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Kindness Is The Trans Comedian
Chris McAllister shares what it’s like to be a comedian, including first-time performing jitters and if the comedic space is expanding beyond the cis white male. They also talk about their social media #ICANTELL. Chris came up with this initiative in hopes of turning around the negative comments folks in the trans community were receiving. The response was incredible and Chris shares some of the positive comments posted using #ICANTELL.
Chris also talks about their role in helping trans and queer Ugandan refugees.
A wonderful conversation about kindness and community.
To learn more about Chris, their comedy, #ICANTELL, check out the following links:
To be on the mailing list for upcoming comedy shows: Mailing List
Instagram: The Trans Comedian
As a thank you to Chris for sharing their story, Anitha donated to Rainbow Railroad. This global not-for-profit organization helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety worldwide.
To learn more about Rainbow Railroad, check out their website:
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Thirteen-year old, Sofia Rathjen talks to Anitha about her dedication to bring diversity to her school’s library.
Like many visible minorities, Sofia has had to endure racist attitudes and micro-aggressions. But Sofia turned these difficult experiences into something positive.
With the help of a grant, she purchased books by BIPOC authors for her school library. She talks about the importance of representation in books.
This is an incredibly inspiring episode of a young woman turning negative personal experiences into something positive for all.
To follow Sofia’s journey, check out her Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/the_technicolour_bookshelf/
As a thank you to Sofia for sharing her story, Anitha donated to The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD). To learn about FOLD, click on this link: https://thefoldcanada.org/ -
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Kindness is Being Cole The Deaf Dog and Friends
Anitha chats with Chris Hannah, a music teacher and the lucky human who shares his life with not one, but four incredible dogs who show people that being deaf, dead and blind, deaf with a cleft palate are superpowers.
Cole, an adorable pitbull, was the first to come into Chris’ life. Chris talks about Cole’s journey as a therapy dog and the positive impact Cole has made on so many lives—both within Chris’ school community and beyond.
Chris also shares stories about Cece, Alice and Sullivan, also rescue dogs.
A heartwarming episode about resilience, acceptance, kindness and love.
Website: cole the deaf dog
Instagram: cole the deaf dog
Facebook: Cole The Deaf Dog
TikTok: @deafcole
As a thank you to Chris for sharing his story, Anitha donated to Cole The Deaf Dog and Friends Foundation, so that Chris, Cole, Cece, Alice and Sullivan can continue to raise awareness about acceptance, kindness, compassion for all beings. -
Kindness is Staying with Good Will Good Karma
Anitha chats with 15-year-old Will Finch. Will and his sister Jada appeared on the podcast back in 2021 to talk about their incredible efforts to help stray dogs and cats find forever loving homes. The siblings created an organization called GOOD WILL GOOD KARMA. Will returns to talk about all that been happening with their non-profit animal rescue—including birthday fundraisers, starting a clothing line to raise money for animal rescue, heartwarming stories of dogs and cats they’ve helped, AND, that to date, GOOD WILL GOOD KARMA has raised a whopping $1 million for animals in need!
An episode full of heart and inspiration of what it means to create GOOD WILL and GOOD KARMA for all beings.
To learn more about Will and all he is doing to help animals, check out these links:
Instagram: GoodWillGoodKarma
Facebook: GoodWillGoodKarma
As a thank you to Will for sharing his story, Anitha donated to Autism Dog Services. This charity, provides service dogs for individuals over three years of age who have autism and related disorders in most parts of Southwestern Ontario.
To learn more about ADS, check out their website: autism dog services -
Kindness is ASK A DOCTOR about Mental Health
For this session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha is joined by her son, Daniel Robinson, a registered psychotherapist. They talk about the stigma surrounding mental health, the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, the effects of social media on mental health and much more.
Daniel also shared the following low cost or free therapy and counselling groups that listeners may want to check out.
