Episode 75: Dr. Kerry King - COMPASSION: See; Feel; Do.

Send us a Text Message about the podcastIf compassion doesn’t change what we do, is it compassion at all? Sitting in Barbados with Dr. Kerry King, a clinical psychologist whose career sits at the intersection of substance use treatment, mental health care, and faith, we get honest about what compassion really requires when people are carrying pain that doesn’t fit the script. We break down why “seeing” isn’t enough, how faith and mental health can work together, and what small actions can create real belonging in a community.We discuss:• Dr. King’s background in co-occurring substance use treatment and mental health systems. • The false divide between faith and science and how to live in the middle.• Why mental health feels complex and why quick fixes fail.• Compassion as a three-legged stool. • The difference between empathy and compassion, and how boundaries prevent burnout.• How church messaging can miss lived experience around divorce, singleness, and family life. • Performative compassion versus being a consistently decent neighbor. • What gangs and bars teach about inclusion, connection, and belonging. • Small compassionate acts that add up to systemic impact, including diaspora barrels and remittances. • Three closing takeaways: pay attention, lean in with curiosity, take a risk, choose vulnerability to remind people they’re not alone Remember to subscribe and leave us a rating. Email us your comments at abovethenoise.buzzsprout.comAnd follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @abovethenoise24. Dr. Kerry King, The King Institute, www.thekinginstitute.org#compassion#drkerryking#thekinginstitutepromotes my new integrated website.Support the show#abovethenoise24# faith#reconciliation#race#racialreconciliation#compassionWe appreciate your support: Buy Me A CoffeeStay in touch:Email us at: [email protected]: @abovethenoise24Instagram: abovethenoise24Podcast art by Mario Christie.