Bestselling author and former Disney star Alyson Stoner joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul 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 multi-disciplinary 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.

Thank you to Kindness is Free 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.

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Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio.

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