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
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Listen to hear how three strangers came together through simple synchronicities on Cindy’s recent trip to Texas and how their small acts of kindness remind us all that there are heartwarming things happening every day if we will just notice them.
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Cindy shares a message from her favorite ‘70s rock band (Can you guess who that might be?) to remind us to count on ourselves above all else and stop waiting for others to give us what we want and need.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Change can be scary for anybody at any time but if you are unhappy or miserable in your life, it may be necessary. Cindy teaches what her acronym for B.R.A.V.E. means and how these five steps can help you build up the courage to try something new, go a different direction, or follow your dreams. Your life is waiting for you!
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Do you feel stuck in your life, paralyzed by fear to make changes that you know you need to make?Are there things you’ve always wanted to do but you stop yourself with self-doubt or anxiety?Listen in to hear a simple story of “feeling the fear & doing it anyway” in Cindy’s early life that may inspire you to take a chance to do, be or have what you really want.
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Do you want to make a difference? Do you think about how you live your life affects other people? What if impacting younger generations was actually much easier than you think it is? Listen in to understand more.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Today Cindy interviews Teri Haggerty of Doorknob Consulting who shares her company’s approach to impacting youth by coaching them how to live life with passion and purpose. Listen in to learn how you can facilitate the life of a child (from very young to adulthood) by asking them powerful questions and by supporting them in living authentically. Teachers, parents, and grandparents can all benefit from this conversation and the classes, books, and coaching opportunities you will find at www.doorknobconsulting.com.
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
So many women in midlife question who they are and what their purpose is. You may be one of the millions struggling with this. Listen in to hear Cindy's simple take on this dilemma, why she feels it is so important to figure this out for ourselves and how it can impact younger generations.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Even though there is a unique element to the parent-child relationship, the very same qualities or approaches that make your adult to adult relationships with your kids healthy and happy also apply to your other adult to adult relationships. Listen in to find our more.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
When you open yourself up to it, your adult kids can teach you all kinds of things about life. Today, Cindy shares five lessons she has learned from her children since they left home many years ago.
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
When you are a parent and the last child leaves home, the grief can be overwhelming. Is this normal? What can you do about it? Listen in for some guidance and a discussion about the gifts available to you as well during this transition.