Podcasts about living kindly

You might chuckle when you here the Studio 108 Book Club mantra: "Just come: You don't have read the book!"But once you sit in circle with Book Club leader and published author Abby Dosen, you'll feel the welcoming and caring presence of a good friend. And you'll be glad you came! Abby Dosen has practiced at the studio for a couple of years now. Like many, she appreciates the personal time on her mat to support her in being her best self as she and her husband raise their three little girls. She appreciates how challenging it to care for oneself while caring for a family....how easy it is to put off self-care....So, after intentional thought, practice and research, Abby decided to create what she needed and share it with the world. Her book "Self-Care for Moms: A Guided Journal" will be on the shelves in March 2025. (That's not too far away!)This conversation is just as I've said: A welcoming and caring conversation with a good friend. Take a listen... And consider supporting Abby: Preorder on Amazon, Target, Barnes + Nobles and Bookshop (www.bookshop.org)Book Club monthly at Studio 108 (Next up: January 5th 4:45 w "The Year of Living Kindly" by Donna Cameron)Follow: @adosenbooks

Painter Timothy Gagnon, creator of the "Illuminated Messiah Bible," shares his story of God bringing him out of the occult, and how a friend helped him explore how he could use his art to point others to Jesus. Alexandra Hudson, author of "Soul of Civility," calls us to live lives not just of politeness, but true kindness and civility as a way to offer healing to our communities and ourselves. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible and Business' Bill English takes us Ephesians 6:1-9 to help us see the call to honor and serve well in the workplace as a way to witness to the worth of our God. Alexandra Hudson, author of "Soul of Civility," calls us to live lives not just of politeness, but true kindness and civility as a way to offer healing to our communities and ourselves. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Future Fuzz EP. 49 - Neil Schambra Stevens In this episode Justin welcomes Neil Schambra Stevens to discuss his new book “A Bad Hand Well Played”. The discussion covers the growing burnout phenomenon, the changing nature of jobs, and the shift in our relationships with work and the companies we work for. Neil talks about how we can avoid burnout from our jobs, and get to the point where we derive value from work and enjoy it.  About Neil: Neil Schambra Stevens is the founder of Mercury Jam Coaching, focusing on well-being and productivity in the workplace. He believes that people work for people; that good business is achieved by leveraging human values - kindness, gratitude, momentum and resilience. He works with creatives, strategists and rising talent in brands and agencies, enabling them to be seen, heard and valued. Neil draws on nearly three decades of C-suite brand marketing experience for top Fortune 500 brands such as Polaroid, Vans, Levi's, Heineken, Lenovo and Converse. He is a regular guest, speaker and writer for podcasts, events and business publications, recently contributing to the #1 Amazon Bestselling book - ‘Living Kindly.' Neil believes in simplicity and the principle of ‘Actionable Kindness.' ™ He lives and runs Mercury Jam Coaching from a houseboat in Amsterdam. Follow Neil and Mercury Jam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-schambra-stevens-mercuryjam/ https://www.mercuryjam.com/ For information on SalesSource Sign up our newsletter here:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7049616550982504448/  https://www.salessource.ai/  Follow Justin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsalessource/  Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing Podcast  #podcast #futurefuzz #digitalmarketing #B2B

