Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (33)
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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.

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S3E11 JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias): Why Kindness is Essential [Re-Release]

Mar 31, 2026 44m

Sweet Magnolias star JoAnna Garcia Swisher shares how kindness is deeply woven into both our personal and professional lives in this RE-RELEASE conversation. Originally recorded in 2023, JoAnna joins…

S3E10 NYT-Bestselling Illustrator & Author Holly Hatam: Why Creativity is Kindness

Mar 17, 2026 42m

Illustrator and Mindful Artist Holly Hatam (Dear Girl) breaks down the magic and kindness of creativity. Alongside host Jaclyn Lindsey, Holly shares her heartfelt journey from childhood dreams of…

S3E9 Non-Profit Founder Asmeret Berhe-Lumax: Why Food is the Ultimate Act of Kindness and Love

Mar 03, 2026 52m

How does food relate to kindness? Non-profit founder Asmeret Berhe-Lumax explores this question, sharing her inspiring journey from fleeing to America with family to creating the impactful…

S3E8 Author Sam Demma: Why Storytelling is an Act of Kindness

Feb 17, 2026 44m

Author and Keynote Speaker Sam Demma joins host Jaclyn Lindsey to share his transformative journey from aspiring soccer star to a leading advocate for kindness and community service. In this episode,…

S3E7 Tiny Jars of Stars Founder Cynthia Yip: Why 'Tiny' Acts of Kindness Heal

Feb 03, 2026 43m

Small acts of kindness matter. Tiny Jars of Stars founder Cynthia Yip joins host Jaclyn Lindsey this Random Acts of Kindness month to share her inspiring journey of turning personal grief into a…

S3E6 Filmmaker Steven Sawalich (A Case for Kindness): Why Kindness is Key to Finding Common Ground

Jan 20, 2026 47m

Film Producer and Director Steven Sawalich (A Case for Kindness) joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to explore his journey from small-town roots to global storytelling. Featuring…

S3E5 Olympian Marion Jones: Why Comebacks Require Kindness

Jan 06, 2026 55m

Marion Jones now is different than Olympian Marion Jones - the fastest woman on earth. The powerhouse athlete joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to map her journey from medals and glory…

S3E4 Dr. Suraj Samtani: Why Kindness Combats Dementia & Boosts Brain Health

Dec 23, 2025 43m

Dr. Suraj Samtani (National Geographic's Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember) joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a transformation conversation. The Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher…

S3E3 Author & Creator Jimmy Darts: Why Saying Yes to Love Changes Your Life

Dec 09, 2025 42m

Jimmy Darts, a beloved social media creator who uses his following to spread kindness, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for an inspiring conversation. Known for his heartwarming acts of generosity, Jimmy…

S3E2 Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green: Why Gratitude and Kindness Drive Scientific Breakthroughs

Nov 25, 2025 1h 3m

Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a trailblazing physicist and founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a powerful conversation. Known for her innovative…

S3E1 Chester Elton: Why Kindness Wins at Work

Nov 11, 2025 52m

New York Times bestselling author and executive coach Chester Elton joins Jaclyn Lindsey for the season 3 premiere of Why Kindness? podcast. Often referred to as the "apostle of appreciation,"…

S3 The Power of Thank You: Why Kindness? Returns for Season 3

Nov 04, 2025 1m Trailer

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…

S2E9 David Friedman

Jan 15, 2025 36m

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global…

S2E8 Camera

Dec 11, 2024 39m

With the help of a broken film camera, an eccentric repairman (Beau Bridges) helps a boy who cannot speak (Miguel Gabriel) find his voice through photography, forming an unlikely friendship. Camera…

S2E7 Uri Yudewitz

Nov 27, 2024 57m

In this episode, Uri Yudewitz steps into the studio to discuss the importance of finding commonalities in communities, how kindness shows up in his career, and why being a connector of people is…

S2E6 Team Kindness

Nov 13, 2024 44m

Guest host Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) takes the host seat this week to speak with kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, as well as the Kindlab team- Dr. Oliver Scott Curry…

S2E5 David Kirschner

Oct 30, 2024 47m

Just in time for spooky season, Jaclyn speaks to writer/producer David Kirschner (Hocus Pocus, Child's Play) about kindness in his life, his fascination with family & fantasy stories, and how the…

S2E4 Matt Mullenweg

Oct 16, 2024 48m

Matt Mullenweg joins Jaclyn in the virtual studio to discuss the significance of kindness in his company, how his passion for music influenced his career, and the connection between open source and…

S2E3 Stephanie Quayle

Oct 02, 2024 57m

Recording artist Stephanie Quayle joins Jaclyn this week to discuss the importance of self-reflection, owning your narrative, and how kindness has shown up in the most unexpected places. Trigger…

S2E2 James Rhee

Sep 18, 2024 54m

James Rhee joins Jaclyn this week for an informative and intriguing discussion about his life, his novel 'red helicopter', and how kindness can shape the professional world.James Rhee is a high…

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Why Kindness? has published 37 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Education.

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Why Kindness? is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 48m.

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