In these difficult times there are many reasons to be angry, sad, and stressed. What if we can metabolize stress with our laughter and nurture peace and joy when it is most needed?

In this Pause To Elevate podcast episode, I am joined by Sylvie Dagenais-Douville. She is the founder of the Laughing Institute, published author, speaker, dedicated Laughter Yoga Master-Trainer. She is on a mission to enrich lives with Laughter one smile, one breath at a time. We talked about laughter, happiness, joy, and well-being, mental and physical health. If you are ready to boost your well-being with smiles, joins in this episode.

You can connect with Sylvie Dagenais-Douville by visiting https://www.laughterinstitute.ca/

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

As adults, we may find it difficult to form new friendships, struggle with nurturing existing ones, and can find it hard to end other friendships. What does relationship psychology tell us about friendships and why they matter? Listen to this informative and uplifting conversation with Laura Sniderman, Founder and CEO of Kinnd, a friendship app.

To connect with Laura visit -
https://www.kinnd.io/
IG: @kinnd.app
Facebook: / kinnd

May it support your daily journey!

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Acceptance in meditation and in life can be easily misunderstood. We often think that it means to be okay with how things are no matter what! However, this sometimes can mask the issues. Listen to this interview highlight with Bob Stahl (PhD), who had lived in a monastery for eight years, about a better way to understand and apply acceptance.

May it support your daily journey!

Connect with Bob Stahl:
https://www.mindfulnessprograms.com/

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Pain and chronic pain can wreak havoc on our lives. It often limits our ability to have the quality of life we deserve. Watch as Dr. Jackie Nix-Gardner, pain expert, speaks about pain, wellbeing, mindfulness, resilience, and living through difficult times.

Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Dept of Anaesthesiology at the University of Toronto and a physician mindfulness facilitator. She developed the trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) for those dealing with chronic pain. She co-authored the book “The Mindfulness Solution to Pain”. She is also founding member and chair of the newly established non-profit, Mindfulness Council of Canada.

You can connect with Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix by visiting - https://www.mindfulnesscouncil.ca/

Watch the episdoe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HIa_kZWiM0

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Burnout is far too common. We live in a busy and fast paced life. How can we flourish and elevate our potential in life and work when we are constantly stressed and on the verge of a breakdown? Is there work-life balance?

Listen to this conversation with Dr. Michael (Mick) Krasner, MD, FACP. He is a Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Krasner has been teaching Mindfulness-Based programs to patients, medical students, and health professionals for more than 23 years, involving over 4000 participants and more than 2000 health professionals. He was the project director of Mindful Communication: Bringing Intention, Attention, and Reflection to Clinical Practice, sponsored by the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians, funded by the Physicians Foundation for Health Systems Excellence, with results reported in JAMA (highly respected peer reviewed Journal of American Medical Association). This program led to the establishment of Mindful Practice in Medicine Programs at the University of Rochester which he co-directs, offering continuing educational programs to health professionals and educators locally and internationally for the past 13 years.

Dr. Krasner has been engaged in a variety of research projects including the investigations of the effects of mindfulness practices on the immune system in the elderly, on chronic psoriasis, and on caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. He describes his personal mission as centered on health professional flourishing, supporting both high quality care delivery and increased professional engagement, satisfaction, and meaning.

You reach Dr. Krasner by visiting:
- www.mickkrasnermd.com and mindfulpracticeinmedicine.com,
- LinkedIn - / mick-krasner-67792516

Watch this episode on YoutTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZH1IGvk62Q

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Learn what many people are getting wrong about exercise! Listen to this episode with Catherine King, who was named top fitness trainer in Canada by Impact Magazine in 2020 and 2024. In this episode, we cover the topic of exercise, mental health, motivation, mindset, misconceptions and trends in fitness.

Catherine is a practicing Kinesiologist with a Master of Science degree in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Edinburgh, and a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from University of British Columbia.
She is double certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Certified Personal Trainer with Distinction; working with both athletes and general population of all levels, abilities and capacities. She also gives back to her profession by serving on two committees for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), including the work she did to diligently initiate and launch a women’s mentorship program in 2023 to support females in a male dominated industry. She recognizes that health and fitness are a lifelong pursuit.

You reach Catherine King by visiting - https://www.westcoastconditioning.ca/...

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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It is easy to get caught up in negative thinking and get stuck in unhelpful patterns. This makes us susceptible to anxiety and depression and being unhappy. Listen as we explore reclaiming living life with more resilience , inner peace, and freeing yourself from patterns of unhelpful thinking that lead to depression and anxiety.

Dr. Zindel Segal is a leading psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and bestselling author, and co-founder of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). His work and research examines the use of mindfulness meditation in promoting affect regulation skills in people suffering from depression and anxiety. He has co-authored many books, including The Mindful Way Through Depression, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, and most recent book that is co-authored with Norman Farb, Better in Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life.

You can connect with Dr. Zindel Segal visiting - https://mindfulnoggin.com/ or https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/psych/person/zindel-segal

Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X5K75GBzEo

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.

Struggling with stress, life challenges, pain or illness? How can we create change and transformation amidst the darkness of where we may find ourselves? Listen to this special interview with Saki Santorelli, former director of the internationally acclaimed Stress Reduction Clinic, and executive director of the Center for Mindfulness (CFM) in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Saki shares his deep wisdom from 30,000 hours of experience at the world renowned clinic where Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program was developed!

To connect with Saki and his online community visit - https://guesthouseawareness.com/

You can also watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izN5c9EB7us.

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Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

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