Welcome to Rediscovering Connection, a Podcast where you'll hear from innovative leaders, researchers, community builders, and facilitators, on the frontier of connection. Through soulful conversations, we explore new ways to connect, on-and-offline, to support our social and digital wellbeing. I hope this podcast inspires you to rediscover connection in your own life! Learn more about my work: Website http://thecommuniverse.com Subscribe to my Podcast https://youtube.com/@thecommuniverse
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#31 - Dr. Kiffer Card - a Glimpse into the Upcoming Social Connection Guidelines for Canada
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Dr. Kiffer Card is a dedicated researcher focused on the social and environmental factors that shape our human health and wellbeing. Kiffer is the Scientific Director for the Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health, the Director of Research for GenWell and serves as an Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fr…
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#30 - Eben Pingree - Innovative App to Connect Children and Grandparents
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Eben Pingree is the CEO and co-founder of Kinsome, an innovative app designed to connect children and their grandparents, no matter the distance. Inspired by his own family's struggles with Alzheimer's, Eben reveals how Kinsome facilitates audio interactions to help grandparents get to know their grandchildren - and vice versa. This episode is idea…
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#29 - Christina Marz - Coaching and Healing with Horses
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Christina Marz is a holistic psychologist living in Ecuador. Originally from Bavaria in Germany, Christina promotes the connection to horses for emotional healing and personal development. We talk about fighting imposter syndrome to launch an international school, why AI copy has no sparkle, and how horses read human intentions and feed our intuiti…
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#28 - Emilia Salhotra - Leading HR Transformation in a Global Landscape
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Emilia Salhotra is a HR and Digital transformation leader based in the UAE. Originally from Metro Detroit, Emilia has been leading complex digital transformations in Dubai for the last 7 years. We talk about the challenges of keeping hybrid teams connected, AI use cases - in HR, digital etiquette tips for global teams, and using technology to foste…
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#27 - Seth Kaplan - Building Social Wealth in Your Neighborhood
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Join us for a compelling episode of Rediscovering Connection with Seth Kaplan, a leading expert on fragile states and Professor of International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. We delve into the art of building resilient neighborhoods through active community involvement and local volunteerism. Seth shares profound insights on the role of embo…
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#26 - Sotos Poulimenos - The Future of Work - Navigating "Hybrid-First" as Grown Ups
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Sotos Poulimnos is a Director at Sun Life, and an expert in global talent management, learning, and transformation. This episode is perfect for leaders and anyone interested in understanding how workplace culture is shaped by people and their sense of belonging, rather than physical office spaces. During our interview, Sotos discusses the rise of h…
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#25 - Nim de Swardt - The Power of Intergenerational Friendships and Asking the Right Questions
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Nim de Swardt is an Intergenerational Connection Expert, Speaker, Connection Facilitator, Writer and Advisor who co-founded a conversation card deck, named RE-CONNECT. This episode is perfect for facilitators, and anyone wanting to deepen their conversations and discover the benefits of age diversity in our friendships. During our interview, Nim re…
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#24 - Michelle Maree - Creating a Community of Location Independent Entrepreneurs
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Michelle Maree is the founder and CEO of The Nomad Escape, which runs retreats around the world for digital nomads. She recently launched a digital community, exclusively for location independent entrepreneurs. As a member of Michelle's "Inner Circle" I felt well-placed to explore the strategic thought behind launching her community - including gro…
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#23 - Rachel Radway - Thriving as a High Sensory Introvert in a Digital World
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Rachel Radway is a high sensory introvert, coach, facilitator, and author of “Perceptive: The Power and Potential of High Sensory Perception” (2025). Highly perceptive herself, Rachel has faced all the challenges that come with this trait (which affects around 20% of people) and she now coaches high sensory female leaders to lean into the gifts tha…
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#22 - Monika Jiang - Sharing our Loneliness and Creating Spaces for Authentic Connection
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Welcome to Rediscovering Connection! Have you ever found yourself in a room full of people and yet felt utterly alone? In this episode, I speak to Monika Jiang, a writer, facilitator, and community builder, who joins me in a heart-to-heart on the silent epidemic of modern loneliness and our hunger for authentic connection. We strip away the facade …