How's your love life going? Love Bomb's Mark Shapiro wants to know and to help you!“In a world where we're used to leaders who don't follow through with their promises and companies that don't practice what they preach, Mark Shapiro and his work are a breath of fresh air.” -ENTITY MagazineFormer Showtime Executive, Mark Shapiro, is a widely accomplished product designer, marketer, and relationship building expert. From running million dollar campaigns, to building successful impact brands (like LoveBomb, a social wellness app), Mark is a highly creative, multi-talented leader with a refreshingly adept approach to innovation, collaboration, and impact. As a TEDx speaker and recognized thought leader on kind leadership, relational influence, and social technology, Mark has inspired millions through his work and his 20,000+ personalized appreciation videos.Mark has been seen on TEDx, CBS, The School of Greatness Podcast, featured in publications such as Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, and Entity Magazine, and cited in multiple books - including Bring Your Whole Self To Work, Living Kindly, and Dear Gratitude.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS-Marketing Executive at Showtime Networks (12 years): Ran $300M/yr account with $15M/yr marketing budget-Product Designer: Ideated, developed, launched the LoveBomb app (available on the iOS App Store)-Leader: Managed, coached, and mentored over 200 professionals and high achievers-Content Creator: Produced 250 podcast episodes that were played over 1 million times-TEDx Speaker: Gave the premiere talk on authentic connection in the age of social media-Being the 1st & only account on social media to send a personalized video to every new follower!

February is the month of LOVE!  We are recognizing our lovely neighbors and patrons this month and reminding residents to “Love thy Neighbor” in any way you can.  Join us for an interview with USPS Postmistress and longtime Mont Vernon resident Leslie Haas for her love stories. Happy Valentine's Day to our listeners! Have love in your heart!! Amy's Book Recommendations Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Her Majesty's Royal Coven by June Dawson Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burgess Exile by Jane Harper Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age byKatherine May Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst The Whispers by Ashley Audrain A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron  

It's okay to not be okay. And it's okay to put a filter on when you're not at your best. Embrace your imperfections. Welcome to the Be in the Room Podcast: The Podcast Exclusively for Women Who Feel Called for More. This is your weekly place to find the connection and inspiration you crave from other amazing women who understand exactly what you're going through as a high-achieving, success-driven women with goals larger than life! In this episode, meet Leigh M. Clark. Leigh M. Clark is on a mission to make an impact. From her busy career transforming businesses through technology, to her charity that throws around kindness like confetti, everything Clark works at is about making a difference. Her nonprofit Kindleigh has made a significant impact nationwide in efforts such as gathering school supplies for foster children, distributing crucial items to the homeless, delivering gifts to women and children who are victims of abuse and human trafficking, and paying off holiday layaways for strangers. Their work has been featured on Rachael Ray, The Today Show, and on many other national media outlets. Additionally Clark is an author with several Amazon bestsellers such as Living Kindly and The Dream is in Your Hands. She is also a motivational speaker who has been featured nationally, including multiple times on the TEDx stage. Her hope is to inspire others to live their best life by sharing their own positivity. She believes that we can make the world a nicer place, one act of kindness at a time. Through helping to uplift others she has found her purpose and is leaving an indelible mark. ✨ What to expect: The joys of random acts of kindness Navigating negativity in the online world Fear of judgement and where that judgement comes from The power of vulnerability Embracing all parts of yourself: The good and the bad. The only person you can change: Yourself ✨ Connect with Leigh M. Clark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leigh.m.clark/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighmc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialeigh Book: The Dream is in Your Hands: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QH63MMC/ Website: http://kindleigh.org ✨ Connect with Ryann: Instagram: @RyannDowdyOfficial TikTok: @RyannDowdyOfficial Free Facebook Community: Be in the Room LinkedIn: Ryann Dowdy | Be in the Room Join the Email List: Be in the Know

This is part two of one of my favorite books of all time, Animal Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Last week we delved into the general Big Ideas from the book; this week I'm having some fun and sharing some of my own personal stories that mirror or parallel Barbara's. We'll talk about growing zucchini, cooking pumpkin, and how to talk to restaurant and store managers about conservation issues. Listen to last week's episode here. Read some of my delicious recipes for pumpkin on ZooFit.net: Add Some Pumpkin Spice to Your Life Craving Pumpkins Instead of Carving Them Roasted Pumpkin for Halloween Join my Patreon to get bonus recipes and watch recipe demos! Other mentioned or related Zoo-notables: Cooking Green by Kate Heyhoe A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

