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The CAREING LeaderEpisode 24: It is NOT MY RESPONSIBLITY to make you comfortable about your privilegeThis podcast episode is inspired by the quote by Audre Lorde: “Black and Third World people are expected to educate white people as to our humanity. Women are expected to educate men. Lesbians and gay men are expected to educate the heterosexual world. The oppressors maintain their position and evade their responsibility for their own actions. There is a constant drain of energy which might be better used in redefining ourselves and devising realistic scenarios for altering the present and constructing the future.”
It is not the responsibility of BIPOC people to make those in privileged and powe...2023-05-0505 min
The Encore PodcastEpisode 28 (with V. Ophelia Rigault)On episode 28 of The Encore Podcast, V. Ophelia Rigault comes on the podcast to talk about her life growing up, the importance of family, everything that she does now and so much more.
For more information on V. Ophelia, please visit
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The CAREING LeaderEpisode 23 - Challenge Your Unconscious Bias To Create a Culture of Belonging My Snow White StoryIn this episode, I share a personal story of when I was six-year-old that was my first introduction to unconscious bias and how my teacher did not make me feel that I belonged.
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The CAREING LeaderEpisode 22- Spotlight How to Create an IDEAL Life with Chantal FraserIn this spotlight episode, Ophelia interviews Chantal Fraser on her not-so-seamless transition from being a veteran to starting her own business and how these experiences helped her to create her IDEAL life. Through her company, Empowered Path Inc. Chantal Fraser (She/Elle) acts as a Thought Partner, sharing practical tactics and strategies to help people discover their ideal jobs. Chantal also helps employers learn how to create more inclusive workplaces, so that they can attract and retain a more diverse workforce.
Brought to you by BPW Canada, Real Talk Solutions, and the Canadian Coalition to Empower Women.
...2023-02-0426 minThe CAREING LeaderEposoide 23 - What is Belonging & Why it's ImportantBelonging is a feeling of being happy, comfortable and feeling authentic while being a part of a particular group. It is a feeling that you are welcomed and accepted by the group members. Having a sense that you belong is a fundamental need of being a human being.
It is essential for leaders to understand it and work towards creating a culture of belonging in order to create a space where people want to stay and participate.
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Send in...2023-01-2406 minThe CAREING LeaderEpisode 21 - How to Lead when Grief comes to WorkAs a leader, you need to have a ROADMAP to manage grief when it comes to the workplace. Because it will. In this episode, I share tips on how you can support and lead your people through grief.
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Grief is an emotional response to any kind of loss. This loss could be a loss of a loved one, a job, your health, a relationship, a pet, your home, a dream, etc.
The total annual cost of employee grief is $75-$100 billion annually. Wh...2023-01-0305 min
Boob TalkRebroadcast Episode: SAD, Grief & COVID FatigueRebroadcast Episode 2020: Special guest V. Ophelia Rigault, Authentic Leader, Grief Educator, Spiritual Life Wellness Coach and Mental Health Ambassador and Television and Podcast host, discussed coping with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), grieving the loss of a loved one during the holidays and COVID Fatigue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/boob-talk--6501656/support.2022-12-0254 minThe CAREING LeaderEpisode 20 - Trini Wisdom #1 - Doh Let Them Hut Yoh HeadDo Let Them Hut Yoh Head, is a Trinidadian saying/wisdom that I grew up with, to mean, don't let people stress you to the point that you are feeling emotionally unwell.
Historical Note:
The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English, and the most commonly spoken languages are Trinidadian and Tobagonian Creole English which uses a large number of local words and expressions. Many of these have non-English origins - these derive primarily from French and French Creole, Spanish, various West African languages, and the Indio-Trinidadian Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu), Bengali, Telugu, and Tamil, Trinidadian la...2022-10-2004 min
Power Your Platform100 - Celebrating our FIRST 100 Episodes with Listener FeedbackIt’s our 100th episode – which is totally surreal. But here we are, and of course, I couldn’t let the opportunity pass by to celebrate this major milestone. Because you know me – I love to celebrate.
