About this podcast
Welcome to Rediscovering Connection, a Podcast where you'll hear from innovative leaders, researchers, community builders, and facilitators, on the frontier of connection.
Through soulful conversations, we explore new ways to connect, on-and-offline, to support our social and digital wellbeing.
I hope this podcast inspires you to rediscover connection in your own life!
Learn more about my work:
Website http://thecommuniverse.com
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- Internal Comms in 2026: Rediscovering Connection with IC Expert Rachel Miller · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 3Rachel Miller is one of the UK's leading voices on internal communication and founder of All Things IC. In this conversation we cover: what lockdown taught us about dropping the…
- #41 – Tristan Claridge: Social Capital in the 2020s - What Really Builds Connection · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 2Tristan Claridge is the founder and president of the International Social Capital Association. In my final episode of Rediscovering Connection in 2025, we explore how Social…
- #40 - Professor Corey Keyes - Rediscovering Connection Beyond Languishing · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, I sit down with Professor Corey Keyes - renowned sociologist, pioneering mental health researcher, and author of “Languishing: How to…
- #39 - Mark Saxby - Reclaiming Connection: Beyond Screens · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 39In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, I chat with Mark Saxby, a UK-based journalist-turned-social-media-reformer who’s on a mission to help us use technology…
- #38 - Amy Schroeder - Redefining Midlife: We Are in The Midst · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 38In this bite-sized episode, I sit down with Amy Schroeder, founder of The Midst, an online magazine that’s redefining what it means to thrive in midlife. Amy shares how a…
- #37 - Brett Macdonald - The Power of Improv in Building Connections · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 37Welcome to "Rediscovering Connection," where we explore the power of play and improvisation with Brett Macdonald, a former teacher turned improv expert. In this 40-minute…
- #36 - Pete Bombaci - Building a Human Connection Movement · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 36Welcome to "Rediscovering Connection," where we delve into the essence of human interaction with Pete Bombaci, the visionary founder of GenWell, Canada's human connection…
- #35 - Trish Tonaj - Building a Global Entrepreneurial Community · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 35In this episode of "Rediscovering Connection," Shelley Doyle dives deep into the world of virtual community building with award-winning community builder, artist, author, and…
- #34 - Nathalie Grand & Wayne Greenway - Rediscovering Connection: A Journey to Joy Over Christmas · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 34In this special episode of "Rediscovering Connection," host Shelley Doyle explores the heartfelt initiative "Journey to Joy" which is open to everyone this Christmas, with guests…
- #33 - Jaqueline Oliveira Cella - Bridging Work and Well-being: Strategies for the Modern Workforce · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 33Jaqueline Oliveira Cella is an innovative force in employee health and well-being. As the founder of wellBe Consulting, she's at the forefront of advocating for health equity…
- #32 - Ashley Chang - How Ambitious Parents are Reclaiming Sundays · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 32Ashley Chang is the pioneering Founder and CEO of Sundays, an innovative service providing executive assistance specifically for ambitious parents. In this episode of…
- #31 - Dr. Kiffer Card - **WORLD FIRST** NEW Social Connection Guidelines are launched in Canada · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 31Dr. 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…
- #30 - Eben Pingree - Innovative App to Connect Children and Grandparents · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 30Eben Pingree is the CEO and co-founder of Kinsome, an innovative app designed to connect children and their grandparents, no matter the distance. Inspired by his own family's…
- #29 - Christina Marz - Coaching and Healing with Horses · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 29Christina Marz is a holistic psychologist living in Ecuador. Originally from Bavaria in Germany, Christina promotes the connection to horses for emotional healing and personal…
- #28 - Emilia Salhotra - Leading HR Transformation in a Global Landscape · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 28Emilia Salhotra is a HR and Digital transformation leader based in the UAE. Originally from Metro Detroit, Emilia has been leading complex digital transformations in Dubai for…
- #27 - Seth Kaplan - Building Social Wealth in Your Neighborhood · 48 minJoin 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…
- #26 - Sotos Poulimenos - The Future of Work - Navigating "Hybrid-First" as Grown Ups · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 26Sotos Poulimenos is a Director at Sun Life, and an expert in global talent management, learning, and transformation. This episode is perfect for leaders and anyone interested in…
- #25 - Nim de Swardt - The Power of Intergenerational Friendships and Asking the Right Questions · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 25Nim de Swardt is an Intergenerational Connection Expert, Speaker, Connection Facilitator, Writer and Advisor who co-founded a conversation card deck, named RE-CONNECT. This…
- #24 - Michelle Maree - Creating a Community of Location Independent Entrepreneurs · 35 minMichelle Maree is the founder and CEO of The Nomad Escape, which runs retreats around the world for digital nomads. She recently launched a digital community, exclusively for…
- #23 - Rachel Radway - Thriving as a High Sensory Introvert in a Digital World · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 23Rachel Radway is a high sensory introvert, coach, facilitator, and author of “Perceptive: The Power and Potential of High Sensory Perception” (2025). Highly perceptive herself…
