Raising Kind Minds

By Kathryn Lovewell and Liz WalkerParenting Kids & Family

Raising Kind Minds episodes

October 08 #13.3 | Stay Steady When Life Gets Hard: A Gentle Grounding Meditation
In this meditation practice episode, Lovely Liz introduces a calming session led by Kathryn, inspired by recent guest Viv Grant. Viv is a former head teacher, author, artist, and executive coach who has navigated life's demanding terrain with remarkable openness and grace. Drawing from Viv's insights on standing in the "tragic gap"- the space between current hardships and what remains possible - this episode offers listeners a chance to find stillness and uncover waiting inner wisdom.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Embrace the "Tragic Gap": Viv Grant discusses standing in the "tragic gap". This is defined as the space between what is hard right now and what might still be possible.
Stillness reveals inner wisdom: By allowing ourselves to be still enough, we can access a quiet inner wisdom that is always waiting.
Find strength through deep roots: Trees stay rooted through storms because their roots run deep. We can remain connected and steady during uncertain times by reconnecting with our own roots.
Welcome worries without judgment: When faced with a worry or weight, you do not need to solve it or push it away. You can gently invite it closer and simply acknowledge it.
Prioritize your true needs: It is important to ask what you truly need right now. This means letting go of what is expected of you or what is on your list.

BEST MOMENTS
"Viv spoke to us about what it means to stay rooted when life becomes difficult."
"To notice how a tree stays rooted, not because life is always calm, but because its roots run deep."
"Begin by feeling wherever you are sitting or lying, feel the contact between your body and the surface beneath you, the ground receiving you."
"Not what is expected of you, not what's on the list, but this version of you, here in this moment, what do you truly need?"
"You are precious. You are stardust. There is magic inside of you."

TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ
kindmindacademy.com/kq-rkm

LINK TO THE INTERVIEW
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TyQYgrKKFWdtSnVgnQxbA
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/13-1-viv-grant-leading-through-crisis-without-losing/id6783327960?i=1000793152253
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/FGfCQZZFvFM

LINK TO THE CONVERSATION
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/40ScKP2yYav48nwTnlnKvi
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/13-2-overcoming-negative-self-talk-and-the-be-strong/id6783327960?i=1000793534819
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/xFiHw0sdA2g

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8

CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
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https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast

HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

19 min
October 06#13.2 | Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and the ‘Be Strong’ Mask - Debrief on Viv Grant
THE CONVERSATION
Have you ever wondered how a single comment from decades ago can still quietly dictate how you feel about yourself today? In this warm, reflective lounge chat, Liz Walker and Kathryn Lovewell unpack their recent World Teachers Day interview with education leader Viv Grant. Diving deep into the lingering weight of childhood labels and the pressure of holding it all together, they explore how internalised self-criticism shapes both parenting and teaching. Featuring the relatable "fizzy bottle" analogy of emotional pressure, this conversation serves as a gentle reminder to pause, check in with yourself, and embrace self-compassion when life gets overwhelming.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Labels Can Become Lifetime Beliefs: Negative comments or systemic labels received in youth can linger as an active inner critic decades later.

The "Be Strong" Trap: Masking stress to hold everything together often leads to evening burnout and quiet internal criticism.

The Fizzy Bottle Principle: Unexpressed daily micro-stressors accumulate until emotional pressure either explodes or leaks onto loved ones.

Presence Over Perfection: Being genuinely present with children—even when energy is low—is more impactful than delivering perfection.

The Core Self-Compassion Question: Regularly asking "What do I need right now?" provides a vital pause to restore emotional balance.
Quotes
"Behind every classroom door is a human being carrying their own story, their own challenges and their own inner voice."

"When belief systems are planted in a young person, a child's brain, they can last a lifetime."

"Your presence, even if you're functioning at a two out of ten, is enough."

"Permission, permission, permission to recognize that inner voice... might be running the show."

