Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session with Dr Kate Watson

“I believe that advocacy is lending your power or your voice to someone or something who needs it.” Dr. Watson is a public speaker, author, and podcaster, as well as President and Founder of The Advocacy Academy, based in Philadelphia, USA. She has conducted educational workshops throughout the US and internationally, and across many fields: healthcare, education, social services, financial advising, victim advocacy, corrections, and leadership. In addition to her speaking and consulting work, Dr. Watson sits on the Board of Directors for The Lady Parts Collective, which is a Los Angeles-based theater company specializing in the development of work relevant to women in the United States. She is also a Director Emeritus for the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Dr. Watson is the author of the recently published book, Only Trying to Help, which is also the name of her podcast, now in its 5th season. To watch the YouTube version of this conversation, go to: https://youtu.be/D_ydjpmyfr0 Time Stamps: 3.25 Tell us a little bit about yourself, your life and your work. 6.42 When you look back at your busy work schedule, how did you cope? How did you sustain that? 8.58 Self care can take a lot of strength and courage. 12.15 How do you define "advocacy"? 17.13 Human Beings are a funny bunch! 20.00 What are your thoughts about advocacy and compassion, the overlaps? 23.48 Wisdom, understanding, insight, creativity...and vulnerability. 27.30 The body as an early warning system. 30.02 Advocacy can be depleting. 36.13 Strength and determination. 38.22 What do you really love about your advocacy work and compassionate action? 42.24 What about your personal life? How have advocacy and compassion made a difference for you? 47.52 Tell us about some of your current projects. 52.23 What are three tips you would offer others who are making their way on their own compassionate journey, or advocacy journey? 55.05 How can people find you and engage with you and your work? Social Media: Twitter @IWasOTTH or @AdvoKateW Instagram @iwasotth or @advokatew Facebook: @IwasOTTH or @AdvocacyAcademy Podcast: https://www.onlytryingtohelp.com/our-podcast Book: https://www.onlytryingtohelp.com/the-book

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