The Art Of Kindness Podcast Begins Season Five With A Former Child Star

I first reviewed The Art of Kindness (AOK) in May 2023. In that review, I recommended the show and called it "a kind of soul-cleansing experience." 

Since then, the host Robert Peterpaul has gotten married, interviewed the legendary Carol Burnett last November on the show's 100th episode, again celebrated World Kindness Day, and just started his fourth season in early November.

The Art of Kindness (AOK) bills itself as "A positively star-studded podcast that converses with and celebrates artists from all areas of the entertainment industry (Film, TV, Broadway, etc.) who use their platform to make the world a better place. Join The AOK as we sprinkle positivity around like confetti and get to the bottom of what kindness really means through compassionate conversations."

In every episode, host Robert Peterpaul elicits tales from Broadway people and celebrities about how they sprinkle kindness throughout their world. Peterpaul always asks each guest, "What does kindness mean to you?" He also asks guests how they react to people praising them.

 Robert Peterpaul is an award-winning actor, writer, and celebrity interviewer with a passion for storytelling and spreading kindness.

 Robert has started season five with a strong episode.

Bestselling author and former Disney star Alyson Stoner joined Robert on The Art of Kindness for his season five opener to redefine kindness in a broken system. The mental health advocate unpacks their transformative new memoir, Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything, and breaks down how kindness can heal the world.

This kindness podcast episode covers:

• Why kind acts alone won't cut it (and what will).
• What it really takes to unlearn perfectionism and embrace your authentic self.
• How writing can be an act of self-care.
• Rob's grandma and much more. Tune in for an empowering pick me up!

ALYSON STONER is a multidisciplinary entertainer, author, and founder/CEO of Movement Genius, a mental health company offering therapist-led content to improve well-being. Known for their award-winning Dear Hollywood podcast advocating for child protection in media, Stoner has also contributed to initiatives with the UN, WHO, and leading universities. A former child star seen in Camp Rock, Step Up, Phineas & Ferb, and Missy Elliott’s iconic videos, they now focus on impact-driven projects like Artist Wellbeing Essentials.

I love the way Robert introduces every episode with, "Hello beautiful people, compassionate conversations using their voice to spread joy." 

This season, Robert is also introducing his grandma to his listeners, and in the season opener, Grandma did ask a question of Alyson Stoner. Listen to find out more.

Robert says: "I want to thank Kindness is Free (KIF) for being this season's Riverside sponsor. KIF empowers the next generation of youth by instilling the values of respect, equality and compassion for others."

I highly recommend The Art of Kindness. When the news like Fox News just spews hate and divisiveness, The Art of Kindness is like a welcome change with its focus on kindness, compassion, and helping others. What a refreshing message.