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- Toxic Positivity: What to Say Instead of “Just Stay Positive”By Greg Shaw | The Support and Kindness Podcast, Episode 59 You tell someone you're worn out. Maybe you're in pain. Maybe you're scared…
- Body Image When Your Body Has Changed
By Greg Shaw, host of The Support & Kindness Podcast | Episode 58 | October 30, 2026 Body image after illness, injury, disability, or… - Grief for the Life You Thought You’d HaveBy Greg Shaw | Companion to Episode 57 of The Support & Kindness Podcast Did you think life would look different by now? Maybe…
- Phone Anxiety: Why Checking Your Phone Can Feel Like Too Much
By Greg Shaw | Companion to Episode 55 of The Support & Kindness Podcast Your phone lights up. You have not even opened the… - Are Influencers Ruining Kindness? Help, Consent, and the Camera
By Greg Shaw | KindnessRX | Companion to Episode 54 of The Support & Kindness Podcast Someone is at the grocery checkout, putting things… - Meet the Team Behind The Podcast
Four people. Different lives. One shared belief that honest conversation and human kindness can help people feel less alone. The Support & Kindness Podcast…
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Episode 7: Kindness

The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 7: Kindness Release Date: October 18, 2025 Hosts: Greg and Rich Episode Summary: In this episode, Greg and Rich explore kindness—what it means, why it matters, and how it impacts mental, physical, and social well-being. They discuss the science behind “helper’s high,” the role…
Episode 6: Medical Gaslighting

The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 6: Medical Gaslighting Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay In this episode, Greg, Rich, and guest host Jay explore medical gaslighting – when healthcare providers dismiss, minimize, or invalidate legitimate medical concerns. They discuss how time pressures, insurance constraints, and systemic biases contribute to the problem, and…
Episode 5: What Do You Do When You Have Nobody to Talk To

The Support & Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 5: What Do You Do When You Have Nobody to Talk To Summary: As the season shifts and people spend more time indoors, feelings of isolation can grow. Greg and Rich share practical ways to find connection when you don’t have anyone to talk to—from…
Episode 4: Pain Flare Days – How to Cope When Nothing Helps

Episode 4: Pain Flare Days – How to Cope When Nothing Helps September 27 In this episode, Greg and Rich tackle the difficult topic of "Pain Flare Days"—those challenging times when it feels like nothing works to alleviate chronic pain. They discuss personal strategies, the importance of mindset, and how to find relief when you…
Episode 3: “When you are forced to cancel plans, how do you handle any feelings of guilt that may arise?”

The Support & Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 3: “When you are forced to cancel plans, how do you handle any feelings of guilt that may arise?” Recorded: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 Episode summary Greg and Rich discuss practical and compassionate ways to manage guilt when illness, pain, anxiety, depression or other circumstances…
Episode 2: What Do You Do When You Feel Overwhelmed?

The Support & Kindness Podcast – With Greg and Rich Episode 2: What Do You Do When You Feel Overwhelmed? Recorded: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Today Greg and Rich discussed “What Do You Do When You Feel Overwhelmed?” Episode summary Greg and Rich unpack what it feels like to be overwhelmed and share practical, compassionate…
Episode 1: What Do You Do When Your Mind Goes Blank?

Title: When Your Mind Goes Blank (Episode 1) Podcast: The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode Summary In our very first episode, Greg and Rich introduce The Support and Kindness Podcast and dive into a common, often scary experience: when your mind goes blank. Drawing from their lived experience with brain injury,…
