Episode List
Episode 22: If It Is Worth Doing It Is Worth Doing Badly

Hosts & Co‑Hosts: Greg Shaw, Rich, Jay, Derek, Sam This episode centers on a freeing idea: if something truly matters, it’s worth starting even when you can’t do it well yet. Greg and the team explore how perfectionism often masks fear, how imperfect action creates learning, and why courage matters more than competence at the…
Episode 21: How to Stop Self-Sabotage & Break Free From Limiting Beliefs

Self-sabotage can look like procrastination, perfectionism, negative self-talk, unhealthy coping, or pushing people away when things start going well. In this episode, the hosts unpack how fear (of failure/rejection and of success), low self-worth, and learned patterns can quietly derail progress—then share practical ways to interrupt the cycle with awareness, small steps, support, and self-compassion….
Episode 20 — Anxiety With No Apparent Cause

Episode 20 — Anxiety With No Apparent Cause Hosts: Greg · Rich · Jay · Liam · Derek · Sarah Episode Overview Have you ever felt anxious for “no reason at all”? Your heart races, your chest tightens, your thoughts spiral, but nothing obvious is wrong? In Episode 20, the Support and Kindness Podcast takes…
Episode 19 — Seasonal Affective Disorder — SAD

Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder — SAD) Support and Kindness Podcast Hosts: Greg Shaw, Rich, Jay Episode Focus: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), how it shows up in real life, and why compassion and connection matter during darker seasons. Episode Summary As daylight fades, many people notice changes in mood, energy, sleep, and motivation. In…
Episode 18: New Year Resolutions

Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Derek, Sarah Overview This episode opens the 2026 season with an honest, grounded look at why New Year’s resolutions so often fail—and what can actually help them last. The hosts focus on self‑compassion, small steps, and allowing space for real life. Instead of rigid promises, the conversation centers on clarity, flexibility,…
Episode 17: Gratitude

The Support and Kindness Podcast Episode 17: Gratitude Hosts: Greg Shaw, Rich, Jay, Derek Podcast Series: Support and Kindness Episode Summary In Episode 17, Greg and the co-hosts slow things down to talk about gratitude as a lived practice, not just good manners or positive thinking. The conversation explores how gratitude supports mental wellbeing,…
Episode 16: Holiday Traditions and Memories

Support and Kindness Podcast Episode 16: Holiday Traditions and Memories Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Derek Episode Overview This episode explores holiday traditions around the world and the personal memories that give the season meaning. The conversation moves from ancient winter festivals and global rituals of light to deeply personal stories about family, food, grief,…
Episode 15: Forgiveness

Episode 14: Understanding Chronic Pain – Beyond Hurt

The Support & Kindness Podcast – Episode 14 Title: Understanding Chronic Pain: Beyond Hurt Recording date: December 6, 2025 Hosts: Greg (host), Rich, Jay, Derek, Sam Important Disclaimer None of the hosts are medical professionals. This episode offers education, validation, and peer support. It is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment…
Episode 13: Holiday Stress!

Episode: 12 – Substance Use Nostalgia

Title: Substance Use Nostalgia – When “Good Memories” Become Risky Triggers Podcast: The Support and Kindness Podcast Episode: 12 – Substance Use Nostalgia Release Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 Hosts: Greg (host), with co-hosts Derek, Rich, Liam, and Jay Episode Summary In this powerful and honest episode, the team explores “substance use nostalgia”…
Episode 11: What Does Recovery Look Like To You?

Title: The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 11: What Does Recovery Look Like To You? Date: November 15, 2025 Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay Episode summary: This episode explores how recovery can look different depending on the person and the context—addiction, eating disorders, mental health, or physical rehabilitation. The conversation emphasizes community,…
Episode 10: Dealing with Last-Minute Plan Changes

The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 10: Dealing with Last-Minute Plan Changes Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay Episode summary: In this episode, Greg, Rich, and Jay explore how to handle sudden plan changes without letting stress take over. They share personal stories—from canceled visits and transportation hiccups to rethinking holiday travel—and…
Episode 9: Asking for Help (And Accepting It)

The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 9: Asking for Help (And Accepting It) Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Liam Episode summary: This episode explores why asking for and accepting help feels hard, even when it’s the right move. The hosts dig into research on gender, age, and workplace dynamics, and share personal…
Episode 8: Taming the Inner Critic

The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 8: Taming the Inner Critic Hosts: Greg, Rich, and returning guest Jay Episode Summary: In this heartfelt conversation, Greg, Rich, and Jay explore the “inner critic”—the harsh internal voice that judges, shames, and demands perfection. They discuss how it forms through past criticism, bullying, and…
