Death is a subject most of us tend to avoid.  In particular, thinking about our own death or the death of loved ones.  But as most of us know, death is a reality of life and it touches us all at some point.  In this episode we tackle this topic with Dr. Mallory McDuff a professor of environmental studies  and author of Our Last Best Act; Planning for the end of our lives to protect people and places we love. We explore how kindness and compassion can be practiced even in death and with our end of life issues.  Read more...

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As counterintuitive as it sounds, does embracing our fear help us to show more kindness and compassion?  In this episode of the podcast I am joined by The Rev. Claire Brown as we discuss her thoughts on befriending and being curious about our fear as a way to show self-compassion and empower ourselves. Read more...

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In this episode Gordon explores the concept and practices of mindfulness.  We look at the body brain connection and how practicing mindfulness helps us show kindness and compassion not only to others but to ourselves.  It is the first step in being able to better manage our emotions.  It is all about learning how to be present focused and in the moment.   Read more...

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In this episode Kayla Tapia joins the podcast, who is a colleague of Gordon's in the mental health field.  Gordon and Kayla talk about using gratitude as a practice to show kindness and compassion in the world.  They also talk about how there are parts of our brains that have a way of looking for danger. But when we practice gratitude it helps calm those fears and help to use the higher parts of our brains.Kayla also talks about ways she has incorporated gratitude practices in her life to be more grounded and less anxious about the world.  Read here for more resources and info...

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In this first episode of the Kindness and Compassion Podcast, Gordon talks about his "why" behind the podcast and why he is passionate about the topic of Kindness and Compassion.  He tells his story about an encounter in the grocery store that made a lasting impact in his life.  He also talks about his own journey and struggles through the COVID pandemic and the losses he has faced over the past few years. Read the full show notes and summary here.

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In a world that often feels disconnected and anxious, is there a way to find connection and greater meaning in life?

The Kindness and Compassion Podcast is a podcast about helping people find emotional and spiritual intelligence for greater meaning and peace in their lives. Drawing from the science of psychology, psychotherapy, along with the voices of spirituality and religion, this podcast explores how people can, and have, transformed their lives by finding deeper meaning in knowing themselves more fully.

In this podcast, you will hear stories of hope and reconciliation. You will learn how people practice kindness and compassion in their lives. This podcast brings people together in a busy world that too often feels disconnected and polarized. Paying it forward and the power of empathy are practices that can heal and bring meaningful change in people's lives.

Hosted by Gordon Brewer, LMFT a licensed psychotherapist and clergy person, and produced by the PsychCraft network,  we explore the science and practices of mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and forgiveness.