In this episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, we're joined by ADHD coach, educator, and founder Michelle Raz for a heartfelt conversation about parenting, purpose, and the power of truly seeing your child. Michelle shares how her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis became the catalyst for launching her coaching business—and how their shared journey deepened both her professional mission and personal growth.

We explore:

• How Michelle turned personal experience into a passion-driven business
• The challenges and triumphs of raising a child with ADHD
• Why understanding is the first step toward connection
• How her daughter’s needs shaped her career and coaching philosophy
• The importance of listening, learning, and growing with your child
• And the powerful reminder that empathy can change everything

This episode is a moving reflection on motherhood, neurodiversity, and the incredible things that happen when kindness becomes your compass. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone looking for more heart in your work, Michelle's story will leave you inspired.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Phycinity, for supporting this episode during Children’s Awareness Month. Their commitment to children’s well-being and neurodiversity awareness helps amplify voices like Michelle’s and continues to support meaningful conversations like these.

Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness at anthonysroadtokindness.com.

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In Part 2 of this episode from The Kindness Effect series, Tony and Cassi Bellezza of Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness continue their heartfelt conversation with David Giwerc, Master Certified Coach and founder of the ADD Coach Academy.

They go deeper into the emotional and behavioral complexities of ADHD — exploring how coaching, compassion, and the right support systems can help kids build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self. This episode also touches on advice for parents, emphasizing that coaching caregivers is just as important as coaching kids. What parents say and how they show up every day makes all the difference.

Learn more at anthonysroadtokindness.com.

DISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

In this episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, we're joined by author, ADHD coach, and speaker Alex Hey for a powerful conversation on transforming adversity into growth. Alex shares how practices like gratitude, daily movement, spiritual grounding, and childlike wonder helped him shift from depression to joy.

We explore:

• How to cultivate goodness by seeking it out
• Why what you pay attention to grows
• The role of kindness, movement, and routine in managing ADHD and supporting mental health
• How Mr. Rogers’ sense of play brought lightness and fun back into Alex’s daily life
• How faith and spiritual practices became a grounding force for his well-being
• And the advice he’d give his younger self: “Be content where you are, because you are where you need to be.”

This episode is a reminder that kindness toward yourself and others isn’t just nice. It’s transformational, and it starts with small, steady choices that bring calm, joy, and meaning to everyday life.

DISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.