To celebrate Mother's Day, here's one of my mom's favorite authors and our favorite book, Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. This is Part one, focusing a little more on Mother Earth (for Mother's Day) and next week I'll share some more fun ideas and stories inspired from the book. Animal Vegetable Miracle is a chronicle of one family's journey to eat closer to home, literally, and bringing home to a worldly stage with wisdom about the Food Industry and how local eating, and supporting your community has a ripple effect to protect the planet, eat healthier, and make the world a little brighter of a place. Other Zoo-notables mentioned: Planet Palm by Jocelyn Zuckerman; Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron Learn more about Empathy and the impact it has on growing a more resilient and conservation-focused community with Seattle Aquarium's Empathy Cafe. Learn more about ZooFit and our projects at ZooFit.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Donna Cameron and discuss the importance of being kind. Donna Cameron has spent her career working with nonprofit organizations and causes, where she has seen kindness in action and been awed by its power to transform. While she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into bitchiness), she knew that true kindness was a step above. When she committed to a year of living kindly, she learned that it takes practice, patience, and understanding . . . and a sense of humor helps, too. Her book, A Year of Living Kindly is in its 8th printing. It's been recognized with more than a dozen literary awards, and several foreign language editions are now available. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women's conferences and for the general public. Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the Bay Area and the founder of howtohappy.com. He is a Utah native who has long been interested in human development and health. He double majored in psychology and health policy, and graduated Magna Cum Laude through the Honors College at the University of Utah. How to Happy strives to provide thoughtful and actionable insights on living a happier life. We believe happiness is the result of self-awareness, balance and a positive mindset, among a myriad of other things. Our goal is to inspire you to see life through a new lens by adding strategies and exercises to your toolbox, then encouraging you to take action. We are all capable of being happier, let's work together to find the best pathways to get there. Together we're out to cause more happiness in the world! Donna Cameron Website: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/ Twitter: @DonnaJCameron, https://twitter.com/DonnaJCameron Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaCameron.author/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-cameron-177b145/ Dr. Alice Fong http://www.dralicefong.com https://www.facebook.com/DrAliceFong/ https://www.instagram.com/dralicefong/ https://twitter.com/DrAliceFong https://www.youtube.com/dralicefong https://ios.joinclubhouse.com/@dralicefong Donovon Jenson https://howtohappy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheHowToHappy/ https://www.instagram.com/thehowtohappy/ https://twitter.com/TheHowToHappy https://www.youtube.com/HowtoHappy Michael Lira, Voice Actor Opening Credits Voice https://www.michaelapollolira.com/ Information on this video is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice or counseling. #kindness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/happytalks/support

I'm revisiting an older Zoo-notable with A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron, because, right now, I feel the world could use a little kindness, compassion, and love. You can view the old interview with Donna on YouTube Check out her book and grab your own copy: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/the-book/ And find out more ways we can spread kindness around the world: - Project Hope - World Central Kitchen - Save the Children - International Committee of the Red Cross --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are super excited to release our 22nd episode of the Self Care U Podcast.   Today on the show we sit down with award winning author Donna Cameron. Not only do we have an awesome conversation centered around "Kindness", Donna chats about her award winning book, printed internationally, titled "A Year of Living Kindly".    Donna takes us through her journey of " A Year of Living Kindly," and her experiences along the way. Trust me when I tell you this episode has many positives.    I promise this conversation is awesome!    Be sure to check Donna out at: www.ayearoflivingkindly.com/   Thanks as always goes out to our Presenting Sponsor - Into Thrive. Besure to check them out:  Instagram - @INTOTHRIVE www.intothrive.com     Reach out to us:  www.selfcareu.net www.selfcareupodcast.podbean.com Instagram - @selfcareu_levelup Email - selfcareupodcast@gmail.com   LEVEL UP

