Dr. Christine Gibson & Lesley Machon
Dr. Christine Gibson (BSc, MD CFPC, MMedEd, DProf, DipABLM, CITC) is a family physician, trauma therapist, author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit, and educator based in Calgary. Her practice is in refugee health and addiction medicine, but her passion is to bring nervous system science and skills to greater public awareness. A 2xTEDx speaker, she runs a global education non-profit and a corporation Safer Spaces Training to educate organizations and individuals about trauma and toxic stress. She writes, hikes, and kayaks with her dog Fife when she’s not globetrotting (or making TikToks).
Lesley Machon strives to bring her sincere curiosity and care to everything she does, from sparking lively discussions in Calgary classrooms to serving as a humanist chaplain at local hospitals and hospices. She believes the best parts of education and humanistic care overlap; both invite us to explore what makes us human and give our lives meaning. Guided by her conviction that we can imagine and build a kinder, more connected world, Lesley helps people mine the depths of their experiences, especially during life’s most vulnerable moments.
Posts by Dr. Christine Gibson & Lesley Machon
The Weathering Body in a Burning World
At Life's Edge Lesley When I sit beside people as they take their final breaths and hold their hands, I feel their body softening,... Read More