Youth wellness hubs (free mental health support) in Ontario:
https://youthhubs.ca/ywho-sites
Low cost therapy (across Canada)
https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/
Free Counselling for Adults inToronto:
https://www.woodgreen.org/programs/walk-in-counselling-wic
https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/counselling/
Free Counselling/Mental Health Support for Adults in Ontario
https://fspeel.org/counselling-services/
https://cmha.ca/find-help/find-cmha-in-your-area/
For more information (in Canada/US):
Call 211
As a thank you to Daniel for sharing his knowledge about mental health, Anitha donated to Campaign For Southern Equality. This organization is working to help the LGBTQ+ communities in the Southern parts of the USA obtain equality in every part of their life, including legal protections and equity in healthcare and income. To learn more about this organization, check out their website:
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Kindness is RECOVERING STUFFIES FOR KIDS
For much of January 2025, the world watched as portions of Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires. People and animals lost their lives, homes were destroyed, and there was so much suffering. Anitha chats with Ashley Reckdenwald, the founder of Working Mom Notes. Initially created to help working moms find resources and a community, Ashley started an initiative within this social media account to help children who lost their beloved stuffed animals in the wildfires.
Ashley and Anitha talk about the importance of stuffed animals to children and adults, the incredible response to this initiative and the positive impact it has had on children and their families who have lost so much in the wildfires.
An episode full of all the good "feels" many of us need right now.
Instagram working mom notes
Facebook: working mom notes
TikTok: @ashleyreckdenwald
LinkedIn: Ashley Reckdenwald
As a thank you to Ashley for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Back To Play. This non-profit provides children who are in crisis backpacks containing kid-related items. To learn more about this organization, click here
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Kindness Is Creating Good Karma (an Encore episode)
Eleven-year-old Will and seventeen-year-old Jada Finch share their inspiring story of turning personal heartache into helping animals. When Will was 7 and Jada was 12, the family adopted an adorable puppy they named Karma Rose. Sadly, within a few short weeks, Karma died from canine parvo-virus. Despite the devastating loss of his beloved puppy, Will decided to honor Karma on his 8th birthday. In lieu of gifts, he requested donations of money and pet supplies to donate to a local animal rescue. And soon after, Good Will Good Karma was born.
Will and Jada talk to Anitha about their amazing initiative to raise money and awareness to help animals. This podcast is a must for anyone who loves animals and wants to hear uplifting stories of how this incredible brother and sister team have dedicated their lives to helping animals.
As a thank you for sharing their story, Anitha donated to All Paws Cat Rescue. To learn more about this rescue, click here: http://allpawsrescue.weebly.com/
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Kindness is Animal Justice
Anitha is joined by Rhea Badhwar, a law student at Lincoln Alexander School of Law. Rhea talks about navigating her love of animals and the world of law.
Rhea is the President of LASL Animal Justice club. Animal Justice, which was founded in 2008, legally fights for animal protection laws in Canada. They offer a student program which gives students such as Rhea opportunities to get active in helping animals while still in law school.
This episode provides hope that compassionate students like Rhea are dedicated to protecting animals now and in the future.
To learn more about Animal Justice and the Lincoln Alexander School of Law’s Animal Justice club, check out these links:
Instagram LASL Animal Justice Club
Website Animal Justice
As a thank you to Rhea for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Farmhouse Garden Animal Home. This animal sanctuary was originally the site of a cattle ranch, owned by farmer Mike Lanigan. In 2016, after spending time with a calf, Mike decided to stop raising animals for slaughter and converted his property into an organic vegetable farm and animal sanctuary.
To learn more about Farmhouse Garden Animal Home, click this link:
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Anitha chats with Kelsey McDonough about the harsh realities of animal shelters in California, the resilience of dogs and how love does indeed heal.
They also talk about the devastating fires in Los Angeles and how listeners can help.
A truly heartwarming episode.
To learn more about Kelsey and her dog rescue, check out these sites.
https://www.instagram.com/kelsmcdonough_/
Website: mcdonoughrescue
As a thank you to Kelsey for sharing her story, Anitha donated to The Animal Pad in San Diego. This non-profit, all breed dog rescue, focuses on saving dogs from high kill shelters and the streets of Mexico. They get the dogs vet care, place them in foster homes and then find them loving forever families.
To learn more about The Animal Pad, click here: Website: The Animal Pad -
Kindness is Jamie's Corner
Animal activist, YouTuber and podcast host, Jamie Logan joins Anitha, as we continue to celebrate Veganuary—the month of January where folks from all over the world explore veganism and plant-based diets.
A vegan since 2018, Jamie shares how she found a way to help and raise awareness for animals— from her yoga practice to her creative animal rights campaigns.
Jamie also talks about the anger she feels at companies who make billions of dollars from the suffering of billions of animals, and how she takes this anger and uses it to fuel her actions of kindness and empathy.
