Stand4Kind Podcast
Stand4Kind is a podcast hosted by Shara Park featuring honest conversations with people who choose kindness, show up for their communities, and make a real difference in everyday life. Each episode highlights practical stories of service, resilience, and purpose—from parents and teachers to creators, public servants, and local leaders—offering listeners a mix of inspiration and takeaways they can actually use.
Alongside the full-length interviews, Stand4Kind also shares short “quick takes” and standout moments that capture the heart of each conversation. Whether you’re looking for encouragement, perspective, or a reminder that small acts can create big change, Stand4Kind is a feel-good listen built to leave you lighter, stronger, and ready to bring more kindness into your own world.
Episodes
9 episodes
Kirstin Andrus on Embracing Who You Were Created to Be.
What does it really mean to show up—for your family, your community, and yourself?In this inspiring episode of the Stand4Kind Podcast, Shara Park sits down with mother, author, and community leader Kristin Andrus to talk ab...
Another Piece of the Puzzle: Dr. Hilary Coon on Genetic Research to Understand Suicide Risk Factors
What if suicide prevention requires a broader perspective? In this episode, Shara Park interviews Dr. Hilary Coon, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah, about her research into genetic and physical factors that contribute to suicid...
Unlocking Potential: Seyyed Sharifi on Connection in the Classroom
Teaching isn’t just a profession — it’s where dignity is rebuilt, potential is unlocked, and lives are changed forever. Today on The Stand4Kind Podcast, we sit down with one of Utah’s most inspiring educators — Seyyed Sharifi, a special educati...
The Courage to Be Seen: Jason Dunnigan on Confidence and Authenticity
Shara Park sits down with Jason Dunnigan, known to millions online as The Modern Dad. Jason has built a platform by doing something many people are afraid to do: showing up authentically and unapologetically as himself.From overcoming em...
Against the Odds: Bill Schuffenhauer's Journey from Homeless to Olympian
Imagine going from sleeping on the streets of Salt Lake City to standing on an Olympic podium in front of your hometown crowd.Shara Park sits down with three-time Olympian and Olympic silver medalist Bill Schuffenhauer to share a story t...
Finding Strength in Standing Out with Sadie Hull
Sadie Hull may be preparing for Miss Utah, but her story goes far beyond the stage. In this episode of The Stand4Kind Podcast, Sadie shares the unexpected path from achieving her childhood dream of becoming Miss Pleasant Grove 2025 to ...
Under Pressure: Coach Eric Kjar on Leadership, Mental Health, and Resilience
What does it really take to lead when the spotlight is relentless, expectations are sky-high, and every misstep is visible?Welcome to the second episode of The Stand4Kind Podcast with Shara Park—a space built to share real stori...
Nine Miracles: Brody Young on Surviving the Unthinkable and Choosing Hope
Brody Young, a Utah State Park Ranger and author of Nine Miracles, shares the night he was ambushed and shot nine times, and the “choice point” that helped him survive. A powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, fear, and forgiveness.
