Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Is kindness a "soft skill" or a life-saving survival tool? In this episode, Kati Morton sits down with Andra Liemandt, Founder of The Kindness Campaign, to discuss emotional literacy and how a tragic loss in her community sparked a national movement to help children feel seen, heard, and understood.
We dive deep into the "Magic Mirror" method for building instant self-worth and how to "play out" your worst-case scenarios to find mental clarity. Whether you are a parent, educator, or someone struggling with an inner critic, this conversation offers practical, science-backed tools to help you see to the "other side" of dark times.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Advancing emotional literacy with Andra Liemandt
02:59 – The tragedy that started The Kindness Campaign
06:17 – Enoughie Buddy: Helping kids find their words
14:44 – "See to the other side": Finding light in dark times
18:11 – Morning Pages vs. Venting: Clearing the brain
24:18 – How the Magic Mirror builds self-worth
31:23 – The power of "Mirror Work" and receiving kindness
38:14 – Secure attachment: The "trapeze net" of parenting
45:00 – Kind Leadership: Preparing high schoolers for the real world
57:11 – The Science of Kindness: From soft skill to survival
01:02:42 – Superpowers: Identifying your communication style
01:08:18 – Self-care toolkits: Gratitude, Grounding, and Green
01:21:19 – "Playing it out": A CBT tool for big decisions
The Kindness Campaign
tkckindness.org
youtube.com/channel/UCqcmYqXvYCH9Jhz_wKPMBwQ
More Andra
instagram.com/andraliemandt
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The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
Ask Kati Anything ep. 305 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT
#podcast #psychology #katimorton
Is kindness a "soft skill" or a life-saving survival tool? In this episode, Kati Morton sits down with Andra Liemandt, Founder of The Kindness Campaign, to discuss emotional literacy and how a tragic loss in her community sparked a national movement to help children feel seen, heard, and understood.
We dive deep into the "Magic Mirror" method for building instant self-worth and how to "play out" your worst-case scenarios to find mental clarity. Whether you are a parent, educator, or someone struggling with an inner critic, this conversation offers practical, science-backed tools to help you see to the "other side" of dark times.
Shopping with our sponsors helps support Ask Kati Anything. Please check out this week's special offers:
• Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first box plus a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/kati with code KATI
• Care.com: Get 20% off a subscription or a senior care advisor plan at care.com using code KATI
Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Advancing emotional literacy with Andra Liemandt
02:59 – The tragedy that started The Kindness Campaign
06:17 – Enoughie Buddy: Helping kids find their words
14:44 – "See to the other side": Finding light in dark times
18:11 – Morning Pages vs. Venting: Clearing the brain
24:18 – How the Magic Mirror builds self-worth
31:23 – The power of "Mirror Work" and receiving kindness
38:14 – Secure attachment: The "trapeze net" of parenting
45:00 – Kind Leadership: Preparing high schoolers for the real world
57:11 – The Science of Kindness: From soft skill to survival
01:02:42 – Superpowers: Identifying your communication style
01:08:18 – Self-care toolkits: Gratitude, Grounding, and Green
01:21:19 – "Playing it out": A CBT tool for big decisions
The Kindness Campaign
tkckindness.org
youtube.com/channel/UCqcmYqXvYCH9Jhz_wKPMBwQ
More Andra
instagram.com/andraliemandt
If you’re enjoying these conversations, please take a moment to Follow the show. It’s the easiest way to make sure you never miss an episode.
If this episode on kindness and self-worth resonated with you, leaving a review would mean the world to us. Your ratings help more people discover these tools and join our community.
MAIN YOUTUBE CHANNEL youtube.com/@Katimorton
MY BOOKS
Why Do I Keep Doing This? geni.us/XoyLSQ
Traumatized geni.us/Bfak0j
Are u ok? geni.us/sva4iUY
CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP
youtube.com/channel/UCzBYOHyEEzlkRdDOSobbpvw/join
ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month)
While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: betterhelp.com/kati
PARTNERSHIPS
Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
Ask Kati Anything ep. 305 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT
#podcast #psychology #katimorton
