In this World Kindness Day episode, Jules explores how radical kindness transforms compassion into courageous action, strengthening our mental wealth from the inside out.
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📚 Sources & References
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Science of Kindness. (2019) — Explores how acts of kindness trigger dopamine and oxytocin, improving mood, connection, and heart health.
- https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/the-science-of-kindness.html
- University of Pretoria. The Neuroscience of Kindness and Compassion. (2019) — Research linking oxytocin and dopamine release to prosocial behaviour and wellbeing.
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Volunteering and Health Benefits: Stronger Immune Function and Longevity. (2024) — Evidence connecting helping others with lower stress and longer lifespan.
- https://www.hsph.harvard.edu
- National Library of Medicine. Prosocial Behaviour and Physical Health: A Review of Evidence. (2024) — Links between altruism, reduced stress, and improved health outcomes.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. The Science of Kindness Report. (2023) — Positive psychology findings showing how doing good builds emotional resilience and self-esteem.
- https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/the-science-of-kindness
- Lyubomirsky, S., et al. Acts of Kindness and Wellbeing: A Meta-Analysis of 200 Studies. Journal of Positive Psychology (2022) — Found that regular kind acts significantly increase happiness and life satisfaction.
- The Guardian. Kindness Endures: Post-Pandemic “Benevolence Bump” Persists. (March 2025) — Reporting that acts of kindness remain around 10% higher than pre-2020 levels.
- https://www.theguardian.com
- Brown, Brené. Rising Strong. Random House, 2015.
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