Hello Kind Soul

Dr. Ebony Green
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Welcome to Hello Kind Soul, the podcast that invites you to slow down, reflect and connect with your inner self. I believe that every person has the power to create positive change in the world, starting with themselves. This podcast is designed to inspire and uplift your spirit, one episode at a time. Each week, we will delve into topics that matter to your heart and soul. Through conversations with inspiring guests and solo episodes, we'll explore practicaltools and strategies for living a more intentional, purposeful, and fulfilling life. 

  1. 12/09/2025

    Art, Community & the Sacred Pause with Lisa Lightman

    In this episode of Hello Kind Soul, I sit down with Lisa Lightman at the Petaluma Arts Center in California — a painter, retired criminal justice professional, and deeply thoughtful human who has spent her life weaving together community, creativity, and compassion. Lisa shares how working in the courts, diverting people from jail into treatment, exposed her to both the beauty and the heaviness of the human experience. Through it all, art became her lifeline — a practice that soothed and “saved her soul” while she helped others rebuild their lives. We explore: Her path from public policy and criminal justice to full-time artHow being an artist shaped her leadership and decision-making at workThe way creativity fuels risk-taking, innovation, and new possibilitiesThe magic of community art centers as “third places” where people truly connectSimple ways to get involved in art and community, even if you feel unqualifiedThe power of showing up, joining, and not staying isolatedLisa’s lifelong relationship with meditation and the “sacred pause”Why solitude is essential for her creativity and inner peaceHow she built a new life and community from scratch after moving to PetalumaWhat community means to her — as family, support, and shared lifeWhat it really means to be a kind soulHer gentle but powerful advice to anyone struggling: reach out and ask for help This episode is a love letter to everyone who feels disconnected, unsure, or “not creative enough.” You don’t have to be an artist to belong in creative spaces. You just have to walk through the door. —Ebony Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

    25 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    Accountable & Compassionate: Leadership Lessons with Phyllis Newhouse

    In this episode of Hello Kind Soul, I sit down with powerhouse leader Phyllis Newhouse to talk about what real leadership looks like behind the titles, accolades, and headlines. Phyllis brings her full self to this conversation — the woman who grew up in a big family, the veteran who served 22 years in the military, the CEO who leads thousands, and the human being who still checks in with her 12-year-old self. We explore: How growing up in a “tribe” taught her value, contribution, and communityWhy success is incomplete if it doesn’t include impacting othersHer ROCK philosophy: Resources, Opportunity, Connection inside organizationsThe story of an employee challenging her on healthcare — and how accountability shaped her responseWhy great leaders must be willing to sit out front and take the dartsHow faith and keeping God at the center steady her, even in high-pressure seasonsThe concept of your life as an ecosystem — and how she keeps hers alignedWhat to do when God puts you on a “ground hold” and nothing is movingHow she talks to herself in seasons of disappointmentThe practice of reclaiming your younger self and letting that version of you be proudHer daily question: Who do I want to be today?She closes with a powerful word for anyone doubting their worth, direction, or purpose — and a beautiful definition of what it means to be a kind soul. If you’re a leader, a dreamer, or someone fighting to get back up again, this one is for you. —Ebony Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

    37 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Herbal Wisdom, Energy Work & Ancestral Healing with Gina

    In this episode, I sit down with Gina, the brilliant healer behind Zorro & Leona, to talk about what true holistic healing looks and feels like in real life. We explore herbal medicine, massage, energy work, Chinese medicine, movement, emotional health, and how all of these systems work together to keep us well — or warn us when something is out of balance. Topics include: • How herbs shaped Gina’s earliest understanding of healing • The body as a feedback system — and why so many of us ignore it • Emotional pain, organ health & somatic storage • What Chinese medicine teaches us about chi flow • Preventive care vs crisis care • Why holistic healing should be accessible • Cultural healing traditions and community care • How healers protect their own energy • Reiki as energetic medicine • How to reconnect to your body without shame • The role of movement in longevity • The truth about individualism vs collective well-being Gina ends with a powerful message for anyone who feels like they’re barely hanging on. This conversation is nourishing, grounding, and full of practical wisdom. —Ebony Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

