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The Compassionate Achiever Podcast

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A podcast about how helping others leads to your success.

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United States

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A podcast about how helping others leads to your success.

Language:

English


Episodes

But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.

6/16/2020
Tracy and Chris wrap up the season for the summer as Chris is literally packing his house to leave WCSU and move to Virginia. We cover cures for hug withdrawal, the eternal search of for the best chocolate milk around and Chris gives chaste a whole new meaning. Stay safe and have fun this summer and let us know how you are compassionating. Keep an eye on our social media for updates and we'll see you in a couple months.

Duration:00:15:46

Black Lives Matter

6/5/2020
Along with the rest of the country and the world, Tracy and Chris are trying to come to grips with the events of the last 10 days following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. This is just the latest example of what is an all too common occurrence here in America. It's a very difficult time and we're all just trying to figure out how to feel and how to deal with this.

Duration:00:19:24

Compassionate - It's a verb

5/29/2020
Compassionate used to be considered a verb. It was good enough for Abraham Lincoln, John Quincy Adams, and Alexandre Dumas. Shouldn't it be good enough for you? We at the Compassionate Achiever Podcast think it is. Call it out when you see someone compassionating and be a compassionator yourself.

Duration:00:17:34

Kool & the Gang's got nothing on us...

5/20/2020
We're celebrating! We'll we're talking about it anyway. Another thing that's been made new during this time are celebrations. Birthdays, graduations, commencements are all still happening whether we're allowed to gather or not. Tracy and Chris have some suggestions for how to make them special and how celebrating can help others and you succeed.

Duration:00:15:01

The Com-paw-ssionate Achiever

5/12/2020
Whether it's a purebred show dog, a rescued rabbit, or a foster wallaby we love our pets. Pets can help us learn to be better, more understanding, and yes more compassionate people. This week Chris and Tracy break down how helping others, even non-humans, can fuel success.

Duration:00:18:12

School's out for the summer... kind of

5/6/2020
This week Chris and Tracy are looking at school and work during the coronavirus quarantine. Some things are brand new, some things are more familiar but it's all still pretty strange.

Duration:00:21:57

Get yourself connected. Stereo MCs were right all along.

4/28/2020
As we acclimate to our "new normal" what are some of the best ways to stay connected to the people in our lives or even reach out to new ones? Chris and Tracy, as always, have tips to help you succeed in whatever it is you're trying to do and become a compassionate achiever.

Duration:00:23:43

Business is booming... Well, some businesses anyway.

4/21/2020
What makes a business successful and "good" during normal times? Do those same values and policies work in a... less normal time? Chris and Tracy are here with some advice and analysis on what's working and what's not and what's compassionate and what's not during this unprecedented era of social distancing in which many businesses have been forced to change significantly or close entirely.

Duration:00:27:01

I'd rather be an optimist and a fool than a pessimist and... wait...

4/15/2020
How do you see your glass? Half empty? Half full? How do you feel about that? Wouldn't you rather just refill the glass? I mean it's your glass, right? Why shouldn't you refill it? Go ahead and fill up that glass!

Duration:00:20:22

Compassionatin' ain't easy

4/8/2020
Compassionating can be tough under ideal conditions and even harder when we're all stuck at home. In some cases not seeing the people we'd like to and in other seeing a lot more of the people we maybe weren't prepared to. Tracy and Chris are here with some tips on how to keep your compassion up even when physically distancing from the world at large.

Duration:00:21:49

Being alone but not getting lonely

3/31/2020
We're all still adjusting to our new reality. Many of us are working from home, we're isolating from friends and family, and lots of our entertainment options are limited or gone. It's tough to be by oneself and not get lonely but Chris and Tracy are here to talk it out and give you some tips on how to make it through this strange time.

Duration:00:22:44

The Return

3/24/2020
You may be distancing yourself from others and teleworking and locked down in your home but have no fear Chris and Tracy are here! After an all too long hiatus it's time to get your compassionate achieving on. Today is a catch up but there's plenty of helpful tips and advice in the weeks to come. Please excuse any technical hiccups as we all figure out how to do this from very separate and (in some cases) very silly places.

Duration:00:17:55

Suicide Prevention - S5 E8

12/6/2019
This was a tough one. The holidays aren't always full of joy and good cheer for everyone. Many people including those who suffer from depression, anxiety, and other conditions can find this time of year very difficult. Chris and Tracy get into this heartbreaking but very important topic on this week's episode. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Duration:00:27:59

Managing the Holidays: Thanksgiving - S5 E7

11/27/2019
The Thanksgiving Episode…The crew of TCAP ’slice’ through some table talk troubles and discuss how to make compassion the ‘centerpiece’ of your holiday.

Duration:00:30:14

Ding! You've got siblings - S5 E6

11/22/2019
The second of a two part series on DNA and compassion. This episode focuses on the implications of knowing more about our DNA through companies such as 23 & Me. The crew of TCAP discuss the experience of finding out about "new" siblings through DNA testing and the long reach of Genghis Khan.

Duration:00:22:50

Blue eyes, serial killers, and amateur gene editing - S5 E5

11/14/2019
This is the first of a two part series on DNA and compassion. The crew of TCAP focus on genetic editing and the ethics surrounding it. We cover everything from the film GATTACA to the importance of telomeres.

Duration:00:24:39

When They Hear Us - S5 E4

11/9/2019
This episode of TCAP was inspired by the Netflix documentary "When They See Us". The story is based on five young New York boys of color who were falsely accused of beating and raping a jogger in Central Park. They became known as the Central Park 5 and they were all exonerated after serving time in prison. The crew of TCAP discuss their story in ways that help us explore the topics of forgiveness and justice.

Duration:00:27:59

Identity Politics and Fancy Sweatpants - S5 E3

10/25/2019
Is identity politics constructive or destructive to society? Can it possibly be both, especially when seen through the lens of compassion? The TCAP crew tackle these questions and others about identity politics in this episode.

Duration:00:40:58

Do unto others... - S5 E2

10/15/2019
Which “rule” do you follow in trying to live a good life? The “Golden” or “Platinum” rule? The TCAP crew examines both rules through the lens of compassion by asking the question: which rule is more compassionate? The idea of following the “Emerald Edict” as an option is introduced too! The discussion is based off of Dr. Kukk’s following blog article: http://chriskukk.com/golden-v-platinum-rule/.

Duration:00:28:13

They're Baaaack - S5 E1

10/3/2019
Tracy Day and Dr. Chris Kukk are back from a slightly extended summer vacation and are more than ready to get back into it. There's a little catch up, a little preview of things to come, and the latest check in with Tracy on how many chromosomes she currently has.

Duration:00:13:59