In today’s episode, I want to provide you with a bit of a wrap-up of Season 1, including a number of messages from our podcast listeners and clients. I also want to let you know what’s coming up next – because there’s lots more ahead.
As some of you may know, the very episode of the Power Your Platform Po...2022-07-0116 min
The CAREING LeaderEpisode 19: The Real Meaning Behind the TikTok Trend Drink Water and Mind Your BusinessI grew up with my mother telling me when I would get involved in "adult conversations" to "mind my business". I knew instantly that I was overstepping into an area that did not concern me. Drink Water and Mind Your Business is a song about focusing your energy on yourself rather than being overly involved in other people's lives. In this episode, I break down the spiritual and physical meaning of this song.
To learn more about my services visit my website at www.vopheliarigault.com
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The CAREING LeaderEpisode 18: Self Care as a Radical Act of ProtestSelf-care can be such a buzzword these days - and sometimes gets confused with self-soothing.
In 1988, the words of the African-American lesbian writer Audre Lorde became a rallying cry:
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
Self-care is necessary in order for us to deal with a world that hates us because of our race, gender, religion or cultural affiliation.
To stay in touch with me visit my website at www.vopheliarigault.com
Peace love and light, ...2022-03-1609 minThe CAREING LeaderEpisode 17: Grief is More than Five Stages - It is also about Continuing BondsToday, we’re taking looking at how Grief is More than Five Stages - it is also about Continuing Bonds
Let's dive in.
The five stages of grief are ingrained in our cultural consciousness as the natural progression of emotions one experiences after the death of a loved one. However, it turns out the model does not describe most people's experiences, and was never even meant to apply to the bereaved.
If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, please share it with others, post about it on so...2022-01-2809 min
Wisdom for WellnessDeath, Dying, & Resilient children with Andrea WarnickChildren are resilient, even when it comes to feeling emotions of grief about death, dying, and illnesses. Join Sam and Sarah as they speak about the principles of explaining death to the younger people in our lives, how to be vulnerable and structure conversations around trust, honesty and inclusion. Learn how to practice grief, how sorrow and joy co-exist, and understand the utility in doing grief in this month’s episode. Resources mentioned in this episode:For children & parentsKids GriefDougy CenterVirtual Hospice For Adults:My GriefWinston's WishSelf CompassionList...2022-01-2436 min
The CAREING LeaderEpisode 16: Ten Ways to Support Children Through GriefA child may go from crying one minute to playing the next. It's essential to be developmentally appropriate when supporting them. Throughout the pandemic, millions of children are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one from COVID-19.
Children are also grieving vicariously from watching their parents experience loss of their businesses, careers, financial security, mental health decline, and generally a sense of normalcy and consistency. There is also a sense of collective grief that is felt globally, and children feel all of this, even if they do not express it outwardly.
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The CAREING LeaderEpisode 15: The Meaning of Sidney PoitierSidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94. When I heard this news, instant memories of watching Sidney Poitier's movies with my mother came rushing back. I remembered her speaking of him with awe and admiration. In this episode, I reflect on the "Meaning of Sidney Poitier" in my life as a Black woman.
Learn more about his life at: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/07/entertainment/sidney-poitier-death/index.html
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The CAREING LeaderEpisode 14: The Transformative Power Grief“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
The above verse has been what has helped me to heal my deep grief. There were many days that I was pissed at my God, but I had a deep-rooted belief that my mother’s grief had to have meaning. If in life she meant so much to me – then in death, I needed to figure out that meaning as well.
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Good Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 11 - Let us Sit Together and Remember Them(VOICE ONLY 5 MINS) If someone or something important is gone, the holidays take on a different character. It’s supposed to be a time of celebration, and everyone around you is expecting you to be happy”. If that’s not what you’re feeling inside, then this time of year can be difficult and challenging. Let's sit together and remember them. It's time for you to take a moment and remember their love.