    37 min

  4. 11/18/2025

    How Black Men Heal Together: A Conversation with Rodney Thomas

    In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Thomas, founder of Center Forward, to talk about what happens when Black men finally take off the mask they were forced to wear. We explore Rodney’s lived experience, the weight of silence, how masculinity is defined and redefined, and what it means to build community that heals instead of harms. We also dive into:  • The moment he realized mental health was real  • Why Black boys are told “don’t you cry,” and what that does to the body  • How childhood narratives turn into adulthood wounds  • What real brotherhood looks like  • How to recreate healing circles in your own community  • The signs someone needs to be checked on  • Grace, accountability & telling the truth  • What Rodney wishes he could tell his younger self  • Practical advice for anyone struggling right now This conversation is tender, honest, and full of wisdom.  It’s an invitation to breathe, to feel, and to belong. Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

    38 min

  5. 11/11/2025

    Black Men & Mental Health (Part 2): Accountability, Brotherhood & Asking for Help

    In Part 2 of our two-part conversation, I sit with Ronnie Thomas and a powerful circle of men in Chicago to talk about what happens after we tell the truth: accountability, humility, and the courage to ask for help. We explore how to build (and protect) safe spaces, why joy belongs in manhood, and why healing isn’t a solo mission. Listen for: tangible ways to support a brother in crisis, stories of starting over, and reminders that this too shall pass—when we walk together. Follow the show: @HelloKindSoulPodcast Host: Dr. Ebony Green Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

    35 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    Black Men & Mental Health (Part 1): Healing, Brotherhood & Being Seen

    In Part 1 of this two-part episode, I hand the mic to Ronnie Thomas for an honest, soul-level conversation with a group of men in Chicago about Black men’s mental health—the stigma, the struggle, and the healing. They talk about what it means to be vulnerable, how to face trauma and depression, and how brotherhood can save lives.  This conversation reminds us that authenticity is medicine, and asking for help is not weakness—it’s courage. Next week in Part 2, we go even deeper into faith, accountability, and redefining what strength looks like for men today. Follow the show: @HelloKindSoulPodcast Host: Dr. Ebony Green Guest Lead: Ronnie Thomas Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

    29 min

  7. 10/28/2025

    Your Body Keeps the Score: Rest, Reconnect, and Heal w/ Keva Pittman

    In this episode, I sit down with Keva Pittman, founder of Infinite Serenity Services and a licensed massage therapist and nurse, to explore how healing happens when we slow down and truly listen to our bodies. We talk about how massage therapy can become a spiritual experience, one that reconnects you to yourself, your emotions, and your peace. Keva shares how she blends her medical background with holistic care, how the body stores emotion, and why every woman deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported on the table. We also unpack the difference between “getting a service” and experiencing true healing, the importance of boundaries, and how to find balance when you’re the one caring for everyone else. Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

    25 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    Know Your Worth: 6-Figure Strategy & Authentic Leadership w/ Susanna Briscoe Alba

    I’m talking with Susanna Briscoe Alba about the real work of knowing your worth. We dig into the difference between calling and competency, how to price and negotiate without shrinking, why protecting your audience matters, and what it looks like to build a career that honors faith, family, and ambition. There’s also a word of encouragement for anyone carrying something heavy today. You are loved—and you are needed. Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

    37 min
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Welcome to Hello Kind Soul, the podcast that invites you to slow down, reflect and connect with your inner self. I believe that every person has the power to create positive change in the world, starting with themselves. This podcast is designed to inspire and uplift your spirit, one episode at a time. Each week, we will delve into topics that matter to your heart and soul. Through conversations with inspiring guests and solo episodes, we'll explore practicaltools and strategies for living a more intentional, purposeful, and fulfilling life. 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Ebony Green
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hello Kind Soul
  • Show Website
    Hello Kind Soul