Rediscovering Connection with Shelley Doyle

Dr. Kiffer Card is a dedicated researcher focused on the social and environmental factors that shape our human health and wellbeing. Kiffer is the Scientific Director for the Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health, the Director of Research for GenWell and serves as an Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, we explore the genetic roots of loneliness and social connection, the potential of ...

Christina Marz is a holistic psychologist living in Ecuador. Originally from Bavaria in Germany, Christina promotes the connection to horses for emotional healing and personal development. We talk about fighting imposter syndrome to launch an international school, why AI copy has no sparkle, and how horses read human intentions and feed our intuition. This episode is ideal for coaches, therapists and horse lovers. About Christina Marz: Inspired by her own childhood experience C...

Join us for a compelling episode of Rediscovering Connection with Seth Kaplan, a leading expert on fragile states and Professor of International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. We delve into the art of building resilient neighborhoods through active community involvement and local volunteerism. Seth shares profound insights on the role of embodied relationships and social capital, drawing from his extensive research and personal experiences. This episode is perfect for anyone considering...

Nim de Swardt is an Intergenerational Connection Expert, Speaker, Connection Facilitator, Writer and Advisor who co-founded a conversation card deck, named RE-CONNECT. This episode is perfect for facilitators, and anyone wanting to deepen their conversations and discover the benefits of age diversity in our friendships. During our interview, Nim reveals that connecting across generations, no matter what age you are, can improve your health, she shares personal stories that highlight the mut...

Rachel Radway is a high sensory introvert, coach, facilitator, and author of “Perceptive: The Power and Potential of High Sensory Perception” (2025). Highly perceptive herself, Rachel has faced all the challenges that come with this trait (which affects around 20% of people) and she now coaches high sensory female leaders to lean into the gifts that this trait offers, so they can thrive professionally and personally. During our conversation, we talk about leaning into our innate abili...

Welcome to Rediscovering Connection! In this episode I speak to Aarti Palmer, a brand strategist, who spent 10 years in Malaysia before returning to the UK, and finding her ikigai. We navigate topics of authenticity vs AI, our online/offline personality, and getting used to local customs, even when they go against our natural impulse! Aarti shares valuable insights on creating the foundations of your personal brand, and the importance of only sharing what feels comfortable on socia...

Chris Chandler Yates is a US expat currently living in New Zealand. Once a police officer, Chris has transitioned into running Masterminds, and these aren't your typical business gatherings – some even involve motorcycles! My interest in Masterminds was piqued through Napoleon Hill's "Think & Grow Rich," and in this episode, Chris and I delve into the intricacies of curating and participating in Masterminds, whether in person or online. Chris sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of...

Ever wondered how some people seem to effortlessly build community wherever they go? My latest podcast guest, Priya Rose, reveals the secret! Priya Rose is the founder of Fractal NYC, a movement that emulates the community vibe of campus life in the city. Priya and her husband are on a mission to grow Fractal NYC to a thousand members in Brooklyn and in this episode, we talk about creating a decentralized community in New York City, that hosts infinite events, the co living movement in Sa...