The Visible Kindness Podcast
by Ed Squire
Can kindness provide real solutions in a polarized and divided culture? If we paid more attention to it, would it make much of a difference? We believe the answer is, "Yes!" But we know we're more effective working together than alone, and something exponentially powerful happens when we do. In each episode, we share kindness stories, opportunities for kindness, and ways we can partner to serve more people.
Episodes
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EP088: From Passion to Mission: Sherry Serrano on Finding Possibility After a Spinal Cord Injury
What does it mean to recognize your worth in every stage of life? Ed Squire welcomes Sherry Serrano to Visible Kindness. A spinal cord injury (SCI) thriver, Sherry describes a journey through profound hardship toward life-sustaining possibilities—and a mission to help others know they are exactly...
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EP087: Pornography Addiction: Why It Happens — and How Freedom Is Possible | Michael Schweiger
Pornography addiction thrives in secrecy and shame, but freedom is possible. In this deeply personal episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor Michael Schweiger, founder of Restore to Life Counseling, for an honest conversation about pornography...
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EP 086: She Lost Her Voice for 5 Years — Then Found Her Purpose | Denise Cesare
What happens when you lose the very thing your career depends on — your voice? Denise Cesare is a published author, keynote speaker, and social emotional learning specialist who spent more than 25 years working as a Speech Language Pathologist and educator. In 2006, Denise developed Spasmodic...
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EP 085: I Was Addicted to Porn for Decades
For decades, Ed Squire lived with a pornography addiction that began when he was just nine years old. He tried therapy. He attended groups. He tried to stop. But the addiction followed him through adulthood, marriage, and even his years serving as a youth leader in church. Then one day, while...
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EP 084: She Refused to Stay Silent | Trauma, Healing & the Courage to Keep Going
What does healing really look like after trauma? In this powerful episode of Visible Kindness, Ed sits down with Mary Martin, a physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and founder of Accidentally Healthy. With more than 26 years of experience helping people heal physically, Mary has come to…
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EP 083: Visible Kindness Reflections | Grey's Anatomy Episode 1: Every Person Has a Story We Can't See
Thank you for listening and for being part of the Visible Kindness community. What if one of television's most popular dramas isn't really about medicine? Watching Grey's Anatomy for the first time surprised me. Beneath the hospital setting, I found something much deeper—people struggling to...
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EP 082: Jessica's Sisters Share Their Side of the ALS Journey
Jessica's ALS journey has affected far more than just Jessica. In this special episode of Visible Kindness, her sisters Amy and Carey share what it was like watching the earliest signs of the disease unfold, the emotions surrounding her diagnosis, and how their family has drawn closer through one...
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EP 081: What Did Jesus Mean by "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself"? | Ed Squire
Jesus said the second greatest commandment is this: "Love your neighbor as yourself." But what did He actually mean? In this solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed explores one of the most familiar teachings in Scripture and challenges a common modern assumption—that Jesus was teaching us to love...
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EP 080: What Brain Surgery Recovery Really Looks Like with Ed Squire
In this deeply personal solo episode, Ed shares what life has really been like following brain surgery and radiation treatment. While many people see the podcast, videos, and public-facing work, they don't always see the daily challenges happening behind the scenes. From forgetting where food was...
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EP 079: The Kindness Challenge: Faith, Grief, and Relational Kindness with Timothy Mathews
Author, speaker, care minister, and kindness advocate Timothy Mathew joins Ed Squire for a heartfelt conversation about kindness, faith, grief, relationships, and human connection. Together they explore: • The Kindness Challenge • Learning kindness from family and community • Grief after losing a...
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EP O78: What Does It Really Mean to Love God?
In this deeply personal solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire explores one of the most important questions in Christianity: What does it actually mean to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind? Using Matthew 22:37–39 as the foundation, Ed shares how this scripture became the…
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EP 077: The Truth About Her Father Changed Everything | Melissa Jean Rod
In this powerful episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire speaks with author and speaker Melissa Jean Rod (MJ) about discovering later in life that the man she believed was her biological father… wasn't. Melissa shares the emotional journey behind her book The Daddy Files, including family secrets,...
