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[ Culture ]
Can We Bring an End to the Us vs Them Mentality?
The “us vs them” mentality seems so pervasive in the media and in society? Why is that? Here’s how knowledge and some science can help to bring us all some unity!
13 minutes
[ Business ]
Why Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength
Why do we feel embarrassed to ask for help? The wonderful (and hilarious) TED Talk Speaker Michele L. Sullivan helps us re-frame our perspective on asking for help, and how it all starts with having a little more compassion!
3 minutes
[ Art ]
The Connective Power of Photography
How can taking a photograph help you connect with a stranger? Richard Renaldi’s photographic series “Touching Strangers” shows us that an act as simple as posing with a stranger can have a profound effect on our sense of humanity.
5 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
The Boy Who Lifted 33,000 Spirits
By Dr. Lynda
Sometimes we meet a child who radiates such otherworldly wisdom and compassion that we have to ask the question, “Where does this energy come from?” Meet a profoundly wonderful little being. (5m)
44 minutes
[ Business ]
Gangs, Kinship and Service
By Dr. Lynda
Father Greg Boyle has some funny, insightful and amazing stories about his project – called Homeboy Industries! I listened 3 times to this podcast to soak it in!