Cultural Empathy

02/16/25 • 13 min

Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian Ragsdale

Empathy is about stepping into someone’s shoes and seeing the world from their perspective. It’s about connection, not just compassion.

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Empathy is about stepping into someone’s shoes and seeing the world from their perspective. It’s about connection, not just compassion.

Support the show

"Transforming Minds"
Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Psychologist

Blending research, creativity, and education to explore how personal stories intersect with larger systems, shaping how we think, feel, and connect.

Follow & Connect:

Website: https://www.drbrianragsdale.net/
Substack: Mind and Medium - https://brianlragsdale.substack.com/
Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrianragsdale/

New Episodes Every Sunday
Take care of yourself and each other.

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Turning Challenges into Opportunities

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Life is full of challenges. They can be personal, professional, or societal; at times, they may seem insurmountable. But what if I told you that these challenges could also be the key to your greatest growth and transformation?

As this is Black History Month 2025, I want to share some brief stories about people you may have heard about but never really considered the challenges and opportunities they encountered.

Let’s take a journey back in time. Before they became icons, W.E.B. Du Bois, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Angela Davis, before their names filled history books, they were children—learning, questioning, and dreaming of a world that had yet to make room for them.

Thank you for joining me on "Transforming Minds." If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. You can also visit my website at www.drbrianragsdale.net for more resources and insights.

Until next time, remember: You have the power to turn challenges into opportunities and create a life of purpose and fulfillment. Take care and be well.

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"Transforming Minds"
Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Psychologist

Blending research, creativity, and education to explore how personal stories intersect with larger systems, shaping how we think, feel, and connect.

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Website: https://www.drbrianragsdale.net/
Substack: Mind and Medium - https://brianlragsdale.substack.com/
Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrianragsdale/

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Take care of yourself and each other.

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Boundaries: The Goldmine to Well-Being

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In today’s episode, we’re discussing Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Well-Being.

As a psychologist in private practice, my clients and I talk a lot about boundaries, how to set them, why they are important, and I have learned much from my clients as they share their boundary success stories. Boundaries are like the gold mine of our well-being.

Boundaries are essential for maintaining healthy relationships, managing stress, and prioritizing self-care. Yet, for many of us, setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable or even selfish. If this resonates with you, stay tuned. By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools to set and maintain boundaries that protect your well-being and foster healthier connections.

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"Transforming Minds"
Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Psychologist

Blending research, creativity, and education to explore how personal stories intersect with larger systems, shaping how we think, feel, and connect.

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