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#21 - Aarti Palmer - Personal Branding Mastery in a Digital World
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Welcome to Rediscovering Connection! In this episode I speak to Aarti Palmer, a brand strategist, who spent 10 years in Malaysia before returning to the UK, and finding her ikigai. We navigate topics of authenticity vs AI, our online/offline personality, and getting used to local customs, even when they go against our natural impulse! Aarti shares …
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#20 - Billy Lahr - Mindful Midlife Connections
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Billy Lahr is a mindfulness and meditation teacher who splits his time between the USA and Seoul (South Korea) where he's built a thriving expat community. In this episode Billy shares the joy of mid-career reinventions, we celebrate the serendipitous nature of life, sharing chance encounters, and the potent synergy of saying 'yes' to life's offeri…
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#19 - Chris Chandler Yates - How Masterminds Connect People With a Purpose
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Chris Chandler Yates is a US expat currently living in New Zealand. Once a police officer, Chris has transitioned into running Masterminds, and these aren't your typical business gatherings – some even involve motorcycles! My interest in Masterminds was piqued through Napoleon Hill's "Think & Grow Rich," and in this episode, Chris and I delve into …
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#18 - Josephine Palermo - Rediscovering Connection with our Lover Energy (and Retreats!)
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If you've ever dreamed of running your own retreat or simply want to peek behind the scenes, then this episode of Rediscovering Connection is made for you! Join me as I dive deep into conversation with Josephine Palermo, an executive coach, consultant, and bestselling author of "Rising to Feminine Power: The Lasso of Truth." Together, we explore th…
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17. Rediscovering Connection in New York City (NYC) with Priya Rose and Shelley Doyle
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Ever wondered how some people seem to effortlessly build community wherever they go? My latest podcast guest, Priya Rose, reveals the secret! Priya Rose is the founder of Fractal NYC, a movement that emulates the community vibe of campus life in the city. Priya and her husband are on a mission to grow Fractal NYC to a thousand members in Brooklyn a…
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16. Rediscovering Connection through Art: cultivating connection through collaborative art with colleagues, teenagers and families with Karen Grosz and Shelley Ceridwen Doyle
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In this episode we learn how collaborative art connects workplace teams, school children, and families, with facilitator, author and TEDx speaker Karen Grosz. After working with 80,000 people in this way, Karen reveals what's next - taking collaborative art into VR. Listen as Karen and I discuss the optimal number of participants for collaborative …
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15. Rediscovering Connection with Work: for mothers transitioning back to the workplace with PR Mums founder Emma Padden
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As a parent juggling a career and family life, I was delighted to reconnect with my former colleague Emma Padden, the founder of PR Mums. Emma and I swap PR agency stories, some so absurd they defy belief, underscoring the urgency for a shift towards valuing mental health and sustainable work practices. Listen as we craft the future of work through…
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14. Rediscovering Connection with our Psychic Gifts and Co-Creating with the Universe with Nicole Starbuck and Shelley Ceridwen Doyle
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Join me for a profound exploration of the soul alongside Nicole Starbuck, a Psychic Empath and Quantum Healer, who opens the doors to a world where embracing your spiritual gifts transforms lives. Our latest episode captures the essence of connection, as Nicole shares the pivotal moment of her spiritual awakening at a Sedona retreat, which steered …
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#13 - Shuang-Min Chang - How to Escape Perfectionism to Discover your Authentic Self
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Ever felt trapped in expectations, striving for perfection that always seems out of reach? Our guest, Shuang-Min Chang, lived this struggle. She was successful, but far from fulfilled. Hear her compelling transformation from a recovering perfectionist to a person thriving in authenticity and connection. Shuang-Min's journey took her across continen…
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#12 - Candice Neveu - Navigating Mid-Career Transitions and Virtual Connections
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Candice Neveu is a success coach for mid-career professionals. In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, Candice shares valuable insights for anyone thinking of making a mid-career transition. Candice shares her recent TEDx journey and we discuss bridging the gap between physical connection, virtual communities, and integrating technology into o…
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#11 - Cindi Buckley - How Love Can Replace Fear
