Understanding Kindness
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDani is honest and refreshing in her takes on the world and society. Listen as she explains how she’s come to understand the world through kindness, both towards ourselves and everything else.
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Episodes
E53 Switchin' Things Up.
June 13, 2022 14:31 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBIn this episode, Dani makes an announcement about a big change in Understanding Kindness. Stay tuned! For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts! Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out! To contact Dani, em...
E52 Artists to the Front.
May 10, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, Dani tells us why we need Artists, the devaluing of Art and the Artist in US society, and how to create societies where we can all be Artists. They recommend reading "Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism by Two Sisters" by Aph Ko and Syl Ko for some more on the hierarchy of racial capitalism. They also recommend listen to Christopher Sebastian's talk on similar topics. Dani briefly mentioned episode 44 of Understand Kindness, "Now Let Me ...
E51 Who Am I?!?
April 27, 2022 22:54 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about finding their sense of Self and learning to be themself. They mentioned two Understanding Kindness episodes in this episode: E12 "Continuing to Trust." & E1 "Be Vulnerable.". Dani recommends donating to and sharing Toby Manuelito's legal support gofundme campaign, as well as donating equipment to the Outta Your Backpack Media project. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their chi...
E50 We Change Society.
April 14, 2022 18:03 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, Dani tells us how we can and must change our (US) society. They recommend reading Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's books, "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States" and "Not 'A Nation of Immigrants': Settler Colonialism, White Supremacy, and a History of Erasure and Exclusion" for a comprehensive history of the united states and its founding rooted in the settler-colonialist mindset. They'd also recommend watching HBO's Exterminate all the Brutes for a similar his...
E49 Happiness is a Choice?
March 29, 2022 18:23 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses happiness within US society and how and why it is so difficult to obtain. They recommend reading this article on Kveller called "It's Okay to Be Angry. Judaism Says So." by Kate Hennessey to hear a bit about how anger is necessary for change and allows us to be happy. Dani also recommend checking out the StopLine3 website to access ways to get involved and read up on the state of Shell River. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their o...
E48 Getting Back on That Habit Train.
March 15, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, Dani updates y'all on how their current habits have been going recently, and how it's affected their mindfulness. They recommend following Autumn Harry (@numu_wanderer) and Jolie Varela (@IndigenousWomenHike) on instagram for some education on how to move on from your mistakes and how to engage respectfully on Autumn's and Jolie's Homelands. Dani also recommends the book "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear for...
E47 Updates & Reflections.
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, Dani gives an update on what's been going on in their Life and reflects on their recent actions. They recommend the It's Going Down podcast episode titled, "Cuban Anarchists On Context And Importance Of The Recent Wave Of Protests". To hear directly from Cuban Anarchists on the ground and hear how the Cuban government is silencing its Citizens' voices. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their chi...
E46 Actively Engaging with the Thinking Process.
March 01, 2022 00:08 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses how they have slowed down their thinking process to engage with it more. They recommend listening to the Warrior Life podcast episode "Confronting Systemic Racism in Healthcare". Learn about the Canadian healthcare system and the racism towards First Nations that it employs. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com f...
E45 Listen Up!
February 02, 2022 15:54 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Dani talks mostly to White People about listening to Marginalized Folx and BIPOC. They recommend reading the Indigenous Action article titled, "BREAKING: Man Threatens Elders at Winnemucca Community Resistance Camp" for information on the happenings at the Camp and how outsiders can help. You can follow their instagram account for up-to-date info, inquire about joining in the frontline resistance by emailing [email protected], and donate to the Support M...
E44 Now Let Me Rant At You About the English Language.
January 18, 2022 17:09 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses the English language and how it shapes worldviews. They recommend learning a new language and/or about the culture of the Peoples whose Land you’re currently occupying if you’re a colonizer. You can learn about the Potawatomi culture and language here and here; and about the Hawaiian and Navajo languages here. Dani also recommends It’s Going Down, “your daily resource for insurgent, Proletariat life”. They’re currently in need of funds to continue g...
E43 Blah Blah Blah.
January 04, 2022 18:25 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses language, both their personal journey with languages and how language shapes our worldviews. They recommend “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer for some learning on the Potawatomi language and worldview. Also, GenderReveal episode 72 with Vico Ortiz to learn about the ungendering of the Spanish language. Lastly, Dani recommends the Indigenous Action post titled, “Tending...
