We talk a lot about empathy in NonViolent Communication. It's an essential skill to be able to connect to yourself and others. You may be surprised to know that your favorite actors rely on empathy to entertain, inspire and move you.

In this special episode we welcome Jet Mendes a trained actor and author of This Too Shall Pass a moving true story of coming of age during his Mom's battle with cancer.

Jet shares tools and insights into how you can connect with those you disagree with and explains how critical empathy is not only for actors but anyone who wants to connect with others; online, on screen or in person.