The Visible Kindness Podcast

Ed Squire
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Can kindness provide real solutions in a polarized and divided culture? If we paid more attention to it, would it make much of a difference? We believe the answer is, "Yes!" But we know we're more effective working together than alone, and something exponentially powerful happens when we do. In each episode, we share kindness stories, opportunities for kindness, and ways we can partner to serve more people.

  1. 2d ago

    EP 085: I Was Addicted to Porn for Decades

    For decades, Ed Squire lived with a pornography addiction that began when he was just nine years old. He tried therapy. He attended groups. He tried to stop. But the addiction followed him through adulthood, marriage, and even his years serving as a youth leader in church. Then one day, while setting up camera equipment for a friend, a simple question changed everything: "What can I pray for?" For the first time, Ed admitted what he had been carrying privately for years. In this short and deeply personal Ed Solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed talks candidly about addiction, the pain that can exist beneath it, his own connection between childhood trauma and addiction, and the unexpected 15-second prayer that became a turning point in his life. This isn't a formula for recovery or a claim that everyone's journey will look the same. It's simply Ed's story of struggle, faith, and finally finding freedom. Kindness is Strength. Your Story Matters. Watch Instead: 👉 WATCH ALL Visible Kindness episodes...  👉 WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://www.visiblekindness.com/episode-85-ed-squire  👇CONNECT WITH ED: 🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ed_squire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/ X:  https://www.X.com/VisibleKindness Threads:  https://www.threads.com/@ed_squire

    EP 085: I Was Addicted to Porn for Decades

  2. Aug 5

    EP 084: She Refused to Stay Silent | Trauma, Healing & the Courage to Keep Going

    What does healing really look like after trauma? In this powerful episode of Visible Kindness, Ed sits down with Mary Martin, a physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and founder of Accidentally Healthy. With more than 26 years of experience helping people heal physically, Mary has come to believe that true health is about far more than muscles and movement—it's about relationships, faith, community, and creating the conditions where healing can begin. Mary shares how witnessing heartbreaking conditions inside nursing homes during COVID changed the course of her life, why she's challenging traditional ideas about health, and how her family's journey supporting her niece through trauma has deepened her understanding of courage, advocacy, and hope. This conversation explores difficult topics with honesty while pointing toward healing, resilience, and kindness. In this episode: • Redefining what it means to be healthy • The hidden impact of trauma • Why healing involves the whole person • Lessons learned inside nursing homes during COVID • Supporting loved ones through unimaginable circumstances • Faith, family, and finding hope again No matter what you've walked through, this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible—and kindness still changes lives. Kindness is Strength. Your Story Matters. Watch Instead: 👉 WATCH ALL Visible Kindness episodes...  👉 WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://www.visiblekindness.com/episode-84-mary-cartel  👇CONNECT WITH ED: 🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ed_squire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/ X:  https://www.X.com/VisibleKindness Threads:  https://www.threads.com/@ed_squire

    EP 084: She Refused to Stay Silent | Trauma, Healing & the Courage to Keep Going

  3. Jul 31

    EP 083: Visible Kindness Reflections | Grey's Anatomy Episode 1: Every Person Has a Story We Can't See

    Thank you for listening and for being part of the Visible Kindness community. What if one of television's most popular dramas isn't really about medicine? Watching Grey's Anatomy for the first time surprised me. Beneath the hospital setting, I found something much deeper—people struggling to belong, trying to prove themselves, hiding fear behind confidence, and wondering if they were enough. In this first episode of Visible Kindness Reflections, I'm not reviewing the show. Instead, I'm sharing the life lessons it stirred within me and how they connect to my own journey through trauma, healing, faith, and kindness. I also tell the true story of a chance encounter with a woman outside a grocery store that forever changed how I look at strangers and first impressions. Every person we meet has a story that's still being written. Maybe the greatest act of kindness is choosing to see beyond what appears on the surface. In this episode: Why so many of us feel we have to earn our worth The hidden struggles behind confidence and perfection Why first impressions are often incomplete A true story that reshaped my understanding of kindness This week's Visible Kindness Challenge Reflection Question Who have you already decided you understand... when perhaps you've only seen one chapter of their story? If this reflection encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that kindness still matters. About Visible Kindness Reflections Visible Kindness Reflections is a series where stories from books, films, television, and everyday life become conversations about healing, faith, resilience, kindness, and authentic human connection. These aren't reviews or recaps. They're invitations to pause, reflect, and see ourselves—and each other—a little differently. Kindness is Strength. Your Story Matters. Watch Instead: 👉 WATCH ALL Visible Kindness episodes...  👉 WATCH this episode: https://www.visiblekindness.com/episode-83-every-person-has-a-story-we-cant-see-copy  👇CONNECT WITH ED: 🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ed_squire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/ X:  https://www.X.com/VisibleKindness Threads:  https://www.threads.net/edsquiremedia

    EP 083: Visible Kindness Reflections | Grey's Anatomy Episode 1: Every Person Has a Story We Can't See

