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With Compassion

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by The Charter for Compassion with Jennifer Nadel

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With Compassion, a global podcast series that brings together visionary voices from around the world to explore how compassion can serve as both compass and catalyst for transformational change. The podcast premieres November 19, as part of the soft launch of the Compassion Transformation Institute, the Charter’s new educational and cultural hub designed to support the next generation of compassion leaders, educators, and changemakers. Hosted by Jennifer Nadel, co-founder of Compassion in Politics, journalist, lawyer, and lifelong advocate for justice, With Compassion will feature active, challenging, and deeply engaged conversations that reimagine how compassion can reshape our systems, our stories, and our shared future. For more information, visit: https://charterforcompassion.org/what-we-do/offer-compassionate-education/podcast-series/with-compassion.html <a href="https://thecharterforcompassion.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">thecharterforcompassion.substack.com</a>

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June 20, 2026

How to Save Lives through Compassionate Connection with Dr. Julian Abel

This week’s With Compassion podcast features Dr Julian Abel who has shown how social connection can quite literally save lives. His work proves that community-based compassion strategies can reduce healthcare costs, foster social bonds, and challenge traditional Western medicine paradigms. Julian Abel, a palliative care physician and director of Compassionate Communities UK, shares ground breaking insights from his work in Frome, England, demonstrating the profound health impacts of social connection.Main Topics:* The impact of social relationships on health and longevity* The community treasure mapping approach to build social capital* The role of healthcare systems and policy in fostering social connection* Evidence from Froome: 15% reduction in emergency hospital admissions* Practical methods for community activation: TLC Bridge Builder training* The biological and evolutionary basis of social connection’s health benefits* Challenges and opportunities in integrating compassion into mainstream health policy* The importance of community movement as a catalyst for societal changeIn this episode:* Julian Abel describes a successful project in Froome that led to a 15% decrease in emergency hospital admissions over four years, despite regional increases* The concept of “survival of the kindest,” emphasizing social bonds as a key health determinant* How community treasure maps highlight local assets like clubs, parks, and social groups to create belonging* The simple yet powerful 90-minute training for community members to become “TLC Bridge Builders”* The biological evidence linking social relationships to cellular health and genomic expression* Strategies for combating societal division through increased community connection and belonging* Challenges in convincing health authorities and politicians to prioritize social connection over biomedical interventions* Resources & Links:* <a target="_blank" href="https://compassionatecommunitiesuk.org/">Compassionate Communities UK</a>* <a target="_blank" href="https://charterforcompassion.org/compassion-transformation-institute/tlc---talk-listen-connect.html">TLC: Talk, Listen, Connect</a> Get full access to Charter for Compassion at <a href="https://thecharterforcompassion.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">thecharterforcompassion.substack.com/subscribe</a>

June 2, 2026

Compassion as a Survival Skill with Hugh McKay

Dive into a profound conversation exploring how kindness and compassion are essential to human survival and societal well-being. Hugh McKay, a renowned Australian social researcher, shares insights from his decades of work that reveal the deep connection between our innate capacities for kindness and our evolutionary success.In this episode:* The ancient roots of kindness as a survival skill dating back 42,000 years* How cooperative behavior has been pivotal in the survival of Homo sapiens* The neuroscience behind our inherent cooperative nature and the lack of a ‘competitive center’ in the brain* The impact of childhood environment and trauma on developing compassion* The difference between kindness and compassion and their roles in human connection* How modern societal trends and technology threaten social cohesion and our innate kindness* The importance of personal responsibility in nurturing a kinder, more compassionate society* Practical ways to reignite community bonds, starting with everyday acts of kindness Get full access to Charter for Compassion at <a href="https://thecharterforcompassion.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">thecharterforcompassion.substack.com/subscribe</a>

May 21, 2026

The Shift from Domination to Partnership: with Dr. Riane Eisler

Explore the profound ideas of Dr. Riane Eisler, a social systems theorist, cultural historian, and economist, whose journey began as a young girl when the Gestapo came to take her father away. Her experiences have shaped her life’s work on transforming societal narratives and systems to foster compassion, equity, and sustainability. This episode delves into the origins of her work, the impact of trauma, and practical strategies to accelerate a transition from domination to partnership.Key Topics:* Dr. Riane Eisler’s childhood experiences during WWII and their influence on her research* The differentiation between domination systems and partnership systems* How cultural narratives sustain systems of violence and inequality* The role of stories, language, and education in societal change* Practical interventions for shifting economic and social systems* The interplay between gender equality and societal health* The significance of trauma, neuroscience, and early childhood in societal transformation* The importance of reevaluating growth metrics towards wellbeing economies* The potential of AI and technological advances to support societal shifts* Strategies for collective action and policy reform to promote partnership and care Get full access to Charter for Compassion at <a href="https://thecharterforcompassion.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">thecharterforcompassion.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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What is With Compassion?: With Compassion, a global podcast series that brings together visionary voices from around the world to explore how compassion can serve as both compass and catalyst for transformational change.

The podcast premieres November 19, as part of the soft launch of the Compassion Transformation Institute, the Charter’s new educational and cultural hub designed to support the next generation of compassion leaders, educators, and changemakers.

Hosted by Jennifer Nadel, co-founder of Compassion in Politics, journalist, lawyer, and lifelong advocate for justice, With Compassion will feature active, challenging, and deeply engaged conversations that reimagine how compassion can reshape our systems, our stories, and our shared future.

For more information, visit: https://charterforcompassion.org/what-we-do/offer-compassionate-education/podcast-series/with-compassion.html <a href="https://thecharterforcompassion.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">thecharterforcompassion.substack.com</a>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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