Love and Compassion with Gissele

Ep. 83 The Enemies Project : How to Have More Compassion in a Divided World

In this powerful conversation, I speak with Larry Rosen, Host of The Enemies Project about what it truly takes to bring people together in a divided world. We explore why empathy is essential, how to stop seeing one another as enemies, and how listening can transform conflict into connection.

Ep. 82 Turning Grief Into Love with Barry Adkins

In this deeply moving episode, Barry Adkins shares how he transformed unimaginable grief into a powerful mission of love and awareness after losing his son to binge drinking. Barry walked more than 1,400 miles to start conversations about alcohol misuse, peer pressure, and the silent risks young people face.

Ep. 81 Why We Feel "Not Good Enough" with Sabrina Trobak

In this episode, author Sabrina Trobak joins Gissele to explore the hidden ways the belief of “not feeling good enough” shows up in our lives. Together, they discuss how to recognize the subtle signs of low self-worth and the importance of acknowledging and feeling difficult emotions. This gentle conversation invites listeners to slow down, get curious, and bring compassion to the parts of themselves that struggle with not being enough.

Ep. 80 From Shame to Strength: Women’s Health, Pelvic Power & Compassionate Weight Loss

In this powerful and compassionate conversation, Krysti Beckett and I explore women’s health, sustainable weight loss, pelvic health, and the emotional journey of learning to be kind to your body. From pelvic floor wellness and hormonal balance to body image, metabolism, and self-compassion, this episode invites women to move away from shame and restriction and toward healing, strength, and self-trust.

You’ll discover how women’s pelvic health impacts weight, confidence, and daily life, why traditional weight loss culture often fails women, and how practicing self-compassion can be the most powerful health strategy of all. Whether you’re navigating postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, or simply seeking a healthier relationship with your body, this conversation offers hope, science-based insight, and practical tools for real, lasting change.

Keywords: women’s health, pelvic floor health, sustainable weight loss, body image, hormone balance, self-compassion, holistic wellness, trauma-informed health, perimenopause, menopause, postpartum care.

Ep. 79 Can we be trained to be more compassionate? Conversation with Dr. Olga Klimecki

Can compassion be trained? In this inspiring episode of Love and Compassion with Gissele, Dr. Olga Klimecki, neuroscientist and compassion researcher joins us to explore the science of compassion and what helps people genuinely care for others, even those they find difficult to like.

Ep. 78 Choosing Play in Relationships: From Conflict to Connection with Peter Anderson

Discover how play can transform your relationship in this enlightening conversation with Peter Anderson, “The Playful Couple.” In Choosing Play in Relationships: From Conflict to Connection, we explore practical strategies to turn tension into joy, strengthen intimacy, and reconnect with your partner in meaningful ways. Whether you’re navigating conflict, seeking more fun in your marriage, or curious about building deeper connection, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiring stories to help you bring playfulness, love, and laughter back into your relationship.

Ep. 77 Reimagining education to address children's soul development

Part 2 of my chat with Britton and Carolee and they share their story of trying different types of school systems from Walford and Montesori to Unschooling to determine the path of greatest soul development for their children. We talk about why schools don't focus on skill development such as love and compassion in this episode.

Ep. 76 Addressing Infidelity with Compassion with Britton and Carolee

Listen to PART 1 of this podcast episode with Britton and Carolee as they share their struggles in dealing with infidelity with compassion for themselves and their partners. They share how their childhood and upbringing lead them to having issues within their relationship and how a "BIG" decision changed their entire lives and the lives of their children.

Ep. 75 Mothers Building Bridges: Israel, Palestine and the Path to Unity

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Robi Damelin and Layla Alsheikh, two courageous mothers from Israel and Palestine and members of the Parent Circle Friends, who share their journeys of grief, reconciliation, and hope. Through their unimaginable loss, they have chosen love over hatred, showing us what it truly takes to build a more united and peaceful world.  **This episode has been nominated for Best Non-Fiction Podcast award, Yorkton Film Festival, 2026**

Ep. 74 Dignity and Forgiveness at Work with Dr. Jenn Griggs

Are you struggling at work? Do you wish that workplaces could be more forgiving or more humanizing? Listen to this powerful and moving chat with Dr. Jenn Griggs about ensuring people's dignity, the importance of authenticity, and the power of forgiveness at work.