A special episode on Nature & Kindness with an announcement at the end! Spending quality time in nature’s bounty is healing and therapeutic. Outdoor activities like trekking and diving help connect with the mountains and oceans and, in turn offer a getaway from busy urban lives. Nature has the power to inspire and make us feel fulfilled. As they create a welcoming space for different people who can bond together, our guests Shannon Fernandes from Vagabond Experiences and Srujan of Tour de Outdoors have discovered kindness within the arms of nature. As strangers make the effort to be kind and lend a hand in each other’s adventures, we hope this episode gives you a glimpse into some more unexpected kindness! Our favourite highlights - 🌟 Appreciating the beauty of it all and putting aside complaints to be present in the moment. 🌟 Being away from the pressures of daily life, being grateful for each gesture. 🌟 Taking all there is to come and giving it more chances! 🌟 Above all, undergoing transformative journeys while outdoors. If you enjoyed this episode of the Simply Be Kind podcast, rate or review it to help more listeners find our show! Subscribe to Simply Be Kind on Spotify, Amazon Music, or the podcast platform of your choice. Check out the links to know us better – 🌟 https://www.kindheartsbrigade.com/ 🌟 Follow Kind Hearts Brigade on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kind-hearts-brigade/ 🌟 Follow Kind Hearts Brigade on Instagram - instagram.com/kindheartsbrigade Listen to other episodes of Simply Be Kind - https://www.youtube.com/@kindheartsbrigade Reach out to us at connect.khb@gmail.com for business enquiries.

Kindness paves the way for effective communication skills. How do you speak up and communicate while staying kind? 

Communication is critical to success in business and in life. Speaking up can be intimidating, especially in a professional setting, which is why kindness is integral to communication. Listen as host Tenaz (Skye) Cardoz and Matt Abrahams discuss open communication.

Matt Abrahams is a Communication Coach, expert, and lecturer of strategic communication at Stanford GSB and the host of Stanford GSB’s award-winning podcast "Think Fast, Talk Smart," and author of the upcoming book – “Think Faster Talk Smarter – How to Speak Successfully When you are Put on the Spot” available for pre-orders on Amazon. 

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Why do we underestimate shy people so much? Why is there a negative connotation to the word "shy"?

In this mini-episode, we talk about how being shy (or having HSP) is a great thing and how you can be more sensitive and kinder towards people.

Being kind to your body is a journey! In your efforts towards building a better lifestyle for yourself and a body, you will often go to fitness spaces such as gyms or yoga studios - but sometimes it isn't designed to be kind to you.

Our guests Jeremy Ferreira (a CrossFit instructor) and Gigi Sara Dcruz (a yoga instructor) talk to us about the biases that exist in these spaces and how it's important to listen to your body and be kind to yourself in this journey. As folks with body image issues, I thought they would be perfect to share their story and share pointers on how to be kind to yourself on your journey.

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Join me in this episode as I share my personal journey of how embracing intentional kindness has not only shaped my perspective but has also drawn kind-hearted individuals into my life.

I talk about how just setting an intention has helped seamlessly integrate kindness into daily routines and thus creating a ripple effect of positivity.

Trigger/Content Warning: Eating Disorders

In this episode, we sit down with Kamakshi Malhotra, founder of Freed, and Prerna Suri to discuss the importance of having compassionate conversations about eating disorders.

We start off by sharing personal stories of what eating disorders looked like in the past versus how they are perceived and handled today. We also explore how adults handle eating disorder issues versus children in school.

Kamakshi and Prerna shares their own story of how EDs impacted their life and emphasizes the need for kindness when addressing and handling eating disorders. We then delve into few ways to be more empathetic when someone you know shows signs of an eating disorder.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn more about eating disorders and how to approach the topic with empathy and kindness. Join us for a compassionate conversation about this important issue.

Here it is! The whole truth, with ups and downs.

This mini episode is part of a series where I get personal and intimate on my journey and discoveries of kindness.

In this podcast, Shinmin Bali and I discuss the importance of having kind leaders who communicate effectively.

We explore how leaders can create a culture of kindness at work by fostering open and honest communication, providing support to employees, and setting clear expectations.

Join us as we delve into the need for kind leaders in the workplace and the role they play in creating a healthy and productive work environment.

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