Today’s new episode of The Five Minute Climb explores a question so many of us quietly wrestle with:

How do you stay kind in a world that sometimes feels harsh, rushed, or overwhelming?

Kindness is easy when life is soft.

But the real work begins when the world moves fast, when people are stressed, when the energy around us feels sharp.

This episode isn’t about being endlessly patient or endlessly giving; it’s about what real kindness looks like when boundaries, self-respect, and emotional honesty are also in the room.

I talk about the moments that make us want to harden, the instinct to protect ourselves by closing off, and the courage it takes to remain open without losing ourselves. And perhaps most importantly, why kindness has to begin with how gently we treat our own hearts.

If you’ve been feeling stretched, reactive, or just tired of the noise, I hope this one feels grounding.

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