The Kindness Extremist with Shola Richards

Is your job quietly (or loudly) eroding your wellbeing? In Part 2 of this powerful two-part series, host Shola Richards shares three more red flags that could mean it's time to make a change. 

If you’ve ever felt completely alone at work, trapped under a toxic boss, or caught in an endless cycle of rehashing work drama during your free time — this episode is your wake-up call. 

You’ll also walk away with three more practical, ...

Have you ever asked yourself, “Is this job costing me too much?” In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, Shola Richards dives into three critical warning signs that your job may be harming you more than helping you.

Drawing from personal stories, expert research, and real-life listener experiences, Shola explores how toxic work environments can:

• Wreck your physical and mental health
• Erode your closest relationships
• Quietly tra...

In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards explores one of the most misunderstood acts of emotional courage: forgiveness. Whether you’re struggling to forgive someone who hurt you, trying to heal without an apology, or facing the hardest task of all — forgiving yourself — this episode offers a path forward.

Shola shares the 5 biggest myths that keep people trapped in resentment and clarifies that forgiveness ...

Workplace bullying is more common—and more damaging—than many people realize. In this eye-opening episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, host Shola Richards dives deep into one of the most toxic threats to organizational health: bullying on the job.

Drawing insights from his book Making Work Work, Shola reveals the often-hidden signs of bullying and shares real-world stories like Whitney’s and James’ that illustrate the emotiona...

This week on The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards takes you inside the art (and science) of emotional regulation. If you've ever felt hijacked by stress or triggered into reactions you later regret, this conversation is your blueprint for staying calm, clear, and in control.

Shola breaks down powerful techniques like box breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and cognitive reframing — tools you can use immediately to slo...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, host Shola Richards dives deep into the art of navigating difficult and polarizing conversations with respect, compassion, and emotional intelligence.

Using a relatable (and hilarious) example involving “Auntie Brenda,” Shola unpacks essential strategies to keep challenging discussions from turning toxic. From establishing ground rules and finding common ground to ...

In the first episode of The Kindness Extremist, host Shola Richards sets the stage for a powerful journey toward creating a kinder, more compassionate world. Expressing his deep disillusionment with society's growing meanness, Shola shares the personal experiences that led him to this mission—and the urgent need for collective action.

He draws a critical distinction between being “nice” and being truly kind, arguing that kindne...

In the second episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, host Shola Richards explores the often-unspoken truth that kindness requires courage—especially when it means stepping into uncomfortable situations.

Sharing a vulnerable story about a moment of inaction in a department store, Shola reflects on the powerful lesson he learned: neutrality can unintentionally support unkindness. He invites listeners to break the silence and take ...

In this powerful episode of The Kindness Extremist, host Shola Richards—renowned keynote speaker and workplace civility expert—dives deep into a challenge we all face: dealing with ignorant and unkind comments.

Whether at work, online, or in daily life, Shola shares three transformational kindness strategies to respond with grace, strength, and self-respect.

Through real-life stories and actionable insights, Shola shows us...

Welcome to The Kindness Extremist — the podcast that proves kindness isn’t soft... it’s strong. Hosted by Shola Richards, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and workplace civility expert, this show is your go-to source for practical strategies to lead, live, and communicate with radical kindness—even in the face of ignorance, incivility, and everyday challenges.

In this short trailer episode, Shola introduces the heart behind the ...