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Dr. Priya Duggal, ND, is a registered naturopathic doctor whose practice focuses on women’s health, breast cancer, autoimmune conditions, addictions, and mental health. She’s also a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Facilitator, Educator, Mentor, Circle Leader, and Vice President of the MammAlive foundation, a non-profit organization providing women’s health and breast health […]

Compassionate Inquiry has invited me into a unique and transformative journey of healing. Its powerful ongoing impact has significantly altered both my relationship with myself, and also with those around me in a way that will be foundational to my authenticity, embodied compassion and resiliency for the rest of my

“Being a parent of adult children is seeing a version of yourself that on some days makes you immensely proud that your genetics created such wonderful, conscious beings… On other days you fear for humanity.” – A.W. (London, England) As I write this blog post, the youngest of my four

In our fast-paced world, where distractions abound and external validations often overshadow inner truths, the capacity to witness one’s somatic experiences, emotions, and beliefs without identifying with them is a transformative practice. This non-identification is not about  disconnection or apathy but rather about cultivating a mindful awareness that allows for

Luke Sniewski’s accent is Californian, his last name is Polish, and he lives in New Zealand. As a Wellbeing Coach, Somatic Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry® Facilitator, Mentor & Practitioner, Luke helps people connect to themselves and their bodies to experience greater vitality, authenticity, and inner peace in their lives, rather than

Rhonda Nelson is a registered professional counselor, clinical supervisor and plant medicine integration specialist. She’s also a Compassionate Inquiry® founding facilitator, which means she was part of the core group who took the therapeutic approach originally named, “Gabor-style” and shaped it into what is known today as Compassionate InquiryⓇ.This post

By Carmen Lia When admiring paintings and sculptures, we might  start by recognizing the artist, the place where he lived and worked, the historical time, the subject of the artwork, the image or the story represented and the style the artist utilizes. We might go on to analyze the composition,

By Charon Normand-Widmer  What are ‘Epigenetics’? Why should they interest us?  Epigenetics offer profound insights into how our environment and lifestyle can influence gene expression, without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Alteration of the underlying sequence results in a mutation, which can have various impacts on an organism’s physical and

By  Lizzie Reumont  ‘When the Body Says No’ is a CI Focus Group that explores the nature of disease in relation to mental/emotional health; the path to healing, and what the word, ‘healing’ means in the context of Compassionate Inquiry. When chronic illness is present and the body says ‘No’

By Charon Normand-Widmer In the vast tapestry of human existence, our lives are intricately woven with the threads of culture. From the languages we speak to the customs we observe, culture shapes our perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors in profound ways. Yet, amidst the rich tapestry of cultural influence, lies a