In this episode, Dr. Dale Atkins talks with Jan M Flynn about something many of us would love to see more of in our communities, nation, and world: Kindness. More specifically, what authentic kindness means, and how it can show up in deeper and richer ways as we age — and how that can contribute to a kinder world for us all.

Based in New York City, Dale Atkins is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years experience as a relationship expert focusing on families, wellness, managing Stress, and living a balanced, meaningful life. Author of seven books and many chapters, articles, and journals for popular and professional audiences, Dale is a featured speaker who lectures and leads seminars worldwide. She has appeared regularly on NBC’s TODAY and CNN. Dale has a private psychology practice in New York City and has been a member of, and advisor to, several nonprofit boards, including Jumpstart for Young Children, from which she recently retired after serving twenty-two years, since its founding. She has two children and six grandchildren, and lives in Connecticut.

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Dr. Dale Atkins website: https://www.drdaleatkins.com/

Nature Walk Talks by Dale Atkins

Books by Dr. Atkins:

The Kindness Advantage: Cultivating Compassionate and Connected Children
https://www.drdaleatkins.com/the-kindness-advantage-book/

Sanity Savers: Tips For Women To Live a Balanced Life
https://www.drdaleatkins.com/sanity-savers-book/

Wedding Sanity Savers: How to Handle the Stickiest Dilemmas, Scrapes, and Questions That Arise on the Road to Your Perfect Dayhttps://www.drdaleatkins.com/wedding-sanity-savers-book/

I’m OK, You’re My Parents: How to Overcome Guilt, Let Go of Anger, and Create a Relationship That Works
https://www.drdaleatkins.com/im-ok-youre-my-parents-book/

Sisters
https://www.drdaleatkins.com/sisters-book/

From the Heart: Men and Women Write Their Private Thoughts About Their Married Lives
https://www.drdaleatkins.com/from-the-heart-book/

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