The Visible Kindness Podcast

Jessica's ALS journey has affected far more than just Jessica. In this special episode of Visible Kindness, her sisters Amy and Carey share what it was like watching the earliest signs of the disease unfold, the emotions surrounding her diagnosis, and how their family has drawn closer through one of life's greatest challenges. Recorded during the filming of the upcoming Jessica documentary, this c...

Jesus said the second greatest commandment is this: "Love your neighbor as yourself." But what did He actually mean? In this solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed explores one of the most familiar teachings in Scripture and challenges a common modern assumption—that Jesus was teaching us to love ourselves first before we can love others. Drawing from Matthew 22, Luke 10, and the Parable of the Good...

In this deeply personal solo episode, Ed shares what life has really been like following brain surgery and radiation treatment. While many people see the podcast, videos, and public-facing work, they don't always see the daily challenges happening behind the scenes. From forgetting where food was stored to recording the same video six times because of simple mistakes, Ed offers an honest look at r...

Author, speaker, care minister, and kindness advocate Timothy Mathew joins Ed Squire for a heartfelt conversation about kindness, faith, grief, relationships, and human connection. Together they explore: • The Kindness Challenge • Learning kindness from family and community • Grief after losing a beloved pet • Why self-kindness matters • Meeting people where they are emotionally • Assuming positiv...

In this deeply personal solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire explores one of the most important questions in Christianity: What does it actually mean to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind? Using Matthew 22:37–39 as the foundation, Ed shares how this scripture became the inspiration behind Visible Kindness and opens up about trauma, surrender, identity, healing, and transformation....

In this powerful episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire speaks with author and speaker Melissa Jean Rod (MJ) about discovering later in life that the man she believed was her biological father… wasn't. Melissa shares the emotional journey behind her book The Daddy Files , including family secrets, adoption, trauma, forgiveness, identity, and the healing process that followed years of searching for...

Alexis Lackey's life looked perfect on the outside—but behind the scenes, she was battling a growing addiction that quickly took over everything. What started as quiet drinking at night turned into a downward spiral of alcohol dependence, legal trouble, and emotional collapse. Despite trying multiple paths to recovery, nothing seemed to work. Until one night… everything changed. In this deeply per...

From Nairobi to Northern Kenya: Feeding programs, youth outreach, and the power of a simple Gospel In this powerful episode of  Visible Kindness , Ed Squire sits down with Pastor Agnes Munyao, a woman who made a life-changing decision to leave the comfort of Nairobi and follow what she believed was a calling from God into one of the most underserved regions of Kenya. What began as a single visit t...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, I sit down again with Nicole Moehring to go deeper into the reality of abuse, justice, and the challenges families face when navigating systems that don't treat every child equally. Nicole shares the heartbreaking truth of how her two children — both victims of abuse — were treated very differently. Her daughter was heard. Justice was served. But her son, w...

Years ago, I stood on a stage in front of over 1,000 people—right after the FBI spoke—and admitted something I never thought I would say out loud: I used to be a "John." It was one of the most difficult and humbling moments of my life, but it wasn't the moment that truly changed me. The real turning point happened months earlier in a Starbucks. After sharing the truth about my life with someone fo...

In this powerful episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Ed Squire speaks with Nicole Moehring, founder of Voices of Change 2018, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing abuse and advocating for individuals with disabilities. Nicole shares the deeply personal story of how both of her children became victims of abuse — and the stark contrast in how the justice system responded. While her daughter's ca...

In this episode of  Visible Kindness , Ed Squire welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Geeta Chopra . Geeta shares her powerful personal journey from Hinduism to Christianity and how encountering Jesus Christ transformed her life. Together they discuss faith, grace, identity in Christ, and the challenges believers face when learning to walk in spiritual freedom. Geeta is the author of Kingdom...

In this episode of Visible Kindness, I sit down with Nick Adkins — co-founder of the global Pink Socks Life movement — to talk about what it really looks like to scale kindness through human connection. Nick shares how saying "yes" to life changed everything after losing his father, how Burning Man helped him reframe what matters, and how a simple pair of pink socks became a global invitation to c...

This is a deeply personal story pulled from my journals — a true account of how an unexpected encounter with a child and her mother changed my heart and perspective. It's about presence. Kindness. And learning how to love without conditions or agenda. This story comes from The Kindness Manifesto , a forthcoming book rooted in faith, healing, and radical kindness. Sometimes the moment you didn't pl...

In this deeply personal solo episode, I share a story I've never told publicly before. I open up about being sexually abused as a child, how that trauma shaped my life for decades, and what happened when I visited my abuser on his deathbed. This is not a story about minimizing pain or bypassing justice. It's about what forgiveness actually looks like when it's grounded in truth, faith, and time. I...

Confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you communicate. In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast , host Ed Squire sits down with Brigham Blackham , an internationally sought-after speaker and trainer known for helping people transform how they communicate — and how they show up in the world. Every year, billions of dollars and countless hours are lost on communication...

In this solo episode, I reset expectations for the year ahead, reflect on  what Visible Kindness truly represents , and explain why the direction of the show has shifted in a meaningful way. I also share why my own documentary and memoir are being paused — and why finishing someone else's story with care, integrity, and excellence matters more right now. This episode isn't a performance. It's an h...

In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast , Ed sits down with Raquel Soto , a Christ-centered mindset strategist, TV Host of One Breakthrough Now , and author of Rewire Reality . Raquel blends biblical truth, neuroscience, emotional regulation, and practical mindset coaching to help people break old patterns and step into the life God designed for them. Topics include: • Renewing the mind (b...

Tonnie Lea lived through betrayal, narcissistic abuse, trauma, abortion recovery, and the moment she almost gave up on life. But God met her in the darkest moment and rebuilt everything. Today, she coaches others through her books, conferences, and "Healed to Be Healed" movement — helping people share their stories with courage and dignity. 🔗 Connect with Tonnie Lea: LinkedIn:     / tonnilea-lars...

In this episode, Ed Squire talks with Amanda Johnson — The Story Oracle , about how storytelling can become a powerful act of kindness and healing. Amanda alchemizes 25 years of experience in story literacy, writing, and narrative medicine to help people transform their backstories into something redemptive and life-giving. Together they discuss: Why writing your story unlocks hidden emotions and...

🎬 Emmy-winning editor and director Art Citron joins the Visible Kindness Podcast to pull back the curtain on the creative vision behind the upcoming Sinatra–Basie documentary. In this episode: – What makes this story so emotionally powerful – Why the July 25 event in Atlantic City is central to the film – Art's approach to storytelling, rhythm, and cinematic depth – And the launch of the first Cr...

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Don't Talk About It?? — Why We Must Speak Up About CSA, with Gloria Masters In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of The Visible Kindness Podcast , host Ed Squire welcomes international survivor advocate Gloria Masters — a woman whose story has reached millions and is still breaking silence today. Born into sex trafficking and raised in a cycle of abuse in New Zealand, Gloria not only s...

Resilience. Authenticity. Connection. These aren't buzzwords—they're the way Carlyn Shaw lives her life. In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Carlyn shares how being diagnosed with MS, losing her best friends, and a traumatic accident that left her toothless didn't destroy her—they launched her mission. She's the founder of Strangers to Friends , and her "Whoever Smiles First Wins" mov...