Jonathan Darling Episode #142 From leading teams, developing new market channels and setting strategies for global organizations, Jonathan has developed a diverse skillset and background over the last 14 years that now allows him to work as a speaker/coach with organizations, universities and individuals on the power of Love-Centered Leadership, teaching how to empower individuals to lead, not from position or title, but from their heart by truly caring for those around them. Jonathan does this by helping leaders and professionals focus on the Micro-Moments that can have a Massive Impact in the lives of others. In his spare time, Jonathan is the host of The Jonathan Darling Podcast and loves writing, some of which have been featured in national and global magazines. He is also the co-author to the Amazon Best-Selling Book, Living Kindly, and has even written a children's book (coming out soon!). Jonathan is a graduate of Ball State University and has his MBA from Regent University and has his coaching certification through The John Maxwell Leadership Team. He and his wife of 11 years have 3 children: Bryn, Blakely and Alex. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impactfullegacy/message

Donna Cameron, After many incredible years in nonprofit management, has been spending her time “pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” She started this journey by living out one year of being intentionally kind, one day at a time. She blogs about the power of kindness, and has written the award winning book, A YEAR OF LIVING KINDLY, a love letter to the ways kindness is power in our lives and that of others. Donna also helps organizations progress into their future by leaning into their values and visions. Through her work, she helps boards and leaders to identify their values and increase their own individual efficacy, as well as the effectiveness of the organizations themselves. Join in on this movement of goodness and learn some of the wonderful lessons Donna learned after a year of living kindly! [00:01 - 5:32] Opening Segment I introduce Donna Cameron Quick bio Donna shares her background A desire to go beyond ‘nice' Donna's deep dive into the essence of Kindness Kindness even has physiological benefits The goal is experience and change, not perfection [05:33 - 14:48] A Year of Living Kindly: Living Your Legacy What you give your attention to will expand ‘Which wolf do you feed?' Donna's background on nonprofit Too many are focussing on only what's wrong Pay attention to what really matters How kindness changes the legacy you leave Legacy is not just what you do but your intention People remember how you touch lives What you could lose in pursuit of success [14:49 - 24:09] A Year of Living Kindly: Kindness is a Verb Being kinder than you need to be Extending yourself past what's expected Nice vs. kind - Kindness is a verb Staying in tune with kindness Set up Google alerts for the latest kindness happening in the world Examples of different stories Program your algorithms with goodness in the world Looking for positivity? Subscribe to our Newsletter to find joy and wonder in your inbox [24:10 - 35:26] A Year of Living Kindly: Health Benefits and Work Life Donna breaks down some of the health benefits of kindness Scientific evidence and studies of the healthy effects Kindness produces oxytocin and serotonin Even when we witness is towards someone else Lowers blood pressure and inflammation in the body Slows aging and reduces chronic pain Reduces the risk of heart disease The effects of kindness on our work lives The time of ‘nice guys finish last' in business is over Kind business cultures are the ones that win Research findings from Forbes that kindness in business is key Creates an atmosphere of safety to express ideas and collaborate Both kindness and incivility is contagious What we experience most we tend to emulate “The ah-hah” moment: We have a choice of what we want to spread How to spread kindness practically “We live in a knee-jerk world -” Utilize the power of the pause Stay curious Think before you respond Withhold your immediate judgements Assume good intent [35:27 - 40:30] Closing Segment A reminder of the power of the pause The power of your click Your clicks matter to what gets seen Teaser for The Goodness Exchange How to connect with Donna Links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “What we look for really is what we find… It's really a matter of who you want to be, and what you want to look for in life and that's what you're going to find.” - Donna Cameron “Even if we only witness kindness to someone else, those hormones are produced in us and they lower your blood pressure, reduce inflammation, they fight heart disease… It's like a wonder drug!” - Donna Cameron “If we experience rudeness or incivility, or even witness it, we are more likely to be rude in our next encounters. Kindness is the same: if we experience it, we are more likely to be kind.” - Donna Cameron “We assume one another's good intent… If we can do that, it changes everything.” - Donna Cameron Resources Mentioned: Podcast: What Business Can Learn from Nature Books: A Year of Living Kindly The Second Mountain - David Brooks TedTalk: Dewitt Jones - Celebrate What's Right with the World David Brooks - The Second Mountain The Power of the Pause - Lynda Ulrich Articles: Firefighters Mow Man's Lawn After Coming to His Rescue 13-Year-Old Kentucky Girl Gives Sneakers to Bullied Boy Police Share Tea with Elderly Couple Why Would One Man Fill Over 600 Potholes? Why Kindness in Business is No Longer an Option - Forbes Magazine Connect with Donna on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/ Conspiracy of Goodness Links: Conspiracy of Goodness Summit https://www.cogsummit.com/ Conspiracy of Goodness Network https://conspiracyofgoodnessnetwork.com/ Conspiracy of Goodness on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodnessnetwork/ Dr. Lynda's Book: https://www.dr-lynda.com/book/happiness Ever Widening Circles https://everwideningcircles.com/ EWC APP: https://everwideningcircles.com/good-news-app-ever-widening-circles-app/ Affiliate Partners http://everwideningcircles.com/partners Donate! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=I-nvmUrlbDfU67bRoWWdOhFxiAM_W81jtIFBGCYzfCL6fG8oSUOg9ONIL9WR8LDjLEeYj0&country.x=US&locale.x=US EWC Ed: https://ed.everwideningcircles.com/

