This week’s Hero Next Door is Chantal Thomas who has worked throughout her career in the non-profit sector serving communities, indigenous and immigrant populations who are in need.  Her work shows her humility, the focus of our discussion, which characterizes the way in which she demonstrates caring actions. Following our discussion with Chantal, Dr. Pelin Kesebir, a social psychologist and Honorary Fellow at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Kesebir’s research has focused on how  happiness, virtues, and values intersect each other and how people can be encouraged to pursue heathy values. This podcast will turn the lens on what humility is, how it impacts us, and its contribution to our relationship with ourself and others. By the end of today’s episode, you will have a better understanding of what humility is and how to cultivate it in your life.

1:50 Chantal’s introduction

3:30 Chantal’s path as an ally

7:55 Rewarding and challenging aspects of Chantal’s work

9:18 Chantal’s advice for people wanting to get involved in non-profit work

10:19 The impact Chantal’s work has had on her

11:37 Introduction to Dr. Kesebir

12:55 What is humility?

19:05 Humility and Resilience

20:40 What is happiness?

21:25 Humility’s relationship with self-esteem and happiness

25:10 Humility’s impact on interconnectedness with others

28:35 How parents and schools can nurture humility in children

34:30 Ways adults can foster humility

37:50 Not all values are created equal

38:40 Benefits of humility on well being

41:48 Experience of Awe

43:50 Recommended resources

Resources:

Dr. Pelin Kesebir

https://centerhealthyminds.org/about/people/pelin-kesebir

App : The Healthy Mindset