We’ve all done it: Delayed the project, avoided the conversation, or pushed off the doctor’s appointment. But what if procrastination isn’t about laziness at all? In this episode, host Shola Richards breaks down the surprising science behind why we put things off and how kindness can become the ultimate cure.

You’ll learn:

• Why procrastination is really an emotion regulation problem, not a time management one
• The four emotional triggers that fuel delay, and how to recognize them in real time
• 3 evidence-based strategies to finally move forward
• A mindset shift that turns self-discipline into self-kindness 

This conversation will leave you rethinking how you work, rest, and care for yourself. If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed, this episode offers a compassionate path back to progress.

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

In this episode of The Kindness Extremist, host Shola Richards shares three simple, science-backed practices that will transform the way you show up in the world. Shola reveals how meditation, journaling, and sleep aren’t just self-care trends but daily disciplines that rewire your brain for empathy, patience, and compassion.

This episode shows how small consistent actions can make you calmer under pressure, more present with loved ones, and a positive force in your community.

Listen if you want to be a kinder person!

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

What if the very things you think you “need” are the same things holding you back? In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards breaks down the three toxic needs that quietly sabotage your peace, your relationships, and your ability to live authentically.

You’ll discover:

• Why the need to be liked can turn kindness into self-betrayal.
• How the need to be right destroys connection and keeps you from growing.
• Why the need for things to be easy makes you fragile and blocks true fulfillment.

Shola also shares actionable strategies to reclaim your confidence, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen your emotional resilience. The reality is, you can’t build a kinder world from a place of desperate need — and this episode will help you let go.

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

Would you berate your friend every time they made mistake? Probably not. So why do we allow that kind of treatment from the voice in our own heads? In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards tackles one of the toughest challenges we all face: negative self-talk. 

Shola shares 3 practical strategies to quiet the inner critic: 

• Notice & Name It
• Question the Evidence 
• The Loved One Test

Through the episode, you’ll learn how to break free from destructive thought patterns and finally start treating yourself with the compassion you deserve. A kinder world starts with a kinder inner voice. 

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

Most people think kindness means being polite, smiling more, or holding the door open. But what if real kindness required you to step into discomfort, flip gossip on its head, and choose to care deeply about issues that don’t affect you personally?

In this episode, Shola Richards shares 3 uncommon, courage-filled strategies to become a true Kindness Extremist:

1. Seek Purposeful Discomfort – why leaning into the uncomfortable moments is an act of love.
2. Practice “Kossip” – a game-changing way to talk about others that builds trust and connection.
3. Give a Damn Beyond Yourself – how caring about issues outside your own experience can change communities and culture.

These insights will challenge the way you think about kindness, and inspire you to live it out in ways that make a real difference. If you’re ready to be bold, intentional, and revolutionary in your kindness, hit play now!

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

Critical thinking isn’t just smart — it’s kind. In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards reveals why sharpening your critical thinking skills is one of the most powerful ways to create connection and compassion, and eventually, a kinder world.

You’ll discover:

• Why intellectual humility is the foundation of better conversations and relationships
• How to perform an “Assumption Audit” and uncover the hidden beliefs shaping your worldview
• 5 common logical fallacies that derail dialogue, and how to spot them in yourself before anyone else

The 3 practical weekly strategies for the week are: 

❓ Daily Doubt Practice

📋 Assumption Audit 

📓 Fallacy Journal

Critical thinking isn’t about “winning” arguments. It’s about building better relationships, communicating with clarity, and staying open enough to learn and grow, even when the world pushes us toward certainty and division.

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

Setting boundaries isn’t selfish — it’s one of the most compassionate choices you can make for yourself and for the people you love. In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards gets real about what it takes to protect your priorities and reclaim your peace.

As a lifelong recovering people-pleaser, Shola shares his hard-earned strategies for saying no without guilt, honoring what truly matters, and showing up more authentically in every area of life.

You’ll discover:

• Why priorities must come before boundaries (and how to find yours)
• The 3 types of boundaries that protect your time, energy, and peace
• Shola’s LINE framework (Listen, Inspect, No, Enforce) for enforcing limits with confidence
• Two simple exercises you can try this week to set stronger boundaries without burning bridges

If you’ve ever struggled to say no, felt drained by overcommitments, or resented yourself for ignoring your needs, this episode is for you. Tune in now and learn how protecting your priorities can transform your relationships, career, and well-being.

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

Have you ever landed a promotion, stepped into a big opportunity, or walked into an intimidating room and thought: “Any minute now, they’re going to find out I don’t belong here”? Welcome to the Imposter Club, you're in good company. In this episode, Shola Richards breaks down the hidden truth about imposter syndrome and shows you how to turn it into your secret weapon for growth. 

Through personal stories, real-life examples, and three powerful mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to reframe imposter syndrome as proof of growth, break free from the toxic comparison trap of social media, and transform your self-talk into your biggest confidence booster.

Imposter syndrome isn’t the end of the story, it’s the beginning of transformation. By the end of this episode, you’ll see that feeling like an imposter isn’t proof you don’t belong - it’s evidence you’re leveling up.

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

Are we living in an appreciation-starved society? In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, host Shola Richards exposes the hidden cost of neglecting gratitude and acknowledgment at work, at home, and in our closest relationships.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The #1 reason most people quit their jobs (hint: it’s not pay).
• The surprising psychology of why we think people know we value them, but they don’t.
• 3 practical strategies to level up your appreciation game in work, family, and friendships.
• How to avoid “appreciation fatigue” and make your gratitude truly count.
• A personal story that proves appreciation can literally change someone’s life.

Take this episode as your roadmap for building stronger connections and making others feel valued through appreciation! 

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com 

This episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast dives into one of the most difficult but urgent conversations of our time: radicalization. Shola Richards breaks down why traditional responses like shame, anger, or logic don’t work, and instead offers three strategies rooted in compassion, connection, and courage.

💡 What you’ll discover in this episode:

• The 3 phases of radicalization and the critical warning signs.
• Why shame, arguments, and confrontation often push people deeper into extremism.
• How unmet needs like belonging, significance, and control fuel harmful ideologies.
• The practice of Radical Civility: disagreeing without disrespect and protecting your own peace while keeping connections alive.

If you’ve ever felt helpless watching someone you care about drift into extremist thinking, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and a practical path forward.

🔗 Connect with Shola:
Instagram – @sholarichards
Website – sholarichards.com

Read more on Substack.

This podcast is produced by https://www.micmoguls.com