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.

🌍 Topics we explore:

• The power of reconciliation across deep divides

• How grieving mothers transform pain into peace-building

• Lessons on unity, forgiveness, and shared humanity

• What it means to create hope in the midst of conflict

Their stories remind us that even in the darkest times, healing and compassion are possible — and essential for creating a better future.

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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.

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