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The Support and Kindness Podcast

The Support and Kindness Podcast

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 🌟 The Support & Kindness Podcast – With Greg and Rich Life with mental health challenges, brain injury, TBI, chronic pain, or simply the weight of everyday struggles can feel overwhelming. That’s why we created The Support & Kindness Podcast — a space where compassion, community, and real conversations come together. Each week, Greg and Rich share stories, insights, and practical tools that remind you you’re not alone. From personal experiences to uplifting interviews, we explore how kindness and support can transform lives — one story, one act, one conversation at a time. Expect heartfelt talks, simple steps you can take to spread kindness in your world, and encouragement to keep going, even on the hardest days. Whether you’re seeking hope, healing, or just a gentle reminder that what you do matters, this is your place. 👉 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join us in building a kinder, more supportive world.Greg Shaw Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Body Image When Your Body Has Changed | Episode 58

    Body Image When Your Body Has Changed | Episode 58
    30 Oct 2026

    What happens when the body you live in no longer feels like the one you know?Maybe it changed after an illness, an injury, surgery, or years of pain. Maybe other people cannot see the change at all. Either way, “just love your body” can feel like a lot to ask.This week, I’m joined by Rich, Liam, and Sarah for an honest conversation about body image after your body has changed. We talk about the things a mirror cannot show. The fatigue. The grief. The loss of privacy. The comments that stay with you long after someone has said them.I share my own struggle with weight and self-criticism. Sarah talks about life after a spinal cord injury, scars, and finding someone who understood. Liam shares what it feels like to use a cane and be judged before people know you. Rich reflects on belonging and finally finding his people.There is room for a laugh here, too. These are difficult things to live with. It helps to talk about them with people who get it.In this episode:• Why body image is about more than appearance• Grieving a change without turning on yourself• Mobility aids that bring freedom and complicated feelings• Privacy, personal questions, and asking before helping• Social comparison, relationships, and honest conversations• Body neutrality and care when body love feels out of reach• Knowing when you may need professional supportTHIS WEEK’S CHALLENGEChoose one act of body respect and one boundary. Rest when you need to. Wear the aid that helps you get out. Put away clothes that make you feel worse. Try saying, “Please do not comment on my weight.”Supporting someone else?

    Try seven days without unsolicited comments about their body. Ask whether they would like you to listen, help, or change the subject.Listen and share Episode 58:https://kindnessrx.org/58Explore our free online peer support groups:https://kindnessrx.org/groupsMore episodes:https://kindnessrx.org/listenIf this conversation helps, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need it. You’re safe here.CONTENT NOTEIncludes body dissatisfaction, weight change, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, disability, pain, scars, intimacy, mental health distress, and some strong language.This is a peer conversation and general information, not medical advice, therapy, or diagnosis. If concerns about your body affect eating, daily life, relationships, or getting care, speak with a qualified professional. In the U.S., call or text 988 for crisis support. Call 911 for immediate danger.RESEARCH CLARIFICATIONThe CDC chronic-pain figure of 36.0% applies to adults aged 65 and older.https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db518.htm
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  • Episode 57: Grief for the Life You Thought You’d Have

