Last updated on June 17, 2020
Why are you kind in some moments while other times you’re unkind?
How do you decide when someone deserves kindness and empathy?
How can you model kindness for your kids if you’re not even aware of your own kindness? Like we hear in airplane security…’please put on your oxygen mask BEFORE putting on your child or any other person’s mask’. This principle also applies to your kindness.
Brian Goldman is a father of 2, husband, Canadian emergency physician in Toronto, author of the book ‘The Power Of Kindness: Why Everyday Empathy Is Essential In Everyday Life’ among other books he’s published, a public speaker and award-winning radio show host of CBC radio ‘White Coat, Black Art’ where he takes listeners behind the scenes of hospitals and doctor’s offices, also known as a medical watchdog, he is open about confronting and creating a culture of safety for patients.
Were constantly judging & weighing the benefits & the costs of helping someone.
Brian Goldman
If you’re a mother working as a health professional then don’t miss the beginning and ending of this episode where I asked him to speak specifically about kindness and empathy as a healthcare worker.
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What you’ll learn in this episode:
0-6:00 Intro
6:00 The reality of being in the frontlines during COVID19
8:50 His journey researching kindness around the world
11:00 What he’s learned about kindness in different cultures & about being kind to yourself.
14:20 Challenges that influences kindness
15:10 When he got accused of being unkind as an ER physician.
21:21 The difference between sympathy & empathy…why the confusion.
27:10 The selfish side of choosing not to be empathic.
30:45 College kids are not as empathic as previous generations.
31:20 Distinguishing between a friend and foe.
33:50 College Students under anxiety are less likely to empathize. Here’s why?
35:15 The story of a truly empathic & kind mother from Brazil.
41:30 My biggest takeaway from his book.
42:45 The biggest lesson for being empathic today!
43:40 Virtual Reality Empathy Machines & Empathy towards refugees
46:15 Parenting & How his wife helps him to be more empathic & kind
48:40 Shame & Empathy
50:15 What he’s teaching his kids about kindness & empathy..
50:50 Kindness in healthcare & working as a healthcare professional.
54:55 Empathy Off Switch
55:45 What does it take us to be kind.
56:40 Where you can find Brian Goldman
57:10 The LAST question
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Ressources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Book – ‘The Power Of Kindness: Why Empathy Is Essential In Everyday Life
- United Nations Virtual Reality Film ‘Clouds Over Sidra’
- Brene Brown
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Toujours interessant
Oui apprendre a dire non quand c’est trop prendre soin de soi avant tout.
Aider les autres et savoir connaître ses limites.
Cest toujours un defi
Ampathie et sympathie quelle beau message
Oui, un petit rappel et la perception d’une autre personne ça fait du bien.