Raising Kind Minds

Raising Kind Minds asks: What sort of voice will your child grow up with? Because every word they say to themselves begins with what they hear from others. Hosted by Kathryn Lovewell and Liz Walker of Kind Mind Academy, this podcast helps parents, carers, and educators shape the inner voices of the next generation and strengthen their own along the way. When we nurture a child’s inner voice to be kind, we equip them with the skills to navigate and cope with friendship fires, playground dramas, teenage storms, exam pressures, social media influence, and all the challenges of modern life with confidence and calm. Each episode blends expert insights, real‑life stories, and practical mindfulness and self‑compassion tools to help adults learn and model healthy self‑talk, soothe their inner critic, and guide children to do the same. Grounded in evidence‑based methods from Mindful Self‑Compassion, positive psychology, and neuroscience, Raising Kind Minds is your invitation to think kinder, feel stronger, and raise children who are happy in their own skin.

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  Raising Kind Minds

  #7.2 | How Self-Compassion Changes Your Parenting - Debrief on Wendy O’Leary

  Aug 25, 202643 min

  THE CONVERSATION  Ever feel like your inner critic takes over the moment parenting gets tough? We sit down in the lounge to debrief our insightful conversation with educator and author Wendy O’Leary. Together, we unpack how self-compassion isn't just a nice idea - it's an essential, daily practice for both adults and young minds. From practical grounding techniques like "seat and feet" to soothing emotional tools like "feeling rocks" and the power of saying "of course," this warm, honest chat explores how showing kindness to yourself directly shapes the voice your child carries within. Discover how early intervention, playful connection, and gentle self-talk can help your family ride life's biggest waves with resilience, warmth, and joy.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Your Voice Today Becomes Their Inner Voice: Children absorb the messages and emotional tone modelled by the adults around them.  Self-Compassion is a Daily Practice: Showing kindness during difficult moments creates internal capacity to handle life’s bigger challenges.  Grounding Restores Calm: Simple physical cues, such as "seat and feet" or a hand on the heart, help regulate the nervous system during stress.  Make Invisible Feelings Tangible: Tools like "feeling rocks" and compassionate holders help children identify and soothe hard emotions safely.  Connection Over Perfection: Playful activities like crafting or driving create natural, pressure-free spaces for curious conversations.  QUOTES "The earlier we introduced them, the more naturally they'll become part of who they are."  "Learning to relate to ourselves in a kind and compassionate way, especially when things are difficult."  "When we do go out of our comfort zone... learning is hard."  "When we're kind to ourselves, we're more likely to be open to that experience of joy."   "With self-compassion, you can ride bigger waves."  EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to the Lounge 02:07 – The Power of Living, Breathing Practice 06:47 – Feeling Rocks & The Self-Compassion Blanket 10:49 – Taming the Inner Critic 18:54 – Practical Grounding: Seat & Feet 24:33 – Riding the Big Waves of Life 33:04 – The Magic of "Of Course, Sweetheart" 36:30 – Connection Through Play & Curiosity 40:33 – Closing Reflections TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ https://bit.ly/RKMSelfTalk LINK TO THE INTERVIEW  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XFuo8QFk1E7UMlapBC1g8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/6-1-wendy-oleary-self-compassion-vs-self-esteem-what/id6783327960?i=1000785357116 YouTube Podcasts: https://youtu.be/GEwik5UNt4I HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com https://KindMindAcademy.com https://TheBoosterWay.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8 CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast HOST BIOS Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine. Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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  Episode #7

  #6.1 | Wendy O’Leary - Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem: What Children Really Need

