The Kindness Principles Podcast™
The Kindness Principles Podcast™ was developed from an inspiration Cindy Smarsh received one day, that what the world needs now more than ever is kindness. She believes kindness is more than a virtue ~ it’s a cultural strategy that empowers people to create meaningful lives, healthier relationships, stronger organizations & a world where everyone can thrive. You can count on powerful stories, interesting conversations, inspiring ideas, & practical ways to integrate kindness into your life & work so you can be happier, healthier, & more successful. You can learn more about her work at cindysmarsh.com.
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Episodes
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
As a previous subscriber to the My Midlife Makeover Podcast, you're invited to join me as a subscriber to The Kindness Principles™ Podcast where we will explore returning kindness to the workplace, learning institutions, places of worship, our families, and our daily lives.
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
This is Part 2 of the Linkedin Wellness in the Workplace Series and this episode brings us great ideas to create a collective sense through the KINDNESS Code™. This results in everyone winning both the employee and the organization.
For further info about how this method can enhance your workplace productivity, contact Cindy Smarsh on Linkedin https://www.Linkedin.com/in/TheKindnessCode
or at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
“We are in the business of instilling kindness as a foundational cultural strategy within organizations, reaching 10 million people globally to cultivate healthier relationships, enhance workplace well-being, and drive collective success."
Cindy dives deep into: Why kindness matters in today’s corporate environment. The neuroscience and research behind kindness — it’s not just “fluff”. The full Kindness Code acronym (KINDNESS) and practical, actionable ways to integrate each principle at work. Inspiring real-life stories illustrating the impact of kindness on teams, customers, and corporate culture. Proven benefits: from improved morale and retention to measurable business success. If you’re a leader, team member, or simply someone looking to make your workplace (and world) a little kinder, this podcast is packed with insights, step-by-step tips, and inspirational stories.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Today Cindy walks you through an activity to reflect on the past year so you can begin to visualize what hopes, dreams, and changes you want in 2025. She explains the importance of celebrating your successes while acknowledging those areas you wish had gone differently and teaches the simple difference between endings and beginnings. Knowing setting goals or resolutions is not effective for most people, she shares her simple approach for starting a new year.
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Chapters
01:49 What Is A Year End Review?
04:18 Progress, Joys, & Wins
12:16 Endings
14:05 Beginnings
15:44 Hopes, Dreams, or Changes
17:22 Reflection
20:47 One Step
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Register for my FREE Masterclass called, “How to Love Yourself Fully & Live on Your Terms in Midlife without Guilt” here: https://cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
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Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
With the coming of the Winter Solstice, soon our daylight time will be increasing, which got Cindy thinking about coming out of the darkness in tough times in midlife. Today she shares strategies for finding the light in life when you are going through a difficult period and reminds you of the importance of truly loving yourself through it all.
Register register for my FREE Masterclass, “How to Love Yourself Fully & Live On Your Terms in Midlife without Guilt" here: www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
Yes, you CAN learn to live a different way, feeling good & taking care of yourself free of any guilt.
Chapters
02:32 Visiting the Salt Mine
05:33 Martin Luther King Quote
05:53 Darkness in Midlife
06:32 How To Find the Light
06:45 Get Support
08:52 Cling to Your Faith
09:38 Do What You Love
10:48 Honor Your Needs
11:54 Remember Who You Are
13:08 Find Hope & Inspiration
15:32 Always Light After the Darkness
15:59 Loving Yourself
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call.
There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
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Newsletter: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted?
Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life!
Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Want a better quality of life in midlife & beyond? Don’t forget to take care of your brain! As you reflect on the year you have had and begin to visualize what you want next year to look like, keep in mind the importance of supporting your overall health and happiness by focusing on your brain’s health. Learn practical and fun ways you can keep stimulating your brain and firing those neurons so you stay sharp, focused, and engaged in life.
To register for Cindy’s FREE Masterclass, go here: www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
For a FREE Midlife Strategy Session, go here: www.TimewithCindy.com
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Chapters
00:34 Aging & Health in Midlife
01:30 Year End Review
02:43 Brain Health in Midlife
04:15 Keeping Your Mind Sharp Helps Everything
04:56 Puzzles & Brain Teasers
06:01 Learn a New Skill
08:04 Memory Techniques
09:59 Reading & Critical Thinking
11:35 Life Long Learning
12:02 Educational Activities
13:34 Learn a New Language
15:19 Stay Engaged
16:34 Exercise for Your Brain
18:02 Other Simple Ways to Support Brain Health & Reduce Alzheimers
19:56 Reflecting & the Role of Health
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call.
There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach
Newsletter: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted?
Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life!
Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
The holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times depending on all kinds of things, but if you are going through a major midlife challenge right now, enjoying yourself may be difficult. Today Cindy offers new perspectives on approaching the holidays and setting yourself up for a strong jumpstart into the new year.