The power of kindness as a means to create meaningful connections between people cannot be overstated.  It is part of a social cycle in which at least one dominant participant extends a visible hand or a virtual olive branch to gain trust and offer genuine, authentic assistance. When we truly understand that each of our lives is intertwined with few degrees of separation, kindness, compassion, and collaboration flow much more naturally in interpersonal interactions, socially, in the workplace, and extending into the community. In short, we are in this together. Kindness has everything to do with solid social or people skills, and when you work on perfecting the skill of selflessness, you will find it easier to strike up conversations, speak from your heart on stage, and connect with people with the power of a super magnet. Donna Cameron's book is A Year of Living Kindly, and it will guide you in managing interactions with warmth and kindness. Donna's blog, quotes, resources, and more A Year of Living Kindly site Follow Donna on Facebook Donna Cameron on Twitter Donna Cameron on LinkedIn You deserve to be amazing, and coaching will get you there. Are you new to coaching? Try Quick Coaching where you will receive unlimited sessions for a year. You can check it out right here.

Learn more about Aurora Corialis publishing and how you can ease the process by tapping in to some of the company's solutions: www.coriwamsley.com Don't forget to grab a copy of Living Kindly: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096N3M6RQ/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_EPTWHH8MDFC2VCP01X4E_nodl nd learn more about Cori: Cori Wamsley, CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing, works with ambitious professionals who have a transformational story to share. She helps them quickly and easily write and publish a book for their brand that helps them be seen as an expert while building a relationship with the reader that leads to coaching and other business goals. Cori's process helps them avoid the stress of not knowing what to write, writing for the wrong audience, or telling stories that don't click with the reader, while trying to figure out the whole publishing process and run their business or nonprofit at the same time. She helps her clients get started on the path to a bigger presence, unshakeable confidence in their authority, a streamlined approach to getting their brand in front of ideal clients, and a massive feather in their cap that gets them booked with media and speaking more often. Cori's bestselling book The SPARK Method: How to Write a Book for Your Business Fast and her unique publishing programs empower business owners to get their message heard. Cori has 16 years' experience as a professional writer and editor, including 10 years with the Departments of Energy and Justice and 4 years as the executive editor of Inspiring Lives Magazine. She also wrote seven fiction books, including the children's book Monkey Mermaid Magic, which she coauthored with her daughter London and also illustrated. She contributed chapters to the anthologies Twenty Won and Living Kindly. Cori holds a master's and bachelor's in English literature (and a random bachelor's in biology).

