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.
Episodes
146 episodes
Kindness That Changes Trajectories
What if kindness could rebuild a city block by block—and it started with a free concert? We sit down with Stephan Palmer, founder and CEO of
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33:27
Where Empathy Meets Action, Communities Thrive
A single kind gesture can flip an entire day—and sometimes an entire town. That’s the spark behind this heart-forward conversation with musician and photographer Cathy Catterson, where we...
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30:57
Healing Trauma With Curiosity, Boundaries, And Real Kindness
What if kindness isn’t about being agreeable, but about choosing love that expands you? We sit down with energy healer and 13-sidereal astrologer
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39:00
Seeds To Bliss
What if bliss isn’t something you hunt, but something you remember? We sit down with meditation teacher and healer Anni Eza...
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32:25
How Much Of Your Thinking Is Really Yours?
What if kindness wasn’t a mood but a method? We sit down with leadership coach and former educator Matthew Reynolds to explore how a daily equity lens can turn compassion into...
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40:06
Seeing People, Not Labels
Ever notice how fast a comment thread jumps from one story to “they’re all like that”? We take a close, compassionate look at overgeneralization—why our brains reach for it, how it spreads through media and memes, and what it does to real peopl...
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14:07
Teaching Kindness Through Story
A rainbow that loses its colors is a striking image—and the perfect doorway into a conversation about how small acts of kindness can change a day, a classroom, and a community. We sit down with preschool teacher and author
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27:23
Holidays, Grief, And Genuine Kindness
The holidays can feel like a spotlight—bright, demanding, and sometimes blinding—especially when there’s an empty chair at the table. We sit down with certified grief educator Maria Belanic, whos...
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33:36
Reclaiming Yourself
Ever felt that dizzy aftertaste of a conversation where everything somehow becomes your fault? We sit down with coach and mentor Kyle Miller to untangle the confusion around narcissistic abuse, the misuse of the word “narcissist,” and the pract...
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36:26
Unbinding Perfection
What if the strongest antidote to perfectionism isn’t tougher goals, but kinder ones? We sit down with life coach and former Dartmouth swim coach Jenn Verser to explore how compassion—especially the kin...
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31:12
Stage Lights, Soft Hearts
What if a classroom could feel like a rehearsal room—brave, focused, and full of possibility? We sit down with 25-year-old performing arts teacher Avelyn Simons to explore how kindness, boundaries, and creative practice can transform shy teens ...
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25:34
Hot Mess, Big Heart
What if a mop and a kind word could change the way someone sees herself? We sat down with Brittinie Tran, founder of Hot Mess Express
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27:43
Myths, Meet Reality: Homelessness in America.
A lot of people talk about homelessness. Fewer people step inside a shelter and see what actually works. We sat down with Helen Kuchera to pull back the curtain on a low‑ba...
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28:59
Hope 4 Youth: Inside Minnesota’s Quiet Crisis and the Community Solving It
A teenager can ace a math test at 10 a.m. and still have nowhere safe to sleep by 10 p.m. Our conversation with Hope 4 Youth’s associate director, Mark McNamer, pulls back the curtain on the hidden cr...
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40:04
Beyond the Flames: A Firefighter's Journey Through Trauma and Healing
Trauma doesn't have to be the end of your story—it can become the foundation for profound healing and service to others.Former firefighter Natalie Newgent takes us through her remarka...
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32:53
Earth Angels Among Us
What happens when strangers appear at our lowest moments, offering help with no expectation of anything in return? Kate Torode, author of
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35:01
When Nature Heals What Humanity Breaks
What happens when kindness goes wrong? When James Francisco Bonilla was legally blind, well-meaning strangers pulled him into busy intersections, walked him into call b...
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41:17
Can Kindness Be Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool?
What if your biggest business mistakes could become your greatest marketing opportunities? What if teenagers could successfully run million-dollar operations? Dr. Mark Leonard...
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34:32
Healing Through Generations: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma
What happens when childhood trauma becomes the catalyst for profound healing? Heather Ann Ferri's journey from victim to healer offers a roadmap for anyone struggling with their past.
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28:36
Unleashing Kindness: How Service Dogs Transform Lives
What happens when a veteran ICU nurse combines her medical expertise with 30 years of dog training experience? Pauline Hoegler reveals the remarkable answer on this episode of ...
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33:14
The Power of Being Witnessed: Transforming Nursing Burnout
What if the most powerful act of kindness isn't fixing someone's problems, but simply being present with them? Pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care nurse Natalie Miller Binkley brings this ...
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41:38
Compassionate Productivity: Finding Peace Through Self-Kindness
Discover the transformative power of compassion in productivity with Lisa Zawrotny, founder of Positively Productive Systems. In thi...
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38:43
Optimistic Healthcare: Breaking Barriers to Access
What happens when compassion meets healthcare innovation? In this illuminating conversation, Mike Baker—CEO of Heritage Health, author, musician, and self-de...
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