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  • Aya Deforge : Healing Childhood Grief on Loss, Resilience & Supporting Grieving Children

    Aya Deforge : Healing Childhood Grief on Loss, Resilience & Supporting Grieving Children
    2026/03/05
    In this powerful episode of the Collaboration Global Podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with author and advocate Aya Deforge to explore the lasting impact of childhood grief and the importance of emotional support for children experiencing loss. Aya shares her deeply personal story of losing her mother to cancer at just 13 years old and how that experience shaped her journey into storytelling, poetry, and advocacy for grief support in education. The conversation highlights how children often process loss internally and why supportive environments, open dialogue, and compassionate listening can make a meaningful difference. Together, Gill Tiney and Aya Deforge discuss how simple acts of kindness, empathy, and ongoing connection can help individuals navigate grief at any age. They also explore the role schools can play in supporting children through grief counselling, emotional expression, and safe spaces for conversation. Aya also reflects on her personal journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, and the unexpected birth of her child, sharing how resilience, faith, and community support shaped her path forward. This conversation offers valuable insight for parents, educators, leaders, and anyone interested in supporting children and families through grief and life’s most difficult transitions. 🎯 In this episode, we discuss:
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    • The emotional impact of childhood grief and loss
    • Why empathy and presence matter when supporting grieving individuals
    • The importance of grief education and counselling in schools
    • How storytelling, journaling, and creative expression support healing
    • Aya Deforge’s personal journey through infertility, loss, and unexpected hope
    • Ways communities can support children experiencing grief
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    51 分
  • Carmela Ruggiero : The Healing Power of Art: Intuition, Creativity & Conscious Collaboration

    Carmela Ruggiero : The Healing Power of Art: Intuition, Creativity & Conscious Collaboration
    2026/02/26
    In this inspiring conversation, host Gill Tiny speaks with spiritual artist Carmela Ruggiero about the healing power of art, intuition, and self-expression. Carmela shares her journey from the corporate world to spiritual artistry, explaining how intuitive drawing and creative expression supported her mental health during stressful periods and lockdown. She explores how art can help individuals process emotions, access inner wisdom, and create meaningful impact—without needing traditional artistic training. This episode covers:
    ✨ Art as a tool for emotional and mental well-being
    ✨ Intuition, energy, and spiritual creativity
    ✨ Self-discovery through non-traditional art forms
    ✨ Why arts and culture matter for community healing Carmela also discusses her workshops, including sessions at Columbia University, and her mission to help people reconnect with their inner gifts. 🤝 For Business Owners & Collaborators This episode is ideal for founders, wellness brands, educators, and cultural organizations interested in conscious leadership, creative well-being, and purpose-led collaborations. 📩 Reach out to explore partnerships, workshops, or collaborative projects. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share if this conversation resonates.
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    1 時間 1 分
  • How Childhood Experiences Shape Mental Health | Tana Macpherson-Smith

    How Childhood Experiences Shape Mental Health | Tana Macpherson-Smith
    2026/02/23
    What if the way we speak to children today shapes their mental health for life? In this powerful and deeply human episode of Being Human: Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney, Founder of Collaboration Global, is joined by educator, author, and mental health advocate Tana Macpherson-Smith for an unforgettable conversation about childhood experiences, emotional wellbeing, and healing. Tana shares the story behind her book There’s a Monkey on Your Shoulder, a moving metaphor for the subconscious “inner voice” that forms in childhood and silently influences our beliefs, behaviours, confidence, and mental health well into adulthood. Together, Gill and Tana explore:
    • How early childhood experiences shape lifelong mental health
    • The hidden impact of everyday words, comparisons, and “small” moments
    • Why prevention, not crisis management, is the future of mental health
    • Trauma, invisibility, resilience, and emotional survival
    • The role of parents, teachers, and society in raising emotionally healthy children
    • Practical ways to quiet the inner critic and build self-compassion
    • Why mental health education must start before birth
    Tana also shares her own extraordinary journey—from teacher and housemistress to a life-changing mental health breakdown—and how that experience reshaped her mission to transform how we understand emotional development, trauma, and healing. This episode is essential listening for:
    ✔ Parents and caregivers
    ✔ Teachers and educators
    ✔ Mental health professionals
    ✔ Leaders and coaches
    ✔ Anyone exploring healing, self-awareness, and emotional growth
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    53 分
  • Jon Hill on Loss, Purpose & Above the Clouds, How Grief Became Art

    Jon Hill on Loss, Purpose & Above the Clouds, How Grief Became Art
    2026/02/12
    In this episode of Being Human: Hidden Depths, host Gill Tiney speaks with filmmaker Jon Hill about grief, storytelling, and the power of human connection. John shares the true story behind his feature film Above the Clouds — a chance meeting with a stranger shortly after the death of his father that became a life-changing moment and a film 13 years in the making. Together, they explore loss, purpose, creativity, and why being human is about curiosity, courage, and connection.
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    48 分
  • Michelle Bauge: on Self-Worth, Children’s Emotional Health & Purpose-Driven Publishing

    Michelle Bauge: on Self-Worth, Children’s Emotional Health & Purpose-Driven Publishing
    2026/01/29
    What if self-love wasn’t something we had to earn, but something we were born with? In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle Baer, author of Heart Full of Love and Heart Full of Empathy, joins Gill Tiney to explore children’s emotional wellbeing, intrinsic self-worth, empathy, and the power of purpose-driven storytelling. Michelle shares how observing her granddaughter sparked a realization: children are born whole, loving, and confident, until societal labels and external validation begin to erode that truth.

