Courageously Kind

We get questions every day about Liz's condition so we thought we would dedicate an episode to answering some of our most frequently asked questions! Have a question we didn't answer? DM us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com  We love you!  For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website he...

Okay, we know the title sounds misleading, but it's true! No matter what you believe, you deserve kindness! This episode discusses the importance of belief systems and how to treat people with opposing belief systems with kindness. For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you! For more, follow us on...

In this episode, Maddie and Liz talk about the topic of staring. When you have a visible difference, staring is almost inevitable, but it can be corrected! Here you'll find some tips for when you find yourself staring at someone with a visible difference and how to prevent awkward (and sometimes offensive) interactions For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concern...

It's important to know the difference between intent and impact. Sometimes, the impact of our words differs from what we intended them to be.  Check out this guide for when you hurt someone unintentionally! For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Co...

Happy Face Equality Week! This year, Face Equality Week is from 5/17 to 5/21, but Face Equality can be celebrated year-round!   In this episode, we discuss this year's theme of Education, the importance of Face Equality, how to find additional resources, and more. For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We...

This mother's day we had the honor of being joined by our beautiful mother! We talked about motherhood, her spiritual story,  her advice for fellow parents of children with facial differences, and more. She also drops some pretty good one-liners in here for you! Happy Mother's Day Mom! For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a re...

This week we had the honor of speaking with a teacher and mentor of ours, Sister Brigid O'Mahony. We talked about love, humility, and her beautiful faith story and journey to becoming a Catholic Nun! We hope you enjoy! For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you! For more, follow us on Instagram . Q...

Earth Day was celebrated this past Thursday, but we believe every day should be Earth Day! We talk briefly about the history of Earth Day, the mental health benefits of the Great Outdoors, and some simple ways to be kinder to our beautiful planet. For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you! For more, fo...

Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim friends and listeners!  We had the honor and joy of speaking with a dear friend of ours, Christine Martinez, about celebrating differences, finding joy, and her Muslim faith. Chatting with Christine is always a pleasure, and her faith journey is so fascinating to us! Christine shares with us the tenets of her faith life as well as what she would like our non-muslim li...

We had the absolute honor of speaking with the amazing Rev. Lizzie this week for our first episode of Spirituality Sunday. We spoke about her journey as an episcopal transitional deacon (soon to be an Episcopal priest!)  We talked about love, liberation, and, of course, TikToks! Seriously, it was such an honor and an absolute joy to speak with Rev. Lizzie! What a wonderful way to kick off our new...

Welcome to our new mini-series " Spirituality Sundays!" We are so excited to speak with people of all different religions/spiritual backgrounds about what spirituality means to them! We hope to find some common ground, celebrate our differences, and share stories about personal spirituality. Stay tuned for episodes with our special guests and remember to be Courageously Kind :) For more...

Here at Courageously Kind, we are all about having meaningful conversations! In this episode, we dive into the topic of uncomfortable conversations and encourage you to partake in some meaningful reflection on topics of conversation that you are uncomfortable with having, in an effort to confront the issues within our society and create a kinder future! For more follow us on Instagram @courageousl...

Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and included in the television, film, and media they consume. When we see strong and accurately represented characters in the media we consume, they empower us and encourage us to be comfortable and confident in our skin.  For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you...

This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Anna Marie Johnson Teague from A Call To Men! We talk about emotional literacy, authenticity, and all about their new book "The Book of Dares", a wonderful book encouraging kids and people of any age to be kind, bold, and brave! You can check out A Call To Men on their website at acalltomen.org and follow them on Instagram @acalltomen For more...

You asked, we answered! We answered all kinds of questions, from ones about who we are and how Courageously Kind got started to our advice on being courageous and persevering in the face of "unkindness"! We love answering your questions, so never hesitate to ask! (be courageous lol!) For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a revi...

YOUR story is extraordinary! (regardless of if you think so or not) In this episode, we talk about Liz's experience sharing her life's story and offer some advice to anyone who wants to share their own story. For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questi...

This week we talk about the beauties and benefits of all things self-love! Today we clear up some misconceptions surrounding self-love, as well as provide you with a wonderful little loving-kindness meditation practice! Happy Valentine's Day! For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you! For more, fo...

This week we discuss the Six Attributes of Courage according to pyschologytoday.com.  We discuss how the different aspects of courage, and provide you with a little courage-boosting activity that can help you be courageously kind! For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you! For more, follow us on Instag...

It's a common misconception that sympathy and empathy are interchangeable, however, the words have their own specific meanings.  (Don't worry this is not a grammar lesson!) Not only do we discuss the differences between sympathy and empathy, but we also discuss the slippery slope between sympathy and pity, and how to be a more empathetic person. For more follow us on Instagram @courageou...

This week's episode was inspired by many different sources physical and emotional! The light is always there, even when we can't see it Be brave enough to seek the light. Be brave enough to be the light in someone's life. For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you, choose the light! For m...

In this episode, we discuss the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Switching to a growth mindset can bring positive changes to any aspect of your life.  Adopting a growth mindset is a practice, the more you do it, the better you'll get! For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love y...

This week hosts Liz and Maddie unpack how to seek out and express kindness in times of uncertainty and stress.  In this episode, Maddie and Liz talk about how deeply our news consumption impacts us, and share tips on how to carry kindness with you through the chaos. For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We lov...

Happy New Year! If you've ever made a new year resolution, statistically speaking you have probably failed at a new year's resolution. In this episode, we talk about why we think resolutions fail and what we suggest to create resolutions that will last! For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love y...

This week we discuss how to talk to kids about facial/physical differences. We were asked a lot of questions from parents about how to introduce their kids to facial differences, so we decided to consolidate what we know into an episode! We also included some additional resources to help make introduce kids to facial differences, in hopes of creating a more inclusive future! For more follow us on...

Kindness is not always easy. In fact, sometimes it's incredibly difficult.  But have no fear!  We have some solutions.  This episode is an honest conversation about what to do when we inevitably fall short.  For more follow us on Instagram @courageouslykindpodcast Comments? Concerns? Curiosities? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We love you! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? C...