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Circle of Change

Changing the World From Within

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Change begins from within

This podcast is for change-makers like you, who want to create long-lasting connections in your communities and bring about the world we all want to live in. You will hear stories that will inspire you and challenge you to be the change as you participate in conversations that connect.

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We’re on a mission to support all people who have a feeling that change starts from within. The more people we can support, the quicker we'll create the belonging, kindness and connection this world is seeking. Although we’re no longer recording live episodes, it doesn’t mean the content is invalid. Keep sharing, listening, re-listening and spreading the word about our message. Thank you change-maker!

 

LATEST EPISODES

Episode 25: Healing Through Humour

 
 
 

In a world where there is a lot to be serious about and where we can have a tendency to take ourselves so seriously, it’s nice to know there are places to go to let whatever it means to be human fly. Joining us today are Lizzie Allan and Brett Macdonald, two change-makers committed to using their comedic and improvisation gifts to help people heal and live their very best lives. You’ll see that when we lighten up we heal not only ourselves but everyone who gets to experience us.

What’s in this episode for you:

  • Beautiful reminders that you can do and create anything you want

  • The importance of humour and laughter in self-development and healing

  • How stretching our comfort zone allows for life to happen

  • The role of connection and sharing in our healing journey

  • Two frameworks to help you bring light to your darkest moments

Poem: Compassionate Restraint by Vince Gowman

Stay still

Non ambitious

For a while,

Listening for something

that longs to find you

in your heart 

and a rare moment of pause

This is not a time to 

push as you have, 

to travel familiar routes.

This is a time to be 

graced 

by a light 

only found in the still point of 

darkness,

by subtle words 

only heard

in pause

when you no longer have eyes 

for the next trail 

and every stuff leads to 

further stumble,

the shackles of submission 

tightening 

with each struggle 

holding you in 

compassionate restraint.

Alas, this is the moment 

for your deepest exhale 

one you have been waiting for, 

a moment when the skies are 

clear and dark enough 

for you to finally 

see the stars 

Who’s in circle with us:

Lizzie Allan is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, a Professional Stand-up Comedian with a degree in Comedy Writing and Performance, and a Comedy Therapist. Lizzie successfully combines therapy with stand-up comedy, and is the creator of Hilarapy, her own unique brand of therapeutic comedy.

Connect with Lizzie through, www.hilarapy.com, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Brett Macdonald is passionate about bringing people together. She is an educator and workshop facilitator. Her work, rooted in improv, brings teams together to connect, collaborate and drive workplace performance. Working with social impact organizations, Brett leads corporate team building, uniting employees and executives alike, all with an improv mindset, an approach proven to boost creativity, communication, and collaboration. Brett holds a Bachelor of Education, a Diploma in Theater, and is trained in Harvard’s Project Zero Visible Thinking Routines, Inquiry-Based Learning, Differentiated Learning, as well as Self-Compassion and Mindfulness.

Connect with Brett through, https://be-improv.ca/, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Pick up the talking piece: 

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca or leave a voicemail (click the voicemail button on the right).

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

 




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