    Episode 57: Grief for the Life You Thought You’d Have
    23 Oct 2026
    Maybe you thought life would look different by now. A different career. A closer family. Better health. More time with someone you love.Rich, Liam, Sarah, and I talk about grief for the life we expected, and the life we thought we had. We share personal experiences of brain injury, disability, recovery, caregiving, money worries, and regret. There are difficult moments, some laughs, and room for feelings that don’t fit neatly together.Kindo’s Kindness Challenge: “What Changed, What I Need”Finish: “What I miss is…” and “What would help me this week is…”Keep it small and private if you like. Supporting someone? Ask what others find hardest to understand. Listen, offer specific help, and allow a no. Respect requests for space.Listen/share: https://kindnessrx.org/57Free peer groups/current calendar: https://kindnessrx.org/groupsFollow: https://kindnessrx.org/listenCHAPTERS00:00 Intro and welcome01:44 The future you expected and the life you thought you had07:50 Grief for a life that changed16:12 Identity, lost roles, and the masks we wear24:48 Regret and responsibility27:21 When money changes your plans35:39 Grief while life is still changing40:25 Family expectations and comparison50:53 Listening when a loss is hard to see52:47 Making plans again without rushing grief58:04 What’s on your heart this week?1:02:47 Closing thoughts and practical support1:04:13 Kindo’s Kindness Challenge: What Changed, What I Need1:05:35 Sharing the episode, groups, and support resourcesLINKS WE PROMISEDThe poem Greg called “The Mask”: “Please Hear What I’m Not Saying” — Charles C. Finn:https://poetrybycharlescfinn.com/pages/please-hear-what-im-not-sayingTED talks for further listening:Nora McInerny — We don’t “move on” from grief. We move forward with it. A personal perspective on bereavement.https://www.ted.com/talks/nora_mcinerny_we_don_t_move_on_from_grief_we_move_forward_with_itKathryn Schulz — Don’t regret regret.https://www.ted.com/talks/kathryn_schulz_don_t_regret_regretAlexandra Sacks — A new way to think about the transition to motherhood.https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhoodResearch and information mentioned in the introduction:NHS — Grief after bereavement or loss:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/Studies of grief following bereavement, divorce and unemployment — Papa et al. (2014) and Klurfeld et al. (2020):https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24751321/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32663941/APA’s 2023 stress survey (stress, not a measure of parental regret or grief):https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/11/psychological-impacts-collective-traumaFederal Reserve — 2025 household survey, published 2026; $400 emergency expense:https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2026-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2025-savings-investments.htmJuliana G. Breines and Serena Chen (2012) — Self-compassion and self-improvement motivation. The study measured motivation to make amends, not long-term behaviour change:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22645164/Content note: Bereavement, dementia, family conflict, disability, addiction, substance use, and regret. Take a break if you need one. This is peer conversation, not medical advice or crisis care.Support: U.S. and territories, call/text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.orgOther countries: https://findahelpline.comImmediate danger: call your local emergency number.
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  • Episode 56: When You Can't Make Yourself Do Basic Things

    Episode 56: When You Can't Make Yourself Do Basic Things
    16 Oct 2026

    When You Can't Make Yourself Do Basic Things

    You need a shower. There's food to make and a letter you haven't opened. You know what needs doing, but getting started feels like too much. Then someone says, "It only takes five minutes."

    This week, Rich, Liam, Sarah, and I talk about the everyday tasks we struggle with and the shame that can come with them. We share what it's like when pain, brain injury, low energy, or trouble remembering things turns one job into a long list of steps.

    We talk about:

    • Why calling something "basic" can make it harder to admit you're struggling.

    • Showers, meals, medication routines, laundry, and unopened mail.

    • Breaking a job into smaller parts and choosing what needs attention first.

    • Reminders, asking for help, and having someone alongside you.

    • Offering support without taking over or making someone feel judged.

    • When changes in everyday life deserve a conversation with a health professional.

    In "What's on Your Heart This Week?", we talk about caregiving, sobriety, family, needing some peace, and feeling lonely.

    This week's kindness challenge: One Need, One Kind Step

    If you're struggling, choose one thing you need today. Make the next step clear or ask someone to help with one job.

    You could say: "I'm having a hard time with everyday things. Could you help me with one job?"

    If you're supporting someone, offer a choice: "Would it help if I brought you something to eat or sat with you while you open the mail?" Ask before moving their things or looking at anything private. Give them room to say no.

    If food, fluids, medication, or safety are already a concern, ask for help promptly. The challenge can wait.

    Listen and stay connected

    Follow The Support & Kindness Podcast and share this episode with someone you'd like to help understand.

    More episodes: https://kindnessrx.org/listen

    Free online peer-led support groups and current meeting times: https://kindnessrx.org/groups

    A note about this conversation

    We're sharing lived experience, not personal medical advice. Our peer support groups don't replace medical care, therapy, or crisis support. Speak with your clinician or pharmacist about medication concerns; don't change doses based on something heard in the episode.

    In the United States, call or text 988 for crisis support: https://988lifeline.org

    For immediate, life-threatening danger, call 911. Outside the United States, use your local emergency service or find support at https://findahelpline.com

    Content note: candid discussion of mental health, difficulty with personal care, alcohol recovery, and occasional strong language.
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