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Compassionate Conversations

Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC

Hi Everyone! I’m Esther Kane from Compassionate Conversations where we push the boundaries of comfort to empower you to become all that you dream of being. Having been a psychotherapist for over 25 years, I am all-too-familiar with the fact that we humans prioritize comfort and that is why I believe that so many avoid counselling altogether. In my role as therapist, I have the honour and privilege to journey alongside people who have the courage to face aspects of themselves that they aren’t proud of such as addictive behaviour and unhealthy relationship patterns. Many of these people have also buried past traumas which feed their addictions and low self-worth. These are the folks who are willing to take risks and examine their inner life with a flashlight together. It is always difficult and hard work, but they are willing to do whatever it takes in order to heal and grow. If you are ready to do the same, then you’re in the right place. Compassionate Conversations is all about getting honest and real with ourselves, letting go of the past along with behaviour patterns which are no longer serving you, and growing into the person you have always wanted to be. In these podcasts, I will share incredibly powerful and life-shifting tools and practices I teach to my clients-the most important one being self-compassion - I have found that this one element is absolutely essential in order for us to heal and transform our lives.I don’t just teach these tools. I practice them myself every single day. Why? Because I cannot take my clients to any place that I have not been myself. When I look back on my life now, I can’t believe how far I have come and how much healing is possible for one person. I am living a life that I never dreamed was possible for me. I owe so much of this to the compassionate conversations that my own therapists, guides and mentors over the years have had with me. On our journeys, we need others who can pave the way for us; those brave souls who managed to overcome obstacles and difficulties and make it to the other side and are living proof that it’s possible!I will be interviewing many of these amazing people so that they can inspire and uplift you and give you the tools you need to transform your life for the better. I welcome you with open arms into these compassionate conversations. Please don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast, give it a review (hopefully 5-stars!) and share episodes with others who could also benefit from them. Thanks and enjoy!
Helpful Tools for Moving through Grief and LossMarch 25, 2024
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Highly Processed Food Addiction with Dr. Joan IflandJune 28, 2023
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Why do so Many Jewish Women Have Eating Disorders? Nina Manolson and Esther Kane explain whyApril 26, 2023
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How to Find Healing, Meaning and Purpose After Loss with Megan SneddenApril 19, 2023
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How to Navigate a Major Loss: One Woman's Story of Losing her Husband at 32April 12, 2023
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Jenn Granneman talks about her new book, SENSITIVEApril 05, 2023
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Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Man with William AllenMarch 29, 2023
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How to Break Free of Food Addiction: Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab of Sweet SobrietyMarch 22, 2023
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How to Stop Emotional Eating: Esther Kane's Emotional Eating DiaryMarch 15, 2023
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How One Woman Ended Toxic Relationship Patterns for GoodMarch 08, 2023
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How to end Toxic Relationship Patterns and Attract the Fabulous Partner you DeserveMarch 01, 2023
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How to Handle Narcissists with Esther KaneFebruary 15, 2023
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Review of The Introvert Advantage: How Quiet People Can Thrive in an Extrovert WorldFebruary 08, 2023
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How Do I Deal With Bullies as an Adult?February 01, 2023
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Highly Sensitive People and BurnoutJanuary 25, 2023
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Food Addiction 101- with Dr. Vera Tarman, Author of "Food Junkies"January 18, 2023
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How to Become More Self-CompassionateJanuary 11, 2023
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Can a low-carb ketogenic diet help curb overeating? Joy Kiddie, The Low Carb Healthy Fat DieticianJanuary 04, 2023
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How to Deal With a Loved One's AddictionJanuary 02, 2023
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How to Reframe Family Gatherings as a Chance to GrowDecember 21, 2022
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How to do RAIN Meditation with Esther KaneDecember 14, 2022
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How to Deal With Family Cut-Offs with Esther KaneDecember 07, 2022
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How to Handle Emotional Vampires with Esther KaneNovember 30, 2022
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Boundaries 101 with Esther KaneNovember 23, 2022
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Highly Sensitive People in RelationshipsNovember 16, 2022
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