Welcome to the Alphabet of the Heart Podcast Series. This Podcast Series features Dr James R. Doty, Neurosurgeon and Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research Education (CCARE) at Stanford University, and Dr James Kirby, Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Scholar at CCARE. Each episode features Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discussing a mnemonic Dr Doty created called, "The Alphabet of the Heart", which he wrote about in his book, "Into the Magic Shop". Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss each letter of the mnemonic in, which includes compassion, dignity, equanimity, forgiveness, gratitude, humility, integrity, justice, kindness, and love. In each episode we provide personal reflections, research on the attribute, as well as practical tips to cultivate that specific attribute.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 1

In Podcast 2 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the first letter in the mnemonic "The Alphabet of the Heart", which is letter C - Compassion. They discuss why compassion was included in the mnemonic, the science and research underpinning compassion, and provide some practical tips to cultivate compassion.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 2 - Compassion

In Podcast 3 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Dignity. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins dignity, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of dignity in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 3 - Dignity

In Podcast 4 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Equanimity. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins equanimity, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of equanimity in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 4 - Equanimity

In Podcast 5 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Forgiveness. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins forgiveness, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of forgiveness in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 5 - Forgiveness

In Podcast 6 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Gratitude. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins gratitude, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of gratitude in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 6 - Gratitude

In Podcast 7 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Humility. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins humility, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of humility in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 7 - Humility

In Podcast 8 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Integrity. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins integrity, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of integrity in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 8 - Integrity

In Podcast 9 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Justice. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins justice, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of justice in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 9 - Justice

In Podcast 10 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Kindness. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins kindness, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of kindness in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 10 - Kindness

In Podcast 11 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby discuss the concept of Love. They discuss why it was included in the Alphabet of the Heart, the science that underpins love, and practical tips to help recognise the importance of love in everyone.

The Alphabet of the Heart: Podcast 11 - Love

In Podcast 12 Dr Doty and Dr Kirby review the entire Alphabet of the Heart, including the science and specific strategies to cultivate elements of the Alphabet of the Heart. They also discuss the golden rule.

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