E42 An Ode to Water.
December 21, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about our Water, how she's being used and abused, and what we can do about it. They recommend appreciating and being grateful for the fresh, clean Water you do have. Also, following @mmiwhoismissing on instagram and listening to Total Liberation's episode 77 called, "Water is Life: The US War Machine Poisons Hawaii" for more information on the current Water crisis on O'ahu. They recommend watching and sharing The Story of Stuff's videos titled, "The Stor...
E41 We're Being Used.
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses how Human Animals use Beings at their disposal and who we need to listen to in order to end the cycle of abuse. They recommend reading "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin Wall Kimmerer and "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz for more information on Indigenous, sustainable way of Life and the true history of the so-called United States. She also ...
E40 The F*ckery That Is Gender.
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about everything they've learned about gender stuff, and their understanding of their own gender! They recommend listening to Pynk Spots and GenderReveal for more information and interviews on gender. Dani also really enjoyed Alok Vaid-Menon's book "Beyond the Gender Binary" for its unique perspective and how much she identified with it. She also recommends the Indigenous Action article, "Against the 'Colonizer's Burden': Climate Justice Means Anti-Col...
E39 A Sexuality Journey.
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, Dani shares her sexuality journey and gives some overview of terminology. They recommend listening to Pynk Spots, Normalizing Non-Monogamy, True Sex & Wild Love, and GenderReveal for more information on sexuality and gender and some personal stories on the subjects. She also recommends the It's Going Down episode titled "This Is America #151" to learn more about the resistance to Enbridge's Line 5. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podca...
E38 Your Ever-Present Friend Depression.
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses how she deals with recurring depression. They recommend learning more about decolonization by visiting IndigenousAction.org, ItsGoingDown.org, and listening to The Vegan Vanguard episode 58, "US Empire and Decolonization with Dr. Nick Estes". For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and lin...
E37 Imagine, If You Will.
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, Dani takes us on a journey of imagination. They'd like this episode to act as a thought experiment and get us all thinking. They recommend learning about Line 3 on StopLine3.org, visiting Mazaska Talks to learn how to divest your money from banks supporting big oil, and checking out It's Going Down, specifically the episode titled "Anti-Pipeline Resistance & Organizing for Indigenous Survival: A Discussion" to learn more about Line 3's current resistance and sugges...
E36 The Differences Between Yes & No.
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses the differences between saying "yes" to ourselves and saying "no" to ourselves. She suggests how we can take back the power in these situations. She recommends listening to The Cure for Chronic Pain E112: REAL-TIME HEAL- An Alcoholic Home, Fibromyalgia, and Social Anxiety for more about how emotional pains manifest into physical pains. She also recommends listening to Witch, Please Book 4, E6: The Return of Pedagogy for more info on how schooling i...
E35 The Actual Cost.
September 14, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about prices versus the actual cost of things. She recommends reading "The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-And How We Can Make it Better" by Annie Leonard and watching ThoughtSlime's video on minimum wage. She also recommends helping in the fight to Stop Line 3. You can learn about the UN letter to the "US" government, send customizable letters to Jaime Pinkham and Joe Biden, learn up on join...
E34 What's the Deal with Convenience?
August 31, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about convenience, both in modern US society and within Communities. She recommends reading "1984" by George Orwell. As well as "The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-And How We Can Make it Better" by Annie Leonard for some background info for the next episode. She also recommends learning more about man camps, the MMIWG2ST movement, and Indigenous-led resistance on secwepemculecw.org. For a ...
E33 Questioning My Veganism.
August 17, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Dani questions her veganism. She discusses everything she's been learning about veganism and sustainability, as well as Indigenous ways of living. She recommends listening to The Bearded Vegans podcast, watching the Shelbizleee and Fairly Local Family channels on YouTube, and reading "The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health- And How We Can Make It Better" by Annie Leonard. She also recommends "Braiding Sweet...
E32 Listen to the Garden.
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, Dani fan-girls over her Garden, but also discusses knowledge that she brings with her when creating a Garden, as well as things that the Garden has taught her. She recommends the YouTube channels Fairly Local Life and Rob Greenfield for gardening and foraging tips and some great Garden footage; as well as the Going Zero Waste video on Composting. She also recommends "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin...
E31 But, Dani, How Do I Apply the Mindfulness?