"Vulnerability is strength, especially in a family environment."
CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to the Lounge
01:44 – The Inner Teenager & Careers Advice
06:23 – Systemic Labels & Failing Schools
12:04 – The "Be Strong" Mask & Teacher Pressure
18:07 – The Fizzy Bottle Analogy
24:00 – Presence Over Perfection
25:51 – Asking "What Do I Need Right Now?"
30:07 – Closing Reflections

TAKE THE SELF-KINDNESS QUIZ
kindmindacademy.com/kq-rkm

GET YOUR COPY OF ‘EVERY TEACHER MATTERS’
https://offers.kindmindacademy.com/etm-offer-rkm

LINK TO THE INTERVIEW
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TyQYgrKKFWdtSnVgnQxbA

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/13-1-viv-grant-leading-through-crisis-without-losing/id6783327960?i=1000793152253

YouTube Podcasts:
https://youtu.be/FGfCQZZFvFM

HOW TO GET YOUR COPY OF ‘LOVING THE ME I SEE’
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-LTMIS

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8

CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@raisingkindmindspodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast

HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
33 min
October 04#13.1 | Viv Grant - Leading Through Crisis Without Losing Yourself
GET YOUR COPY OF 'EVERY TEACHER MATTERS':
https://offers.kindmindacademy.com/etm-offer-rkm
THE INTERVIEW
When life demands everything at once, stepping into leadership can feel like carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Viv Grant knows that feeling all too well - from taking on a challenging school turnaround at 31 while pregnant to navigating a life-altering health diagnosis.
In this episode, Viv Grant candidly reflects on how early words shaped her inner critic, what happens when the "be strong" persona finally breaks down, and how intuitive art and self-compassion opened a path toward true healing. This is an inviting exploration into pausing, honoring emotional needs, and learning to lead from a place of deep authenticity. Whether balancing family, career, or personal hurdles, this conversation provides a gentle reminder that vulnerability is not a weakness, but a superpower.

Key Takeaways
Unconscious Labels: Systemic pressure and criticism often get internalised, turning external labels into an internal standard of self-judgment.

The "Be Strong" Trap: Relying continuously on a protective, hardened persona leads to emotional suppression and eventual burnout.

Power of the Pause: Stepping back to ask "What do I really need right now?" is an essential act of self-preservation, not selfishness.

Vulnerability as Strength: Dropping the mask allows for genuine connection, better leadership, and healthier family relationships.

Intuitive Expression: Creative outlets like art can bypass rational logic to process deep-seated emotions and support healing.
Quotes
"It would be, you're not good enough. You're going to have to work really hard to prove to others that you're capable."

"I didn't know there was another way of actually being in relationship with myself."

"I remember coming back from hospital... and thinking, thinking is not going to get me through this."

"Self-care is not a selfish act. Asking ourselves what we need, it's an act of kindness."

"Vulnerability can be a super strength, it can be a superpower, because we let people in when we let our guard down."
Chapters
00:00 – Celebrating World Teachers Day

02:15 – Leading a School Turnaround at 31

05:51 – The Weight of Systemic Pressure

08:19 – Confronting the Childhood Inner Critic

14:08 – Standing in the Tragic Gap

23:44 – The Turning Point: Dismantling "Be Strong"

34:00 – Finding Healing Through Intuitive Art

48:08 – What Do You Really Need Right Now?
TAKE THE KINDNESS QUIZ:
kindmindacademy.com/kq-rkm

HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
https://www.integritycoaching.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/integritycoaching/
https://www.integritycoaching.co.uk/the-book/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learning-Walk-Dark-Viv-Grant/dp/1036907864/

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8

CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@raisingkindmindspodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast

HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
1 hr 7 min
October 01 #12.3 | Am I Enough?: A Guided Meditation for Parents
In this episode, Kathryn Lovewell introduces a gentle guided meditation practice led by Lovely Liz, inspired by an insightful conversation with psychologist Gozde Pelivan. The practice centers on nurturing the person at the very heart of the family: you. By turning inward without judgment, acknowledging the quiet struggles of parenting, and practicing physical and verbal self-kindness, parents learn to reshape their homes' emotional climate.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
You set the emotional climate: How you speak to yourself, treat your body, and honour your emotional needs creates the invisible atmosphere your children grow up inside.
Acknowledge hardship without judgment: Simply naming a struggle and telling yourself "this is hard" opens the door to meeting difficult emotions with kindness instead of frustration.
Parenting is a shared human experience: Feeling overwhelmed, tired, or doubtful is universal; remembering other parents feel the same way helps dissolve isolation.
Aim for 'whole enough' rather than perfect: Families are teams that thrive not on conflict-free perfection, but on members who show up, repair disconnects, and nurture their own wholeness.
Self-compassion is foundational: Giving yourself the same grace, warmth, and validation that you naturally offer to those you love is essential for sustaining family well-being.

BEST MOMENTS
"How we speak to ourselves, how we treat and care for ourselves... become the emotional atmosphere that every child in our care grows up receiving."
"When we can see what we're feeling, we can begin to meet it with kindness."
"Parenting may be the most common experience in human history, and one of the loneliest to live through."
"Teams do not need one person to carry everything. They need everyone to be as whole as they can be—which starts with you."
"The most powerful thing we can do for our children might have nothing to do with our children."

TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-SelfTalkQuiz

LINK TO THE INTERVIEW
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aJgGDF4YvduRjbAaCYjNi

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/12-1-gozde-pehlivan-why-trying-to-be-the-perfect/id6783327960?i=1000791924243

Youtube:
https://youtu.be/C6QyGGVB1To

LINK TO THE CONVERSATION
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4H9mcM6XUZvQKoUmmTRBjE

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/12-2-co-parenting-burnout-and-the-myth-of/id6783327960?i=1000792275496

Youtube:
https://youtu.be/8mtxKIDAJl0

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8

CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast

HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
20 min
September 29#12.2 | Co-Parenting, Burnout, and the Myth of the 'Super Parent' - Debrief on Gozde Pehlivan
THE CONVERSATION
Do you feel the crushing pressure to get everything right as a parent? In this heartfelt conversation, we explore what it really means to create an emotionally safe home - and why letting go of perfectionism is the greatest gift we can give our children. From navigating the silent rulebooks passed down through generations to managing co-parenting dynamics and fatigue, we discuss how tiredness often hides the love that’s still very much present. By learning to treat ourselves with greater kindness and turning up the volume on our compassionate inner voice, we show up as calmer, more emotionally available parents. It’s time to drop the expectations, burn the rulebook, and give ourselves the breathing space we deserve.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Emotional Availability Over Perfection: Children do not require flawless parents; they thrive when caregivers are self-regulated, present, and emotionally safe.

The Importance of the 'Third Parent': The co-parenting unit functions as its own entity, requiring conscious inner work to maintain harmony and prioritize children during transitions.

Flexibility Beats Rigidity: Unspoken family "rulebooks" create rigid perfectionism, whereas approaching parenting with curiosity and flexibility reduces inner criticism.

Fatigue Can Hide Affection: Exhaustion and sleep deprivation often mask underlying love and connection in relationships, making intentional self-care essential.

Self-Compassion Is a Responsibility: Tending to your own emotional needs first creates the necessary space to model calmness and kindness for your children.

QUOTES
"Our children don't need us to be perfect. They need us to be emotionally available."

"Unless we are feeling emotionally safe, unless we are feeling regulated, it's going to be very difficult to model that to a child."

"Imperfect families are actually the norm."

"Tiredness can hide love and affection... love hasn't gone anywhere, it's just in hiding because of the fatigue."

"When we learn to treat ourselves with greater kindness, everybody benefits."