An in-depth conversation with an incredible activist.
To learn more about Jamie and all the work she is doing to help animals, check out these links:
Instagram itsjamielogan
Instagram itsjamiescorner
Website
As a thank you to Jamie for being a guest on the podcast, Anitha donated to Compassion Kind. This charity is dedicated to ending the suffering of all beings through compassion. To learn more about Compassion Kind, check out their website:
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Episode 102: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About VEGANISM AND HEALTH
Happy New Year! In this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha is joined by Dr. Tushar Mehta, an emergency room physician who also has great knowledge and expertise when it comes to health and diet.
Dr. Mehta talks to Anitha about the positive aspects of a plant-based diet, including reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even certain types of cancer. But they also talk about essential nutrients folks on a plant-based diet need to ensure they are getting, such as protein, calcium, zinc and B-12.
Dr. Mehta provides examples of sustainable and accessible foods like whole foods and enriched soy milk which is an excellent source of protein, calcium and zinc. He also dispels the negative myths about soy milk and why these myths were so widespread.
To learn more about Dr. Mehta and his research, you can follow him here:
@EcoDocTush on BlueSky and Twitter.
To learn more about adding a healthy plant-based diet to your life, check out this website: Plant Based Data
As a thank you to Dr. Mehta for sharing so much of his knowledge, Anitha donated to Ecole Communautaire de Santo. Established in 1993, it is the first community school in the Santo area of Port au Prince, Haiti. Dr. Mehta is personally involved in funding this school where over 600 children attend yearly. To learn more about ECS and the programs they offer click here:haiti community school
If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com
If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.
Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please. -
Episode 101: Kindness Is Helping A Deer Named Thor
Anitha rings in the holiday/Christmas season with her special guest Dawn Rasmussen. In May of 2020, Dawn and her husband discovered an abandoned/orphaned baby deer on their rural property. Dawn shares the story of caring for Thor (the name she eventually gave him). Dawn decided early on that Thor would not become a pet, and instead remain a wild animal. Though she bottle-fed him, brushed him and nurtured him, she also went to great lengths to ensure he grew up as a wild deer. Dawn talks about those early days of sleeping outside in a tent so that Thor would learn how to live outside while still receiving regular bottle feedings.
Thor is now a 100% self-sufficient wild deer who is part of a herd. From time to time, he still drops in for a visit to say ‘hello’ to the woman who raised him.
Thor the deer—a perfect story to celebrate the holidays! To learn more about Thor and Dawn, check out their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ThorTheDeer
As a thank you to Dawn for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Rowena Wildlife Clinic. This clinic provides free veterinary care to injured wild animals and stray homeless domestic animals. To learn more about what they do, check out their website:
rowena wildlife clinic
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Anitha’s son, Daniel joins her to celebrate her milestone of 100 episodes of Kindness. Daniel thought it would be fun to switch things up and ask Anitha questions instead of the other way around. The two look back on the past four years of the podcast. Anitha reflects on whether her perception of kindness in the world has changed. Daniel also explores Anitha’s thoughts on her own kindness and what she would want her children and future grandchildren to know about kindness. A fun and honest conversation between son and mom.
Another change in routine for this episode was that Anitha chose the charity she donated to — Lola Ya Bonobo. This incredible charity is dedicated to providing orphaned baby bonobos a safe and healthy home. Bonobos are critically endangered apes. At Lola Ya Bonobo, bonobos learn how to live like bonobos again and those who can be are eventually released back into the wild!To learn more about Lola Ya Bonobo, click here: Lola Ya Bonobo Website -
Episode 99: Kindness Is Being Kate
Long-time friend, Kate Thompson joins Anitha to talk about the many animals Kate has helped from squirrels to raccoons, from cats to cats to more cats.
Kate also shares her cancer diagnosis in hopes of raising awareness about cancer and early detection.
An incredible episode about an incredibly kind and brave person.
You can follow Kate through Instagram:
Kate's personal instagram
Kate's Hair Salon Instagram
As a thank you to Kate for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Courage Rock. This therapeutic riding centre established in June 2017 is a non-profit 501c3 organization that provides free services to veterans, first responders, and qualified family members.
To learn more about Courage Rock, click here: Website -
On this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matt Robinson, talk about a very difficult topic for many—what would someone want for themselves or their loved ones if something catastrophic happens while they are admitted to hospital?
