Balancing Life's Issues

著者: Wendy Wollner & Kai M Sorensen
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  • Wendy Wollner, CEO of Balancing Life's Issues and a single mom of three, has been juggling life’s curveballs for what feels like forever. After two divorces and the sudden loss of her kids' stepfather, she’s still standing strong. With 25 years of experience running a women-owned and B Corp Certified business, Wendy has learned that what she truly needed (besides more coffee) was real work/life balance. Join Wendy and her partner-in-crime, producer Kai, as they chat with folks from all walks of life to explore the big question: what inspires us? This is Balancing Life's Issues, the Podcast, where we uncover the magic that makes life extraordinary.
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Wendy Wollner, CEO of Balancing Life's Issues and a single mom of three, has been juggling life’s curveballs for what feels like forever. After two divorces and the sudden loss of her kids' stepfather, she’s still standing strong. With 25 years of experience running a women-owned and B Corp Certified business, Wendy has learned that what she truly needed (besides more coffee) was real work/life balance. Join Wendy and her partner-in-crime, producer Kai, as they chat with folks from all walks of life to explore the big question: what inspires us? This is Balancing Life's Issues, the Podcast, where we uncover the magic that makes life extraordinary.
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    1 時間 14 分
  • The Resilience of Kindness: A Journey with Kath Koschel
    2024/11/05

    In this powerful episode of Balancing Life's Issues, host Wendy Wollner welcomes Kath Koschel, founder of the Kindness Factory, to share her extraordinary journey of resilience, hope, and the life-changing power of kindness. From surviving personal loss and physical adversity to sparking a global kindness movement, Kath’s story is a testament to the strength found in compassion. Together, Wendy and Kath discuss the science of kindness, the courage required to choose optimism, and how small acts can transform lives.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The Science and Impact of Kindness: Kath shares insights on what happens in the brain when we give or receive kindness, inspiring a ripple effect that can touch both familiar faces and strangers.
    • Turning Adversity into Action: Kath reveals her journey from enduring life-altering injuries and profound loss to building the Kindness Factory, a global movement celebrating acts of kindness.
    • Choosing Tough Love Over Sympathy: Wendy and Kath explore the importance of “strong skills” like compassion and empathy, which require both honesty and courage, and how they’re different from simply being nice.
    • Finding Optimism Through Gratitude: Kath shares her practical approach to overcoming tough days through gratitude and choosing to focus on positive influences, which sustains her resilience.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Learn more about Kath Koschel and her work: https://kathkoschel.com
    • Log an act of kindness and join the movement: https://kindnessfactory.com

    The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion

    Got an idea for the show? Email producer Kai kai@balancinglifesissues.com

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    20 分

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