Welcome back to Kindness in Motion, where courage, curiosity, and connection lead the way. In this episode, Suzy and Parry sit down with the brilliant and deeply grounded Dr Kirsten Krawczyk — a child psychologist, mother, and late‑diagnosed ADHD woman whose work spans prisons, families, trauma, and the emotional worlds of children.

Together, we explore the psychology of kindness: not as a personality trait, but as a skill we can grow. Dr K shares powerful insights into how kindness develops, how listening shapes the brain, and why connection is biologically protective.

We dive into:

• how kindness works in the brain (dopamine, cortisol, oxytocin)

• why listening is a neurological act, not just a social one

• how neurodivergent people may “listen differently”

• the impact of secondary trauma from news and social media

• how to be kinder to ourselves when our first reaction isn’t our best

• what children really need to feel safe, seen, and connected

• why kindness is active, intentional, and relational

We also explore the idea of kindness as a growth skill, drawing on the work of psychologist Carol Dweck, whose research on growth mindset has transformed how we understand learning and emotional development.

Learn more about her work here:

Carol Dweck – Mindset Research: https://www.mindsetworks.com/science/

And for anyone wanting to build a daily practice of emotional grounding, Dr K and Suzy touch on the power of gratitude journaling — a simple, evidence‑based tool shown to increase wellbeing, reduce stress, and strengthen connection.

A helpful starting point:

Gratitude Journaling Overview: (positivepsychology.com in Bing)

This conversation is warm, honest, and full of practical wisdom — from growth mindset to emotional regulation, from parenting to community care, from the Friendship Bench model to the everyday moments where kindness becomes a lifeline.

Kindness isn’t who you are — it’s what you do.

And it’s something we can all grow.

In this hour‑long conversation, Suzy and Parry dive deep into what kindness really means — beyond the Disney sparkle and into the messy, courageous, beautifully human reality of it. From childhood memories and generational shifts to online trolling, social media culture, and the biology of empathy, this episode explores how kindness shows up, how it gets lost, and how we can bring it back.

Together, they wander through stories of growing up in different eras, the changing nature of community, the power of digital connection, and the strange comfort (and danger) of AI‑mediated empathy. They unpack bullying, belonging, self‑protection, and the quiet bravery it takes to stay open in a world that often encourages us to shut down.

With humour, honesty, and the occasional rabbit hole, Suzy and Parry reflect on:

• Why kindness isn’t fluffy — it’s gritty, active, and sometimes uncomfortable
• How trolls can become humans again
• The tension between online connection and real‑world presence
• The role of technology, AI, and social media in shaping our emotional lives
• What ancient anthropology can teach us about caring for each other
• Why constructive criticism can be an act of kindness
• How self‑awareness, boundaries, and honesty shape kinder relationships

This episode is part exploration, part confession, part philosophical wander — and entirely human. Settle in for a conversation that’s warm, curious, occasionally chaotic, and deeply rooted in the belief that kindness still matters, and that it can move us all.

In this bonus in‑between episode, Suzy and Parry sit down for a shorter, more intimate conversation that gently bridges the space between Episode 1 and the next full instalment. With Nick’s gorgeous music now woven through the recording, this episode has a softer, reflective tone — a moment to breathe, reset, and reconnect.

Together, they explore the small but powerful ways kindness shows up in everyday life, how we navigate our own emotional landscapes, and why the “in‑between” moments often reveal the most truth. It’s unscripted, honest, and full of the warmth that’s becoming the heartbeat of Kindness in Motion.

In this episode:

• The beauty of quieter conversations
• How kindness lands differently depending on where we are emotionally
• Why pauses, transitions, and liminal spaces matter
• A glimpse into the creative process behind the podcast
• A preview of what’s coming next in the series

Whether you’re listening on a walk, in the car, or curled up with a cup of something warm, this episode is a gentle companion — a reminder that kindness doesn’t always need a grand stage. Sometimes it lives in the spaces between.

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

In this opening episode of the Kindness in Motion podcast, hosts Suzy and Parry explore why kindness can’t stay passive — and why it matters more than ever in a world where so many people feel unseen, unheard, or quietly shrinking.

They talk honestly about the loneliness pandemic, online cruelty, and the emotional impact of being misread, dismissed, or pushed to the edges. Drawing on lived experience, including Suzy’s late diagnosis of autism and ADHD, they unpack how harmful patterns on social media and in everyday life can slowly erode confidence, visibility, and connection.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt invisible or “too much.” It’s for people who care deeply but feel tired, overwhelmed, or stretched thin. It’s for listeners who want to believe kindness still exists — even when the world feels sharp — and for those looking for a kindness podcast that doesn’t sugar-coat reality, but still makes space for hope, courage, and repair.

Suzy and Parry explore what real kindness looks like: not politeness, not perfection, but active, noticing, interrupting kindness. The kind that steps in before someone disappears into silence. The kind that moves through communities, friendships, workplaces, and online spaces like warmth moving through a cold room.

Each episode of the Kindness in Motion podcast ends with a simple, human-sized act of kindness you can try in your own life. This week’s invitation is small but powerful: think of someone who’s been a little quiet lately and send them a short message — no fixing, no pressure, just a bit of warmth to say, “You’re not forgotten.”

Key themes in this episode include:

• • Why kindness is more than “being nice” — and why it’s a lifeline
  • The loneliness pandemic and feeling invisible in a hyper-connected world
  • How online bullying and subtle cruelty echo real-life harm
  • Neurodiversity, late diagnosis, and seeing harmful patterns more clearly
  • How small, consistent acts of kindness can keep people visible

Kindness doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to move. And when kindness moves, people feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.

New episodes every two weeks: Suzy and Parry return with conversations about kindness, courage, loneliness, mental health, neurodiversity, and the real stories that keep communities going. Sometimes it’s just the two of them; sometimes they’re joined by guests who bring their own lived experiences of kindness, harm, and healing.

If you have a story of kindness in motion — big or small — share it using #KindnessInMotion. This movement, and this podcast, belong to all of us.

What happens when kindness stops being a quiet idea and starts becoming something we do?
This short trailer introduces Kindness in Motion — a podcast and a movement for anyone craving more courage, connection, and humanity in the everyday.

Join Suzy and Parry as they share why this project exists, what sparked it, and how small acts of kindness can ripple further than we think.
Press play and discover what happens when kindness moves.