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The Support & Kindness Podcast

The Support & Kindness Podcast

Auteur(s): 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.
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  • Episode 11: What Does Recovery Look Like To You?

    Episode 11: What Does Recovery Look Like To You?
    Nov 16 2025
    Title: The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 11: What Does Recovery Look Like To You? Date: November 15, 2025 Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay Episode summary: This episode explores how recovery can look different depending on the person and the context—addiction, eating disorders, mental health, or physical rehabilitation. The conversation emphasizes community, accountability, coping skills, and the importance of seeking help. Jay shares an honest account of addiction and long-term sobriety, Rich focuses on physical rehabilitation and the power of milestones and community, and Greg reflects on family, stigma, and the transformation that recovery can bring. Together, they stress that recovery is not linear, setbacks are feedback, and asking for help is brave. Key themes: Recovery is personal and non-linearCommunity and connection reduce isolation and improve outcomesCoping skills replace harmful habits over timeSetbacks are learning opportunities, not failuresMental health support is essential in all forms of recoveryAccountability and routine foster progressForgiveness—especially self-forgiveness—is a crucial step Noteworthy quotes and observations: From Greg: Quote: “Recovery is not a straight line or a checklist. It’s more of a winding river… sometimes it’s smooth and sometimes it’s rough, but it’s always changing.”Observation: Greg reframes relapse as “valuable feedback about triggers or skills that still need to be built.”Personal insight: He shares a powerful story of his stepmother’s transformation through sobriety and treatment—moving from chaos and harm to kindness and love—highlighting how recovery can change identity and relationships.Call to action: “I care. People care. I love you. You are worth it… seek help.” He provides concrete resources and urges listeners to reach out. From Jay: Quote: “They say that if you hear enough in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, that one day something clicks. And one day something did click.”Milestone: Coming up on 11 years sober on December 5; earned his 10-year coin; sober from both alcohol and heroin.Insight: Gradual commitment helped—“I was just going to wait a week… then two… then a month”—showing how short-term goals can build long-term sobriety.Observation: He connects physical injury and addiction, sharing a traumatic brain injury and the painful shift from pain meds to heroin, underscoring the intersection of medical care and substance use.Key point: “Eventually you have to forgive yourself… it’s a necessary step of recovery in any fashion.” From Rich: Quote: “There’s a mental health side of recovery to injury or to addiction that can’t be ignored.”Focus: Physical rehabilitation milestones—range of motion, weight-bearing, and measurable progress with a therapist.Observation: The rehab schedule builds a “rehabilitation community” that supports accountability and motivation.Insight: Modern medicine and therapy can restore careers after injuries that were once career-ending (e.g., ACL, Achilles), highlighting hope and the role of persistence and care. Main takeaways: Recovery looks different for everyone—addiction, eating disorders, mental health, injury—and every path is valid.Measurable milestones (days sober, therapy sessions, range-of-motion goals) build momentum and hope.Community—12-step rooms, therapists, coaches, friends, faith—is a protective factor; isolation worsens struggle.Setbacks are part of the process; treat them as data to adjust supports and skills.Mental health support should be integrated into all recovery plans.Self-compassion and forgiveness are essential—toward self and others.Practical plans may include therapy, medication, support groups, physical therapy, boundaries, joyful activities, nourishing food, and movement that feels good. Episode highlights: Jay’s candid story from first drink at age nine, many rehabs, brain surgery after a drunk driving accident, transition from pain meds to heroin, and long-term sobriety.Rich’s detailed view on physical recovery: tracking progress weekly, building rapport with therapists and fellow patients, and how accountability helps you show up.Greg’s deeply personal reflection on family change through recovery and his strong, compassionate appeal to listeners to seek help. Actionable insights: Set short, achievable goals that compound (e.g., “wait one week” can become “wait one month”).Build a support network and show up regularly—routine creates accountability.Track tangible progress (coins, session counts, reps, degrees of motion) to visualize growth.Reframe setbacks as signals to adjust coping strategies or supports.Incorporate mental health care alongside physical rehab or sobriety programs.Practice self-forgiveness to move forward. Resources mentioned: SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (US)Global support directory: ...
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    15 min
  • Episode 10: Dealing with Last-Minute Plan Changes