This week, I'm traveling to sunny FLA to hang out with Leigh M. Clark:  proud Momma,  woman in tech and kindness badass who's on a mission to make an impact.Her nonprofit Kindleigh has made a massive national impact through efforts like gathering school supplies for foster children, distributing essential items to people who are homeless, delivering gifts to women and children who are victims of abuse and human trafficking or paying off holiday layaways for strangers. Kindleigh's work has been featured on Rachael Ray, The Today Show and a host of other national media outlets.Leigh's found her purpose and she's leaving an indelible mark through her body of work, including her first book, Living Kindly- available everywhere on June 8th.Kindleigh WebsiteLeigh on LinkedIn 

Tune in to Philip’s inspiring chat with Life Vest Inside founder, Orly Wahba.  “Orly is an educator, entrepreneur, author, inspirational speaker, and community activist passionate about inspiring and motivating people... The post Episode 110: Living Kindly appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Today's guest Donna Cameron shares her wisdom and lived experiences on kindness in our lives and workplaces. Donna is the author of the book called A Year of Living Kindly. The book won the 2019 IPPY Gold Medal Winner in Self Help and is one of the top rated books in Goodreads. She guides management and boards in the nonprofit sector and is an advocate of building kind organisations. She is also a columnist on topics related to kindness in journals. Today's discussion with Donna, we talk about : - Her northstar for writing the book - The blurry lines between kindness and niceness - Kindness in the cacophony of our current era - Shifting Business Narratives from Ruthless Leadership in 80s to compassion - Personal Story of Kindness - Kindness for a better tomorrow If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at thegentleproject.kindness@gmail.com or visit our website for more information. Do tune in every week on a Wednesday for the latest release. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegentleproject/message

Our guest today on the Success InSight Podcast is Donna CameronDonna is the author of A Year of Living Kindly: Choices That Will Change Your Life and the World Around You.Donna Cameron has spent her career working with nonprofit organizations and causes―as an executive, consultant, trainer, and volunteer. She has seen kindness in action and been awed by its power to transform. When she committed to a year of living kindly she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into bitchiness), but she knew that true kindness was a step above―and over the course of that year, she learned that it takes practice, patience, and understanding . . . not to mention a sense of humor.In A Year of Living Kindly― using stories, observation, humor, and summaries of expert research―Donna Cameron shares her experience committing to 365 days of practicing kindness. She presents compelling research into the myriad benefits of kindness, including health, wealth, longevity, improved relationships, and personal and business success. She explores what a kind life entails, and what gets in the way of it. And she provides practical and experiential suggestions for how each of us can strengthen our kindness muscle so choosing a life of kindness becomes ever easier and more natural.Published in 2018, A Year of Living Kindly has received numerous awards and recognition, including:The 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Award-Winner in Self-Help Motivational in 2020The Independent Publishers' IPPY Gold Medal Winner: Self Help in 2019The Nautilus Book Awards Gold Winner in Personal Growth & Self-Help in 2019To learn more about Donna and her pursuit of living kindly, including the numerous other awards & recognitions received by Donna, for A Year of Living Kindly, please visit her website at https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/You can also connect with Donna on the following social sites:FacebookTwitterThe SuccessInSight Podcast is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc. and First Story Strategies.

Coming from the business and nonprofit world, Donna Cameron found herself awed by kindness and its power to transform. In her book award-winning memoir, A Year of Living Kindly, she chronicles her experience of that transformation and shares the discoveries she made—lessons in patience, understanding, and humor.

Donna Cameron spent her career as a business owner working with nonprofit organizations and causes. It was there where she saw kindness in action and was awed by its power to transform. While she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into crankiness), she knew that true kindness was a step above. In 2015, she committed to a year-long deep-dive into kindness. Her 2018 book, “A Year of Living Kindly”, has earned more than a dozen awards. Find out more about this important project at AYearofLivingKindly.com. Buy her book at: Bookshop.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Author Donna Cameron shares how she took her hobby of blogging about kindness to the next level. During this interview, Donna talks with host Peter Schrappen about how kindness is like a good virus and how she spreads her kindness in her daily interactions.  Donna wrote "A Year of Living Kindly". You will be a better person after hearing Donna talk about all of the wonderful attributes of living a kind life.   

