by Dr. Ioana Popa

You might have heard of the importance of cultivating Gratitude in our daily lives. But extending gratitude sometimes is confusing, especially if we are having negative...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Have you ever found yourself sitting in silence and contemplation to only notice lots of things going on inside of you? You might experience thoughts, stories (past or...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

As a Christian woman, are you striving to give and serve others in Christ, toward the Kingdom but feel stressed and worn out at times? Most likely, people see you as an...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Are you caught between the desire to extend help and love to all people and at the same time the need to establish Healthy Boundaries for yourself? There are many books and...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Have you ever found yourself trying to pray in the evening, to only be disrupted by swirling thoughts or emotions, rehearsing the past day's events or thinking about...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Do you ever feel like you're on a treadmill, grasping for that 'peace that surpasses all understanding'? And feeling tired at times for endlessly searching for the deeper...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

While striving to balance professional responsibilities, family, church commitments, and personal well-being, it's not uncommon for uncomfortable thoughts and emotions to...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

In the midst of our busy lives and endless responsibilities, it's easy to forget that we, too, need the same kindness and compassion that we readily offer to others.

But even...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Having low self-esteem is common and can be a difficult feeling to shake, which is why many people tend to seek validations from external factors such as jobs, relationships,...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Connecting with our True Self, our Soul, our true inner home, can feel like a daunting task requiring years and years of practice. Nonetheless there is a common...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Nonetheless this can lead to polarities - one person's word against another person's word, or 'my tradition against your tradition' and vice-versa.
As we all know,...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

If you ever wondered what Psychology or Science might have to say about what IS, beyond our mind (thoughts), heart (emotions), perception and body sensations, then watch this...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Do we have a soul? Does it even exist? How do we even know? And does it matter? Is this even connected to our ability to regenerate so that we can keep on giving?

Questions...

Interview with Joel Klepac - Family & Marriage Therapist.

How can we create a space where we can fill both our needs and the needs of the people we care for? As givers, can we be present in...

Interview with Rev. Fr. Antony Hughes - Orthodox Christian Priest.

Is God truly everywhere? Is it possible for us to connect with God, no matter what our circumstances are (time, day, our feelings,...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Can't fully focus when Praying at night? Just when you're about to communicate with God, your mind gets distracted with thoughts or emotions? You are not alone.

At the end of the...

Interview with Liz Munns - Somatic Experiencing  & Meditation Practitioner

As we work daily on our phones or computers- it is easy to lose track of our bodies and switch into fight or...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Is prayer (connection with God and the divine) enough to prevent burnout, maintain a balance and prevent burnout?

In this Renewal Nugget, I unpack a central mistake that...

Interview with Sebastien Falardeau - Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, Interfaith Chaplain.

"Can we find meaning beyond suffering?" In this Renewal Conversations, our episode’s special...

Interview with Dr. Dee Jaquet - Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor

Welcome to our Renewal Conversations, as part of our Team For The Soul® - Renewal Nuggets, an Oasis in the Midst of...

Interview with Dr. Tom Holmes - Psychologist, Author and International Trainer

Welcome to our Renewal Conversations, as part of our Team For The Soul® - Renewal Nuggets, an Oasis in the Midst...

Interview with Jon Schottland - Senior Psychosynthesis Trainer

Welcome to our monthly Renewal Interview, as part of our Team For The Soul® - Renewal Nuggets, an Oasis in the Midst of Action.

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by Dr. Ioana Popa

In light of the recent events happening in the world - war, pandemic, and other heartbreaking events, many people now are experiencing grief and stress. If, as a GIVER,...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

"How can I stay grounded and present through the ups and downs of the day, like the "Eye" of the storm?" Most of us GIVERS would love to feel a sense of peace, regeneration...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Do you wish to be in a grounded presence, so no matter what happens around you, you can have a sense of peace, calm, focus and access internal and external resources? And is...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

What if you only have a few minutes to do self-care? What if creating a space for yourself to regenerate, renew, and just breathe doesn't have to take a lot of effort, and...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Many people ask me, “How do I find inner peace?” You might be surprised when I say we all have many qualities inside such as awareness, presence, sense of self...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Do you wake-up some days feeling refreshed and ready for the day and other days feeling tired by the upcoming tasks on your to-do list? Many times these emotions surface...

by Dr. Ioana Popa

How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Peaceful or distressed? Our morning state from our emotions, mind to body can vary from day to day.

However, one aspect...