    Episode 10: Dealing with Last-Minute Plan Changes
    Nov 9 2025
    The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 10: Dealing with Last-Minute Plan Changes Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay Episode summary: In this episode, Greg, Rich, and Jay explore how to handle sudden plan changes without letting stress take over. They share personal stories—from canceled visits and transportation hiccups to rethinking holiday travel—and offer practical strategies to stay calm, communicate clearly, and maintain strong relationships when priorities shift at the 11th hour. The trio highlights flexibility, honest communication, and self-care as key tools, while acknowledging that unexpected changes can sometimes open the door to better opportunities. Key themes and takeaways: Communicate early and clearly: Share logistics (rides, timing, constraints) with everyone involved to reduce stress and confusion.Flexibility lowers stress: Being easygoing about changes helps—unless last-minute cancellations become a recurring pattern.Validate feelings with “I” statements: Acknowledge your investment and emotions before reframing the situation.Breathing techniques for anxiety: Try in 4, hold 4, out 6 to release tension and ground yourself.Reframe change as opportunity: Sudden shifts can free you up for rest or something more important.Dependability matters: Keep commitments with friends when you can; consistent cancellations erode trust.Health comes first: Prioritize medical and mental well-being over social plans when necessary.Watch for avoidance patterns: Habitual cancellations can contribute to isolation or agoraphobia.Opt-in/opt-out clearly: Group decisions improve when everyone states constraints and preferences openly.Don’t force bad timing: If travel or plans are risky or chaotic, pick a better date rather than powering through. Quotes and noteworthy observations: Greg: Quote: “We like predictability and sudden change can really mess with our expectations and drain energy... it can feel like a real loss.”Observation: Greg’s bus-and-wheelchair logistics story shows how quick communication and calm reframing can defuse a spiraling stress response.Key point: Uses “I” statements to validate feelings, then reframes to find the upside (rest after a busy week). Shares a practical breathing pattern: in 4, hold 4, out 6. Rich: Quote: “Being easygoing can reduce stress... as long as it doesn’t become a pattern. When someone repeatedly cancels too often, you might stop counting on them.”Observation: Rich’s holiday travel planning insight—postponing due to airport shutdowns and a seizure medication change—illustrates how clear opt-in/opt-out communication leads to better outcomes.Key point: Encourage logistics-first thinking and open dialogue. Move important gatherings to safer, more feasible windows rather than clinging to a specific date. Jay: Quote: “Good things can happen that weren’t planned. Some of the best things that have happened in my life have come unexpectedly.”Observation: Jay’s perspective balances flexibility and loyalty; he’s dependable for friends while embracing spontaneity.Key point: Prioritize health, be there for friends, and watch for patterns of staying home that could feed into agoraphobia. Main points (bullet list): Share logistics early: rides, timing, constraints.Be flexible, but track patterns of repeated cancellations.Validate emotions using “I” statements; then reframe.Use simple breathing to manage anxiety: in 4, hold 4, out 6.Look for the opportunity hidden in plan changes.Prioritize health and medical needs over social plans.Maintain dependability with friends and communicate changes promptly.Avoid avoidance: frequent cancellations can lead to isolation.Practice opt-in/opt-out communication to align group expectations.Choose better timings for complex plans rather than forcing them. Episode highlights: Greg’s real-life pivot: Pathway Clubhouse plan falls through; successful re-route home via bus after calm communication.Rich’s travel decision: Postponed holiday trip due to airport issues and medication transition; family alignment achieved through honest discussion.Jay’s stance: Flexibility and FOMO awareness; spontaneity can lead to positive outcomes while still honoring commitments. Call to action: How do you handle changes at the 11th hour—do you roll with it or struggle? Share your experiences and topic ideas at kindnessrx.org. Join the Support and Kindness community groups: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.Movie party tomorrow—come hang out with us.
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    12 min
  • Episode 9: Asking for Help (And Accepting It)

