Cultivate Kindness

Cultivate Kindness

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Cultivate Kindness episodes

  • The Truth About Procrastination: How to Stop Delaying and Start Doing

    Hello everyone and welcome back to Cultivate Kindness! Today’s episode is all about Procrastination. Many believe that laziness, poor time management, ordisorganisation are the reason why people procrastinate; however, most people will procrastinate at some point in their life. Research says 1 in 4 people will at some point in their life. In this episode we talk about some useful tips and tricks that can help you stop procrastinating and take back control over your life.

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    17 min
  • Mood Boosters That Actually Work: Your August Dopamine Menu

    Welcome back to Cultivate Kindness! Today’s episode is  inspired by a beautiful Instagram post from Lauren Urie, this episode introduces the idea of a “dopamine menu” which is  a personalized list of feel-good activities designed to boost your mood in healthy, meaningful ways. Link to instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr03_ssSk1/?igsh=MTAzaTkya25zeGVoNA==

    Whether August hasn’t gone quite as planned or you’re simply looking for small ways to reset, this menu is for you.


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    10 min
  • Self-Study 101: Learning Without Pressure in a Busy World

    Hello everyone and welcome back to another podcast episode! We had a little break over July but now we are super excited to get back into the regular scheduled podcasts - so today we are talking all about self studying - what is it?and  how we use self studying to keep our curiosity alive and enjoy learning outside of school! I also go through a long list of topic ideas so if that sounds interesting make sure to give this episode a listen!


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    List for some topic inspiration: 

    Art: 

    • The history of colour and how different pigments were made
    • The Arts and Crafts Movement
    • Deep dives into your favourite artists

    History

    • Learn something new about your own country’s history
    • Explore ancient civilisations - like Mesopotamia or the Indus Valley
    • Research the islands of Orkney - a hidden gem of ancient history and mystery

    Science

    • Introduction to neuroscience: how your brain works
    • Climate change and sustainability solutions - make you feel like you can actively participate in society and the issues that we are facing 
    • Space exploration: past, present, and future

    Literature & Language

    • Read classic novels and explore the time periods they were written in
    • Learn a new language: even just the basics
    • Look at how stories have evolved across different cultures
    20 min
  • Little by Little: Appreciating the process of becoming

    Progress will look and feel different to everyone, but what is important is that you do not have to move fast to move forward. This podcast episode explores the idea of progress and the fact that appreciating the process of becoming instead of the end goal makes life more enjoyable.

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    15 min
  • How to Embrace Joy Without Hesitation — A Lesson from Mary Oliver

    Welcome back to Cultivate Kindness — today’s episode is a invitation from me to you to embrace joy in all its forms, inspired by the beautiful poem “Don’t Hesitate” by Mary Oliver.

    In this episode, we explore what it truly means to say yes to joy not just in the big, picture-perfect moments, but in the small, quiet corners of everyday life. So wherever you are today walking, driving, resting, or just trying to get through let this episode be your quiet nudge to look around, soften your heart, and don’t hesitate to let the joy in.

    Poem by Mary Oliver

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    Tags: #MaryOliver #PoetryPodcast #EmbraceJoy #MentalWellness #CultivatingJoy #SlowLiving #EmotionalWellbeing #MindfulLiving #HealingThroughPoetry #EverydayMagic



    23 min
  • Be whatever you want to be, as long as you’re outrageous.

    In today’s short and sweet episode of Cultivate Kindness, we’re diving into a powerful quote that’s been on my mind ever since I heard Phoebe Waller-Bridge say it: “Be whatever you want to be, as long as you’re outrageous.” It’s a motto I absolutely love, and I think it holds so much power and this is what I discuss more in this episode!

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    11 min
  • Meditation for when you have FOMO (fear of missing out)

    This time of year, a lot us can feel FOMO, especially when we are in a world of social media where we see what people get up to all the time. It can be easy to compare our lives to others, so if you are overthinking, feeling anxious about the future, or need some time for yourself, this guided meditation is designed to help you reconnect with the present moment.

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    7 min
  • We need to Care. That’s the Point.

    In today’s episode of Cultivate Kindness, we’re diving into the often-overlooked truth: caring is cool. In a world where apathy sometimes feels like the trend, it’s easy to forget the power of caring about what truly matters to us. Whether it’s passions, hobbies, people, or the things that fuel our spirit, caring deeply is what keeps us alive and connected. It’s time to flip the script—it’s cool to care!

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    15 min
  • We need to Care. That’s the Point.

    In today’s episode of Cultivate Kindness, we’re diving into the often-overlooked truth: caring is cool. In a world where apathy sometimes feels like the trend, it’s easy to forget the power of caring about what truly matters to us. Whether it’s passions, hobbies, people, or the things that fuel our spirit, caring deeply is what keeps us alive and connected. It’s time to flip the script—it’s cool to care!

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    13 min
  • An offline summer is calling — here’s your guide to being more present

    Summer is right around the corner and this is your gentle reminder to log off and live a little. In this short + sweet episode, I share some ideas for things to do instead of endlessly scrolling your phone.

    Whether you're on a break from school, working full-time, or somewhere in between, we all need moments to unplug and soak up the real world. From book recs to creative hobbies to the underrated joy of crosswords, this is your inspo guide to being more present this summer.

    Because the sun is out, life is happening, and you deserve to experience it fully.

    Let’s get offline (just after you finish this episode of course).

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    TAGS:

    • summer inspo

    • summer reset

    • being present

    • off your phone

    • phone free summer

    • mindful living

    • slow living

    • romanticise your life

    • summer habits

    • things to do instead of scrolling


    13 min

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