In this episode of Kindness in Motion, Suzy and Parry share something special: the birth of a brand‑new podcast growing out of Suzy’s lived experience, her one‑woman show, and the deeper conversations that kindness often leads us toward.

Suzy opens up about being bullied throughout childhood, how those early experiences shaped her identity, and why long‑term bullying can leave lasting layers beneath the surface. Together, she and Parry explore how empathy, hypervigilance, masking, and self‑protection become part of who we are — and why those layers deserve to be understood with compassion rather than shame.

This conversation introduces The Babushka Project, a new podcast hosted by Parry and inspired by Suzy’s journey. It will explore identity, trauma, psychology, and the many “layers” we carry into adulthood. The first guest will be the wonderful Dr. K, a child psychologist who brings clarity and warmth to complex topics.

If you’ve ever felt shaped by your past, struggled with self‑worth, or wondered why certain patterns follow you into adulthood, this episode offers connection, context, and the reassurance that you’re not alone.

The Babushka Project launches on 13th May. Until then, join us for this honest, gentle conversation about where it all began.

Keep safe, keep happy — and most of all, be kind to yourself and to each other.

A warm, honest conversation about self‑kindness, journaling, gratitude, perfectionism, boundaries, and how childhood bullying follows us into adulthood. Suzy and Parry share real moments, practical takeaways, and the personal project driving their work on anti‑bullying and healing. Listen for journaling tips, gratitude practices, and a heartfelt look at the Babushka Project.

What you’ll hear

• Why journaling is an act of self‑kindness and how it helped Suzy process her history.

• Practical micro‑steps to catch moments of self‑criticism and choose kinder responses.

• Perfectionism vs. joy — how standards can protect or trap us.

• Boundaries, social media, and dysregulation — why connection matters more than content.

• The Babushka Project — why childhood bullying matters for adult wellbeing and what the hosts are doing about it.

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In this heartfelt episode of Kindness in Motion, Suzy and Parry dive into what kindness really means — beyond the clichés, beyond the fluff, and deep into the messy, human reality of how we give, receive, and sometimes struggle with kindness. Together they explore kindness as armour, kindness as survival, and the difference between being nice and being truly kind.

Suzy shares powerful stories from her childhood, including the community kindness she witnessed in the 1980s and how those early experiences shaped her understanding of compassion, confidence, and care. The conversation moves into the emotional cost of selfless giving, the importance of agency when helping others, and the surprising ways kindness can become a defence mechanism.

This episode also opens up an honest discussion about bullying, mental health, and the long‑term impact of childhood trauma. Suzy talks about her mission to advocate against bullying and why protecting children’s emotional wellbeing is a responsibility we all share. Parry brings thoughtful insight into self‑kindness, self‑criticism, and the complicated relationship many of us have with our own expectations.

If you’re interested in kindness psychology, mental health, anti‑bullying advocacy, neurodiversity, self‑compassion, or simply becoming a kinder human without losing yourself, this warm and honest conversation will resonate deeply. It’s reflective, funny, vulnerable, and full of the real‑life moments that make kindness powerful.

A welcoming, grounding listen for anyone who believes kindness can change lives — starting with our own.