Science of Kindness: Tools and Stories for Living with Kindness and Purpose
Science of Kindness is for leaders (whether they have the title or not) who feel burnt-out, stressed-out, and low on motivation—but still want to lead with purpose, connection, and compassion. Hosted by culture expert and kindness advocate Dr.
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Kindness Helps You Navigate Change and Uncertainty (opens the original)
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Kindness doesn't stop life's storms. It changes how we move through them. In this episode of The Science of Kindness, Dr. Chris Culver reflects on a series of walks around a windswept Oklahoma lake and the lesson they revealed about change, uncertainty, and emotional resilience. Drawing from his experiences in executive leadership, personal disappointment, and the challenges of navigating shifting relationships, he explores why our brains crave predictability and why resisting life's changing se
The Mistake You're Making After Every Mistake (opens the original)
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Your biggest mistake isn't a dead end - it's a detour. In this episode of The Science of Kindness , Dr. Chris Culver explores why the way we talk to ourselves after failure matters more than we often realize. Using the familiar experience of a GPS recalculating after a wrong turn, he explains how our brains respond to shame, rejection, and setbacks, and why self-compassion creates the conditions for growth. Drawing from personal stories of missed opportunities, professional rejection, and everyd
Self-Compassion Can Help You Move Forward (opens the original)
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Losing motivation and momentum can happen to anyone. In this episode of the Science of Kindness Podcast , Dr. Chris Culver explores why stress, burnout, self-doubt, and life's unexpected challenges can leave us feeling stuck and how self-compassion can help us move forward again. Through personal stories, neuroscience research, and practical leadership insights, Chris explains why our nervous system often shifts into protection mode during difficult seasons and how small, intentional actions can
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