Highlighted Episodes

Creating Space for Compassionate Conversations - with guest Dawn Fackler - registered nurse, grief coach, speaker, and founder of Over Abundance of Light

Dawn and I share a heartfelt conversation about who she is, the personal and professional experiences that shaped her work, and the deeper calling behind the creation of the Compassionate Conversations Summit. What began as her own journey through grief has grown into a space where honest, supportive dialogue reminds people they don’t have to walk their healing journey alone.

This episode is an invitation into presence, connection, and the power of creating safe spaces for grief, hope, and healing to coexist.

What Are You Carrying Into the New Year?

As the year winds down, many of us feel the pull to rush toward what’s next—without ever pausing to listen to what’s still asking to be heard.

In this episode, Cyndi reflects on a powerful image shared by educator and speaker Sam Demma: that every person we meet is carrying a backpack we can’t see—filled with experiences, memories, disappointments, hopes, and responsibilities that have shaped them along the way.

What to Pack in Your Holiday Backpack: Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos - with Dan and Cyndi Thomsen

The holidays can be joyful… and they can also be overwhelming. Family dynamics, packed schedules, old patterns, and unspoken expectations often collide, leaving us stressed, reactive, or exhausted.

In this short episode, Cyndi and her husband, Coach and Clinical Psychologist, Dan share a grounded conversation about what they call your Holiday Backpack — the tools and reminders you can carry with you to stay calm, connected, and present during the holiday season.