The Kindness Extremist with Shola Richards

• How to Recognize a Toxic Relationship—3 Warning Signs You Can't Ignore (Part 1)

  Are you constantly tired after certain interactions? Feel like someone in your life never apologizes or always turns things around on you? In this first episode of a powerful two-part series, Shola Richards breaks down the first three warning signs of a toxic relationship, and what you can do to protect your peace without losing your compassion. Through real stories, honest reflection, and practical strategies, Shola explores:❌ The truth about “energy vampires” and why some relationships leave you emotionally exhausted.🔎 How to spot people who never apologize or take responsibility, and what that reveals about their character.☁️ Why chronic negativity is so dangerous (and how to stop being pulled into someone else’s storm). You’ll also learn three self-awareness tools:The Energy AuditThe Accountability AssessmentThe Solution Rejection Test These tools will help you identify patterns and take your power back. This episode isn’t about judging others; it’s about choosing peace, honesty, and self-respect. Tune in to start detoxifying your relationships and discover why kindness requires strong boundaries. Catch Part 2 next week!🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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• Becoming Strong Enough to be Kind: A New Framework to Create Cultures Worth Fighting For

  Can our world survive if we don’t figure out how to be kinder to each other? In this episode, Shola Richards is unveiling something he’s been quietly building for years: A new mission and framework called Strong Enough to Be Kind. This model challenges the myth that kindness is weakness and reveals why true kindness actually takes incredible strength. Shola breaks down the three pillars of his new framework - Start Within, Just Today, and Go First - and shows how each one dismantles the biggest excuses people give for why they can’t be kind in today’s world: burnout, helplessness, and fear. Through heartfelt stories, real-world examples, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to:Build self-kindness through tough love self-careCreate meaningful impact with small, consistent actionsLead with courage and compassion, even when it’s uncomfortable Whether you lead a team, a family, or just want to make your corner of the world a little brighter, this episode will give you the clarity and motivation to do it.Check out Shola's new website: www.sholarichards.com🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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• Stop Putting It Off: 3 Strategies to Finally Overcome Procrastination

  We’ve all done it: Delayed the project, avoided the conversation, or pushed off the doctor’s appointment. But what if procrastination isn’t about laziness at all? In this episode, host Shola Richards breaks down the surprising science behind why we put things off and how kindness can become the ultimate cure. You’ll learn:Why procrastination is really an emotion regulation problem, not a time management oneThe four emotional triggers that fuel delay, and how to recognize them in real time3 evidence-based strategies to finally move forwardA mindset shift that turns self-discipline into self-kindness  This conversation will leave you rethinking how you work, rest, and care for yourself. If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed, this episode offers a compassionate path back to progress.🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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• The Foundation: 3 Essential Daily Practices to Become a Kinder Human

  In this episode of The Kindness Extremist, host Shola Richards shares three simple, science-backed practices that will transform the way you show up in the world. Shola reveals how meditation, journaling, and sleep aren’t just self-care trends but daily disciplines that rewire your brain for empathy, patience, and compassion. This episode shows how small consistent actions can make you calmer under pressure, more present with loved ones, and a positive force in your community.Listen if you want to be a kinder person!🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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• Breaking Free: 3 Toxic Needs That Are Destroying Your Peace and Your Relationships

  What if the very things you think you “need” are the same things holding you back? In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards breaks down the three toxic needs that quietly sabotage your peace, your relationships, and your ability to live authentically. You’ll discover:Why the need to be liked can turn kindness into self-betrayal.How the need to be right destroys connection and keeps you from growing.Why the need for things to be easy makes you fragile and blocks true fulfillment. Shola also shares actionable strategies to reclaim your confidence, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen your emotional resilience. The reality is, you can’t build a kinder world from a place of desperate need — and this episode will help you let go.🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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