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'Kindness Is' Podcast by Kind Cotton

'Kindness Is' Podcast by Kind Cotton

Written by: Kind Cotton / Kaitlin Johnstone
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 Take a deep dive into the true meaning of kindness with Kind Cotton Co-Founder Kaitlin Johnstone. Her and her husband Kevin created Kind Cotton with a mission of spreading true kindness while giving back, and together they've been able to donate over 100,000 books to children through Kind Cotton clothing sales.

Discussing topics related to social issues, current events, racism, education, literacy, and much more, this podcast will give you a unique insight and perspective on how we can all work to be better, do more, and be truly kind.Copyright Kind Cotton Social Sciences
Episodes
  • A Pause for Reflection: Redefining the Kindness Is Pod

    A Pause for Reflection: Redefining the Kindness Is Pod
    Aug 4 2024
    As we look toward new beginnings, Kaitlin announces a temporary pause of the Kindness Is Pod. This break is an opportunity to realign and reimagine the show's future direction. With possibilities of new guest appearances, more solo episodes, and engaging discussions on current events, the goal is to craft a refreshed and valuable experience for our audience.

    We invite our listeners to share their thoughts on what they'd like to hear in future episodes—whether it's insights on running a business, discussions on inclusive books, or shorter solo reflections. Your feedback will help shape the next chapter of the Kindness Is Pod.

    Until next time, keep redefining kindness and living by your own definition of the word.
    Stay tuned for our return!

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    3 mins
  • Kindness is Reimagining Safety with Matthew Solomon

    Kindness is Reimagining Safety with Matthew Solomon
    Jul 21 2024
    Join Kaitlin as she explores how kindness can be a guiding principle in creating safer communities for all.

    This week's guest is Matthew Solomon - creator of the new documentary Reimagining Safety. Matthew and Kaitlin's discussions focus on the intersections of kindness and safety, the importance of conflict resolution and intercultural understanding in today's world, and practical steps to reimagine and create safer, more inclusive communities.

    Tune in for an inspiring conversation that challenges conventional views on safety and highlights the transformative power of kindness.

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    Quotes
    "The rules and laws in a society are written by the people in power to keep them in power. For me, that makes a ton of sense"

    "We are socialized to believe that police and prisons and systems of punishment are what make us safe. But those systems actually perpetuate cycles of violence."

    "The reality is that the communities with the most resources are the safest, and those are generally wealthy white communities."

    "When we care about one another, we do things differently, and those things are usually rooted in love, empathy, compassion, inclusion, justice, and kindness."

    "The original purpose of policing has always been to control populations, command and control, and squash rebellions."

    "The initial police force were actually slave catchers, or I should say, catchers of enslaved people."

    "As a white male, cisgender white male, I could use my privilege and access to help support social change, not be at the forefront, but to get my foot in the door and then pass the mic, so to speak."

    "When people have mental health support, because anxiety and depression feed into people not being safe, when people have their needs met, we're cool."

    "I was always fascinated with society and why we do the things we do and why things are set up the way they are, and I was learning about systemic racism."

    "Something that I feel was pretty unique to your film is the perspective on what safety is. Safety is a well-resourced community, that's when we inherently feel safe."



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    Full transcript: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2247/9287/files/Kindness_is_Podcast_with_Matthew_2024-07-17_12_23_GMT-4_-_Transcript.docx?v=1721499766
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    28 mins
  • Kindness is Embracing Nuance with Myisha T. Hill

    Kindness is Embracing Nuance with Myisha T. Hill
    Jun 30 2024
    In this episode, Myisha T. Hill joins Kaitlin to discuss the profound impact of embracing nuance in our lives. They explore the intersections of neurodivergence, disability pride, and the challenges of living in a binary world. Myisha shares her personal journey of self-discovery, the importance of both/and thinking, and how kindness can be a powerful tool for healing and connection. Join us for an inspiring conversation on reclaiming our humanity and celebrating our unique gifts.

    About Myisha T. Hill: Myisha T. Hill is an advocate, mental health activist, and the founder of Check Your Privilege, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to becoming actively anti-racist. Myisha's work is rooted in social justice, mental health advocacy, and creating inclusive communities. Through her writing, speaking, and workshops, she empowers people to examine their own biases, engage in self-reflection, and take meaningful action towards equity and justice. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myishathill/?hl=en

    Quotes
    • "I think it's important to recognize that for Black, Indigenous, and other bodies of culture, those diagnoses aren't widely accepted and not treated with the same humanity and compassion as our white body friends and family members."
    • "I started taking responsibility for getting diagnoses and needs met regardless of what anyone says. If I have the intuitive knowing and I've done my own research, I'm going to get to the bottom of things, and that's my autistic gift."
    • "The gift of neurodivergence is that many of us intuitively know the importance of both/and because we've been demonized by a system and the people within the system for so long to be on this one way of thinking and being and learning."
    • "I have to emancipate myself from anything that's going to pull me back into a form of mental enslavement by trying to force a willfully ignorant person to change."
    • "Nuance matters more than I think we all know"
    • "Both/and mindset is really rooted in empathy, connection, inclusivity. It's about recognizing that multiple truths do exist."
    • "For Black and neurodivergent women, to always exist in the binary code of the system of reality, I can no longer do it."
    • "If I have to lose people for my own peace of mind and for my own beliefs, that's okay."
    • "True kindness would be both/and, trusting our common humanity and making space for one another even when we don't agree."

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    Full transcript: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2247/9287/files/Kindness_Is_Podcast_2024-06-17_13_09_GMT-4_-_Transcript.docx?v=1719716789
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    33 mins
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