  4. Jul 9

    EP 082: Jessica's Sisters Share Their Side of the ALS Journey

    Jessica's ALS journey has affected far more than just Jessica. In this special episode of Visible Kindness, her sisters Amy and Carey share what it was like watching the earliest signs of the disease unfold, the emotions surrounding her diagnosis, and how their family has drawn closer through one of life's greatest challenges. Recorded during the filming of the upcoming Jessica documentary, this conversation offers an intimate perspective that won't fully appear in the finished film. Jessica's desire has always been that her story would point people toward Jesus Christ. Every conversation shared along this journey helps tell that larger story. Thank you for listening and for being part of the Visible Kindness community. Kindness is Strength. Your Story Matters. Watch Instead: 👉 WATCH ALL Visible Kindness episodes...  👉 WATCH this episode: https://www.visiblekindness.com/episode-82-amy-norfleet-and-carey-atkins  👇CONNECT WITH ED: 🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ed_squire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/ X:  https://www.X.com/VisibleKindness Threads:  https://www.threads.net/edsquiremedia

    EP 082: Jessica's Sisters Share Their Side of the ALS Journey

  5. Jun 24

    EP 081: What Did Jesus Mean by "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself"? | Ed Squire

    Jesus said the second greatest commandment is this: "Love your neighbor as yourself." But what did He actually mean? In this solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed explores one of the most familiar teachings in Scripture and challenges a common modern assumption—that Jesus was teaching us to love ourselves first before we can love others. Drawing from Matthew 22, Luke 10, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Ed examines what Jesus said, what He didn't say, and why understanding the difference matters. As a survivor of significant trauma, Ed also shares how shame, guilt, and a distorted self-image affected his understanding of this passage for many years. Through Scripture, he discovered a powerful truth: Perhaps loving ourselves biblically isn't about self-esteem. Perhaps it's about seeing ourselves the way God sees us—adopted, forgiven, redeemed, and loved. This episode is a thoughtful conversation about faith, identity, grace, healing, and what it truly means to love our neighbors. Kindness is Strength. Your Story Matters. Watch Instead: 👉 WATCH ALL Visible Kindness episodes...  👉 WATCH this episode: https://www.visiblekindness.com/episode-81-ed-squire  👇CONNECT WITH ED: 🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ed_squire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/ X:  https://www.X.com/VisibleKindness Threads:  https://www.threads.net/edsquiremedia

    EP 081: What Did Jesus Mean by "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself"? | Ed Squire

  6. Jun 10

    EP 080: What Brain Surgery Recovery Really Looks Like with Ed Squire

    In this deeply personal solo episode, Ed shares what life has really been like following brain surgery and radiation treatment. While many people see the podcast, videos, and public-facing work, they don't always see the daily challenges happening behind the scenes. From forgetting where food was stored to recording the same video six times because of simple mistakes, Ed offers an honest look at recovery, frustration, gratitude, and perseverance. This episode isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up anyway. If you've ever faced a long recovery, a health challenge, or a season that tested your patience, this conversation will resonate with you. 👇CONNECT WITH ED: 🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ed_squire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/ X:  https://www.X.com/VisibleKindness Threads:  https://www.threads.net/edsquiremedia

    EP 080: What Brain Surgery Recovery Really Looks Like with Ed Squire

  7. Jun 5

    EP 079: The Kindness Challenge: Faith, Grief, and Relational Kindness with Timothy Mathews

    Author, speaker, care minister, and kindness advocate Timothy Mathew joins Ed Squire for a heartfelt conversation about kindness, faith, grief, relationships, and human connection. Together they explore: • The Kindness Challenge • Learning kindness from family and community • Grief after losing a beloved pet • Why self-kindness matters • Meeting people where they are emotionally • Assuming positive intent • Faith, courage, and compassion • The teacher who changed Timothy's life This episode is filled with practical wisdom and inspiring stories that remind us how powerful kindness can be. Watch More 👉 WATCH ALL Visible Kindness episodes...  👉 WATCH this episode: https://www.visiblekindness.com/episode-79-timothy-mathews  👇CONNECT WITH ED: 🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ed_squire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/ X:  https://www.X.com/VisibleKindness Threads:  https://www.threads.net/edsquiremedia

    EP 079: The Kindness Challenge: Faith, Grief, and Relational Kindness with Timothy Mathews

  8. May 28

    EP O78: What Does It Really Mean to Love God?

    In this deeply personal solo episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire explores one of the most important questions in Christianity: What does it actually mean to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind? Using Matthew 22:37–39 as the foundation, Ed shares how this scripture became the inspiration behind Visible Kindness and opens up about trauma, surrender, identity, healing, and transformation. This episode discusses: the Greek meaning of heart, soul, and mind how trauma impacts surrender renewing the mind through truth the difference between outward behavior and inner transformation why kindness flows from a transformed heart learning to love God beyond religious performance This honest and reflective conversation blends biblical insight, personal story, and practical spiritual growth in a very real and conversational way.   Watch More 👉 WATCH ALL Visible Kindness episodes...  👉 WATCH this episode: From Addiction to a Miracle: Alexis Lackey's Life-Changing Prayer    👇CONNECT WITH ED: 🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ed_squire LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/ X:  https://www.X.com/VisibleKindness Threads:  https://www.threads.net/edsquiremedia

    EP O78: What Does It Really Mean to Love God?
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Can kindness provide real solutions in a polarized and divided culture? If we paid more attention to it, would it make much of a difference? We believe the answer is, "Yes!" But we know we're more effective working together than alone, and something exponentially powerful happens when we do. In each episode, we share kindness stories, opportunities for kindness, and ways we can partner to serve more people.

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