For more insights visit my website at www.vopheliarigault.com.2021-12-0904 min
Good Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 10 Standing in the Tragic Meditation -(Voice with music - 8 minutes) “By the tragic gap, I mean the gap between the hard realities around us and what we know is possible — not because we wish it were so, but because we’ve seen it with our own eyes.” —Parker J. Palmer 2021-11-0708 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 9 The Tragic Gap Info - LISTEN FIRST(Voice Only) This should be listened to first before listening to episode 10.
“By the tragic gap, I mean the gap between the hard realities around us and what we know is possible — not because we wish it were so, but because we’ve seen it with our own eyes.” —Parker J. Palmer
To move from grief to growth we must cultivate being comfortable with being uncomfortable. We can find ourselves locked into two camps when dealing with grief and loss. In the camp of corrosive cynicism or positive idealism, Palmer says we need to stand in the “tragic g...2021-11-0703 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 8 Part 3 ABC of Grief - Connect to itPart 3 ABC of Grief - (Voice Only - 6.5 minutes) Connect to it
This is the last part of the 3 part series of the ABC of Grief. Today let us connect to our grief.
Connecting is about bringing together or contacting our grief. It is about knowing where our grief sits in our bodies.
When we establish this link with our grief - we can allow it to move through us - as we move through our grief.
Don't hesitate to connect to me by visiting my website at www.vopheliarigault.com
...2021-10-2206 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 7 Part 2 ABC of Grief - Believe ItPart 2 ABC of Grief - (Voice only - 5 minutes) Believe It.
To believe is about accepting that something you think about is true.
Grief has truth in it. When we acknowledge our grief, then we are now ready to believe that our grief is real and we have a right to grieve.
To connect to me visit my site at www.vopheliarigault.com 2021-10-2205 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 6 - Part 1 ABC of Grief - Acknowledge ItPart 1 ABC of Grief (Audio Only - 5 Minutes) - Acknowledge It.
We cannot grieve what we do not acknowledge. There is wisdom, knowing and believing that occurs when we acknowledge our grief.
For more grief information and support visit my site at www.vopheliarigault.com
2021-10-2205 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 5 - 5-4-3-2-1 Technique for Managing Anxious Feelings(Voice only - 5.5 min) Feelings of anxiety are something most of us have experienced at least once in our life. Grief can increase our sense of feeling overwhelmed. This five-step exercise can help you in times of anxiety to get you to feel grounded. It can be done at any time.
2021-10-1505 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 4 Anger is part of grief - feel it(Voice only - 5 min) When someone we love has died, our sense of security is threatened. Think about it. No wonder that grieving people are feeling angry at some point in time. Let us feel that anger together - and alow it to move through you.
What the heart knows today, the head will understand tomorrow.
James Stephens
Irish author and poet.2021-10-1504 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 3 It is okay to feel JOY(Voice only - 3.5 minutes) It's okay to feel joy. It's available to you with love and compassion. Listen to the vibration of joy.2021-10-1503 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 2 Be Present(4 Minutes - Voice only) In this time of anxiety and stress, it can become difficult to be present. Come on a journey with me as I bring you back to the present moment.
2021-10-1504 minGood Grief Meditations with OpheliaEpisode 1 - The Grief We CarryTime = 10:00. (Voice Only) The grief we carry is all around us. We feel it in our bodies. minds and souls. The grief we carry is part of the grief of the world. Hold it gently. Let it be honoured. You do not have to keep it in anymore. You can let it go into the heart of compassion.
Don't hesitate to connect to me by visiting my website at www.vopheliarigault.com2021-10-1509 min
The CAREING LeaderEpisode 13: What is REAL TalkIn this episode, I discuss what is REAL Talk and the purpose behind the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/v-ophelia-rigault/message2021-09-2306 minThe CAREING LeaderWhat is REAL TalkIn this episode, I introduce you to the history behind the new name of the podcast.
It all has to do with a Trinidadian story.