    Episode 9: Asking for Help (And Accepting It)
    Nov 1 2025
    The Support and Kindness Podcast with Greg and Rich Episode 9: Asking for Help (And Accepting It) Hosts: Greg, Rich, Jay, Liam Episode summary: This episode explores why asking for and accepting help feels hard, even when it’s the right move. The hosts dig into research on gender, age, and workplace dynamics, and share personal stories that show how fear of judgment, burdening others, and losing control often block us from reaching out. Crucially, they emphasize that we tend to underestimate how willing others are to help—and that both helpers and recipients benefit. The conversation closes with practical strategies for making the ask easier and building a culture of mutual support. Key themes: We underestimate how willing people are to helpAsking for help is often framed as weakness, but it’s a sign of strength and humilityGender and setting influence help-seeking behavior (home vs. workplace)Younger adults seek professional help more often than older adultsAccepting help can preserve—not threaten—long-term independenceSpecific, time-bound requests and showing initial effort increase the likelihood of getting helpHelping gives meaning and a “helper’s high,” and builds community trust Research highlights mentioned: Pew Research (2025): Men and women turn equally to spouses for emotional support; women more likely to seek support from friends (54% women vs. 38% men).Younger adults (<50) more likely to seek professional mental health support than older adults (50+).Northwestern Medicine: Older adults often fear that seeking help signals loss of independence.Workplace dynamics: Women report asking for help more at home but less at work, concerned it may signal weakness or inequality.Stanford and others: People greatly underestimate how willing others are to help; helpers often experience a “helper’s high.” Noteworthy quotes and observations by each participant: Greg: Quote: “We’re usually wrong. Research from Stanford and others show that people greatly underestimate how willing other people are to help.”Observation: People often misjudge the cost to others while overlooking the benefits helpers feel; asking is an act of trust that many appreciate.Key point: Be specific about what help you need—unclear requests make people wary. Rich: Quote (paraphrasing Obama): “Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength that shows you have the courage to admit when you don’t know something and to learn something new.”Observation: Aging men commonly struggle to ask for help due to independence concerns; maintaining a support network matters.Key point: Make your ask small, specific, and time-based—and show you’ve put in effort first. The Chris Rock “push the car” example illustrates that visible effort invites assistance. Jay: Quote: “I had to ask for help quite a bit in going to rehab… over 20 times. As an adult, it made it much easier for me to ask for help.”Observation: His mother’s deep independence makes asking for help physically painful in the workplace; losing control triggers distress.Key point: 12-step programs emphasize giving back; facilitating others’ access to support (rides, meetings) strengthens community and normalizes help-seeking. Liam: Quote: “Even simple things as taking a wheelchair ride… I would decline it… and then hurt myself trying to walk this crazy distance.”Observation: Accepting help can prevent harm and is an act of self-advocacy; gratitude and making the experience positive for helpers encourages future support.Key point: Paying it forward and being gracious keeps the help cycle going; seeing others offer help unprompted can nudge us to ask next time. Main takeaways: Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.We often misread others’ willingness to help; most people want to be useful and feel good when they can assist.Where and with whom we ask for help varies—women report asking more at home, less at work; men often struggle more with independence concerns as they age.Being turned down doesn’t mean failure—schedules and constraints are real. Ask again or ask someone else.Normalize help-seeking in communities and workplaces to reduce stigma and improve outcomes.Accepting help preserves energy, safety, and long-term independence. Practical tips to ask and accept help: Make it specific: “Could you review this one-page summary by 3 pm?”Time-bound the request: Define start and end (e.g., “15 minutes,” “this afternoon”).Show effort: Briefly share what you’ve tried and where you’re stuck.Offer reciprocity: “Happy to help you with X next week.”Start small: Micro-asks reduce pressure and make saying yes easier.Be gracious: Thank people clearly; follow up to share the impact.Build a support habit: Keep connections active—friends, peers, counselors, groups.Reframe rejection: It’s often about timing or capacity, not your worth. Episode highlights (bullet points): Why asking for ...
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    14 min
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