Purposeful Empathy with Anita Nowak

Watch this episode to learn about the Inner Development Goals and their role in promoting human connection.  Daniel Hires is the Director of Partnerships & Communications for the Inner Development Goals, a non-profit organization founded by Ekskäret Foundation to make research and knowledge about inner development accessible. In this episode, he discusses the importance of focusing on connection over consumption, “calling in” over “calling out,” and the important role empathy plays in our inner ecology. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Daniel Hires 01:45 Daniel’s TED Talk about consumption versus connection 04:46 Major turning points which have led Daniel to his work 07:07 The practice of code-switching to communicate across boundaries 08:24 What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? 11:36 What are the Inner Development Goals (IDGs)? 17:11 The mission of the IDGs 20:45 How Daniel intentionally practices the IDGs 23:50 Broad impacts of the IDGs 27:02 The difference between “calling in" vs "calling out" 28:29 Empathy as one of the 23 skills and qualities of the IDGs 32:56 What is our "inner ecology" and why is it important? 35:33 Daniel Hires’ Purposeful Empathy Story CONNECT WITH DANIEL HIRES ✩Website: https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/  ✩IDG Summit Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6-zeAAFSXQ  ✩Charles Eisenstein’s The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible: https://tinyurl.com/TheMoreBeautifulWorld  ✩ Daniel Christian Wahl’s Designing Regenerative Cultures: https://tinyurl.com/RegenerativeCultures  CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com   ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/   ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to hear a children’s book author discuss the importance of being present with our children at story-time. Andrew Newman is an award-winning author and founder of ConsciousStories.com, a series of bedtime stories crafted to support the parent-child connection in the last 20 minutes of the day. In this episode, Andrew discusses the importance of engaging in restorative practices with our kids to foster connection and empathy. He also walks us through a "snuggle breathing" meditation and reads from his book, The Little Brain People. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Andrew Newman 04:00 Why do the last 20 minutes of the day matter? 07:28 Andrew’s "Snuggle Breathing Meditation" 12:25 Andrew reads The Little Brain People 16:47 Children’s reactions to his book 20:04 The connection between empathy and story-time 24:00 The importance of staying present while reading and having conversations 25:43 Andrew asks Anita: How does story-time affect empathy? 30:57 The helpfulness of recognizing childrens’ emotions  32:53 The benefits of "conscious discipline" 35:26 The connection between creativity and healing 40:24 Andrew Newman’s Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH ANDREW NEWMAN ✩Website: www.consciousstories.com  ✩Professional Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/consciousbedtimestories/  ✩Andrew’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewsamnewman/  ✩ Andrew’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_newman_why_the_last_20_minutes_of_the_day_matter CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com   ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/   ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to learn what horses can teach us about self-empathy and becoming better versions of ourselves. Losira Okelo is the founder of Bocheval, an equine coaching organization for personal and professional growth. In this episode, she shares stories about how horses can help people understand themselves better, heal from trauma, and prevent or recover from burnout. She also explains how horses provide powerful insights into how we work, treat others and lead teams. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Losira Okelo 02:32 Do horses have empathy? 07:24 What the mammalian system can teach us about horses and humans 13:06 Applying lessons from horses to our lives 15:47 Examples of "The Improved I" 19:40 The power of integrity and vulnerability as a measure of self-care 20:50 Losira’s brother’s experience at Bocheval 22:20 Bocheval’s mission and values 25:13 Losira Okelo’s Purposeful Empathy Stories CONNECT WITH LOSIRA OKELO ✩Website: www.bocheval.com ✩Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bocheval_eal/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to learn what horses can teach us about leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth. Anouk Lorie is the Founder and President of Wásábi Coaching and Leadership, a training centre that provides equine facilitated learning and coaching. In this episode, she discusses the significance of biomimicry and what we can learn from nature, what brought her to equine coaching, and why today’s organizations must have empathic leadership 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Anouk Lorie 02:48 What is biomimicry? 04:55 How horses can teach us about personal and organizational transformation 08:23 Anita’s experience with equine coaching 09:37 Do horses have emotional intelligence? 