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Purposeful Empathy with Anita Nowak

Anita Nowak
Empathy
Artificial Intelligence
Disability
Chronic Pain
Anti-Semitism
Allyship
Witchcraft
Georgia
Transhumanism
Jewish Identity
Trauma
Wrongful Convictions
Fibromyalgia
Workplace Accommodations
Combatants For Peace
Mental Health System
Spirituality
Innocence Canada
Tbilisi
European Union

Purposeful Empathy is a Youtube channel dedicated to conversations with people spreading more empathy in the world. Join Anita Nowak, empathy expert, author, award-winning educator, international speaker and certified coach, to learn how like-spirited people around the world are turning up the volume on empathy through purposeful action. Drawing from neuroscience, spirituality, leadership studies,... more

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Adio-Adet Dinika
Researcher examining how AI systems reproduce exploitation under the language of innovation
Episode: The Hidden Exploitation (and Trauma) Behind AI Ft. Dr. Adio-Adet Dinika w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Zoltan Istvan
Transhumanist advocate, author of The Transhumanist Wager
Transhumanist movement, author
Episode: Are Brainchips and Biohacking the Next Era of Human Evolution? Ft. Zoltan Istvan w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Anne Nguyễn
Scientist focused on human-centered design and responsible AI
Quebec's Innovation Council (former Chief AI Officer)
Episode: Why AI Capabilities Compliment (but will never replace) Human Competencies Ft. Anne Nguyễn w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Adam McCauley
Policy analyst focusing on the intersection of technology and international relations; author of a book on AI, military and political decision making, and the future of conflict
Episode: How AI is Transforming Geopolitics & War Ft. Dr. Adam McCauley w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Benjamin Sledge
US Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient, author
Military veteran and author
Episode: A Veteran’s Take on Mental Health, Moral Injury and Soul Repair Ft. Benjamin Sledge w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Stéphanie Nowak
Executive Director of Innocence Canada
Innocence Canada
Episode: The Human Toll of Wrongful Convictions Ft. Stéphanie Nowak w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Giorgi Akhobadze
Anesthesiologist in Tbilisi and political activist
Georgia
Episode: One Man’s Fight for Democracy in Georgia Ft. Dr. Giorgi Akhobadze w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Fritzi Horstman
Founder and executive director of the Compassion Prison Project
Compassion Prison Project
Episode: Rethinking Crime, Trauma, and Justice Ft. Fritzi Horstman w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Rosie Björkman
Swedish witch known as Jolanda the Third
Independent practitioner
Episode: A Witch’s Perspective on Modern Life Ft. Rosie Björkman w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy

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Anita Nowak
Host of Purposeful Empathy, empathy expert, author, educator, international speaker and certified coach.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
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    I like that Karla focuses on increasing empathy in the world in a practical way

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    United States2 years ago

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Episodes are thought-provoking and address timely topics with nuance.
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A Witch’s Perspective on Modern Life Ft. Rosie Björkman w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Q: How can someone curious about witchcraft engage with it despite stigma or religious concerns?
Approach it as a personal practice of presence, ritual, and inner guidance; start with education, observe how practices feel in daily life, and ensure choices are compassionate and non-harmful.
A Witch’s Perspective on Modern Life Ft. Rosie Björkman w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Q: What do you wish people understood about being a witch today?
That witchcraft is a spiritual and creative practice rooted in intuition, connection to nature, and personal transformation, not about superstition or harm; it's about empowerment, awareness, and meaningful agency.
A Veteran’s Take on Mental Health, Moral Injury and Soul Repair Ft. Benjamin Sledge w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Q: What was your headspace like before you first deployed and how did that shape your decision to join the military?
The guest describes childhood bullying and a desire to prove value, coupled with a family legacy of military service, as driving forces that made enlistment feel like the right path and a way to belong.
A Cancer Survivor’s Journey to Motherhood Ft. Joanne Photiades w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Q: How has empathy shaped your approach to raising a child with Williams syndrome and navigating healthcare and education systems?
Empathy reframes how systems respond—not by making a child fit into existing structures, but by redesigning spaces to include and support the whole child and family; flexibility at work and advocacy in schools are essential.
A Cancer Survivor’s Journey to Motherhood Ft. Joanne Photiades w/Anita Nowak - Purposeful Empathy
Q: What drove you to reject the recommended radical treatment and pursue pregnancy instead?
A steadfast belief in hope and faith, plus the sense that miracles are possible when supported by a caring team and loved ones; she focused on what could be rather than what statistics suggested.

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This program features conversations that center empathy as a practical tool for addressing complex social issues, from AI ethics and governance to trauma-informed justice, disability inclusion, and allyship in diverse communities. Episodes frequently pair researchers, practitioners, and advocates to unpack how empathy can guide responsible technology, humane policy, and compassionate leadership, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact, lived experience, and actionable takeaways. A standout throughline is reframing difficult topics—like wrongful convictions, chronic pain, menopause, and political repression—through the lens of empathy, inclusion, and practical strategies for positive change, making it helpful for listeners who want to ap... more

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2. Zoltan Istvan
3. Anne Nguyễn
4. Adam McCauley
5. Benjamin Sledge
6. Stéphanie Nowak
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