Episode 12 – What is Kindness?

Happy New Year and welcome to the 12th episode of ‘Reach Minds: Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey’ podcast. Today, I am delighted to have Joseph Ogbonna as my guest. In this episode, Joseph and I will explore the concept of kindness—a simple yet profound idea that can bring numerous benefits to both us and others. We will delve into the various aspects of kindness and discuss whether it can sometimes be perceived as a ‘weakness,’ potentially preventing us from acting kindly.

In this podcast, we pose the following questions about kindness:

• What is kindness?

• Is kindness a choice?

• What are the benefits of kindness?

• What are some acts of kindness, and do they always need to be big or can they be small?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ogbonna-frsa/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ogbonna-frsa/ruuvand.co.uk

https://open.spotify.com/show/7jQ397Jv1A4y6GxLnZo7J4

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-who-are-you-podcast/id1190949141

• BBC The anatomy of kindness 30th of March 2022

• BBC The anatomy of kindness 23rd of March 2022

• BBC The kindness experiment 28th of June 2021

• The power of kindness the unexpected benefits of leading a compassionate life Piero Ferrucci 2006

Welcome to the 7th episode of Reach Minds – Thoughts for Your Life Journey podcast.

Today, we will explore how the Enneagram balances the intelligence of the head, heart, and body, and how to use them together effectively. We’ll discuss how the Enneagram can be a transformative experience, not just by knowing your type, but by using the process to choose tools that bring you more choices. Interestingly, while the Enneagram is rooted in modern psychology, its origins trace back to the Classical world and ancient Egypt.

Today, I am joined by Robert Hutchinson, a personal and professional development coach specialising in Enneagram-based self-awareness training.

In this podcast, we pose the following questions about the Enneagram:

• How did you get interested in the Enneagram?
• How do you integrate this work into your practice? Can you give a couple of examples?
• Can you tell me more about the centres of intelligence and what working with the Enneagram can reveal about them?
• Can we explore the Enneagram’s links to the Classical world and their significance?
• What can the Enneagram do for a person?
• What tips and resources would you offer?

Robert facilitates transformational leadership development that is both effective and sustainable. He helps clients decode their personality ‘operating system’ through a unique combination of world-class coaching and powerful self-discovery training. He is also the Co-Founder of The Gay Happiness Project, a popular mental wellbeing program for gay men.

In addition to his coaching work, Robert is researching the origins of the Enneagram in ancient Egypt. He has presented at conferences in Egypt and Europe and has written articles on the use of the Enneagram.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Connect with Robert on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hutchinsonrobert/

website www.authenticlifecompany.com - Robert is offering a 10% discount on Enneagram consultations to listeners of this podcast – with the code Nita24

The Gay Happiness Project

ENNEAGRAM CONSULTATION

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PROFESSIONAL ENNEAGRAM ASSESSMENT

Free tests can have variable reliability, so to get the most out of understanding your Enneagram type, a professional test is highly recommended. Use this link to book the world-leading iEQ9 Enneagram Test:

https://www.integrative9.com/RobertHutchinson/enneagram/test/individual/

ENNEAGRAM INFOSHEET

To learn more about the Enneagram here is an information sheet:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hkma4az89m0h0r17772iu/ALC_The-Enneagram.pdf?rlkey=o4t08f39zz2mgcao3c388uox5&dl=0

BOOKS:

1. Enneagram Made Easy: Explore the Nine Personality Types of the Enneagram to Open Your Heart, Find Joy, and Discover Your True Self

Deborah Threadgill Egerton

2. The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up: Find Your Path, Face Your Shadow, Discover Your True Self

Beatrice Chestnut

Welcome to our 10th episode of ‘Reach Minds - Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey’ podcast.

In this podcast, I am joined today by Anji Gopal, a back care expert and founder of the Back Care Foundation. We explore the mind-body connection and the need to address the root causes of physical and mental discomfort, offering simple wisdom for better health. We also discuss viewing our body as a vessel that needs maintenance and care, and developing daily practices that incorporate gratitude, breathing, and movement.

In this podcast, we pose the following questions on simple wisdom for better health:

1. Why do we need Simple Wisdom? The world is getting more complex, and people like us are delving deeper into science and meaning.
2. What does Better Health ACTUALLY mean? How do we know what better health is?
3. How do you combine your work as an Osteopath and a Yoga Teacher to address the body and the somatic health impact on the mind?
4. Don’t we need lots of time to find better health? No! Small things, done with regularity, consistency, and commitment can be really powerful. (I think it’s important to discuss this somewhere - we want to debunk the myth that only acrobatics and thin women can achieve better health.)
5. Can you give some examples of Simple Wisdom for Better Health?
6. What insights or pearls of wisdom do you want to leave people with?

Anji's work focuses on using yoga-based practices as an evidence-informed way to achieve better health for patients, students, and organisations. Over the last 15 years, she has built clinical expertise in Yoga for Back Care, having run an innovative yoga-based program for chronic back pain patients in a London hospital. As an ex-banking professional, she understands that time is often short, but believes in the power of simple, practical, and powerful techniques to support our health. From this, Simple Wisdom for Better Health was born.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Website www.backcarefoundation.com

Telegraph article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/wellbeing/stress/stress-back-pain-exercises-to-fix-it/

LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anji-gopal-630827182

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/backcarefoundation/

https://www.facebook.com/backcarefoundation

Newsletter sign up: (Website) anji@backcarefoundation.com

Do you want other articles on simple ways to find calm https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/30-simple-ticks-banishing-stress-body-3047738

Osteopathy Today https://backcarefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Anji-Gopal-Autumn-OT-2022.pdf