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EP 076: From Addiction to a Miracle – Alexis Lackey's Life-Changing Prayer
Alexis Lackey's life looked perfect on the outside—but behind the scenes, she was battling a growing addiction that quickly took over everything. What started as quiet drinking at night turned into a downward spiral of alcohol dependence, legal trouble, and emotional collapse. Despite trying...
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EP 075: She Followed God Into the Unknown — Now She's Changing Lives in Kenya | Agnes Munyao
From Nairobi to Northern Kenya: Feeding programs, youth outreach, and the power of a simple Gospel In this powerful episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire sits down with Pastor Agnes Munyao, a woman who made a life-changing decision to leave the comfort of Nairobi and follow what she believed was…
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EP 074: Why Some Victims Are Ignored — A Hard Truth | Nicole Moehring (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, I sit down again with Nicole Moehring to go deeper into the reality of abuse, justice, and the challenges families face when navigating systems that don't treat every child equally. Nicole shares the heartbreaking truth of how her two children — both…
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EP 073: I used to be a John - Ed Squire
Years ago, I stood on a stage in front of over 1,000 people—right after the FBI spoke—and admitted something I never thought I would say out loud: I used to be a "John." It was one of the most difficult and humbling moments of my life, but it wasn't the moment that truly changed me. The real...
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EP 072: When the System Fails the Most Vulnerable - Nicole Moehring
In this powerful episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Ed Squire speaks with Nicole Moehring, founder of Voices of Change 2018, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing abuse and advocating for individuals with disabilities. Nicole shares the deeply personal story of how both of her children became...
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EP 071: Former Hindu Finds Jesus – Geeta Chopra's Story
In this episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Geeta Chopra. Geeta shares her powerful personal journey from Hinduism to Christianity and how encountering Jesus Christ transformed her life. Together they discuss faith, grace, identity in Christ, and the...
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EP 070: Pink Socks Life — How a Pair of Socks Became a Global Kindness Movement
In this episode of Visible Kindness, I sit down with Nick Adkins — co-founder of the global Pink Socks Life movement — to talk about what it really looks like to scale kindness through human connection. Nick shares how saying "yes" to life changed everything after losing his father, how Burning…
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EP 069: When an Unexpected Act of Kindness Changed Me
This is a deeply personal story pulled from my journals — a true account of how an unexpected encounter with a child and her mother changed my heart and perspective. It's about presence. Kindness. And learning how to love without conditions or agenda. This story comes from The Kindness Manifesto…
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EP 068: Ed Squire on Forgiveness, Trauma, and Confronting My Abuser
In this deeply personal solo episode, I share a story I've never told publicly before. I open up about being sexually abused as a child, how that trauma shaped my life for decades, and what happened when I visited my abuser on his deathbed. This is not a story about minimizing pain or bypassing...
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EP 067: Build Instant Confidence Through 'The STORY Hook Method' with Brigham Blackham
Confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you communicate. In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, host Ed Squire sits down with Brigham Blackham, an internationally sought-after speaker and trainer known for helping people transform how they communicate — and how they...
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EP 066: Visible Kindness Podcast isn't about being nice — it's about being honest with Ed Squire
In this solo episode, I reset expectations for the year ahead, reflect on what Visible Kindness truly represents, and explain why the direction of the show has shifted in a meaningful way. I also share why my own documentary and memoir are being paused — and why finishing someone else's story…
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EP 065: Rewire Your Mind & Walk in God's Design | Raquel Soto
In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Ed sits down with Raquel Soto, a Christ-centered mindset strategist, TV Host of One Breakthrough Now, and author of Rewire Reality. Raquel blends biblical truth, neuroscience, emotional regulation, and practical mindset coaching to help people…
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EP 064: From Betrayal to Breakthrough — Tonnie Lea's Raw Story of Healing and Hope
Tonnie Lea lived through betrayal, narcissistic abuse, trauma, abortion recovery, and the moment she almost gave up on life. But God met her in the darkest moment and rebuilt everything. Today, she coaches others through her books, conferences, and "Healed to Be Healed" movement — helping people...