    The episode dives into why nurturing self-love and empathy early in life is essential, especially in a world shaped by comparison, pressure, and digital influence. Michelle explains how her books gently address complex topics such as mental health, parental imprisonment, physical differences, and non-traditional identities, without shame, judgment, or fear, creating safe emotional spaces for both children and parents. Beyond the message, Michelle opens up about the realities of publishing a book, from the cathartic act of writing to the practical challenges of editing, illustrating, self-publishing, and marketing. She highlights the importance of collaboration, community support, and asking for help when bringing creative ideas into the world.

    Together, Gill and Michelle reflect on why these books resonate just as deeply with adults as they do with children, the role schools and educators play in emotional development, and why helping young people pursue what lights them up, sports, arts, or creative passions, builds confidence, belonging, and resilience. This episode is a reminder that love and empathy are not soft skills, they are life skills.
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    43 分
  • David Abel on Purpose-Driven Work, Community & Human Connection : Authenticity, ADHD & Inner Genius

    David Abel on Purpose-Driven Work, Community & Human Connection : Authenticity, ADHD & Inner Genius
    2026/01/27
    What happens when you stop masking who you are, and start building a life and business that feels alive? In this deeply human conversation, David Abel, founder of The Digital Lightbulb, joins Jill Tiney to explore authenticity, undiagnosed ADHD, inner genius, and the power of community over transactional success.
    David shares how years of masking his true self led to exhaustion, and how embracing authenticity unlocked creativity, connection, and purpose-driven work. Together, they discuss why most people have a “blind spot” to their own genius, the importance of external feedback, and how meaningful relationships help us recognize strengths we often overlook. Gill expands on the ethos behind Collaboration Global, a community built on mutual support, human connection, and contribution rather than status or networking optics.
    The episode also dives into parenting in a digital world, screen addiction, intergenerational wisdom, and the importance of open dialogue within families. From simple rituals that encourage emotional expression to redefining success beyond money, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink growth, fulfillment, and what truly matters. David reflects on his career journey, from chasing wealth and boardroom success to prioritizing purpose, fatherhood, learning, and impact. He shares his guiding philosophy of “learn, change, grow” and why helping others, building community, and creating purpose-led initiatives leads to a richer, more meaningful life, especially in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world.
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    1 時間 2 分
  • Dwain Chambers - From Procrastination to Purpose, Radical Responsibility, Self-Awareness & Second Chances

    Dwain Chambers - From Procrastination to Purpose, Radical Responsibility, Self-Awareness & Second Chances
    2026/01/22
    Procrastination isn’t a flaw, it’s a human experience. Even elite athletes face it. In this powerful conversation, former Olympic sprinter Dwayne Chambers opens up about procrastination, identity loss, radical responsibility, and what it truly takes to rebuild after public failure. He shares how shortening the “procrastination window,” developing deep self-awareness, and taking full ownership of mistakes became the turning points in his life and career.
    Dwayne speaks candidly about the consequences of poor decisions, the freedom that comes from honesty, and the importance of apologizing, making amends, and moving forward without blame. He introduces his transformative “Four Fingers and One Thumb” framework, a practical way to stop pointing outward and start taking responsibility for your future.
    The conversation also explores mentorship, coaching young people, finding balance beyond high-performance culture, and why discovering your core interests is essential for long-term fulfillment. From fatherhood and personal growth to building resilience and purpose beyond sport, this episode is a masterclass in self-leadership and second chances.
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    54 分
  • Nicholas Adkins - the Pink Socks Movement, Fear, and Choosing Love

    Nicholas Adkins - the Pink Socks Movement, Fear, and Choosing Love
    2026/01/09
    In this inspiring conversation, Gill Tiney and Nicholas Adkins, founder of the Pink Socks Movement, explore the transformative power of authentic human connection in a digitally connected yet emotionally disconnected world. They unpack the difference between connectivity and true connection, reminding us that genuine relationships are built through presence, openness, and self-expression, not algorithms or screens.

    From everyday moments on trains and in grocery stores to global movements rooted in kindness, this episode invites listeners to reconnect with what it means to be human. Nicholas shares the origin story of the Pink Socks Movement, a simple act of gifting pink socks that sparked over 300,000 meaningful connections worldwide. Each pair serves as a reminder to see the good in others, spark conversations, and lead with love.

    Gill and Nicholas also dive into how fear, social conditioning, and polarization limit our ability to connect, and how choosing love, curiosity, and diversity can radically expand our world. The conversation also introduces Nicholas’s book, “The Pink Socks,” a heartfelt collection of real stories designed to be gifted and shared, with all proceeds supporting the Pink Socks Life nonprofit.

    🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • Why authentic self-expression creates deeper human connection
    • The difference between digital connectivity and emotional connection
    • How fear blocks relationships and how to move through it with love
    • The philosophy and global impact of the Pink Socks Movement
    • Why engaging with people different from you enriches life and leadership
    If you’re interested in human connection, kindness, leadership, emotional intelligence, personal growth, or social impact, this episode will leave you inspired to look up, smile, and connect, one small moment at a time.
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    56 分