  Aug 23, 202652 min

  THE INTERVIEW Ever wondered what happens when we stop trying to fix every meltdown and simply help our children ride the wave instead? In part one of this warm conversation, educator and author Wendy O’Leary joins Kathryn Lovewell and Liz Walker to consider why self-compassion might be the most vital protective factor we can offer young minds. Moving beyond traditional self-esteem, Wendy shares how shifting away from achievement-based praise creates space for authentic growth and emotional resilience. From simple gestures like placing a hand on the heart to comforting self-talk, discover practical ways to model self-kindness at home, even when parenting feels completely overwhelming. If you want to help your child replace their inner critic with a supportive best friend, this episode offers a gentle, transformative starting point.  Self-Compassion Beats Self-Esteem: Self-esteem relies on external success or being better than others, whereas self-compassion grounds children in shared humanity. Crucial Early Skill: Introducing self-kindness in preschool years prevents self-critical habits from hardening as children grow. Mistakes Drive Growth: Approaching errors with warmth allows children to learn clearly rather than hiding out of fear. Parental Co-Regulation: Pausing to settle your own nervous system first enables more compassionate responses to tantrums. Simple Embodied Tools: Phrases like "Of course, honey" and placing a hand on the heart quickly soothe difficult emotions. "Part of being happy is being able to handle the hard stuff." "If we could give children those tools earlier, the benefit is just enormous." "Self-compassion is dependent on common humanity: all humans struggle sometimes." "We are being kind to ourselves with self-compassion simply because we're suffering." “Our voice becomes their inner voice.” 00:00 – Why Children Need Self-Compassion First 02:00 – Early Signs: Spotting Frustration in Young Kids 10:11 – The Three Pillars: Mindfulness, Humanity & Kindness 19:55 – Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem Explained 31:27 – Practical Daily Tools for Parents and Caregivers 43:33 – Looking Ahead to Part Two TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ https://bit.ly/RKMSelfTalk HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-oleary-76299b22/ https://www.instagram.com/wendy_oleary_mindfulmatters/ FIND WENDY’S BOOK HERE https://link.amazon/B0dsTPiMz HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com https://KindMindAcademy.com https://TheBoosterWay.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8 CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@raisingkindmindspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast HOST BIOS Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine. Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/ Key TakeawaysQuotesChapter Timestamps

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  Episode #6

  #6.3: Tending to Yourself: A Guided Meditation with Kathryn Lovewell

  Aug 20, 202617 min

  THE MEDITATION  In this episode, Lovely Liz and meditation guide Kathryn lead a tender, heart-centered practice focused on self-compassion and gentleness. Inspired by guest Wendy O'Leary, the episode breaks down a three-part framework for compassionate self-talk combining common humanity, mindful naming of pain, and affection.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Physical Touch Soothes the Nervous System: Placing one or both hands over your heart offers a physical signal of warmth, safety, and self-care to your body. Validating Your Struggle: Recognising that feeling overwhelmed or making mistakes doesn't mean you are failing; it simply means you are human. Reflecting Love Inward: The deep affection and joy felt when visualizing a loved child can be intentionally turned inward to heal your own inner child. Modeling for the Next Generation: The internal dialogue children develop as they grow up begins with the words they hear from caregivers - including the words caregivers say to themselves. QUOTES "At the heart of everything, being kind and gentle to yourself as you would be to someone you love is the key." "We know that this kind of gentle, loving touch begins to soothe your nervous system. It signals: I am here, and I can tend to myself." "You are not failing; you are simply being human." "You do not have to have it all worked out before you can be kind to yourself." "The voice a child grows up with begins with what they hear from you. It begins with what you say to yourself." TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ https://bit.ly/RKMSelfTalk LINK TO THE INTERVIEW  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LHWMpDu2IwxrLZhSJiGcU?si=2787d82abdde4ad8  Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/6-1-wendy-oleary-self-compassion-vs-self-esteem-what/id6783327960?i=1000783707891    LINK TO THE CONVERSATION Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/713CvNmvSxNdGVxBcLKoBh?si=eabf76753305413a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/6-2-how-self-compassion-changes-your-parenting-debrief/id6783327960?i=1000784183215 HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com https://KindMindAcademy.com https://TheBoosterWay.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8 CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast HOST BIOS Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine. Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/  

