Love and Compassion with Gissele

Love and Compassion with Gissele

Are you looking for more self love? do you want to know how to have greater compassion for yourself and others? If yes, then this podcast is for you. We believe that love has the power to heal our lives and our world so we share people’s stories of overcoming adversity and turning challenges into the gifts they bring.

Episodes

November 10, 2025 60 mins

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.

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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 connectio...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • The power of reconciliation across dee...

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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.  

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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. 

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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!

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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 ...

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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!

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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In today’s evolving workplace, emotional intelligence isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this powerful episode, leadership coach and business strategist Jeff Ma joins us to talk about how love, compassion, and vulnerability are transforming company culture and improving team performance. We explore how to lead with empathy, create a psychologically safe environment, and have honest, difficult conversations at work. You’ll learn how ...

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In this powerful episode, Sean Hemeon opens up about growing up Mormon, coming out as gay, battling addiction, and learning to forgive himself. We explore religion, shame, manifesting, and what it really means to live authentically. A must-listen for anyone on a healing journey.

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Do you want to know about the connection between love and money? Do you desire to understand what your passions are and how to live authentically? then listen to this conversation with Ghary D. Won around his experiences with homelessness, how a mindset shift helped him overcome that challenge and how his relationship with abundance changed after a conversation he had with money. 

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We are living in a time of great division.  Where rights are being eliminated, and people are struggling more than ever finding common ground. Additionally, people seem to be struggling more internally. They are feeling more burnt out.  Many spiritual traditions claim that love is the answer.  But how? Listen to my chat with Scott Stabile, on the power of love.  We will discuss why choosing love is always the better choice and the ...

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Do you believe it's possible to raise children without punishment? what would happen if you decided to not use time outs, spanking, or other methods of controlling your children, could they be raised to be good people and have good lives? Join me as I chat with Dr. Rebecca Woulfe, author of the book, The Gift of a Punishment-Free Childhood as she shares her story of raising children without punishment. Listen to her wisdom as she s...

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Are you craving true intimacy? do you have difficulties expressing your needs for intimacy, connection, touch and sex? Then tune into this episode of the love and compassion podcast with Gissele. Today, we talk to Lyuba Venable who is a sex coach focusing on the needs of men and women for greater connection, unity, communication, and love.

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Are you dealing with a recent loss? are you experiencing the possible loss of a loved one? if you are, then this podcast episode is for you.  Listen as I chat with Dr. Jan Schwartz, about the three types of intelligence needed to handle the most difficult moments in your life.  In this episode, she shares her experiences in helping her dog, address and heal a terminal cancer.  Do not miss this exciting episode full of wisdom. 

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