Understanding Kindness

(Episode previously named “Gratitude”)

In this episode, Dani discusses the importance of gratitude & appreciation.

Dani recommends the podcast Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo, specifically episode 9: Gratitude, the podcast The Happiness Lab, specifically season 2 episode 2: PJ and Alex Love to Gripe, and the Headspace app.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine!

Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM on Instagram!

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(Episode previously named “Hair”)

In this episode, Dani discusses the stigmas and societal pressures around hair. She lets us in on the secret of shaving that the capitalists don’t want us to know.

Dani recommends the podcast & YouTube channel Bitchy Shitshow, specifically episode 25: Queer Anarchism of the podcast, & their YouTube video titled Navigating Life Under Capitalism as An Anti-Capitalist. Dani also recommends the site earthhero.com to shop sustainably.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine!

Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To financially support the podcast, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM on Instagram!

(Episode previously named “Meditation”)

In this episode, Dani discusses how mindfulness and meditation kept her mental health in check. She shares her experience with meditating and how mindfulness has helped her along the way.

Dani recommends Unlocking Us and the Headspace app. The episode of Unlocking Us referenced in this podcast was removed by Brené Brown due to allegations about the guest. You can read Brené’s statement here.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine!

Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To financially support the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM on Instagram!

(Episode previously named “Welcome to Understanding Kindness)

In this episode, Dani introduces herself and the podcast. She takes us through a recent epiphany she’s had, understanding her life and situation in a kind and vulnerable way.

Dani recommends the podcast Normalizing Non-Monogamy, "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence" by Esther Perel, the podcast The Happiness Lab, and Brene Brown's podcast Unlocking Us.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine!

Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode come out!

To financially support the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM on Instagram!