Courageously Kind

Did you know that volunteering your time can lower depression, reduce stress, and increase dopamine release?!? Beginning to volunteer whether through an organization or on your own, can be a daunting task! This week we are breaking down some of the ways that you can volunteer in your community and make a BIG difference. For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out ou...

This week we chatted with Sterling Marchand, co-founder of Be The Good, a non-profit in the D.C. area that provides food for those who need it. Sterling and his wife, Amber, founded the Project with their four children during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sterling shared with us the inspiring story of how the Be The Good Project came to be and encourages listeners to get involved with...

We all could be kinder to our bodies. But it can be hard to be kind to ourselves and our bodies when negativity toward our bodies can start at such a young age. Last week we talked with the incredible Tyler Feder about the importance of positive body education, especially for kids!  This week, Liz and Maddie break down some tips we've found helpful for improving self-body image!  For more, fo...

This week we chatted with an incredible artist and author, Tyler Feder! Tyler talked with us about her latest book Bodies Are Cool! in which Tyler celebrates and honors ALL different kinds of bodies! We also talked about her book Dancing at the Pity Party and an upcoming book Are You Mad At Me?   that she wrote with her sister, Cody! Check out some things we mentioned in the episode! Tyler's...

After our conversation with Lizzie Velasquez, we were reflecting a lot about how we control the narrative of own our stories. Ultimately we all should take ownership of our own stories and we get to choose how to tell them.  This week we chat about how to be mindful of your own story and your power to reclaim your story as your own! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns?...

We are fangirling hard over this week's guest!! This week we chatted with the world-famous motivational speaker, activist, and author,  Lizzie Velásquez! You may recognize Lizzie from her viral Ted Talk " How Do You Define Yourself "  or her documentary A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velásquez Story . Lizzie is the author of multiple books including " Be Beautiful, Be You ", &q...

Season 4 is almost here!!!!! We'll see you back here REAL soon!!! 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 :)

Our last mini-episode of the summer!  Today, Maddie shares some tips for college freshmen, or anyone returning back to school this time of year!  The new season of Courageously Kind is coming so! very! soon!!! Enjoy the end of your summer! :)      For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com...

It's our 100th episode! (kind of....) To celebrate we're sharing with you some memories, funny moments and stories from our 3 years of podcasting! 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 :)

For some reason during the summertime I find myself struggling with comparison.  Comparing myself and my life to the lives of others.  It can be hard to overcome, but a little gratitude and some boundaries are a good place to start :)  - Maddie  For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com Be...

Are you feeling stuck to your screen? You are not alone! As we enter the second half of summer join Liz in setting aside your phone, tablet, computer, or any screen that is keeping you from living life to the fullest! 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...

Welcome back! In this week's episode, Maddie chats about how she's finding the balance between work and fun this summer. And..... Something new and exciting! We're releasing Video Diaries on our Youtube! Check them out here !  And stay tuned for more mini-episodes throughout the summer! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or...

We seriously think Pamela is a Disney Princess in real life! Pamela is absolutely radiant! Her kindness and joy are so refreshing and so needed in our world! We had the BEST conversation about her mission to bring kindness to people via her Instagram show Kind Time ! Check out Kind Time with Sam Humphrey and Jenn from That Good News Girl ! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Co...

You may have noticed we've been a little quiet during these past few weeks... A LOT of exciting things have been happening! and taking up a lot of our time! Here's a little taste of what life has been like for us recently.  We're back to creating and releasing new content for you!  Thanks for sticking with us :) For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check...

This mother's day we’re re-releasing an episode with our dear 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 . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an...

You may have heard the term "Kindness Influencer" being thrown around on social media, and while this sounds like an awesome concept, these content creators sometimes do more harm than good. In this week's episode, Liz and Maddie share some concerns about "trending kindness", and urge you to be mindful and conscientious of the content you consume.  For more, follow us on I...

This week we had the honor of chatting with Bryan Tsiliacos, founder of 30 Acts by 30! Bryan is on a mission to perform 30 HUGE acts of kindness before he turns 30 years old!   Bryan has given back to his community in extremely impactful ways,  including his school-supply drive, as featured in ABC News ! A huge thank you to Bryan for sharing his journey with us! Follow his journey on Instagram :)...

Last week was our first-ever Kindness Week! We hosted various activities and events to promote kindness on Marywood University's Campus. In this episode, we're breaking down each day of Kindness Week and sharing with you some behind-the-scenes moments! A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make Kindness Week 2023 a success!  Keep an eye on our website for more info on how to bring Kind...

This week, Courageously Kind in collaboration with MMG will be hosting Marywood's first ever KINDNESS WEEK! Even you're not on Marywood's campus, you can still get involved with the kindness week festivities! Keep an eye on our Instagram for updates! Check out Kindness Features on The Wood Word's website! And stay tuned to Marywood's Multimedia Communcations page for updat...

We are both SO excited to announce the FIRST Courageously Kind Spin-Off, The Courageously Kind Finance Podcast!!!    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 :)

Our guest this week is working to make good news easily accessible via social media! Jenn is known as That Good News Girl on Instagram and TikTok , and her videos will make you smile! In this episode, we chat about the importance of intentionally seeking good news, and sharing positivity and optimism online! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website he...

When was the last time you truly rested? Besides your usual sleeping habits, what does rest look like to you? This week we are unpacking how difficult rest can be and why it’s so necessary. Rest is SO important when talking about kindness because remember, you can never pour from an empty cup! Check out last week's episode here ! For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concern...

Who doesn’t love a sweet treat?  Our guest today Lucy believes in sweet treats for all! (and we do too!) Lucy is the founder of Lil’s Parlour, a pay-what-you-can bakery in the UK. Her mission is to share happiness and delicious desserts with anyone and everyone.  We are so inspired by Lucy and Lil’s Parlour.  If you’re feeling inspired too and want to pay it forward, please consider making a donat...

This week the two of us are taking a vacation! Just kidding! But we are talking about how to look at kindness through the lens of travel because kindness NEVER takes a vacation. We challenge you this week to see kindness in a new way and to always be courageously kind! This episode was inspired by our conversation with Jessica from Kind Traveler !  For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Com...

Our guest today is totally revolutionizing the way we kind about kindness and tourism.  Jessica Blotter is the founder of Kind Traveler, a company that allows travelers to positively impact the communities they travel to.  Kind Traveler allows travelers to look through a lens of kindness, and optimize their experience to be one that positively impacts individual wellness, sustainability, communiti...