The Compassionate Achiever Podcast

We're all still adjusting to our new reality. Many of us are working from home, we're isolating from friends and family, and lots of our entertainment options are limited or gone. It's tough to be by oneself and not get lonely but Chris and Tracy are here to talk it out and give you some tips on how to make it through this strange time.

You may be distancing yourself from others and teleworking and locked down in your home but have no fear Chris and Tracy are here! After an all too long hiatus it's time to get your compassionate achieving on. Today is a catch up but there's plenty of helpful tips and advice in the weeks to come. Please excuse any technical hiccups as we all figure out how to do this from very separate and (in some cases) very silly places.

This was a tough one. The holidays aren't always full of joy and good cheer for everyone. Many people including those who suffer from depression, anxiety, and other conditions can find this time of year very difficult. Chris and Tracy get into this heartbreaking but very important topic on this week's episode.

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The Thanksgiving Episode…The crew of TCAP ’slice’ through some table talk troubles and discuss how to make compassion the ‘centerpiece’ of your holiday.

The second of a two part series on DNA and compassion. This episode focuses on the implications of knowing more about our DNA through companies such as 23 & Me. The crew of TCAP discuss the experience of finding out about "new" siblings through DNA testing and the long reach of Genghis Khan.

This is the first of a two part series on DNA and compassion. The crew of TCAP focus on genetic editing and the ethics surrounding it. We cover everything from the film GATTACA to the importance of telomeres.

This episode of TCAP was inspired by the Netflix documentary "When They See Us". The story is based on five young New York boys of color who were falsely accused of beating and raping a jogger in Central Park. They became known as the Central Park 5 and they were all exonerated after serving time in prison. The crew of TCAP discuss their story in ways that help us explore the topics of forgiveness and justice.

Is identity politics constructive or destructive to society? Can it possibly be both, especially when seen through the lens of compassion? The TCAP crew tackle these questions and others about identity politics in this episode.

Which “rule” do you follow in trying to live a good life? The “Golden” or “Platinum” rule? The TCAP crew examines both rules through the lens of compassion by asking the question: which rule is more compassionate? The idea of following the “Emerald Edict” as an option is introduced too! The discussion is based off of Dr. Kukk’s following blog article: http://chriskukk.com/golden-v-platinum-rule/.

Tracy Day and Dr. Chris Kukk are back from a slightly extended summer vacation and are more than ready to get back into it. There's a little catch up, a little preview of things to come, and the latest check in with Tracy on how many chromosomes she currently has.