The Support and Kindness Podcast

Content note: This episode discusses mental health crisis, panic attacks, and suicidal thinking. If you're struggling, call or text 988 (US Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). International listeners: please use your local crisis line.When you cut your finger, you reach for the first aid kit. But what do you reach for when your heart is breaking,…

Episode 36: Cruelty of The Inner Voice What would you do if a stranger spoke to you the way your inner critic does? Most of us would walk away. Some of us would speak up. Some of us would call someone for help. But when that same cruelty comes from inside our own heads, many…

Some people look fine on the outside. They show up. They answer the messages. They get the work done. They check on everyone else. They smile, laugh, and keep life moving. But inside, they may feel exhausted, numb, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed. In this episode of The Support and Kindness Podcast, Greg, Rich, Derek, Liam,…

The neuroscience of intrusive memory, shame, and why old cringe moments can feel so alive at night Why does your brain wait until the quietest part of the night to replay something awkward from years ago? In this episode of the Support and Kindness Podcast, Greg, Rich, Liam, Tony, and Sarah explore intrusive memories, shame,…

Episode 33 — Grief Without a Death Navigating the Grief of Friendships, Family, and Careers Hosts: Greg Shaw, Rich, Derek, Liam, Sarah Episode Overview This episode names a kind of grief many people carry silently: grief without a death. Greg and the co‑hosts explore living loss—the grief that comes from friendships that fade, family relationships…

Hosts: Greg Shaw, Rich, Jay, Derek, Liam, Tony Podcast: Supporting Kindness Podcast Episode Focus: How kindness and compassion impact physical health, mental health, and the nervous system—backed by real science and lived experience. Episode Overview In this episode, Greg and the co‑hosts explore a powerful idea: kindness isn’t just a moral value or personality trait—it…

Episode 31: When Your Brain Won’t Let You Rest: The Exhaustion No One Sees Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Derek, Liam, Tony This episode centers on a kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix, and others often can’t see. Greg and the team unpack mental and emotional exhaustion—how it builds, why it lingers, and what it…

WHO DO YOU TRUST? Support and Kindness Podcast Hosts: Greg Shaw, Rich, Derek, Liam, Sarah Trust is something we all rely on, yet many of us struggle to define, build, or rebuild it—especially after being hurt. In Episode 30, the Support and Kindness team has an honest, personal, and sometimes raw conversation about what trust…

Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Derek, Liam Summary Choosing a medical provider or therapist can feel confusing, stressful, and high‑stakes—especially when you are already not feeling your best. In Episode 29, Greg and the crew walk through a clear, practical roadmap for finding care that actually fits your needs. This episode breaks down provider types, credentials,…

Episode 28: How to Be a Better Listener Support and Kindness Podcast Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Derek Episode Summary In Episode 28, the team takes a thoughtful look at what it truly means to listen. Not the kind where we wait for our turn to speak, but the kind that helps people feel seen, safe,…

Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Derek, Liam When life feels heavy, friendships can feel hard to maintain. In this episode, the Support and Kindness crew talks honestly about what it looks like to stay connected when energy is low, pain is high, or mental health is fragile. The conversation blends research, lived experience, and practical ideas…

The Support and Kindness Podcast Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Derek, Liam Loneliness is something almost everyone experiences, yet few talk about openly. In Episode 26, the Support and Kindness crew takes a deep, honest look at what loneliness really is, why it’s so common today, and how it affects our mental, emotional, and physical health….

Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Derek, Liam, Sarah The team has an open and honest conversation about how constant exposure to news, especially negative, sensational, and political content can intensify anxiety, depression, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. This is a peer-led discussion based on lived experience, not medical advice. The focus is on awareness, balance, and practical…

Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, DerekPodcast: Support and Kindness Podcast Episode Summary In this episode, the team explores self‑talk—the inner voice that shapes how we handle stress, setbacks, and everyday life. Greg opens with a clear explanation of what self‑talk is, why it matters, and how it affects the brain. The conversation then moves into personal…

Hosts: Greg Shaw, Rich Jay, Derek, Sarah Summary Sleep is something we all do, yet many people struggle to get enough of it—or to feel truly rested. In Episode 23, the Support and Kindness team talks about why sleep matters, why it can be difficult, and what can help. The discussion blends science, personal experience,…