What if compassion wasn’t just a feeling, but a powerful action? In this heart-opening episode, Payal sits down with Sara Schairer and Burrell Poe, the visionary leaders behind Compassion It, a movement and nonprofit focused on making compassion a daily habit.

In this episode:

00:00 The Power of Compassion

01:21 Introducing Sara and Burrell

03:45 Sara's Journey to Compassion

05:58 Burrell's Serendipitous Path

09:28 The Strength in Compassion

15:42 Compassion in a Divided World

27:33 Understanding Compassion vs. Empathy

29:40 The Dark Side of Empathy

33:15 Compassion in Institutions

41:11 Human Connection and Compassion

50:08 Practical Acts of Compassion

53:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sara and Burrell they dive into the benefits of reframing compassion as a verb, and why people often mistake compassion for weakness instead of a radical strength. Together, they discuss how to bring compassion into leadership, organizations, and communities for maximum impact.

Tune in for a refreshing, actionable roadmap for creating a more connected, humane world through daily compassion. And if the episode inspires you to engage in an act of compassion this week, make sure to let Payal know on Instagram!

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https://compassionit.com/

https://www.instagram.com/compassionit/

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In this powerful debut solo episode, Dr. Payal Beri explores a growing crisis that’s often ignored: the quiet unraveling of empathy in our modern world. From casual disengagement to emotional burnout, she unpacks how societal apathy and hyper-individualism are not just dividing us — they’re dismantling the very fabric of human connection.

Through deeply personal stories and thought-provoking insights, Dr. Beri challenges us to reflect on how avoidance, fear, and overload have made empathy feel optional. She asks the question: What happens when we stop caring? And more importantly, what can we do to reclaim our shared humanity?

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Empathy

00:53 A Personal Story of Disconnection

02:17 The Danger of Losing Empathy

04:14 The Impact of Individualism

06:32 Avoidance and Its Consequences

09:04 The Overwhelm of Modern Society

14:15 The Manipulation of Empathy

18:59 The Erosion of Community

21:16 The Misunderstanding of Empathy

22:12 Biological Hijacking and Fear

23:15 The Impact of Overstimulation

25:32 Short-Term Thinking and Its Consequences

28:05 The Danger of Apathy

30:19 Empathy as a Discipline

32:30 The Importance of Connection

38:37 A Call to Care and Understand

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Carlos Vasquez spent 17 years in prison, 3 of them in solitary confinement. In this episode, he joins Dr. Payal Beri for an empowering conversation on accountability, redemption, and purpose.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 One decision that changed everything

06:30 Life in solitary confinement and breaking point

14:45 Rebuilding identity through books and faith

23:00 Mentorship, trauma, and the path to redemption

31:00 Why kids need connection, not correction

41:10 From gang life to leadership and corporate work

48:00 The long-term vision for How to Battle

In the episode, Carlos shares with Payal how one decision and one mentor altered his entire trajectory. From growing up in a loving, middle-class home to becoming a gang leader and prison shot-caller, Carlos walks through his path to self-destruction, awakening, and ultimately, transformation.

Now a motivational speaker and founder of How to Battle, Carlos is on a mission to guide youth, leaders, and communities toward healing, purpose, and accountability. He speaks candidly about identity, redemption, and the power of mentorship, offering hard-earned wisdom for anyone facing personal or systemic obstacles.

Tune in, and prepare to have your own perspectives reframed around true transformation and what it means to lead a life of purpose. Make sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen!

More from Carlos:

https://linktr.ee/howtobattle

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