Raising Good Humans26 Sep 2025

Hope for Cynics: How to Cultivate Kindness w/ Dr. Jamil Zaki

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Jamil Zaki, a psychology professor at Stanford University and director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. We discuss the critical role of empathy and kindness in today's world, the importance of narrative in driving empathy, and the distinction between hope and optimism. We also explore how empathy can be a double-edged sword, leading to burnout if not managed properly. We then dive into temperament differences, the role of self-compassion, and even family practices like “positive gossip” that make kindness contagious. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors: Great Wolf Lodge: Book your stay today at GreatWolf.com and strengthen the pack! Olly: Shop at OLLY.com or retailers nationwide. Bobbie: Bobbie is offering an additional 10% off on your purchase with the code:humans, visit hibobbie.com Visit LiveConscious.com today and use code HUMANS at checkout Life's too vivid to see it any other way than vibrant and clear. Get VisionMD now at 1MD.org, use code HUMANS, and start seeing the changes with 15% off your first bottle. iRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code RGH at iRestore.com Merit Beauty: Head to meritbeauty.com and get their Signature Makeup Bag free with your first order Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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