The Kindness Extremist with Shola Richards

• The Power of Boundaries—Your Roadmap to Protecting What Matters Most

  Setting boundaries isn’t selfish — it’s one of the most compassionate choices you can make for yourself and for the people you love. In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards gets real about what it takes to protect your priorities and reclaim your peace. As a lifelong recovering people-pleaser, Shola shares his hard-earned strategies for saying no without guilt, honoring what truly matters, and showing up more authentically in every area of life. You’ll discover:Why priorities must come before boundaries (and how to find yours)The 3 types of boundaries that protect your time, energy, and peaceShola’s LINE framework (Listen, Inspect, No, Enforce) for enforcing limits with confidenceTwo simple exercises you can try this week to set stronger boundaries without burning bridges If you’ve ever struggled to say no, felt drained by overcommitments, or resented yourself for ignoring your needs, this episode is for you. Tune in now and learn how protecting your priorities can transform your relationships, career, and well-being.🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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• Imposter Syndrome Decoded—From Feeling Like a Fraud to Knowing You Belong

  Have you ever landed a promotion, stepped into a big opportunity, or walked into an intimidating room and thought: “Any minute now, they’re going to find out I don’t belong here”? Welcome to the Imposter Club, you're in good company. In this episode, Shola Richards breaks down the hidden truth about imposter syndrome and shows you how to turn it into your secret weapon for growth.  Through personal stories, real-life examples, and three powerful mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to reframe imposter syndrome as proof of growth, break free from the toxic comparison trap of social media, and transform your self-talk into your biggest confidence booster. Imposter syndrome isn’t the end of the story, it’s the beginning of transformation. By the end of this episode, you’ll see that feeling like an imposter isn’t proof you don’t belong - it’s evidence you’re leveling up.🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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• The Appreciation Crisis: Why Expressing Gratitude Matters More Than Ever

  Are we living in an appreciation-starved society? In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, host Shola Richards exposes the hidden cost of neglecting gratitude and acknowledgment at work, at home, and in our closest relationships. What you’ll hear in this episode:The #1 reason most people quit their jobs (hint: it’s not pay).The surprising psychology of why we think people know we value them, but they don’t.3 practical strategies to level up your appreciation game in work, family, and friendships.How to avoid “appreciation fatigue” and make your gratitude truly count.A personal story that proves appreciation can literally change someone’s life. Take this episode as your roadmap for building stronger connections and making others feel valued through appreciation! 🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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• The Hardest Conversation: How to Respond to Radicalization with Radical Civility

  This episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast dives into one of the most difficult but urgent conversations of our time: radicalization. Shola Richards breaks down why traditional responses like shame, anger, or logic don’t work, and instead offers three strategies rooted in compassion, connection, and courage. 💡 What you’ll discover in this episode:The 3 phases of radicalization and the critical warning signs.Why shame, arguments, and confrontation often push people deeper into extremism.How unmet needs like belonging, significance, and control fuel harmful ideologies.The practice of Radical Civility: disagreeing without disrespect and protecting your own peace while keeping connections alive. If you’ve ever felt helpless watching someone you care about drift into extremist thinking, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and a practical path forward.🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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• The Inner Game of Kindness—How to Build Unshakable Mental Strength

  Negativity, drama, and toxic energy are everywhere — but the real challenge to your mission of creating a kinder world is the battle happening inside your own head. In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards shares 3 powerful mindset strategies that will help you protect your attitude and keep moving forward no matter what life throws at you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Expect a Challenge – How to prepare for difficult people and situations so they can’t knock you off courseChoose Values Over Emotions – The 3-question framework that helps you stay anchored when emotions run highLeave It Better Than You Found It – The simple daily practice that changes your mindset, rewires your brain, and transforms your relationships Along the way, Shola shares inspiring real-life stories, from workplace conflicts to family drama, that prove these strategies work in the toughest circumstances.If you’ve ever felt like the negativity around you is winning, this episode will give you the tools to fight back with strength, clarity, and kindness.🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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