Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by Kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world.
All content for Why Kindness? is the property of kindness.org and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by Kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world.
In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with the talented composer, lyricist, and author David Friedman to explore the transformative power of kindness, his remarkable career in show business, and the profound influence that kindness has had on both his life and work.
Jaclyn sits down with the director (Jay Silverman) and star (Miguel Gabriel) of the inspiring film Camera to discuss its inspirations, how it came to life, and the many ways kindness can help you find your voice.
We're celebrating World Kindness Day with a special episode featuring the work of kindness.org. Join guest host Robert Peterpaul as he interviews our CEO and co-founder, Jaclyn Lindsey, along with the Kindlab team—Dr. Oliver Scott Curry and Dr. Chloe San Miguel. They will discuss the importance of leading with kindness, the release of the Kindness Quotient (KQ), and the science behind it all.
Iconic writer/producer David Kirschner steps into the virtual studio to talk with Jaclyn about the spectrum of his work and how kindness helped shape his career.
Co-Founder of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg (Founder and CEO of Automattic), chats with Jaclyn this week about his life, career, work with open-source, and the role kindness plays in it all.
In this authentic and engaging episode, Jaclyn speaks with recording artist and author Stephanie Quayle about the role kindness has played in her life and career, navigating tragic loss, and why time is our most precious commodity.
In this thought-provoking episode, Jaclyn talks with James Rhee, a teacher, national best-selling author, and Investor/CEO about kindness within private equity, his novel 'Red Helicopter,' and how kindness has shaped his personal and professional life.
In this incredible, pivotal episode, Jaclyn speaks with mother and advocate Jacki James about the impacts of bullying, the loss of her teenage son to suicide, and how kindness has helped her shape the path forward.
In this vulnerable and crucial episode, Jaclyn speaks with grief coach and educator Mira Simone about her experience as a young widow, her work to create a more grief-literate world, and how kindness shows up in the midst of it all.
This week, Jaclyn speaks with director Brian Ide, about his new film "A Case for Love" and his belief that unselfish love can change the world, one kindness at a time.
This week New York Times best-selling author and creator of the web series "Kid President," Brad Montague, steps into the studio to discuss his career journey, the power of vulnerability, and what it means to be the person kids need.
In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with the inspiring Ernesto Rodriguez to hear the compelling story of his journey from prison to a life transformed by kindness and the work he is doing with Kindful Restoration to pay it all forward.
Why kindness? Let's see what the research has to say. In this week's episode, Jaclyn talks to kindness.org Chief Science Officer, Dr. Oliver Scott Curry about the science of kindness and his groundbreaking work in kindness.org's research hub, Kindlab.
New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Amy Jo Martin joins the podcast this week to discuss reinvention, rebuilding, and how self-kindness impacted her journey to becoming a renegade.
Teenage activist Abriella Ruby discusses what led her to found a charity organization when she was just 12 years old, and what kindness means to young people in today's world.
This week, award-winning chef, author, and social activist, Pierre Thiam shares his unexpected path into the culinary arts and how food is integral to the way kindness shows up in communities and kitchens.
We're celebrating World Kindness Week with a special episode about how kindness is transforming classrooms. Katie Plunkett, educator and founder of The Calm Classroom, and kindness.org Chief Programs Officer Becca Reed, creator of the Learn Kind curriculum, talk with Jaclyn about the big and small ways kindness is changing the game for kids.
Emmy-nominated actress and Grammy-nominated singer Rhonda Ross joins Jaclyn to unpack the journey to gaining emotional independence, the impact of taking control of your own life, and power of thought to create your reality.
Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by Kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world.
