Rephonic
Artwork for Raising Kind Minds
Self-Compassion
Mindfulness
Mindful Self-Compassion For Teens
Mindful Self-Compassion
James Baraz
Parenting
Meditation
Scripts
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Inner Scripts
Negativity Bias
Karen Bluth
Teen Mental Health
Schools / Education
Awakening Joy
Empathy
Curiosity
Self-Compassion For Teens
Kind Mind Academy
Neuroscience

Raising Kind Minds asks: What sort of voice will your child grow up with? Because every word they say to themselves begins with what they hear from others. Hosted by Kathryn Lovewell and Liz Walker of Kind Mind Academy, this podcast helps parents, carers, and educators shape the inner voices of the next generation and strengthen their own along the way. When we nurture a child’s inner voice to be ... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes14Founded2 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ParentingKids & Family

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Raising Kind Minds

Latest Episodes

THE INTERVIEW

Ever wondered how your self-talk quietly shapes the inner voice of the children around you? In this heartwarming conversation, clinical psychologist Dr Chris Germer joins us to unpack the origins of shame and why self-compassion is the... more

THE MEDITATION

In this episode, Kathryn introduces a soothing guided meditation practice led by Lovely Liz, inspired by a conversation with Joy Huang. Designed for parents, caregivers, and anyone navigating life's daily pressures, this practice invi... more

THE CONVERSATION

Ever caught yourself losing your cool over screen time or stressing about getting every single parenting decision right? You are certainly not alone! In this warm reflection, we unpack our recent conversation with therapist Joy Huan... more

THE INTERVIEW

What if the greatest gift you could give your child isn't academic success, but the way you talk to yourself when things go wrong?

In this episode, we sit down with Joy Huang, founding lead trainer at Hailan Family Wellbeing in China,... more

THE MEDITATION

In this gentle episode, Kathryn introduces a soothing meditation practice inspired by veteran teacher James Baraz and an ancient teaching from 12th-century Tibetan master Noguma. Noguma reminds us that the goodness we search for is of... more

THE CONVERSATION

Ever feel like you’re constantly giving your parenting a pass or fail test? Grab a cuppa and join us in the lounge as we unpack our recent conversation with mindfulness teacher James Baraz. We’re ditching the impossible pressure of ... more

THE INTERVIEW

Ever noticed how children naturally sparkle when someone simply notices what’s good in them? In a world that endlessly pressures parents and children to do more, be more, and achieve more, finding genuine ease can feel completely out o... more

In this meditation pod, Kathryn Lovewell introduces a gentle, grounding exercise led by Liz, inspired by a recent conversation with behavioral specialist Andy Baker. This episode focuses on recognising the familiar, sometimes critical inner voices li... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Recent Guests

Joy Huang
Founding lead trainer of Highland Family Wellbeing in China, therapist, mindful self-compassion teacher
Highland Family Wellbeing
Episode: #4.1 | Joy Huang - Why Your Inner Voice Matters More Than Straight A’s
James Baraz
Buddhist teacher and mindfulness instructor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Episode: 3.3: Letting in the Goodness: A Guided Meditation
Andy Baker
Behavioral specialist who has spent over two decades helping people understand why we do what we do
Episode: #2.3 Softening Our Inner Scripts: A Guided Meditation
Karen Bluth
Leading self-compassion for teens researcher, author, and former classroom teacher
Unknown (guest expert)
Episode: #1.3 | The Gift of a Kinder Inner Voice: A Guided Meditation
Dr. Karen Bluth
Researcher, author, international speaker on Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens
Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens / Mindful Self-Compassion Lab
Episode: #1.1 Dr Karen Bluth: Why Self-Compassion Matters More Than Perfection

Hosts

Kathryn Lovewell
Host of Raising Kind Minds
Liz Walker
Co-host guiding the meditation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • MSC teacher

    This is what the world needs now! Teaching Love and Kindness and understanding that critical voice that resides within.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joyful Joan 1956
    United States22 days ago
  • Thanks and Congratulations

    Thank you both for this much needed series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichelleLeeIzu
    United Kingdom22 days ago

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Top Parenting Podcasts

Happy Mum
Happy MumGiovanna Fletcher
No Parental Guidance
No Parental GuidanceHannah East & Louise Boyce
Not As We Planned
Not As We PlannedTash Gershfield & Carly Harris
Motherkind
MotherkindZoe Blaskey
The Great Birth Rebellion
The Great Birth RebellionDr Melanie Jackson

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#3.1 | James Baraz - Awakening Joy in Children: Kindness, Connection, and Resilience
Q: What role does growth mindset play in letting children grow through mistakes?
Encourage learning from mistakes rather than chasing perfection; normalize errors as part of development, which increases willingness to take risks and grow, rather than fearing failure.
#3.1 | James Baraz - Awakening Joy in Children: Kindness, Connection, and Resilience
Q: What practical steps can parents take today to translate your classroom rule into family life?
Focus on looking for the good in your child, practice self-compassion, set clear boundaries and consequences, model equanimity, and use simple rituals like shared intention or short timeouts to reset and reconnect.
#3.1 | James Baraz - Awakening Joy in Children: Kindness, Connection, and Resilience
Q: So James, you were a New York primary school teacher for 10 years before coming out to California, before you ever taught meditation. How did you begin to awaken the joy in these children?
James describes moving from a traditional classroom approach to prioritizing the children's inner light, using presence, engaging activities (like singing and guitar), and the guiding rule about happiness not coming from others' suffering to cultivate a positive, resilient classroom culture.
#1.1 Dr Karen Bluth: Why Self-Compassion Matters More Than Perfection
Q: Why is modeling self-compassion by parents and teachers so important for teens?
Teens imitate observed behaviors; when adults show healthy self-talk and self-care, teens learn to apply similar strategies to their own challenges.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Raising Kind Minds

What is Raising Kind Minds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Fans of practical parenting mindfulness will likely hear a steady focus on nurturing kinder inner voices in children and caregivers. Episodes frequently blend expert insights with real-life stories, guided practices, and tools drawn from mindful self-compassion, neuroscience, and positive psychology to help adults model and teach healthier self-talk. The show often features researchers and clinicians who translate complex concepts into actionable strategies for parents, carers, and educators dealing with everyday stress, adolescence, and digital-age pressures. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on kindness toward oneself as a parent and as a model for children, plus guided meditations and structured approaches that listeners can a... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Raising Kind Minds?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Raising Kind Minds. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Raising Kind Minds and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Raising Kind Minds get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Raising Kind Minds, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Raising Kind Minds?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Raising Kind Minds, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Raising Kind Minds have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Raising Kind Minds has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of Raising Kind Minds are there?

Raising Kind Minds launched 2 months ago and published 14 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Raising Kind Minds?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Raising Kind Minds?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Raising Kind Minds from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Raising Kind Minds?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Raising Kind Minds. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Raising Kind Minds?

Recent guests on Raising Kind Minds include:

1. Joy Huang
2. James Baraz
3. Andy Baker
4. Karen Bluth
5. Dr. Karen Bluth

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days