Have a listen,
Ophelia
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Hearts Rise Up PodcastEp.50 - Tools For Healing The Grief-Stricken Heart - An Interview With Ophelia RigaultShow Notes:Early memories of island life and kinThe shock of culture changeEarly grief experiencesMom as the “scaffolding” of emotional supportMulticultural, multi-faith influencesWounds calling for strength and wisdomBreaking point to surrenderElements of the “brave space” of griefSmoothing out the rip in our fabricCreate a grief toolbox for healingSupport for your grief journeyAsk, “What am I meant to do today?”Social Media:WebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInTwitterAbout Ophelia:Ophelia is a second-generation ancestral gift of spiritual insight and intuition. She brings to...2021-07-2343 minThe CAREING LeaderEpisode 12: Grief of DisappointmentThe word disappointment originates from the Old French word désappointer which means “to deprive of an office or position.” In relationships, when we feel disappointed in a person - we are feeling we have been deprived of the potential (the hope) we had in them and for them. This is the grief of disappointment.
We had hope in that person, and they did not live up to our idea of who they should/can be. Is it about them, or is it about YOU?
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Send in a voice messag...2021-07-0909 minThe CAREING LeaderEpisode 11: Stop Silver-lining ItI have no problem with you seeing the bright sides of things, or being optimistic or having a positive personality. I am a very positive person. However, when we don't let others sit with their pain, share their pain - and rush to put a fancy bow on their pain - we are 'SILVER-LINING IT".
We do this for a variety of reasons. When we insist on finding the silver lining to a deep sorrow in someone, we are actually robbing ourselves and of the opportunity to build connection and empathy - instead, we build disconnection and dis...2021-07-0208 minThe CAREING LeaderEpisode 10: Unspeakable Grief - How to Provide SupportIt’s not about saying the right things. It’s about doing the right things.
All loss is tragic however, there are some that are horrific, sudden and unnecessary.
For example:
The murder of a family member.
The genocide of a community.
Natural Disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, plane crashes, and building collapses.
The World is shocked. We ask ourselves "How does this happen?"
We are overwhelmed by the graphic nature presented to us on the news.
Then all of a sudden we pull away - and go back...2021-06-2507 minThe CAREING LeaderIt's More Than Time to Move Beyond Thoughts & Prayers As Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us more than 50 years ago, “a riot is the language of the unheard.” Reports of hate crimes are surging in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic and are on the rise in Muslim, Asian and Jewish communities. Indigenous Communities are dealing with another deep wound of finding over 335 murdered children. Black and Indigenous people are disproportionately amongst the victims of police deadly shootings than White People. We view these stories on social media and the news - we are shocked - we are disgusted - we can't believe it - we become uncomfortable - and th...2021-06-1808 minThe CAREING LeaderYour Head Wrap Makes You Look OldShe tried to embarrass me for wearing my headwrap. I had a choice to make. Should I believe her words or believe my truth.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/v-ophelia-rigault/message2021-06-1808 minThe CAREING LeaderThe Problem is YouYes, you. The problem in supporting a griever is most times, those who are providing the support. You tell people "it's time to get over it" and you say things like "they wouldn't want to see you crying so much".
Most times, the problem isn't that people in grief are too much or they feel too much the problem is that grief makes you uncomfortable. It brings up feelings of vulnerability and fears and it may even remind you of your own grief and the people that you are missing.
This episode will give you some tips and how you can...2021-05-2905 minWisdom for WellnessGiving Yourself Permission to Grieve with Ophelia RigaultThis month we spoke with local Kingston grief coach Ophelia Rigault. Ophelia shared with us the different types of grief and how we may not be as familiar with them because we were never taught how to grieve. Ophelia walks us through how to manage loss, how to support and validate someone who is grieving and the connection between love and grief. Bob Kemp Hospice Text and Online Support:Grief Text Line 289-278-1885 Online Support: https://kemphospice.org/services/grief-bereavement-support/support-line/To...2021-05-2750 minThe CAREING LeaderStop Gaslighting PeopleGaslighting is a type of emotional manipulation where one person manipulates another person into questioning or doubting their own reality. Gaslighting occurs in the workplace, in relationships and even occurs when someone is grieving. It's when people say:
“Calm down, it did not happen that way.”
