The Kindness Matters Podcast

So. Much. Division. Let's talk about how to change that. Re-engage as neighbors, friends, co-workers and family. Let's set out to change the world. Strike that. Change A World. One person at a time, make someone's life a little better and then do it again tomorrow and the day after that, through kindness.
Kindness is a Super-Power that each of us has within us. It is so powerful it has the potential to change not only your life but those around you, too. Let's talk about kindness.

Podcasting since 2022 • 167 episodes

The Kindness Matters Podcast

Latest Episodes

Storytelling That Turns Small Talk Into Trust

Silence can feel like a conversation killer, but what if it’s the fastest path to trust? We sit down with John Nepper, a speaker, educator, and leadership trainer with 35+ years of experience, to unpack...

May 07, 2026 • 34:42

Kindness As A Lifeline

Kindness can sound like a soft idea until you meet someone who survived because other people refused to look away. I’m joined by Betsy Ronel, host of

April 30, 2026 • 37:42

Music That Gives Back; Kindness You Can Hear

What if generosity were as simple as pressing play? We sit down with Dave Lewis, a San Diego accountant and solo pianist who built Playing To Pitch In, a project that routes 100% of streaming royalties directly to six vetted charities. No tip j...

April 23, 2026 • 28:56

Why Empathy Wins: Joe Charley On Art, Community, And Courage

What if kindness isn’t a bonus trait but the backbone of how we build, lead, and create? We sit down with Minneapolis-based multidisciplinary artist Joe Charley—model, actor, musician, choreographer—to explore how empathy becomes skill, how str...

April 16, 2026 • 22:18

Art, Memory, And The Power Of Care;

What if Alzheimer’s didn’t close a life, but opened a new way to see it? That’s the question at the heart of our conversation with author and advocate Marilyn Raichle, whose book “Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey” chronicles how a relu...

April 09, 2026 • 37:04