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Why Kindness?

Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by Kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world.

Self-Improvement Relationships Psychology Society & Culture Social Sciences Growth Transformation Inspiration Wellness Education Science Community Documentary
Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
25
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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David Friedman

David Friedman

In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with the talented composer, lyricist, and author David Friedman to explore the transformative power of kindness, his remarkable career in show business, and the prof…
00:36:32  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
Camera

Camera

With the help of a broken film camera, an eccentric repairman (Beau Bridges) helps a boy who cannot speak (Miguel Gabriel) find his voice through photography, forming an unlikely friendship. Camera i…

00:39:16  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
Uri Yudewitz

Uri Yudewitz

In this episode, Uri Yudewitz steps into the studio to discuss the importance of finding commonalities in communities, how kindness shows up in his career, and why being a connector of people is nece…

00:57:20  |   Wed 27 Nov 2024
Team Kindness

Team Kindness

Guest host Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) takes the host seat this week to speak with kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, as well as the Kindlab team- Dr. Oliver Scott Curry & Dr. C…

00:44:44  |   Wed 13 Nov 2024
David Kirschner

David Kirschner

Just in time for spooky season, Jaclyn speaks to writer/producer David Kirschner (Hocus Pocus, Child's Play) about kindness in his life, his fascination with family & fantasy stories, and how the kin…

00:47:22  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
Matt Mullenweg

Matt Mullenweg

Matt Mullenweg joins Jaclyn in the virtual studio to discuss the significance of kindness in his company, how his passion for music influenced his career, and the connection between open source and k…

00:48:17  |   Wed 16 Oct 2024
Stephanie Quayle

Stephanie Quayle

Recording artist Stephanie Quayle joins Jaclyn this week to discuss the importance of self-reflection, owning your narrative, and how kindness has shown up in the most unexpected places.

Trigger warn…

00:57:04  |   Wed 02 Oct 2024
James Rhee

James Rhee

James Rhee joins Jaclyn this week for an informative and intriguing discussion about his life, his novel 'red helicopter', and how kindness can shape the professional world.

James Rhee is a high schoo…

00:54:04  |   Wed 18 Sep 2024
Jacki James

Jacki James

Jacki James, founder of Kindness Matters, joins Jaclyn in this episode for an authentic and important discussion about bullying in schools, and how kindness can alter lives.

Trigger warning. This inte…

01:03:10  |   Wed 04 Sep 2024
Mira Simone

Mira Simone

Mira Simone joins Jaclyn in this episode for an open and important discussion about kindness within the grief space.

Trigger warning. This interview discusses a specific person's experience with death…

01:10:52  |   Wed 28 Feb 2024
Brian Ide

Brian Ide

Director Brian Ide joins Jaclyn in the studio to discuss his new film, "A Case for Love," human connection, and the simplicity of kindness. 

Brian has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 …

00:38:02  |   Wed 14 Feb 2024
Brad Montague

Brad Montague

Jaclyn speaks with New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Brad Montague about his career journey and how "stubborn optimism" has led him to believe kindness is the answer to a better worl…

00:59:28  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
Ernesto Rodriguez

Ernesto Rodriguez

Trigger warning. This interview discusses the specific person's experience with abuse, trauma, suicide, and violence. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, please rea…

01:15:00  |   Wed 17 Jan 2024
Dr. Oliver Scott Curry

Dr. Oliver Scott Curry

Dr. Oliver Scott Curry joins Jaclyn to discuss the groundbreaking research he is leading at kindness.org, how kindness has shaped his career, and understanding the science of kindness.

Dr. Curry is Ch…

00:36:33  |   Wed 03 Jan 2024
Amy Jo Martin

Amy Jo Martin

Jaclyn chats with the incomparable best-selling author and  entrepreneur Amy Jo Martin about her boisterous career, how she came to realize self-kindness was the key to a better life, and what it tak…

00:49:26  |   Wed 20 Dec 2023
Abriella Ruby

Abriella Ruby

This week, Jaclyn meets with teenage activist and actress, Abriella Ruby. They discuss Abriella's path to founding her charity, Love Conquers Dayton, ways to support young people as they navigate unk…

00:27:13  |   Wed 13 Dec 2023
Pierre Thiam

Pierre Thiam

Jaclyn is joined by chef, author, and social activist, Pierre Thiam. Together, they discuss Pierre's journey as a chef, the importance of kindness to the environment, and how kindness transcends cult…

00:55:26  |   Wed 29 Nov 2023
Katie Plunkett & Becca Reed

Katie Plunkett & Becca Reed

This week, Jaclyn is joined by Katie Plunkett, founder of The Calm Classroom, and kindness.org Chief Programs Officer Becca Reed, creator of the Learn Kind curriculum. They discuss why kindness in ed…

00:58:08  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Rhonda Ross

Rhonda Ross

Emmy-nominated actress, Grammy-nominated songwriter, and motivational singer, Rhonda Ross joins us to discuss how her journey through emotional hardship shaped who she is today. 

This podcast is one o…

00:55:16  |   Wed 01 Nov 2023
Dr. Kathryn Buchanan

Dr. Kathryn Buchanan

Applied social psychologist Dr. Kathryn Buchanan steps into the studio to discuss the scientific world of kindness.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educa…

00:46:11  |   Wed 18 Oct 2023
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