Matt and Anitha explore the following issues:
Medical interventions available in the hospital, such as chest compressions (CPR) when someone’s heart stops, being placed on a ventilator, admission into ICUPossible outcomes and risks with each intervention.The importance of making one’s wishes known to family/loved ones BEFORE a medical crisis occurs.Is withholding care legal?
**DISCLAIMER** THIS EPISODE IS MEANT FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROVIDER
If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com
If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.
* Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please. -
Episode 97: Kindness Is Sharing The S#!& No One Tells You About Writing
Best-selling author and co-host of the podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, Bianca Marias, joins Anitha as the two bring November and National Novel Writing Month to a close.
Bianca and Anitha chat about all things writing, including Bianca’s journey to becoming a published author. They also talk about Bianca’s podcast, which she co-hosts with literary agents Carly Watters and Cece Lyra. Bianca reveals what inspired her to start the podcast and shares some of her listeners’ success stories. For Bianca, one of the main benefits of her podcast is hearing from listeners who have achieved their dreams of getting published!
Bianca and Anitha pivot from writing when Bianca talks about growing up in South Africa as a white child during the Apartheid and how this experience shapes her views on the many social issues in the world today.
An open and honest conversation!
To learn more about Bianca and her podcast, check out the following links:
Bianca's Website
Podcast Link TSNTYAW
Website: The Shit About Writing
As a thank you to Bianca for sharing her story, Anitha donated to the Toronto Humane Society. This charity is dedicated to improving the lives of animals by reducing animal homelessness, ensuring access to care and fighting to preserve the human-animal bond.
To learn more about the Toronto Humane Society, click here: Toronto Humane Society Website -
Episode 96: Kindness Is Charlene Draws
Author-illustrator, Charlene Chua joins Anitha as the podcast continues to features authors during November and National Novel Writing Month.
In addition to talking about her journey as an artist, Charlene chats about her love for cats and how she used her artistic talents to help a cat named Max.
She also discusses the pressures creators often feel when they decide to make the BIG move to working as a full-time artist.
A great episode for book lovers and cat lovers alike!
To learn more about Charlene, you can follow her here:
Website: www.charlenechua.com
Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/charlenedraws
As a thank you to Charlene for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Home At Last Rescue. Founded in 2020, Home at Last Rescue (HALR) is a Registered Canadian Charity, that is 100% volunteer driven. They rescue cats from substandard living conditions and give them the loving homes they deserve.
To learn more about this rescue, click here: Home At Last Rescue -
Episode 95: Kindness Is Anoosha Draws
Critically acclaimed author-illustrator Anoosha Syed joins Anitha to kick off November and National Novel Writing Month.
Anoosha talks about her journey as an artist, the many books she’s created, including SARI SISTERS, the picture book she illustrated and Anitha authored, and so much more, including why she's willing to share how much money she earns, on social media.
The two also delve a little into parenting, as Anoosha recently became a mom!
An interesting and fun episode for anyone who loves books and art!
To learn more about Anoohsa, you can follow her here:
https://www.anooshasyed.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anooshadraws
https://www.tiktok.com/@anooshadraws
https://anooshasyed.substack.com/
As a thank you to Anoosha for sharing her story, Anitha donated to DALLAS STARS ADAPTIVE SPORTS.
Dallas Stars Adaptive Sports provides adaptive ice hockey programs for athletes of all abilities, including those with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities.
To learn more about this non-profit, click here:
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Episode 94: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About INVISIBLE ILLNESSES
On this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matt Robinson, talk about illnesses often described as invisible, such as chronic pain syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
These ailments can be debilitating and frustrating for the patient as they try to navigate the medical system.
This episode addresses symptoms, causes and potential supports available for people living with invisible illnesses.
**DISCLAIMER** THIS EPISODE IS MEANT FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROVIDER
If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website,anitharobinson.com
If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.
* Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please. -
Episode 93: Kindness Is Sir Darius
The incredible Sir Darius Brown joins Anitha to talk about his initiative— combining his love of sewing and his love of animals to help shelter animals find loving, forever homes.
Sir Darius has made thousands of bow ties for shelter animals, taken their photo, and shared these photos on social media. These adorable bow ties have helped save many, many dogs.
An inspiring episode of love and kindness making a huge impact.
To learn more about Sir Darius check out the following links:
Sir Darius Website
Sir Darius Instagram - Mehr anzeigen
