The Power of Presence: Lessons From a Heart-to-Heart Conversation With Dr Louise Hayes
Poh GanPublished on: 09/02/2026
When I first imagined The Practitioner’s Heart Podcast, I wanted it to feel like sitting down with a trusted colleague who understands both the beauty and the heaviness of our work. So it felt especially meaningful to have Dr Louise Hayes join me for the very first episode. Because she was the one who encouraged me to really step into buddhism and therapist well-being.
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