Register for her FREE Masterclass here: cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
For a FREE Midlife Strategy Session, go here: timewithcindy.com
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Chapters
01:20 Death & Grief
02:22 Divorce/Breakups
03:41 Empty Nest
04:25 Caregiving
05:30 Feelings
09:00 Flexibility
10:44 Fun
15:52 Faith
17:53 First
19:24 Summary
21:11 Free Masterclass Available!
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach
Newsletter: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Life can feel like one giant drama playing out day after day in our lives and in our world. With the United States’ Presidential Election over, many are feeling great and many are feeling stressed, disappointed, and frightened about the future. Whether you are going through a difficult time personally or upset about current events, finding peace may feel impossible. Today Cindy shares seven ways you can work on living a state of peace in your life no matter what.
Register for her FREE Masterclass here: cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
Go to TimewithCindy.com to schedule your FREE Midlife Strategy Session.
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Chapters
02:30 Midlife Synonym = Transition
03:14 Your Peace Squad
04:43 Focus On What You Want
06:37 Let Go of What You Cannot Control
10:57 Daily Joy
14:26 Intention - Attention - No Tension
16:44 Forgiveness of Self & Others
22:45 Taking Behaviors Personally
27:25 Lean Into Faith
30:51 Loving Yourself
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Having watched the new documentary on Netflix based on Martha Stewart’s life, Cindy shares five lessons she learned about pain, power, persistence, and possibility. Through a set of experiences filled with ups and downs of the most dramatic kind, Martha Stewart has been able to reinvent herself and come back to herself time and time again with great success. She proves age does not have to be a factor in any situation.
For access to my free masterclass, How to Love Yourself Fully & Live on Your Terms in Midlife Without Guilt, register at www.cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
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Chapters
02:16 Synopsis of Martha Stewart’s Life
08:17 Powerful Women in Midlife & Beyond
08:47 We Learn How to Survive Early in Life
10:39 Doing What We Love in Midlife Is Imperative
11:42 We Can Get Through Anything in Midlife & Beyond
13:36 We Can Evolve & Change At Any Age
15:15 Age Doesn’t Have to Stop You
16:57 Avoiding Reality Doesn’t Help You
18:23 Waking Up in Midlife
19:20 The Ostrich Method
20:31 The #1 Question I Would Ask Martha Stewart If I Could
21:20 Keeping Tabs On Your Own Self Love in Midlife
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Today, Cindy is celebrating the second birthday and 200th episode of the Life Makeovers Podcast! Thank you for being a part of the Life Makeovers Podcast family! With it also being Election Day in the United States, Cindy offers several powerful questions to ask yourself when working to understanding what is best for you in your life and as you vote. She shares a mantra she lives by that aids her in all of her decisions and believes this approach is exactly what the world most needs now.
As part of her celebration today, she offers a brand new FREE Masterclass called, “How to Love Yourself Fully & Live on Your Terms in Midlife Without Guilt.”
She shares midlife mistakes to avoid at all costs, her #1 Anti-Aging Secret, and a four step framework to build your love yourself without guilt so you can live fully on your terms.
Register here: https://cindydwhitmer.com/loveyourself
To offer feedback about the podcast and share what you’d like in future episodes, email her at cindy@cindydwhitmer.com and put “Podcast Feedback” in the subject line.
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Chapters
00:34 Celebrating the Podcast Today!!!
02:15 My Mission
04:03 Voting for Yourself
05:48 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself to Know What’s Best for You
09:31 What Needs to Align & Why
10:18 The Significance of Voting
11:45 Free Masterclass for YOU!
13:51 What the World Needs
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To schedule a FREE Mid-Life Strategy Session with me, head to http://timewithcindy.com to book your 30 minute call. There’s no obligation, and I can help you get to the TRUTH of what you REALLY want and create a plan to get you there.
For more inspirational content, join me on my socials and sign up for my newsletter:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifemakeovercoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifemakeovercoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-d-whitmer-themidlifemakeovercoach
Newsletter: https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist5139835
Want to be a part of an amazing group of women all striving to grow their self-confidence, stand up for themselves, and finally say “YES!” to what they’ve always wanted? Join The Mid-Life Makeover Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/371736083351664
For more personalized support, accountability, and life-changing strategies, consider applying to my Mid-Life Makeover Group or 90 Day Mid-Life Makeover Program. Learn the mindsets, skill sets, and success habits to move you out of your less than satisfying life of unhealthy relationships, dead-end jobs, loneliness, rapid aging, and toward FINALLY be the star of your own life! Get all your questions answered here: https://www.cindydwhitmer.com/coaching
Blessings,
Cindy D. Whitmer