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Cindi Buckley is the author of Love Awakens You. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore how trusting your intuition and inviting higher guidance, can lead to a less lonely and more fulfilling life. What if you could lift the veil of fear and embrace the transformative power of love? Cindi graces us with a beautiful meditation practice from her …
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#10 - Nicole Hamilton - How to Connect Holistically with Children
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Nichole Hamilton is the leader of The Kidz Coach in Australia, with a personal mission to provide families with the tools for reconnection and healing. If you've ever wondered how cold therapy could help neurodivergent children, Nicole's experiences and insights are a must-listen. Nichole shares how she uses positive language, embodiment, and hypno…
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#9 - Erin Miller - Fireside - Connecting with Friends, Children, Parents & Partners
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In our first fireside, we welcome my friend Erin Miller, a home teacher, into an intimate chat about the power of connection and how the art of communication can transform our relationships and ultimately, our lives. --- I hope our conversation inspires you to rediscover connection in your personal or professional life. Subscribe now and let the ma…
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#8 Ame-Lia Tamburrini - How to Manage Difficult Conversations
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Ame-Lia Tamburrini is a Speaker, Author, and Facilitator whose passionate about Inclusive Leadership and belonging and delivers her work through Circles. In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, we deep dive into: - How circles can connect us - in personal and professional settings - Preparing for difficult conversations, and - Creating a sense…
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#7 - Dr. Robin Dunbar - Building Community in the Modern Workplace
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Part 2 of our Podcast with Dr Robin Dunbar - renowned anthropologist, Head of the Social and Evolutionary Neuroscience Research at the University of Oxford, and the mind behind Dunbar's Number - focuses on community building and loneliness in the modern workplace. In this episode, Robin compares organizations to intimate villages, we dive into the …
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#6 - Dr. Robin Dunbar - The Science of Connection and Friendship
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Dr Robin Dunbar is a renowned anthropologist, Head of the Social and Evolutionary Neuroscience Research at the University of Oxford, and the mind behind Dunbar's Number. In this episode of Rediscovering Connection we explore the secrets of lasting friendship and the intriguing world of social interaction. Do you ever wonder what it takes to cultiva…
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#5 - Richard Bartlett - Community Building On and Offline
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Join me for a captivating conversation with Richard Bartlett, a community builder, whose personal journey has inspired him to help others find connection and solidarity in an increasingly digital world. Richard shares his experiences of growing up in a close-knit, religious community in New Zealand, his struggle with loneliness after leaving his ho…
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#4 - Kirsten Barefoot - How to Tap into Your Intuitive Genius
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Kirsten Barfoot is a Coach and Author who empowers conscious leaders to awaken their intuition. In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, Kirsten shares her incredible journey from ground zero to embracing her true calling and finding her purpose, inspiring you to explore your own intuitive potentials. Discover how Kirsten learned to follow her …
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#3 - Yvette Farkas - How Mentors, Mindset, and Powerful Communities Make us
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Yvette Farkas is a Transformational Mentor for Visionary Leaders, Author, and Practitioner of Ancient Healing Practices. In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, Yvette shares how her life and career has been shaped by an early mentor, inspiring communities and a life-changing accident. Join us as we delve into her inspiring story and the impac…
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#2 - Claire Skillen - Building a Core Support Group and a Portfolio Career
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Claire Skillen is a business strategist, whose career dances between holistic therapies and business consulting. Join us as we explore the importance of connection, mentorship, and building a core support group. We delve into the concept of a career portfolio and how career paths can intertwine, enhancing our ability to make a meaningful impact. An…
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#1 - Kim Holl - How Travel Can Lead You Towards Your Purpose
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In our first ever podcast episode I speak to Kim Holl, a filmmaker, storycatcher, and creative activist, who is also a friend on Vancouver Island. Raised on a rich diet of Celtic myth, music, and poetry, Kim crisscrossed Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, to discover her purpose, her "opus". And all this, with children in tow. I hope our co…
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