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to Raising Kind Minds
01:42 – Creating an Emotionally Safe Home
03:20 – Understanding the 'Third Parent' Dynamic
07:10 – Burning the Unspoken Parent Rulebook
10:02 – Rigidity, Perfectionism, and Inner Criticism
16:37 – Practising Self-Compassion Without Guilt
22:40 – Fierce Love and Navigating Parental Overwhelm
28:56 – Reconnecting When Fatigue Hides Love
32:38 – Closing Thoughts & Next Steps

TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-SelfTalkQuiz

LINK TO THE INTERVIEW
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aJgGDF4YvduRjbAaCYjNi
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/12-1-gozde-pehlivan-why-trying-to-be-the-perfect/id6783327960?i=1000791924243

YouTube Podcasts:
https://youtu.be/C6QyGGVB1To

HOW TO GET YOUR COPY OF ‘LOVING THE ME I SEE’
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-LTMIS

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8

CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@raisingkindmindspodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast

HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
37 min
September 27#12.1 | Gozde Pehlivan - Why Trying to Be the Perfect Parent Is Exhausting You
THE INTERVIEW
When did we start believing that being a good parent meant being a perfect one? Parenting has a sneaky way of bringing out our harshest inner critics, leaving us exhausted and convinced we are somehow falling short.
In this episode of Raising Kind Minds, hosts Liz Walker and Kathryn Lovewell sit down with psychologist and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher Gözde Pehlivan. Together, they explore why children do not need flawless parents - they need adults who can pause, regulate, and extend the same kindness to themselves that they so freely offer to their little ones. From dismantling the "good mother" myth and navigating parental burnout to understanding the dynamic of the couple relationship as a "third parent," this conversation offers a gentle, liberating reminder: caring for yourself is the very best way to support the children you love.

Key Takeaways
Perfection is a myth: Striving for flawless parenting leads to exhaustion and anxiety, whereas emotional availability and calmness create true safety for children.

Children are emotion radars: Kids continuously pick up on subtle non-verbal cues, tone of voice, and underlying relationship dynamics between caregivers.

Self-compassion is essential: Taking even a few seconds to pause, place a hand over the heart, and acknowledge difficulty helps regulate the nervous system.

The couple dynamic acts as a third parent: The quality of the relationship between caregivers profoundly influences a child's sense of security.

Modeling repair over perfection: Showing how to admit mistakes, apologize, and reconnect teaches children invaluable life skills and resilience.
Quotes
"What if one of the greatest gifts we can give our children isn't a new strategy, a better routine, or even more parenting knowledge?"

"We try very hard to be the perfect parents, but perfection is a myth."

"Children, they're like emotion radars for me. They just sense everything."

"Not perfect, but calm. Not perfect, but regulated. Not perfect, but emotionally available."

"Because your voice today becomes their voice tomorrow."
Chapters
00:00 – What If Self-Kindness Is the Greatest Gift?

02:35 – How Children Sense Parent Dynamics

06:06 – Unpacking Perfectionism & Self-Criticism

18:45 – Dismantling the "Good Mother" Expectations

27:18 – Simple Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System

31:34 – Making Space for "Me Time" and "Us Time"

46:20 – Navigating Conflict and Disagreement Healthy

52:26 – Supporting Children Through Separation & Co-Parenting

57:42 – The Couple Relationship as the "Third Parent"

01:03:51 – Final Thoughts: Raising Kind Minds Starts with You
TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-SelfTalkQuiz

HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gozde-pehlivan-1650393/

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8

CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@raisingkindmindspodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast

HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
1 hr 8 min
September 24 #11.3: Finding the Glimmers: A Guided Meditation for Self-Compassion
In this practice episode, Liz Walker introduces a gentle guided meditation led by Kathryn Lovewell. Inspired by the interview with guest Haley Cameron, who has dedicated over two decades to holding space for vulnerable children and educators, this practice invites listeners to step away from daily demands, slow down, and offer themselves compassion.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Pausing is an Act of Care: Choosing to stop and be still amidst a busy schedule is a powerful step toward self-kindness and emotional recovery.
Acknowledge Without Fixing: You can notice and validate your fatigue, worries, and heavy responsibilities without needing to solve or change them in the moment.
Seek Out "Glimmers": Glimmers are micro-moments of light, safety, or warmth such as the sound of water, laughter, or the feeling of sunlight—that remain present even during heavy times.
Use Physical Self-Soothing: Simple physical gestures, like placing a hand over your heart or holding your own hands, act as tangible expressions of care from you to yourself.
Honor Your Humanity: Beneath every role you play—parent, teacher, carer, or friend—you are a human who experiences fatigue and deserves gentleness.
BEST MOMENTS
"Haley invited us to look for the glimmers—not the big things, not the fixed things, the small moments of light that are always there, even when things are heavy."
"Take a moment to notice that you are here... and this, in itself, is an act of care."
"There is nothing to fix. I wonder, can you open to the possibility of simply acknowledging this, very gently..."
"This is heavy. I'm doing my best. May I be kind to myself in this heaviness."
"Underneath all of it, you are fully human... a human who feels tired sometimes, a human who has their own pain, a human who carries a lot."
TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-SelfTalkQuiz
LINK TO THE INTERVIEW
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xYuMkDszrHBB5kyWUCaoa?si=b7034d1fb25748b2
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/11-1-hayley-cameron-protecting-children-comes-at-a/id6783327960?i=1000790846168
Youtube: https://youtu.be/shZnVyjrgak?si=crn1K03hvuZhfd7Z
LINK TO THE CONVERSATION
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wSCAoJqANmLoPkQnkg3JW?si=e1ed8449d88a4d0d
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/11-2-safeguarding-with-heart-why-caring-starts-with/id6783327960?i=1000791250805
Youtube: https://youtu.be/3Fs66RXLm3E?si=dQStuIunycGpylJp
HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8
CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
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HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

17 min
September 23#11.2 | Safeguarding with Heart: Why Caring Starts with You - Debrief on Hayley Cameron
THE CONVERSATION
Join us for a deeply moving conversation on what it truly costs to care for others. Safeguarding lead Hayley Cameron shares her personal trajectory, from stepping up to care for an infant at ten years old following family trauma, to navigating devastating loss as a school leader. Together, we explore the emotional weight carried by parents, teachers, and caregivers who spend their lives protecting everyone else. We dive into the distinction between armouring up to survive and holding yourself with self-compassion when facing life's toughest moments. You will discover actionable safeguarding reminders for everyday life, how to trust your niggling doubts, and why asking for help is an act of strength rather than failure. Remember, compassion isn't just something we offer to others—it needs to include us too.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Safeguarding extends beyond protecting children; it requires supporting the adults who carry that heavy responsibility every day.

Suppressing emotion to survive high-stress roles builds rigid armour, whereas self-compassion provides internal strength.

Trust subtle shifts in a child's mood or demeanor and act on underlying doubts rather than ignoring them.

Caregivers and educators are not expected to fix every situation single-handedly; established systems exist to share the load.

External judgment often fuels self-criticism, making self-tenderness essential during complex emotional challenges.
Quotes
"Safeguarding isn't only about protecting children, it's also about supporting the adults who carry that responsibility every single day."

"What pivotal moments in your life have moved your trajectory?"

"You're not numbing up and armouring up, but you're actually just tending to yourself."

"You don't have to carry it all. You can ask for help."

"Compassion isn't just something we offer to others, it needs to include us too."
CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to the Lounge
01:56 – Pivotal Trajectories & Early Caregiving
05:08 – Taming the Inner Critic and the Drive to Fix
06:13 – Navigating Tragedy and Professional Grief
10:56 – Masking Up vs. Self-Compassion
14:28 – Overcoming Judgment & External Blame
16:35 – 7 Safeguarding Reminders for Families
18:44 – Letting Go of the Need to Fix Everything
22:42 – Caring for the Adults Who Care for Others
27:28 – Reaching Out & Finding Relief

TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-SelfTalkQuiz

LINK TO THE INTERVIEW
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xYuMkDszrHBB5kyWUCaoa

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/11-1-hayley-cameron-protecting-children-comes-at-a/id6783327960?i=1000790846168

YouTube Podcasts:
https://youtu.be/shZnVyjrgak

HOW TO GET YOUR COPY OF ‘LOVING THE ME I SEE’
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-LTMIS

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8

CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
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HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
32 min
September 20#11.1 | Hayley Cameron - Protecting Children Comes at a Cost: Who Protects the Protectors?
THE INTERVIEW
Do you know what it really takes to stand on the front line of child protection? Hayley Cameron shares a deeply personal look into the world of safeguarding, drawing from both childhood trauma and over two decades of experience supporting schools and families. From navigating tragic loss to supporting frontline educators, this conversation uncovers why protecting children isn't just an institutional responsibility - it's something that belongs to all of us. Hayley delves into the emotional toll carried by educators, the necessity of professional curiosity, and how self-compassion helps prevent burnout in high-stakes roles. It’s a heartfelt reminder that true safeguarding starts with human connection, empathy, and being a steady light in someone else's storm.

