Love and Compassion with Gissele

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.

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**

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.  

In this powerful episode, I sit down with author Vivien Kalvaria to discuss her moving memoir, My Nameis Not Rifka focusing on a remarkable journey of family, trauma, reconciliation and forgiveness.  In this episode we discuss the holocaust, the banality of evil, and the long road to forgiving those who are estranged. 

Tired of red vs. blue? Meet Scott Grace, the Spiritual Dr. Seuss, as we explore how to heal division with humor, heart, and his new book Beyond Red and Blue. Politics, peace, and poetry, this episode has it all, one rhyme at a time!

In this deeply moving episode, Sonny Von Cleveland shares his extraordinary journey of survival and transformation, from enduring childhood sexual abuse and rape in prison to spending 19 months in solitary confinement. But this is not a story about staying broken, it's a story about choosing love over hate.

Sonny opens up about the radical act of forgiveness, the power of compassion, and what it truly takes to create a more loving world. We explore healing from trauma, confronting greed and ego, and finding the courage to transform pain into purpose. His message is clear: no matter what we’ve lived through, we all have the power to love.

If you're searching for hope, healing, or a reason to believe in the human spirit again, then this episode is for you.

In this inspiring episode, Gissele chats with Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco, international business consultant, TEDx speaker, university professor, and author of The Art of Compassionate Business to explore how compassion can transform workplaces. With over 30 years of experience guiding global organizations, Bruno shares why leading with heart isn't a soft sell, it’s a strategic growth engine!

How do the spaces we live in reflect the peace we seek within?

In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by award-winning interior designer Kim Depole of Depole Designs to explore the power of mindful design. Kim shares how her time with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and the teachings of Plum Village transformed her approach to space—shifting from external aesthetics to designing from the inside out.

We dive into how intentional design can support mental well-being, emotional clarity, and even spiritual growth. Whether you're looking to create a calming home, a sacred work space, or simply live more consciously, this episode offers practical wisdom and soul-centered guidance.

🎙️ Topics we explore:

• How mindful design fosters peace and presence

• Thich Nhat Hanh’s influence on creative living

• Turning everyday environments into sacred spaces

• Designing for energy, flow, and emotional harmony

• Creating beauty that reflects inner balance

Tune in to discover how to make your space not just beautiful—but deeply healing.

Keywords: mindful interior design, Kim Depole, Thich Nhat Hanh, conscious living, sacred space, home wellness, emotional design, Plum Village, spiritual spaces, wellbeing, zen interiors, compassionate design

Can we truly communicate with animals? In this enlightening episode of Love and Compassion with Gissele, world-renowned animal communicator Penelope Smith joins us to explore the world of animal telepathy—a heart-based, intuitive connection that transcends language.

Penelope shares how animal communication can foster deep emotional healing, strengthen the human-animal bond, and awaken our innate capacity for compassion. You’ll hear inspiring stories, practical insights, and a powerful message: animals are not just companions—they are teachers, healers, and conscious beings.

Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode will shift your perspective on what’s possible between species.

Keywords: animal telepathy, animal communication, Penelope Smith, animal communicator, telepathic communication, compassion, healing, intuitive connection, love and compassion podcast

hat does it take to bring real compassion into the child welfare system?

In this heartfelt episode, we talk with Peter Mutabazi—author, advocate, and single Black foster and adoptive father—about his extraordinary journey from surviving life on the streets of Uganda to fostering over 36 children in the U.S. With raw honesty and deep wisdom, Peter shares the joys and challenges of being a foster parent, the unique barriers faced by Black single men in the system, and why love, safety, and belonging must be at the core of how we care for vulnerable children.

This is more than a story—it's a call to action to reimagine the child welfare system with compassion at its center.

🎧 Tune in for inspiration, insight, and a powerful reminder that one person can truly make a difference.

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