10:42 Anouk’s journey from the business world to equine coaching 13:42 Somatic signals from horses 19:04 How horses can help leaders combat imposter  syndrome, false and limiting beliefs, and fear 22:01 What horses can teach CEOs about delegation 24:48 Watch equine coaching in action 28:56 Why leaders must become more empathic 31:57 Healthy empathy vs. unhealthy empathy 35:25 How workplace teams can deal with change and newcomers 39:41 Leadership lessons from horses 41:52  Anouk Lorie’s Purposeful Empathy Story CONNECT WITH ANOUK LORIE ✩Website: www.wasabicoaching.com ✩Linkedin Anouk : www.linkedin.com/in/anouk-lorie-wasabicoaching ✩ Linkedin Wásábi : www.linkedin.com/company/w%C3%A1s%C3%A1bi-coaching-leadership/ ✩ Facebook Anouk : www.facebook.com/anouk.lorie.5 ✩ Facebook Wásábi : www.facebook.com/wasabicoaching ✩Instagram : www.instagram.com/lorieanoukwasabicoaching ✩Photographer : studioepiphanie.com CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to learn why trauma-informed training is essential to fight the epidemic of workplace harassment and bullying. Linda Crockett is a social worker-turned workplace harassment and anti-bullying specialist. She is also the founder of the Canadian Institute Of Workplace Bullying Resources. In this episode, she shares her personal story as a victim of workplace bullying, and makes the case for why leaders and organizations must do more to promote psychological safety at work. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Linda Crockett 01:47 What is workplace bullying? 04:46 The injuries of workplace bullying 08:54 The prevalence of workplace bullying 09:50 Linda’s lived experience with workplace bullying 13:13 What are the tactics of a workplace bully? 19:51 The spectrum of workplace bullies 25:16 The bystanders of workplace bullying 27:33 Why silence and shame are dangerous in a toxic workplace 29:05 The need for trauma-informed investigations 31:40 Linda’s message to business leaders 33:22 What trauma-informed training looks like 39:11 Linda Crockett’s Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH LINDA CROCKETT ✩Website: https://instituteofworkplacebullyingresources.ca/ ✩Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ciwpbr ✩ Twitter:@bullyingalberta ✩ Instagram: @workplace_harassment_resources ✩ Media: https://instituteofworkplacebullyingresources.ca/media/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Listen to this episode to learn about the therapeutic power of psychedelics. Dr. Alex Belser is a licensed psychologist who has devoted the past 20 years to psychedelic research with psilocybin, MDMA, Ketamine, and DMT, especially as a treatment for OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). In this episode, he discusses the renaissance of psychedelics, their treatment potential, and how they promote empathy and human flourishing. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Dr. Alex Belser 02:00 Alex’s backstory to researching psychedelics 08:58 The science behind using psychedelics to treat mental illnesses 11:50 Leading theories in psychedelic research 17:19 How does Alex respond to critics? 21:58 A success story of treating OCD with psilocybin 26:39 How psychedelics promote empathy 30:05 Alex explains the “ O.C.E.A.N" of human personalities 34:12 How psychedelics can combat "the epidemic of disconnection" 39:35 The spiritual dimension of psychedelic use 45:55 Dr. Alex Belser’s Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH DR. ALEX BELSER ✩Website: https://alexbelser.com/ ✩Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-belser/ ✩ Center for Breakthroughs Website: https://www.centerforbreakthroughs.com/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to learn what an Advocate of the Supreme Court of India has to say about moral technology & AI. Divya Dwivedi is an AI Ethics and Cyber Diplomacy Expert, Gender Equality Activist, and social entrepreneur. In this episode, she shares what inspired her fascinating academic journey (from engineering to MBA to law) and why she is passionate about the ethics of artificial intelligence. She believes technology is spiritual (transcending religion), and that moral AI can pave the way towards a more just and equitable society. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Divya Dwivedi 01:47 Divya’s work, passion, and career path 04:13 Her commitment to empowering girls in India 05:31 About the JND Charitable Trust 09:26 Divya’s journey with AI 11:09 Why the world needs more empathy 14:03 India’s "culture of sharing" 16:44 The moral and spiritual nature of technology 22:51 Divya Dwivedi’s Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH DIVYA DWIVDEI ✩Website: http://jndctrust.org/ ✩Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyadwivedi04/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to learn why belonging and empathy are necessary to combat the epidemic of loneliness. Kim Samuel is an activist and educator who is driving a global movement for the #RightToBelong. In this episode, she discusses her debut book On Belonging: Finding Connection in an Age of Isolation  in which she argues that belonging is a human birthright. She also shares what she learned in a meeting with Nelson Mandela and why she remains hopeful about the future of humanity. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Kim Samuel 02:44 The connection between belonging and empathy 07:15 What drives Kim’s passion for belonging 09:03 Kim’s meeting with Nelson Mandela 12:02 What belonging means to Kim (aka the 4 P’s) 13:25 What teaching has taught Kim about belonging and purpose 16:43 The political and spiritual nature of belonging 24:08 Unpacking Kim’s Globe & Mail op-ed about the rise in authoritarianism and rise in loneliness 29:01 Why Kim is hopeful about the future 31:47 Kim explains the "hermeneutic of generosity” 35:15 How we benefit by extending a sense of belonging to others 37:32 Kim Samuel’s Purposeful Empathy Story CONNECT WITH KIM SAMUEL ✩Website: https://onbelongingbook.com/ ✩Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-samuel-816ba7103/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to hear a former marine explain why empathy is key to leadership. Thom Dennis is the founder & CEO of Serenity in Leadership, a culture change consulting firm based in the UK. In this episode, he describes why both masculine and feminine energy are needed for organizational success. He also calls for more feminine energy to heal our personal and collective traumas and change the world. