In this episode, Wendy speaks with clinical researcher and psychotherapist Eric Garland. Eric has spent his career developing effective ways to use mindfulness and other contemplative approaches for problems like addiction and chronic pain. Their conversation covers many topics, including:
how early mystical experiences led him to a contemplative path;
the p ... Show More
Jul 10
Mapping Transformation – cathy-mae karelse, Rufus Pollock & Gretchen Steidle
To conclude this mini-series, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Gretchen Steidle, cathy-mae karelse and Rufus Pollock to step back from individual approaches explored so far and consider the wider field they are collectively helping to shape. As interest in contemplative appr ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 26
Working Within Systems – Thomas Legrand, Rachel Lilley & Wakanyi Macharia-Hoffman
In this episode of the mini-series on systems change, guest host Jamie Bristow turns the lens around. Rather than beginning with a particular inner approach and asking what it might offer, the conversation starts with the system itself: the patterns, power dynamics and meaning-ma ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2026
Theory U: Guiding Awareness-based Systems Change – Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque
In this panel conversation, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque to explore Theory U and the wider field of awareness-based systems change. Developed through the Presencing Institute, Theory U is one of the most widely applie ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 2023
Special Episode: Finding Hope on the Path to Sobriety
Eric is joined by special guests Gillian Tietz, Laura Cathcart Robbins, and Paul Churchill where they share their experiences in early sobriety. While each of their journeys is unique, there is also a shared understanding of what it’s like in those first days of recovery. This ep ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2025
Rebuilding Lives Podcast, Episode 5 From Addiction to Sobriety: The Road Forward
Whether you've personally faced addiction, supported a loved one through their struggles, or simply want to better understand the complexities of recovery, this episode is for you. Together, we'll explore the emotional and practical challenges of breaking free from addiction, inc ... Show More
15m 39s
Mar 2023
How to Find Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley Ellison
In This Episode, You'll Learn
How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way
Why we need to explore the impact of greed, shame, and other "giants" in our daily lives
Understanding the power of apology and how it can help us move away from shame and ... Show More
1h 9m