Radical Kindness – The New Power Move for Mental Wealth

In this World Kindness Day episode, Jules explores how radical kindness transforms compassion into courageous action, strengthening our mental wealth from the inside out.

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📚 Sources & References

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Science of Kindness. (2019) — Explores how acts of kindness trigger dopamine and oxytocin, improving mood, connection, and heart health.
• https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/the-science-of-kindness.html
• University of Pretoria. The Neuroscience of Kindness and Compassion. (2019) — Research linking oxytocin and dopamine release to prosocial behaviour and wellbeing.
• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Volunteering and Health Benefits: Stronger Immune Function and Longevity. (2024) — Evidence connecting helping others with lower stress and longer lifespan.
• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu
• National Library of Medicine. Prosocial Behaviour and Physical Health: A Review of Evidence. (2024) — Links between altruism, reduced stress, and improved health outcomes.
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. The Science of Kindness Report. (2023) — Positive psychology findings showing how doing good builds emotional resilience and self-esteem.
• https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/the-science-of-kindness
• Lyubomirsky, S., et al. Acts of Kindness and Wellbeing: A Meta-Analysis of 200 Studies. Journal of Positive Psychology (2022) — Found that regular kind acts significantly increase happiness and life satisfaction.
• The Guardian. Kindness Endures: Post-Pandemic “Benevolence Bump” Persists. (March 2025) — Reporting that acts of kindness remain around 10% higher than pre-2020 levels.
• https://www.theguardian.com
• Brown, Brené. Rising Strong. Random House, 2015.

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