CTW004 Living Kindly with Donna Cameron   Donna Cameron is an author, speaker, and philanthropist with an incredibly big heart. She has spent her professional career working with nonprofit organizations and noble causes as an executive, trainer, consultant, and volunteer and has witnessed first-hand the transformative power that kindness can offer. After spending a year committed to living kindly, she published A Year of Living Kindly, an award-winning book that provides insight into the power of kindness and what living a kind life entails.   Donna joins me today to share her journey into living kindly. She explains the difference between being nice and being kind and how she measures kindness. She explains the health benefits associated with living kindly and why kindness is a journey, not a destination. She also explains how to start your journey toward living kindly, why she believes society is in the midst of instability, and how a collective grassroots effort of being more kind to each other can be a catalyst to resolve this epidemic.     “‘Kind’ asks me to make a connection with people. It asks me to suspend judgment about them and go beyond mere tolerance to really caring.” - Donna Cameron       This week on Coffee Table Wisdom:   The difference between being nice and being kind How she measures kindness How kindness impacts your health and well-being Why she views kindness as an ongoing journey How to assess your thoughts and feelings when experiencing unkind moments Balancing kindness with activism in the face of injustice How kindness begets kindness The impact that micro-kindness actions can have on yourself and others as well as society How she starts and ends her day with kindness as a priority     Connect with Donna Cameron:   A Year of Living Kindly Facebook Twitter       Join the Revolution!   Thanks for tuning into the Coffee Table Wisdom podcast - the show that enlightens your body, mind, and spirit through ideas and musings from the worlds of health, psychology, spirituality, and art. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.   Join the Revolution in Positive Aging by sharing your favorite episodes on social media. Don’t forget to visit my website and follow my Facebook Page for even more inspiring ideas and musings on positive aging.     Coffee Table Wisdom is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com  

An excerpt from the book A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron Episode 1084: An Excerpt from A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron After many deeply-satisfying years of non-profit management, Donna Cameron is spending time exploring the good life that Rachel Remen describes as "pursuing unanswerable questions in good company." Donna believes kindness is an undervalued quality that has the potential to change lives and perhaps change the world. Learn more about Donna and the book here: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron Episode 1084: An Excerpt from A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron After many deeply-satisfying years of non-profit management, Donna Cameron is spending time exploring the good life that Rachel Remen describes as "pursuing unanswerable questions in good company." Donna believes kindness is an undervalued quality that has the potential to change lives and perhaps change the world. Learn more about Donna and the book here: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron Episode 1084: An Excerpt from A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron After many deeply-satisfying years of non-profit management, Donna Cameron is spending time exploring the good life that Rachel Remen describes as "pursuing unanswerable questions in good company." Donna believes kindness is an undervalued quality that has the potential to change lives and perhaps change the world. Learn more about Donna and the book here: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! BetterHelp offers online counseling and therapy with licensed therapists, from wherever you are and around your schedule. Go to betterhelp.com/optimal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Kelley, Gordon and John talk with Donna Cameron, author of the book "A Year of Living Kindly."  A Year of Living Kindly: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/

Kelley, Gordon and John talk with Donna Cameron, author of the book "A Year of Living Kindly."  A Year of Living Kindly: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com/