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses how she applies mindfulness from her meditation practice into her daily life. She also talks about what she doesn't mean when talking about mindfulness. She recommends The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh. She also recommends joining in the fight to free Leonard Peltier. Check out "The Case of Leonard Peltier" on IndigenousAction.org, and the WhoIsLeonardPeltier.info website for more informatio...
E30 A Dani Rabbit Hole (Traffic Accidents, Social Media, & Boredom).
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, Dani takes you down a rabbit hole to discuss boredom, attention spans, the COVID-19 pandemic, social media, and traffic accidents. She recommends episode 8 of Understanding Kindness titled, "Social Media Is Killing Us". She also recommends joining in the Line 3 resistance. Resources include a 'Come to the Line' hub on StopLine3.org, as well as this Google Docs Dashboard for frontline resistance work. The Red Lake Treaty Camp is also calling for support (Dani's soc...
E29 Friendships & Feelings.
June 22, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about some friendships she's had, how's she's struggled with them, and what she's learned from them. She recommends the "Defend the Territory" zine on either Warrior Publications or Indigenous Action. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts! Follow the ...
E28 Leg Hair Feels (F*ck Societal Pressures).
June 08, 2021 19:21 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about her recent feeling around her leg hair. She also explains a bit about societal pressures and how they can fuck right off. She recommends understanding why you make the choices you make and sticking to them. She also recommends the This Land podcast and joining in the Line 3 resistance. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKin...
E27 Things Are 'A Changin'.
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about what's been going on in her life currently with all the changes we're all experiencing as the pandemic begins shifting our habits and lives, yet again. She discusses how she's been giving herself time and space, and of course kindness, to cope with all these new changes. She recommends The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey and Rob Greenfield's video titled "Why I Almost Never Wear Shoes - The Many Benefits of Walking Barefoot". She also recomme...
E26 Learning to Love Our Bodies.
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about how we can learn to love our bodies by understanding the functions of the different parts. She also discusses how society and culture shape how we're perceived by others and how we can defy those pressures. She recommends the podcast The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW, specifically episode 112 titled "REAL TIME HEAL: An Alcoholic Home, Fibromyalgia, and Social Anxiety with Angela". She also recommends the Indigenous Action podcast a...
E25 How to Accept Yourself & Others.
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses how she learned to accept herself and how that allows her to accept others. She talks about resisting societal and cultural pressures to just be yourself. She recommends Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. She also recommends reading the zine titled, "500 Years of Indigenous Resistance", which she found on Indigenous Action's website. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best frie...
E24 My Experience with the US Education System & Learning (Part 3)
April 13, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about her experience in college within the US education system, as well as what that experience taught her about learning. She discusses what and how she's learned since graduating and where it's gotten her today. She recommends Ishmael by Daniel Quinn, Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, & What It Means for Modern Relationships by Christopher Ryan & Cacilda Jetha, The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption of the Planet, Our Communities, & Our...
E24 My Experience with the US Education System & Learning (Part 3).
April 13, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about her experience in college within the US education system, as well as what that experience taught her about learning. She discusses what and how she's learned since graduating and where it's gotten her today. She recommends Ishmael by Daniel Quinn, Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, & What It Means for Modern Relationships by Christopher Ryan & Cacilda Jetha, The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption of the Planet, Our Communities, & Ou...
E23 My Experience with the US Education System & Learning (Part 2).
March 30, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBCW: talk of self-harm, depression, and blood from 11:19 to 14:59. In this episode, Dani talks about her experience in high school within the US education system, as well as what that experience taught her about learning. She dives deep into her social/emotional life during this time and talks about depression, self-harm, and there is some mention of blood. Please skip through this portion if you're unable to hear about this topic right now. She also recommends reading the article ...
E22 My Experience with the US Education System & Learning (Part 1).
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about her experience from pre-school to eighth grade in the US education system, as well as what that experience taught her about learning. Dani recommends thinking about what your experience in an education system taught you about learning. She also recommends divesting from your bank if it supports environment-destroying pipelines & other projects. Learn how on the Mazaska Talks website. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other pod...
E21 Why Do We Fear Change?
March 02, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about change & attempts to help us all fear change less. Dani recommends shifting your mindsets & embracing change. She also recommends learning about Line 3 & how to help fight in its resistance; as well as learning about the MMIWG2ST movement. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and ...