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EP 063: The Truth About Writing the Book Inside You with Amanda Johnson
In this episode, Ed Squire talks with Amanda Johnson — The Story Oracle, about how storytelling can become a powerful act of kindness and healing. Amanda alchemizes 25 years of experience in story literacy, writing, and narrative medicine to help people transform their backstories into something...
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EP 062: Art Citron on Editing Legacy: The Vision Behind the Sinatra–Basie Documentary
🎬 Emmy-winning editor and director Art Citron joins the Visible Kindness Podcast to pull back the curtain on the creative vision behind the upcoming Sinatra–Basie documentary. In this episode: – What makes this story so emotionally powerful – Why the July 25 event in Atlantic City is central to...
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EP 061: Brandon Tomasello: Lost Sinatra Arrangements, Big Band Revival, and the July 25 Documentary Launch
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EP 060: Reviving Sinatra & Basie: Behind the Scenes of a Lost Jazz Legacy
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EP 059: Don't Talk About It?? — Why We Must Speak Up About CSA | Gloria Masters
Don't Talk About It?? — Why We Must Speak Up About CSA, with Gloria Masters In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of The Visible Kindness Podcast, host Ed Squire welcomes international survivor advocate Gloria Masters — a woman whose story has reached millions and is still breaking...
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EP 058: Your Smile Is Your Superpower: Carlyn Shaw on Turning Strangers Into Friends
Resilience. Authenticity. Connection. These aren't buzzwords—they're the way Carlyn Shaw lives her life. In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Carlyn shares how being diagnosed with MS, losing her best friends, and a traumatic accident that left her toothless didn't destroy her—they...
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EP 057: What does it mean to live Midlife AF? | Christine Burke
In this powerful episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, I sit down with Christine Burke, certified coach, content creator, and midlife mentor who's a stay at home mom to hundreds of women over 50. Christine shares her journey from full-time mom to building a thriving wellness business and...
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EP 056: What do You do When Your Children Take the Prodigal-Transgender Journey? | Debrah Mcninch
In this episode Debra McNinch a devoted wife, mother, first-time author, and a passionate prayer warrior talks about the movement she founded called "Battle Cry". This became a prayer movement dedicated to bringing prodigals home through the power of prayer. Her motto, "NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE," is a...
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EP 055: How I overcame trauma in my life and began to live with and give joy with Hailey Rank
In this episode Haily Rank tells us how and why she feels like she's been put on this earth to spread smiles and joy. Hailey's childhood was scattered with trauma and eventually she recognized that she wanted to make people smile, so she choose joy after processing hard things. She ended up using...
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EP 054: Making THE Difference in Refugee Education, Leadership, and Kindness in Action with Wendy Huffman
In this inspiring episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire sits down with Wendy Huffman — a CEO, visionary solar advocate, speaker, coach, and founder of the nonprofit Let's Make THE Difference. After the sudden death of her husband while mentoring teachers in Africa, Wendy made a personal vow to...
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EP 053: How to Systematically Find the Best Version of Yourself | SoFeya Joseph
SoFeya helps people realize their true potential and purpose: Transform souls' whispers into lives' stories one sip of water at a time. Her organization called, i'MAGiNT LiFE is a unique method and tool of transformation. She tells us how she arrived at this solution after over 25 years of…
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EP 052: How to Fix Marriage Problems...MEN!! | Raymond Kopakowski
Specializing in empowerment, Ray guides you to make the changes through his unique approach using his insights and empath abilities. He makes a connection with every client that allows him to get to the heart of issues which are not always apparent. There is never judgment, and Ray can always…
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EP 051: Overcoming Traumatic and Unlocking Kindness, Hope, Direction, and Purpose | Roxy Hops
Roxy has poured over a decade of dedicated experience in the personal growth field, having collaborated with the top mindfulness teachers and coaches since the age of 22. After enduring the hardest losses of her life (twice!), she immersed herself in the depths of neuroscience, NLP, and trauma...
