Courageously Kind

To celebrate this year's Face Equality Week we compiled an episode with highlights from a few of the incredible Face Equality activists! We spoke with Kim Teems Fox the President of FACES, LaDarius Davis from The Healing Heart, and Ashley Barbour from Cleft Love! Whether you are personally affected by facial differences or not, this week is a great reminder to be kind to ALL! For more check o...

College can teach you about a lot more than just academics.  Looking back on our first year of college, we learned a lot about ourselves, about life, and about how to get through hard times.  Whether you're a college student or not, here are some tips that can help you be more courageous and to step outside your comfort zone; it's not always easy, but it is definitely worth it! For more,...

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Joshua Thomas Gray, a filmmaker who shares in our vision to make the internet a kinder place! This week we talked about his solo trip to Iraq (it's an amazing story!), and about the current state of social media.  Check out Part 1 of this episode if you haven't already to hear about Joshua's recent empathy-building experiment and follow his Ti...

In this week's episode, we spoke with the incredible, insightful, and inspiring Joshua Thomas Gray!  In Part 1 of this episode, we chatted all about his "daily empathy experiment", the ever-changing world of social media, and how we can connect with each other in this digital world. Tune in next week to hear all about Joshua's courageous solo trip to Iraq! Check out the Empathy...

This week we had the honor of chatting with Jude, a filmmaker from Upstate N.Y. about their current project, "Steward", a documentary short film about a black-owned family farm in Windsor N.Y.  Jude shared a little bit about the film, how they found this family farm, and the complexities of sharing the story of a black family as a white filmmaker.  To follow the farm and the film's...

A lot of things have been happening at Courageously Kind!  From podcast contests to equipment upgrades, to websites (coming soon!!), we’ll fill you in on what we’ve been up to lately :) As always, you can stay up to date on our Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast  and we’ll see ya back here real soon! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or...

This thursday, February 17th is Random Act of Kindness Day! To celebrate we've compiled 365 ways to show yourself,  others or the planet a little kindness! If we all did just one act of kindness a day, the world would be a much kinder place. Here are just some ideas to get you in the spirit of Random Act of Kindness Day. Little acts go a long way.  Let us know how you're celebrating Rand...

We had the incredible honor of speaking with Melissa, from the award-winning Documentary "From My Window". The film features her story as a young woman with cerebral palsy embarking on a journey to climb a mountain range in Colorado.  In this episode, we talk about what it was like to be the subject of the documentary, and Melissa shares some behind-the-scenes exclusives!  She also share...

We had the most wonderful time chatting with our dear friend Amelhyne from "Talk About It", a podcast dedicated to destigmatizing conversations surrounding mental health. We talked about all of the amazing projects she's working on, from her incredible podcast, some film projects, and more! Amelhyne is such a joy to talk to and is such a fierce advocate for mental health and sharing...

Penn and Moses are two of the kindest, most courageous, and funniest people we have ever met! We talked about their Instagram page "Ragged and Funny Stories",  Penn's experience with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, their involvement in an outstanding documentary, and some of their favorite kindness stories. Check out their Instagram @raggedandfunnystories and check out the documentary &qu...

We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with LaDarius from The Healing Heart about kindness, social media, and advocacy. LaDarius is such a genuine, kind, warm-hearted person with a passion for representation of the facially different community.  We very much enjoyed this conversation and we think you will too! To check out the amazing things LaDarius is doing follow him on Instagram @thehealingh...

The holidays can be a time of great stress and frustration, but we're here to help!  In this episode, we offer some tips to having a less frustrating, more enjoyable holiday season! Happy Holidays! (take care of yourself!!)  For more, follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast :) For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an...

In the spirit of Black Friday, we've decided to help give you some tips to boost your kindness this holiday season, especially during your shopping adventures!  A little bit of kindness can truly go a long way, especially to retail and service workers during the busiest time of the year! For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast :) For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions?...

Since everyone is so busy this time of year, we've decided to create some mini, bite-sized episodes for your listening enjoyment! Through the holiday season we'll be uploading some 5 (ish) minute episodes to bring some kindness into your busy schedules. Use this as a reminder to prioritize your mental health, set some healthy boundaries, and take some time for yourself. Welcome to the mi...

To continue celebrating World Kindness Day, we chatted about some of our kindness heroes! Who are your kindness heroes? let us know on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast (Disclaimer: we're aware that there are some issues with this audio file and we're working to get it fixed!) For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an em...

November 13 is World Kindness Day!  In this episode, we give you some ideas about how you can celebrate this wonderful day to share kindness with yourself, with others, and with our world! How are you celebrating  World Kindness Day?  Let us know on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast  We love you!  For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or se...

We LOVE Halloween!  Almost as much as we love advocating for Face Equality :) Join us this week as we discuss ableist Halloween costumes and how to avoid them.  To learn more about this very subject, check out this amazing article posted on Face Equality International's website https://faceequalityinternational.org/why-is-halloween-difficult-for-the-facial-difference-community/ Have a safe, h...

This week we talk about the importance of rest. Rest is necessary to live a healthy, happy and productive life.  In this episode, you'll be reminded of the value of rest and we'll explore together some options to incorporate more rest into your life! For more, follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast  We love you! Get some rest :) For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comm...

The new James Bond movie perpetuates negative stereotypes about facially different people. Please, don’t watch this movie!  To learn more, follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com Be kind to yourself and others today :)

Sorry to alarm you by the title! Today we’re talking about the false narratives that we tell ourselves, that the world tells us and that we tell others. A reminder to you: be honest with yourself about your thoughts and feelings! For more, follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an ema...

Did you know September is Cranio-Facial Acceptance Month? In this episode, we talk about the difference between awareness and acceptance, what acceptance means to us, and how you can help celebrate this wonderful month! For more, follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast To support FACES, visit their website at FACES-cranio.org For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns...

This week we had the honor of speaking with the president of FACES: The National Craniofacial Association, Kim Teems Fox! She's an incredible activist, leader, artist, and a very courageously kind person! We chatted about how she got started with FACES, the amazing work that goes on at FACES, and what you can do to help support families affected by cranio-facial conditions. Check out their we...

Happy Back to School Season!  This week we share a mother's plea for kindness from students this coming school year.  We share tips for students, teachers, and parents on how to have a courageously kind school year! For more resources, head to our Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast and visit websites like faceequalityinternational.org, and faces-cranio.org Have a great school year! For more,...

Welcome to Season 2 of Courageously Kind! This week we're celebrating our first birthday by reflecting on the past year,  sharing our plans for Season 2, and giving a HUGE thank you to you! You motivate us, inspire us, and give us hope for a kinder, braver world!  From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! This is only the beginning. Lots of love!   For more, follow us on Instagram @courageous...

Did you know July is Disability Pride Month?  In this episode, we talk about the history of Disability Pride Month, the symbolism behind the flag, and the intersectionality between Disability and Facial Differences. For more, follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast We love you! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an emai...