E20 Our Need for Compassion
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, Dani tells us all the places she learned about community from and what they’ve taught her. For recommendations, see full episode notes.
E20 Our Need for Community.
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, Dani tells us all the places she learned about community from and what they’ve taught her. Dani recommends Pynk Spots E3 (YouTube & podcast) & E6 (Youtube & podcast), the Unlocking Us episode with David Eagleman, True Sex & Wild Love E43 “Civilized to Death with Dr. Chris Ryan”, and The Happiness Lab podcast. Dani also recommends Not Invisible E3 with Regan de Loggans. She also recommends the Mutual Aid zine from Indigenous Kinship Collective. For a glimpse into...
E20 Our Need for Community
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, Dani tells us all the places she learned about community from and what they’ve taught her. For recommendations, see full episode notes.
E19 My Top 5 Books of 2020.
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about her top 5 books that she read in 2020, with one honorable mention. Dani recommends “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, & Do” by Jennifer L. Eberhardt, PhD, “The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health- And How We Can Make It Better” by Annie Leonard, “Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence” by Esther Perel, “The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduct...
E19 My Top 5 Books of 2020
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about her top 5 books that she read in 2020, with one honorable mention For recommendations, see full episode notes.
E18 Making Mistakes & Moving Forward.
January 19, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about land acknowledgements & better ways to help Indigenous communities. She recognizes the things she’s mistakenly done, & attempts to right them with intention & action. Dani recommends the podcast Indigenous Action, specifically E1 “Acknowledge This!”. She also recommends the book, Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. To support our Indigenous siblings, consider learning up on &/or donating to the Navajo & Hopi COVID-19 Relief Fund, the Indigenous Kinship Colle...
E17 It’s Gonna Be Okay, Just Start.
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, Dani talks candidly about finding & working from the place of kindness within us all, & the act of just starting. Dani recommends the episode of Indigenous Action’s podcast titled “Acknowledge This!” For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for more transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts! Follow the pod...
E16 The No-Spend Muscle, Gratitude, & Creativity.
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Dani talks about a No-Spend Challenge she recently did, how gratitude can help us all, & how both of these help us be creative! Dani recommends Amber’s YouTube channels Fairly Local Family (Vegan) & Fairly Local Life, Braiding Sweetgrass by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, the episode of Unlocking Us with Dr. Scott Sonenshein, & Native Land to see whose traditional land you’re living on. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awk...
E15 The GRE is a Nightmare & The Story of Stuff is Life-Changing. FACTS.
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode, Dani tells you about her struggle with the GRE & how The Story of Stuff changed her life. Learn about the trickery of an exam that is the GRE, how a book about our obsession with STUFF can change your worldview, & more about the Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle model! Dani recommends The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard, the Going Zero Waste’s series on recycling, & Native Land to see whose traditional land you’re living on. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, ch...
E14 Deciding to Start Anxiety & Depression Meds.
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, Dani tells her story of beginning to take medication for depression and anxiety. Dani also talks about what to be aware of before and while taking these types of meds. Dani recommends seeing a therapist if experiencing anxiety or depression. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social...
E14 Deciding to Start Anxiety & Depression Meds
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, Dani tells her story of beginning to take medication for depression and anxiety. Dani also talks about what to be aware of before and while taking these types of meds. For recommendations, see full episode notes.
E13 Welcome to My Dark Place.
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses depression & anxiety, as well as meditation and mindfulness. Dani recommends The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Headspace app. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts! Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter ...
E13 Welcome to My Dark Place
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses depression & anxiety, as well as meditation and mindfulness. For recommendations, view full episode notes.
E12 Trust
November 10, 2020 13:38 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses trust, vulnerability, and mindfulness. View full episode notes for recommendations!
E12 Continuing to Trust After Loss.
November 10, 2020 13:38 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB(Episode previously named “Trust”) In this episode, Dani discusses continuing to trust after continued loss; so, inherently, she also discusses vulnerability & mindfulness. Dani recommends Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh, and the Unlocking Us podcast. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for more tran...
E12 Continuing to Trust.
November 10, 2020 13:38 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB(Episode previously named “Trust”) In this episode, Dani discusses continuing to trust after continued loss; so, inherently, she also discusses vulnerability & mindfulness. Dani recommends Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh, and the Unlocking Us podcast. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for more tran...