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Thom Dennis 02:34 Why Thom named his podcast ‘Serenity in Leadership’ 07:40 About Thom’s first company Phoenix Obsidian 09:39 Unpacking the meaning of masculine and feminine energy 15:10 The London Fire Brigade: A case study of toxic masculinity 19:15 How #MeToo and #TimesUp impacted workplace dynamics 23:30 How COVID changed the workplace and why empathy is needed more than ever 28:15 Why and how does trauma inhibit empathy? 33:28 How can leaders become more empathic? 38:14 Thom Dennis’ Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH THOM DENNIS ✩Website: https://serenityinleadership.com ✩LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/SerenityinLeadership ✩Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenityinleadership/ ✩Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomdennis ✩Youtube: https://youtu.be/QbNj52P38OY ✩Serenity in Leadership Youtube: http://bit.ly/SiLYouTube CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to learn how mindfulness can be harnessed to promote more self-compassion and empathy for others. Bassam Khoury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology at McGill University and head of the Mindfulness Research Lab. In this episode, as an engineer-turned-psychologist, he describes how mindfulness and compassion could help change the world. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Dr. Bassam Khoury 02:28 The practice of mindfulness 04:40 How mindfulness promotes empathy 08:30 The difference between intra-personal and inter-personal mindfulness 09:58 What is the connection between compassion and mindfulness? 12:17 The four angles of compassion 20:02  Bassam’s path from engineering to psychology 23:12 How being mindful has changed Bassam’s life 26:14 Why is mindfulness so important in today’s society? 32:48 Daily practices to cultivate compassion 39:24 The benefits of mindfulness and compassion 43:13 Dr. Bassam Khoury’s Purposeful Empathy Story CONNECT WITH DR. BASSAM KHOURY ✩ McGill Mindfulness Research Lab: https://www.mcgill.ca/mmrl/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to hear a psychiatrist, author, and Buddhist practitioner discuss the benefits of and need for self-compassion. Dr. Ravi Chandra is a psychiatrist and founder of SF Love Dojo, an organization that promotes love (beyond eros) to improve society. In this episode, he discusses the significance of inter-generational trauma, and how we can leverage love to promote empathy in ourselves, our families, and others around us. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 About Ravi Chandra 01:28 Ravi’s academic and personal journey to his empathy work 03:31 How Ravi’s thinking about the power of empathy and compassion has evolved over time 07:10 The benefits of Buddhist traditions and practices as they pertain to living a full life 08:48 Extending empathy across ideological divides 11:59 How empathy is subordinated by power 14:11 How Ravi’s experiences of marginalization have helped him become more empathic 15:51 The power of love at a personal and collective level 18:12 What happens to us physiologically when we practise self-compassion? 19:53 The deep roots of contempt in our society 20:56 The importance of collective trauma discourse 24:20 The Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale (ACES) scale 25:52 Repairing mental health struggles through connection and belonging 27:28 Ravi’s organization, SF Love Dojo 28:54 What it means to be an empathic physician 30:40 Ravi Chandra’s Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH DR. RAVI CHANDRA ✩ Linkedin; https://www.linkedin.com/in/rchandra/ ✩ Website; http://www.ravichandramd.com/ ✩ Twitter: https://twitter.com/going2peace ✩Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravichandramd/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

Watch this episode to hear a child psychologist discuss strategies for parents to manage children’s pain. Dr. Christine Chambers is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience and Paediatrics at Dalhousie University, whose work focuses on pain management in children. In this episode, she offers parents specific strategies to reduce pain when children are afraid of needles or getting immunized. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 About Dr. Christine Chambers 01:43 Why newborn surgeries did not include anaesthesia until relatively recently 04:08 Christine's describes the "It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” social media campaign 06:04 How to decrease children’s pain during vaccinations 08:58 Strategies for parents when children are in pain 11:14 How to manage family risk without adding anxiety to our children 13:30 Advice to address the psychological pain that often results from social media 15:35 The importance of listening and learning from our kids 16:45 Empathy’s role in pain management 19:45 Dr. Christine Chambers’ Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH DR. CHRISTINE CHAMBERS ✩ TED Talk; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge6RY7L2vVo ✩ Website; https://www.drcchambers.ca/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast This episode was brought to you by Grand Heron International REACH THEM AT ✩ Website www.grandheroninternational.ca; www.ghi.coach ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-heron-international/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/grandheroninternational/ ✩ Instagram @Grand_Heron_International ✩ Twitter @GrandHeronIntl ✩ https://twitter.com/GrandHeronIntl Video edited by David Tsvariani