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The Support and Kindness Podcast

The Support and Kindness Podcast

De : Greg Shaw
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🌟 The Support & Kindness Podcast – With Greg and Rich Life with mental health challenges, brain injury, TBI, chronic pain, or simply the weight of everyday struggles can feel overwhelming. That’s why we created The Support & Kindness Podcast — a space where compassion, community, and real conversations come together. Each week, Greg and Rich share stories, insights, and practical tools that remind you you’re not alone. From personal experiences to uplifting interviews, we explore how kindness and support can transform lives — one story, one act, one conversation at a time. Expect heartfelt talks, simple steps you can take to spread kindness in your world, and encouragement to keep going, even on the hardest days. Whether you’re seeking hope, healing, or just a gentle reminder that what you do matters, this is your place. 👉 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join us in building a kinder, more supportive world.Greg Shaw Relations Sciences sociales
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  • Episode 53: Politics at the Kitchen Table: Can We Love People We Deeply Disagree With?

    Episode 53: Politics at the Kitchen Table: Can We Love People We Deeply Disagree With?
    Sep 24 2026

    What happens when someone you love sees an important issue in a completely different way?

    A conversation at the kitchen table can turn tense quickly, especially when politics, values, and family history are all tangled together.

    I’m joined by Rich, Liam, and Sarah for a candid conversation about what happens inside us when we disagree, why it can hurt more with family, and how to listen without pretending we agree.

    We talk about news fatigue, taking a pause, and setting boundaries when a conversation stops helping. We also share what gives us hope that people can still connect across differences.

    This is a conversation among friends. We don’t have perfect answers, and kindness does not require anyone to accept insults, threats, or harm.

    In this episode:

    • Why disagreements with loved ones can feel so personal.
    • Listening to understand without giving up your own views.
    • How to say, “I care about you, but I need to pause this conversation.”
    • The effect of headlines, feeds, and repeated arguments on how we see one another.
    • Two small challenges: pause before sharing a story or set one news boundary.

    This week’s question: How do you stay connected to people you love when you see important issues in different ways?

    Listen and share: https://KindnessRX.org/listen

    Our free online support groups: https://KindnessRX.org/groups

    Support: If you’re in the U.S. and need immediate emotional or suicide crisis support, call or text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/.

    Outside the U.S., look for local support at https://findahelpline.com/.

    If you’re in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

    Further reading: American Psychological Association, Stress in America 2024: https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/stress-in-america/2024/

    Pew Research Center, Americans’ feelings about politics and political discourse:

    https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/09/19/americans-feelings-about-politics-polarization-and-the-tone-of-political-discourse/

    This podcast offers peer conversation, not therapy or crisis care.
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    55 min
  • Schedule Update: New Episodes Are Moving to Wednesdays

    Schedule Update: New Episodes Are Moving to Wednesdays
    Sep 19 2026

    For the past year, The Support & Kindness Podcast has consistently released new episodes on Mondays.

    Because of changes in schedules and the demands of this season, we’re moving our regular release day.

    Going forward, look for new episodes on Wednesdays.

    Nothing else is changing.

    Greg, Rich, Liam, and Sarah will continue bringing you honest and supportive conversations about mental health, brain injury, chronic pain, disability, kindness, and everyday life.

    Thank you for listening and being part of our community.

    Listen and follow the podcast at KindnessRX.org/listen

    Whilst you wait, remember we offer free weekly support groups: KindnessRX.org/groups
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    1 min
  • Episode 52: When Depression Doesn’t Lift - Treatment Options, Crisis Support, and Hope with Dr. Mark Blair

    Episode 52: When Depression Doesn’t Lift - Treatment Options, Crisis Support, and Hope with Dr. Mark Blair
    Sep 13 2026
    CONTENT NOTEThis episode discusses depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide prevention.In the U.S., call or text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org for free, confidential crisis support. If there is immediate life-threatening danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.Outside the U.S., find local support at https://findahelpline.com.What happens when medication and therapy have not brought enough relief?Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Mark Blair joins Greg, Rich, Liam, and Sarah to explain treatment-resistant depression and why “treatment-resistant” does not mean “untreatable.” They discuss the importance of reviewing the full diagnosis and treatment history before deciding what comes next.Dr. Blair explains Deep TMS with the BrainsWay H-coil, Spravato (esketamine nasal spray), IV ketamine used off-label for depression, and when ECT may be considered.He also discusses treatment access, monitoring, realistic expectations, choosing a responsible provider, crisis warning signs, asking directly about suicide, and creating a written safety plan before a crisis.Episode 52 also marks one year of The Support & Kindness Podcast.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome, content note, and 98801:04 When depression treatment has not helped enough02:06 Meet Dr. Mark Blair03:08 Hospital crisis care and founding Optimum05:08 Clinical depression, sadness, grief, and stress06:42 What treatment-resistant depression means08:32 Rechecking the diagnosis and treatment history10:30 Deciding what treatment may come next12:42 TMS, Deep TMS, and the BrainsWay H-coil16:12 Spravato and IV ketamine21:02 Choosing a provider, access, cost, and safety23:10 Crisis warning signs and immediate danger25:17 How to ask directly about suicide27:09 Supporting a loved one and creating a safety plan29:00 Practical next steps and realistic hope30:36 Three rapid-fire questions31:34 One-year anniversary reflections36:29 Dr. Blair’s practice information37:15 Key takeaways and weekly kindness challenge38:48 KindnessRX support groups and closingABOUT DR. MARK BLAIRMark E. Blair, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder and medical director of Optimum Wellness & TMS in Columbus, Ohio.Optimum Wellness & TMS500 E Main Street, Suites 110 & 130Columbus, OH 43215Phone: 614-933-4200Email: info@optimumtms.comWebsite: https://www.optimumwellnessandtms.comNew patients: https://www.optimumwellnessandtms.com/two-ways-to-beginSAFETY-PLAN RESOURCESCreate an interactive safety plan:https://www.mysafetyplan.org/Download a blank safety-plan PDF:https://www.mysafetyplan.org/static/NationalSPA-f57dd48ae60b5b1e9c5a1a980a978693.pdfLEARN MORENIMH brain-stimulation therapies:https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/brain-stimulation-therapies/brain-stimulation-therapiesOfficial BrainsWay information:https://www.brainsway.com/Official Spravato information:https://www.spravato.com/KINDNESSRXWebsite:https://kindnessrx.org/Free online peer-led support groups:https://kindnessrx.org/groupsKindnessRX groups provide peer support and do not replace therapy, medical care, professional advice, or crisis services.Read the complete companion article, treatment information, safety-plan resources, and further reading:https://kindnessrx.org/when-depression-doesnt-liftDISCLAIMERThis episode is for general education only and is not individual medical advice. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional who can consider your diagnosis, medical history, prior treatment, risks, benefits, and alternatives.IV ketamine for depression is an off-label use. No treatment is guaranteed to work.
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    40 min
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