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  Episode #6

  #6.2 | How Self-Compassion Changes Your Parenting - Debrief on Wendy O’Leary

  Aug 18, 202638 min

  THE CONVERSATION  Ever feel like your inner critic takes over the moment parenting gets tough? We sit down in the lounge to debrief our insightful conversation with educator and author Wendy O’Leary. Together, we unpack how self-compassion isn't just a nice idea—it's an essential, daily practice for both adults and young minds. From practical grounding techniques like "seat and feet" to soothing emotional tools like "feeling rocks" and the power of saying "of course," this warm, honest chat explores how showing kindness to yourself directly shapes the voice your child carries within. Discover how early intervention, playful connection, and gentle self-talk can help your family ride life's biggest waves with resilience, warmth, and joy.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Your Voice Today Becomes Their Inner Voice: Children absorb the messages and emotional tone modelled by the adults around them.  Self-Compassion is a Daily Practice: Showing kindness during difficult moments creates internal capacity to handle life’s bigger challenges.  Grounding Restores Calm: Simple physical cues, such as "seat and feet" or a hand on the heart, help regulate the nervous system during stress.  Make Invisible Feelings Tangible: Tools like "feeling rocks" and compassionate holders help children identify and soothe hard emotions safely.  Connection Over Perfection: Playful activities like crafting or driving create natural, pressure-free spaces for curious conversations.  BEST MOMENTS "The earlier we introduced them, the more naturally they'll become part of who they are."  "Learning to relate to ourselves in a kind and compassionate way, especially when things are difficult."  "When we do go out of our comfort zone... learning is hard."  "When we're kind to ourselves, we're more likely to be open to that experience of joy."   "With self-compassion, you can ride bigger waves." CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to the Lounge 02:07 – The Power of Living, Breathing Practice 06:47 – Feeling Rocks & The Self-Compassion Blanket 10:49 – Taming the Inner Critic 18:54 – Practical Grounding: Seat & Feet 24:33 – Riding the Big Waves of Life 33:04 – The Magic of "Of Course, Sweetheart" 36:30 – Connection Through Play & Curiosity 40:33 – Closing Reflections TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ https://bit.ly/RKMSelfTalk LINK TO THE INTERVIEW  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LHWMpDu2IwxrLZhSJiGcU?si=2787d82abdde4ad8  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/6-1-wendy-oleary-self-compassion-vs-self-esteem-what/id6783327960?i=1000783707891  HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com https://KindMindAcademy.com https://TheBoosterWay.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8 CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast HOST BIOS Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine. Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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  Raising Kind Minds

  #6.1 | Wendy O’Leary - Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem: What Children Really Need

  Aug 16, 202647 min

  THE INTERVIEW Ever wondered what happens when we stop trying to fix every meltdown and simply help our children ride the wave instead? In part one of this warm conversation, educator and author Wendy O’Leary joins Kathryn Lovewell and Liz Walker to consider why self-compassion might be the most vital protective factor we can offer young minds. Moving beyond traditional self-esteem, Wendy shares how shifting away from achievement-based praise creates space for authentic growth and emotional resilience. From simple gestures like placing a hand on the heart to comforting self-talk, discover practical ways to model self-kindness at home, even when parenting feels completely overwhelming. If you want to help your child replace their inner critic with a supportive best friend, this episode offers a gentle, transformative starting point.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Self-Compassion Beats Self-Esteem: Self-esteem relies on external success or being better than others, whereas self-compassion grounds children in shared humanity. Crucial Early Skill: Introducing self-kindness in preschool years prevents self-critical habits from hardening as children grow. Mistakes Drive Growth: Approaching errors with warmth allows children to learn clearly rather than hiding out of fear. Parental Co-Regulation: Pausing to settle your own nervous system first enables more compassionate responses to tantrums. Simple Embodied Tools: Phrases like "Of course, honey" and placing a hand on the heart quickly soothe difficult emotions. Quotes "Part of being happy is being able to handle the hard stuff." "If we could give children those tools earlier, the benefit is just enormous." "Self-compassion is dependent on common humanity: all humans struggle sometimes." "We are being kind to ourselves with self-compassion simply because we're suffering." Chapter Timestamps 00:00 – Why Children Need Self-Compassion First 02:00 – Early Signs: Spotting Frustration in Young Kids 10:11 – The Three Pillars: Mindfulness, Humanity & Kindness 19:55 – Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem Explained 31:27 – Practical Daily Tools for Parents and Caregivers 43:33 – Looking Ahead to Part Two TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ https://bit.ly/RKMSelfTalk HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-oleary-76299b22/ https://www.instagram.com/wendy_oleary_mindfulmatters/ FIND WENDY’S BOOK HERE https://link.amazon/B0dsTPiMz HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com https://KindMindAcademy.com https://TheBoosterWay.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8 CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@raisingkindmindspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast HOST BIOS Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine. Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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