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Des voix qui inspirent, des communautés qui s'élèvent

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The Science of Gratitude

@TheScience-of-Gratitude

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7 oct. 2026

WHEN YOUR BODY STOPS LISTENING (PART 1) || DR. VALERIE MUKANGA || CHARLENE MOULY

What happens when your body suddenly stops listening to you? For Charlene, it happened faster than she ever could have imagined. In just a matter of weeks, she went from being healthy and active to losing the ability to walk and even losing feeling in her body. Then came the fear, the uncertainty, and the discovery that would change everything. But somewhere in the middle of that frightening season, something happened that gave her a reason to keep believing: **“I can feel my toes.”** Those four words became a moment of hope in a journey filled with uncertainty. Charlene opens up about the physical and emotional battle she faced, the emergency surgery, the role of prayer and worship, and the small victories that eventually took her from a wheelchair to walking again. Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes progress doesn't look like a giant breakthrough. Sometimes, it looks like feeling your toes again. And sometimes, the smallest sign of hope is enough to keep you moving forward. -------------------------------------------------------------- Charlene is a wife and mother, has a full-time career in Finance and Human Resources and is a woman of faith who has undergone a life-changing journey of an unexpected injury, loss of mobility, recovery, and profound transformation. 9 months ago, following a sudden and unexplainable spinal cord compression injury that left her unable to walk and with significant loss of sensation and mobility, Charlene underwent emergency spinal surgery and then began her road of rehabilitation and recovery. What followed next was not only a journey of physical healing but a journey of restoration of her mind, body, and soul. She gained peace, joy, unwavering faith and gratitude alongside the ability to walk again and the restoration of her physical capabilities through putting trust in God one day at a time. Through her recovery, Charlene has discovered that healing is often a process rather than a single moment. Her experience has changed the way she sees life, relationships, purpose, faith, and the things that truly matter. Today, she shares her story to bring hope to others who are walking through difficult seasons and to remind them that setbacks don’t have to be the end of the story. Progress happens one day at a time and one step at a time and that hope can be found even in the hardest chapters. Her message is one of faith, resilience, gratitude, hope, and trusting God through the unknown. --------------------- **The Science of Gratitude (TSG)** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScience-of-Gratitude TikTok: @the.science.of.gr Email: [thescienceofgratitude@gmail.com](mailto:thescienceofgratitude@gmail.com) Thank you for watching. Like, share, comment, and subscribe. #TheScienceOfGratitude #WhenYourBodyStopsListening #Faith #Healing #Testimony #Hope #Gratitude #TrustGod

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30 sept. 2026

Hoping Against The Impossible || Dr. Valerie Mukanga || Ernest Balezi

What do you do when it feels like everything is saying no? For Ernest Balezi, the road to dentistry was anything but straightforward. His journey from Congo to the United States came with uncertainty, vision challenges, long commutes, difficult decisions, and moments when the future was anything but clear. And then came another obstacle: how would he afford dental school? With major changes to federal student loans creating a serious funding gap, Ernest was faced with a decision that could have changed everything. For a moment, the dream seemed out of reach. But sometimes what feels like a closed door isn't the end of the story. In this conversation, Ernest shares what it looked like to trust God when he couldn't see the next step, and how mentors, unexpected connections, volunteering, clinical experiences, prayer, and people who showed up at the right time helped him keep moving forward. He also talks about something we don't always recognize as provision: not just money or material things, but peace, direction, breath, wisdom, and the right people appearing when you need them most. His story raises a question many of us face at some point: **What if God is asking you to wait when everything around you is telling you to give up?** This is a conversation about faith, purpose, provision, and learning to keep going when the path ahead isn't clear. **The Science of Gratitude (TSG)** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScience-of-Gratitude TikTok: @the.science.of.gr Email: [thescienceofgratitude@gmail.com](mailto:thescienceofgratitude@gmail.com) Thank you for watching. Like, share, comment, and subscribe. #gratitude #christianpodcast #WhenGodSaysWait #Faith #TrustGod #GodsProvision #purpose #Dentistry #FaithJourney #Hope #TheScienceOfGratitude -------------------------------------- Ernest Balezi is a dedicated community leader, mentor, and aspiring healthcare professional with a passion for service and leadership. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, he is pursuing his education at the University of Washington while actively investing in the next generation through mentorship, community outreach, and nonprofit work with Cocreative Culture. Driven by his Christian faith and a heart for making a lasting impact, Ernest is committed to empowering others through education, service, and leadership. His journey reflects resilience, purpose, and a desire to inspire people to pursue excellence while serving their communities with compassion.