Key Takeaways
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, not just an added duty for specialist teams.

Everyday observations and professional curiosity are vital for identifying hidden trauma.

Frontline educators require structured supervision to manage emotional load and avoid burnout.

Self-compassion is essential when facing high-stakes professional challenges and imposter syndrome.

Small, compassionate acts can build the trust needed to support vulnerable families.

Quotes
"If they feel they've got that trusted person... then it's absolutely worth it."

"I realise I can't fix everything. But trying to be a rainbow in someone's cloud, now that I can do."

"Everyone is responsible. It's not additional asks. It's about keeping those young people safe."

"People telling you, you can't do this... Argue back because you owe it to yourself."

"Burnout will catch up with you... if you just keep going."

Chapters
00:00 - The Collective Responsibility of Safeguarding

03:38 - A Personal Catalyst: Early Experiences with Family Trauma

14:03 - What Safeguarding Really Means Beyond Policies

21:36 - The Tragedy That Changed Everything

29:04 - Spotting Hidden Signs and Sharing the Risk

33:01 - Supporting the Educators: Supervision and Burnout

45:38 - Tending to Yourself: Practising Self-Compassion

TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ
https://bit.ly/RKMSelfTalk

HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
linkedin.com/in/hayley-cameron-7159b4102

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8

CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
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https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast

HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
56 min
September 17 #10.3 | Uncovering the Diamond Within: A Guided Meditation with Kathryn Lovewell
In this meditation episode, Lovely Liz introduces a gentle guided meditation led by Kathryn Lovewell, designed to help you reconnect with your intrinsic value. So often, self-doubt, harsh judgment, and social comparison cloud our perception of who we are.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Your Worth Is Inherent: You do not need to achieve, prove, or change anything to be valuable; your true essence is already whole and precious.
Insecurity Is Just "Dirt": Judgment, comparison, and self-doubt are merely external layers gathered over time; they do not alter or damage the brilliant diamond beneath.
Gentle Care Over Force: Uncovering your inner clarity doesn't require hard effort or scrubbing it comes through soft breaths, warmth, and self-compassion.
Celebrate Your Unique Facets: Your individual traits - such as warmth, playfulness, courage, and creativity refract your inner light into a unique "booster rainbow" for the world.
Your Core Remains Untouched: No matter what life throws at you or how harsh your self-talk becomes, your inner strength and light remain intact at your center.
BEST MOMENTS
"You do not need to do anything to make your diamond valuable. Its value is already there."
"The dirt on the diamond is not the diamond."
"Beneath the noise, beneath the judgment and comparison, your diamond is always here - whole, radiant, precious, and valuable."
"A diamond is extraordinarily strong and can only be cut by another diamond. Imagine that strength within you."
"Nothing to force, nothing to prove, nothing you have to become... simply allowing more of who you already are to shine through."
TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ
https://kindmindacademy.com/RKM-SelfTalkQuiz
LINK TO THE INTERVIEW
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lO3Kc36tP8bXXd10ADOXM?si=c35ba19fcade4d76
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/10-1-kathryn-lovewell-when-their-teasing-becomes-your/id6783327960?i=1000789391009
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/58DMS3UqlNg
LINK TO THE CONVERSATION
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Mu6sUnPpCO2Ht0fvLwa6j?si=94c922d4a6b3477d
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/10-2-when-you-dont-fit-the-perfect-bride-ideal/id6783327960?i=1000789863033
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/ap46y2OOF4g
HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS
https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com
https://KindMindAcademy.com
https://TheBoosterWay.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8
CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast
HOST BIOS
Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine.
Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

19 min

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