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Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce meaningful life changes. When you’re kind to someone, the ...

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Small acts of kindness can have a surprisingly meaningful impact not only on relationships, but also on mental and physical health. In the practice of family law, it is easy to assume that the most ...

It’s been said that “kindness makes you the most beautiful person in the world, no matter what you look like.” Turns out there is actually truth behind that sentiment, with the science to prove it.