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23 sept. 2026

DON'T LET THEM STOP YOU! OBSTACLES CAN'T STOP YOU | DR. VALERIE MUKANGA | DR. ANITA LWANGA

What do you do when the obstacles in front of you start making you question whether your dream is still possible? Don’t let them stop you. Dr. Anita Lwanga’s journey to becoming a physician was filled with moments that could have made her give up. She nearly flunked out of university, faced rejection and delays, navigated medical school in the Cayman Islands, residency in Chicago, visa challenges, and eventually found her way back to Canada. There were plenty of reasons to wonder if the journey was going to work out. But she kept going. In this conversation, Dr. Anita shares what helped her keep moving when the path wasn't clear—the mentors who made a difference, the preparation that changed her academic journey, the unexpected opportunities, and the faith that helped her trust God through seasons of uncertainty. Her story is not about having a perfect plan. It's about continuing to move forward when the plan doesn't go the way you expected. Maybe you're facing your own rejection. Maybe you're waiting for a door to open. Maybe you're wondering if you've come too far to start over. Whatever the obstacle is, don't let it convince you that your story is over. **Obstacles can't stop you.** The Science of Gratitude (TSG) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScience-of-Gratitude TikTok: @the.science.of.gr Email: [thescienceofgratitude@gmail.com](mailto:thescienceofgratitude@gmail.com) Follow Dr. Anita Lwanga: doctorlwanga.com Thank you for watching. Like, share, comment, and subscribe. #TheScienceOfGratitude #ObstaclesCantStopYou #Faith #Perseverance #Hope #Purpose #TrustGod #MedicalJourney #Gratitude ------------------------------------- Dr. Anita Lwanga is an Exercise Physiologist, General Internist, and Geriatrician, and an assistant professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. She is passionate about transforming lives by empowering her patients to take charge of their health by optimizing the three pillars of wellness—diet, exercise, and sleep. Through a focus on healthy aging and longevity optimization, Dr. Lwanga works with her patients to keep them active, thriving, and living life to the fullest while staying out of the hospital. Social Media Handles: Instagram: @lwangamd YouTube: @drlwanga TikTok: @drlwanga X: @LwangaMD Podcast: Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga

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Qu'est-ce que Dream Makers Talk ?

Une scène pour chaque histoire

Dream Makers Talk est une plateforme médiatique communautaire dynamique créée pour amplifier les voix de nos membres et célébrer les histoires qui façonnent notre communauté. Inspiré de l'esprit des TED Talks, ce programme offre une scène où les individus peuvent partager leurs expériences, leurs idées et leurs rêves — favorisant la connexion, la découverte et la croissance collective.

Nous croyons que chaque personne porte une histoire assez puissante pour inspirer les autres. Dream Makers Talk existe pour s'assurer que ces histoires soient vues, entendues et valorisées.

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Notre mission

À travers Dream Makers Talk, nous visons à

C'est là que la communauté apprend de la communauté — une voix à la fois.

Mettre en valeur les histoires diverses et inspirantes de nos membres

Favoriser un environnement bienveillant où les idées peuvent s'épanouir

Offrir des opportunités aux individus de gagner en reconnaissance et en soutien communautaire

Encourager la croissance personnelle, l'innovation et la collaboration

C'est là que la communauté apprend de la communauté — une voix à la fois.

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Chaînes communautaires en vedette

Des membres du CDMA qui créent du contenu inspirant et élèvent la voix de la communauté.

Cette liste s'agrandira au fur et à mesure que d'autres membres lancent leurs chaînes.

Rejoindre la conversation

Dream Makers Talk est un mouvement

Pas seulement une plateforme — c'est un espace où votre voix compte et votre histoire inspire.

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Notre mission

Autonomiser les membres de Community Dream Makers par l'éducation, l'innovation et la préservation culturelle — unissant l'excellence congolaise à l'autonomisation collective.