stahl:
https://www.mindfulnessprograms.com/

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