Compassion Talk

Need more compassion in your life? Compassion Talk aims to nourish compassion, strengthen community, and reinforce connection. Whether it be centered around family, friends, partners, strangers, or yourself, you will learn subtle and helpful strategies that will naturally guide compassion into your life. Graduate student Max Haywood interviews trainers and professionals who have dedicated their efforts to creating a more compassionate world. Join us as we discuss their work, philosophy, and practice surrounding compassion.

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with Diana Winston

TUNE IN to this week's Compassion Talk as we dive into what is and isn't mindfulness, explore how mindfulness relates to compassion, introduce the concept of natural awareness, and take some time to practice mindfulness though a guided meditation. Diana Winston is currently the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. For the past 20 years, she has been teaching and writing about integrating mindfulness into organizations and personal lives. She is the autho...

May 01, 2021•42 min•Ep. 5

with Joe Wilkey

TUNE IN to this week's Compassion Talk as we discuss the mission of the World Compassion Network, looking for the needs around us, and some of Joe's caring journeys. Joe Wilkey is the founder of the World Compassion Network (WCN). After more than 15 years as a volunteer relief worker, Joe founded WCN in 2002. You can learn more about his work and the organizational mission at www.w-c-n.org

Mar 30, 2021•35 min•Ep. 4

with Dr. Yvette Erasmus

TUNE IN to this week's Compassion Talk as we differentiate control v.s. connection, look towards the needed inner work for Nonviolent Communication, and strategize ways of reclaiming parts of us that we have pushed away. Dr. Yvette Erasmus is a clinical psychologist, Nonviolent communication coach & trainer, and genuinely fantastic human being. She helps bridge those internal gaps between heart, head, gut and soul, leading to a more authentic and empowered self. Check out here website at yve...

Mar 15, 2021•51 min•Ep. 3

with Rachelle Lamb

TUNE IN to this week's Compassion Talk as we discuss Nonviolent Communication, bringing empathy and honesty to the conversation, and differentiating "authentic" v.s. deliberate responses. Rachelle Lamb is a recognized speaker, writer, poet and NVC trainer. Through presenting her NVC workshops and sharing her writings, she paves the way for transformational dialogue to take place. Check out here website at rachellelamb.com for free resources and workshop opportunities. Also check out "Nonviolent ...

Feb 26, 2021•50 min•Ep. 2

with Dr. Kristen Blinne

TUNE IN to this week's Compassion Talk as we discuss concepts like contemplative and compassionate communication, changing our thought patterns from "me" to "we", and approaching conversations challenged by differences. Dr. Kristen Blinne is currently an associate professor of Communication Studies at SUNY college of Oneonta in New York. She is also the author of the book, Pop Culture Yoga: A Communication Remix. Much of her work focusing on the combination of communication theories with meditat...

Feb 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 1

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Here is a preview of what is to come. Join us as we talk about the philosophies and work of those who dedicate their efforts to creating a more compassionate world.

Jan 25, 2021•57 sec

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