“Stop being so sensitive or You are overreacting.”
“You’re turning this into a bigger deal than it is.”
All of these are examples of gaslighting statements. The speaker is intentionally or unintentionally undermining your confidence, which makes you question your perception of reality.
Gaslighting i...2021-05-2207 minThe CAREING LeaderVicarious Grief - Yes It's RealVicarious grief refers to grieving and experiencing pain and loss that is stimulated by someone else's loss. It is generated by another individual's loss who is the actual griever, but you are also "feeling" the pain "vicariously". It's real and it's normal.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/v-ophelia-rigault/message2021-05-1503 minThe CAREING LeaderMother's Day is Not Always a Happy FeelingNot everyone is having a 'Hallmark Card' moment on mother's day. It can be challenging for many.
Some are missing their mothers this Mother's day due to death, illness and/or distance.
Some children did not have a positive experience with their mother so is rough.
And then there are those who are celebrating having a good mother.
No matter where you fall on the spectrum - no you are loved.
Blessings,
Ophelia
www.vopheiarigaut.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/v-ophelia-rigault/message2021-05-0908 minThe CAREING LeaderRacism is a Deep Soul GriefDealing with the reality of racism is not easy. It is profound. It's a profound hatred by society for those who are Black, Indigounes and other People of Colour. In this snippet episode, I talk about the soul grief of racism and how it tries to make you believe you are not worthy of being your great self.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/v-ophelia-rigault/message2021-05-0805 minThe CAREING LeaderIntroduction to TGIF Podcast SeriesThank The Grief It's Friday" is a solo-podcast series hosted by TV Host, Speaker, Grief Educator and Sassy Trinidadian-Canadian V. Ophelia Rigault. Ophelia speaks directly to topics of race, mental health, belonging, and other uncomfortable topics in short snippets 5 - 15 minute episodes.
It will be a space on Friday nights where you can explore how grief and loss have impacted and transformed your life. As we come to the end of the week, our regular routines come to a close – and we are left with a void – a quiet time on Friday night, where grief becomes that uninv...2021-05-0101 min
Black Women in WellnessBWIW Interview with V Ophelia RigaultV. Ophelia Rigault whole-heartedly believes that grief is our greatest teacher, and there comes a time that the griever has to choose to get through their grief or become mired in it. Ophelia knows that grief is not meant to be fixed - it is meant to be witnessed and healed. After the death of her mother, Ophelia tried to "fix" her grief, and was waiting to "get over it". Her grief became an unwanted dinner guest that wouldn't go away. She learned how to turn her wounds into wisdom and reconnect to joy.
Ophelia is known...2020-09-061h 02
Survival Radio NetworkBoob Talk with Cynthia RogersThis show we will discuss detoxing your mind for the new year with special guest V.
Ophelia Rigault, Grief Educator, Spirtual Life Wellness Coach and Mental Health
Ambassador2020-01-1000 min
Survival Radio NetworkBoob Talk with Cynthia RogersReplay show:
Happy Thanksgiving. This is an encore show with special guest Ophelia Rigault, Grief
Educator, TV & Radio Host, Spiritual Wellness Coach and Mental Health Ambassador.
Listen as we discussed wellness during cancer.2019-11-2900 min
Grief Dreams PodcastE132 - Ophelia Rigault - Conversations From The HeartOphelia Rigault is a grief educator, speaker, TV host and creator of Conversations from the Heart. Conversations from the Heart is a bi-weekly TV show that airs in local Cogeco Cable in Kingston, ON. The focus is on bringing inspirational guests to share their story of hope and resiliency, for the purpose of inspiring the audience to feel “if they can do it – so can I”.
In this episode we talk about her life with her mother, her death, grief dreams before and after loss, her TV show and upcoming radio show.
You ca...2019-09-031h 07