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EP 050: From Lawyer to Felon to Free Man and TEDx Speaker | Paul Glover
In this episode Paul says, "I'm the No B.S. Executive Leadership Coach." He's, an approved Vistage Speaker on Leadership in the Post-Pandemic work environment, a TEDx Speaker, and author of WorkQuake™. Paul's story of being a "recovering trial lawyer", an ex-felon, and an unabashed Starbucks...
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Finding Common Ground in Todays Polarization | Michael Schweiger
Michael is the founder of "Restore to Life Counseling" with the mission of helping others achieve freedom and healing and experience a restored life. He believes that throughout our journey in life, we all experience negative beliefs and emotions that impact how we view ourselves, others, and...
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Taking Control of Your Life and Your Children's by the Way You (and they) Think | Renee Vee
In this episode THIS IS POWERFUL EPISODE FOR LEARNING HOW TO EMPOWER YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN! On this episode Renee shares how she became a visionary that lead the charge in transforming the lives of individuals and families through groundbreaking mindset education programs. With a focus on...
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Kindness That Makes a Difference More Than Social Media | Mary Boza Crimmins
Mary Boza Crimmins is a businesswoman, writer, researcher, organizer, and teacher. In this episode, Mary and Ed talk about differences in today's educational system compared to when they were in school. She shares what it was like being a teacher for 28 years and how much she enjoyed helping…
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What Is The Unspoken Truth? | Lisa Zarcone
In this episode Lisa Zarcone talks about her powerful book realeased on October 2016 entitled "The Unspoken Truth - A Memoir." Her book is a powerful story of the trauma and abuse she suffered as a young child that's written from the perspective of being a young girl. This set her on a journey to...
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From Stress to TEDx Speaker to Women Entrepreneurs I Tia Cristy
Tia Cristy is a lifestyle editor, tips expert, CEO, speaker, award-winning blogger and entrepreneur. Tia spent much of her career in radio and was voted one of the top seven female voices in the country. In this episode, Tia explores breaks down the key elements of what causes stress in our lives...
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Finding Yourself and Helping Others in the Game of Life | Indigo Brown
Indigo Brown is an acclaimed author, certified Interactive lifestyle coach, NFP, TV/Radio personality, ordained minister, and intuitive psychic. Indigo is passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles, embrace their potential, and create a thriving, purposeful life. In this…
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How to Be Kind to Yourself Without Shame and Limiting Belief | Elysia Buss
Elysia Buss is the founder of Global Resources for Men and is a Transformational Confidence Coach. On this episode she says, "Kindness and grace are free and take only but a moment." We need to be aware of others and what they're receptive for so we know how we can give them a moment of kindness...
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How I Chose NOT to be a Victim! | TJ Hayes
What is Soul Hygiene? Soul Hygiene refers to the ongoing practice of nurturing, and maintaining a healthy, balanced state of mind, body, and spirit. On this episode, TJ boldy shares her story about what she has dealt with in her emotional and spiritual life that took her from the bottom where...
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Ed is asked "So...What's it Like Living With Cerebral Palsy?" | Brittany McCormick
In this episode Brittany asks Ed heartfelt questions like, "What does it feel like if you had cerebral palsy, Ed?" She doesn't ask him what "would" it feel like? .... Rather she asks Ed "What DOES it feel like if you had cerebral palsy?" How could she ask that question? Listen to this episode and...
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The Journey in Kindness Starts with Raising Healthy, Happy, Kind Children | Teresa Ramirez
Teresa Ramirez is a bestselling author, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and kindness ambassador for loving parents who want to raise kind children. She is a strong believer that parents can see how some troubled teens are turning to devastating acts of violence because they see no…
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Trifecta of Creative Genius | Chelsey Turpening Coxsey
Buckle-in for this episode! Chelsey literally operates at the crossroads of innovation psychology, space exploration, and human potential, who's driven by a deep curiosity about consciousness and the untapped abilities of the mind. She explains the "Trifecta of Creative Genius" framework where…
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About this show
Can kindness provide real solutions in a polarized and divided culture? If we paid more attention to it, would it make much of a difference? We believe the answer is, "Yes!" But we know we're more effective working together than alone, and something exponentially powerful happens when we do. In each episode, we share kindness stories, opportunities for kindness, and ways we can partner to serve more people.
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