Samantha Parker and Kathy Rasmussen co-founded Badassery Magazine and co-host the Badassery Podcast. Both Parker and Rasmussen are ridiculously passionate about living a life of true Badassery, by definition, rendering all onlookers as awestruck. The two women started Badassery Magazine as more than just a magazine, creating a global community of female entrepreneurs who live boldly, with passion-filled lives. Badassery has been featured on NowThis, The Daily Vee, Bold TV, and numerous interviews and podcasts. Parker and Rasmussen believe that we all rise together and puts community over competition. You can find her winning at wine (it’s a sport) and blazing the trail for other female entrepreneurs. On the podcast, the two talk about the genesis of Badassery Magazine, why we need a place for women to celebrate each other in business, and how they are changing the face of women in business with their magazine and events!   Find Badassery Magazine: Website:  http://www.badasserymag.com   Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/badasserymag   Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/badasserymag   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/badasserymag     October Patreon Giveaway: Signed Copy of A Year of Living Kindly by Donna Cameron   One on One Coaching:  Do you want to weave together your inner passions and have them reflected in your outer world? Are you feeling stuck in life and need a boast? Do you just need someone to help you take the next step?   Sign up for your free Life Alignment and Confidence Coaching Session  Http://dirtinyourskirt.com/coaching       Show Supported by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Groove Life – www.groovelife.com Use Code: DIYS10 to save 10% on your order   Find all the Dirt in Your Skirt Partners Here.     Full Shownotes:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support   

Donna Cameron has spent her career working with nonprofit organizations and causes—as an executive, consultant, trainer, and volunteer. She has seen kindness in action and been awed by its power to transform. When she committed to a year of living kindly she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into bitchiness), but she knew that true kindness was a step above—and over the course of that year, she learned that it takes practice, patience, and understanding . . . not to mention a sense of humor. Out of her experience was born the book A Year of Living Kindly. We chat about the book, kindness and why it's needed more than ever these days. The recipient of multiple writing awards, Cameron has published numerous articles and, in 2011, coauthored (with Kristen Leathers) One Hill, Many Voices: Stories of Hope and Healing. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Donna now lives in a suburb of Seattle with her husband. Episode Extra: For Patreon supporters, Donna has offered a free one-page “manifesto” describing 10 key elements of kindness just for supporters of the podcast. You can get access to this bonus and others by becoming a Patron today for as little as $1.00 a month. Get access to episodes early, giveaways, and bonuses like this one. Get the Kindness Manifesto Here   One on One Coaching:  Do you want to weave together your inner passions and have them reflected in your outer world? Are you feeling stuck in life and need a boast? Do you just need someone to help you take the next step?   Sign up for your free Life Alignment and Confidence Coaching Session  Http://dirtinyourskirt.com/coaching       Show Supported by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Groove Life – www.groovelife.com Use Code: DIYS10 to save 10% on your order   Find all the Dirt in Your Skirt Partners Here.     Full Shownotes:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support     

At the beginning of 2015, Donna Cameron embarked on a year of conscious kindness. She tried to make a mindful and concerted effort to choose kindness: to be kind, think kind thoughts, and respond to unkindness with compassion. She has documented the lessons learned in her blog, A Year of Living Kindly: adventures in trying to live a life of kindness. After many years of non-profit management, Donna continues to work with organizations to help them determine their missions and visions, and aid them in creating and executing future plans. She consults with boards and leaders to help them identify their values and increase their own individual efficacy, as well as the effectiveness of their organizations. Donna Cameron's kindness also comes in the form of a book she co-authored in which she allows people to tell the transformative stories of their cancer journeys. It's called One Hill, Many Voices: Stories of Hope and Healing. You can follow the lessons of kindness yet to come through Donna's blog at ayearoflivingkindly.com.

This week we talk to Kelly Krause. Honestly, what doesn’t this wonder woman do? She’s the programming director of SXSW Interactive, she writes a monthly column for camillestyles.com, she’s an ambassador for cycling company Rapha, she’s been a CreativeMornings speaker and she was named one of Marie Claire’s 50 Most Connected Women in America. So, in short, she’s awesome.We also asked her about her latest Living Kindly column about how to ask for what you really want. She schooled us on how to be direct yet nice. One tip she had was to visualize those No Fear shirts from the ’90s.  And as always, keep the giggles going and follow along our Instagram @IWasJustSayingThat