Kindness for a Change

From Disconnection to Thriving: The Proven Path to Authentic Well-Being

Sick of fake smiles, shallow self-help, and surface-level advice?
Tired of feeling disconnected—from yourself, your relationships, and the world around you?

Kindness for a Change (KFAC) is the proven, science-based path from disconnection to authentic thriving. KFAC gives you the tools, support, and structure to turn emotional pain into personal power, build real relationships, and create change that ripples out to your community and the planet.

Next Free Live Webinar: Wednesday, July 30th, 7-8:30 pm (CDT)

Experience KFAC firsthand, get your questions answered, and see if this journey is right for you.

Ready to go all in? Choose the Essentials or Complete path, in the format that fits your life, and get instant access to everything you need for deep, sustainable change.

What’s Your Thriving Style? Take the free quiz to discover your core strengths—Kind Connector, Brave Communicator, Light & Easy Spirit, or Silent Warrior—and get instant insights for authentic connection.

The Real Crisis is Disconnection.
The Real Cure is Kindness.

Environmental devastation, social fragmentation, and rising mental health struggles all share a hidden root: disconnection—from ourselves, each other, nature, and reality itself.

Kindness for a Change (KFAC) helps you recognize and transform the subtle habits that keep us separate, guiding you to rediscover what it means to be deeply, courageously human—even in a world that often isn’t.

True thriving unfolds on three interconnected levels. KFAC gives you the science-based skills, self-awareness, and courage to transform each one—so you can live with meaning, connect authentically, and make a real difference in your life, your relationships, and the world.

Individual thriving

  • Mindfulness training to increase presence and resilience
  • Decrease loneliness & isolation with science-backed connection practice
  • Understand how change works in your brain and habits
  • Reduce self-criticism and cultivate self-compassion
  • Boost overall well-being with evidence-based techniques
  • Neuroscience insights: Learn how your brain and nervous system shape your experience
  • Spot and escape Language Mind Traps that keep you stuck
  • Recover from mistakes with grace and growth
  • Find meaning & purpose in everyday life
  • Rediscover energy & passion for what matters most
  • Break language traps: Think more clearly, deal with reality head-on, and escape the habits of speech and thought that keep you stuck or self-critical
  • Apply the Unifying Framework to your own life for holistic transformation

Relationship thriving

  • Mindfulness training for deeper presence and less reactivity in relationships
  • Decrease loneliness & isolation by building authentic, supportive connections
  • Understand how change works in relationship patterns and habits
  • Reduce self-criticism and judgment—replace with self-compassion and grace
  • Increase well-being through secure attachment and emotional safety
  • Neuroscience insights: Learn how your brain and nervous system shape connection, attachment, and conflict
  • Spot and escape Language Mind Traps that sabotage communication
  • Recover from mistakes with real repair skills—apologize, listen, and rebuild trust
  • Find meaning & purpose through genuine intimacy and shared growth
  • Rediscover energy & passion for your most important relationships
  • Experience better sex and deeper intimacy: Break through shame, learn to communicate desires and boundaries, and create a relationship where pleasure, trust, and connection naturally flourish.

  • Set boundaries without guilt: Learn the art of saying “no” with kindness, so you can honor yourself and others—no more being a doormat.

  • Apply the Unifying Framework to transform how you relate, communicate, and collaborate

Community & Planetary thriving

  • Mindfulness training for reconnecting with nature and the living world
  • Decrease loneliness & isolation by rediscovering your place in the web of life
  • Understand how change works in ecological and cultural systems—see your impact and leverage points
  • Reduce self-criticism and expand compassion to all beings
  • Increase well-being by aligning daily choices with planetary health
  • Neuroscience insights: Explore how your brain and nervous system are wired for connection with the Earth
  • Spot and escape Language Mind Traps that justify environmental harm or disconnect us from nature
  • Recover from mistakes—learn to repair, restore, and regenerate, not just extract and consume
  • Understand our history:
    Discover how our culture’s “dominator” habits—competition, control, and separation—took root, and how we can reclaim more sustainable, cooperative “ecosystem culture” models for personal, relational, and planetary thriving
  • Find meaning & purpose in contributing to a thriving planet and future generations
  • Find energy & passion by engaging in collective action and community solutions
  • Apply the Unifying Framework to create ripple effects from personal to planetary thriving

This Is For You If...

  • You’re ready to move beyond surface-level advice and want real, science-based tools for change.
  • You value kindness, authenticity, and are willing to look honestly at yourself and your habits.
  • You want to build stronger relationships, communicate better, and feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world.
  • You’re open to learning, practicing new skills, and experimenting—even if it feels awkward at first.
  • You want to face reality with courage and compassion, not avoidance or denial.
  • You care about making a positive impact—not just for yourself, but for your relationships and the planet.
  • You’re seeking a supportive community (or prefer to learn solo, with the video-only option).
  • You’re curious about integrating mindfulness, neuroscience, and cultural change into everyday life.

This Is Not For You If...

  • You want a quick fix or aren’t willing to practice new habits over time.
  • You’re looking for therapy or crisis intervention (KFAC is not psychotherapy or a substitute for it).
  • You’re not open to self-reflection or feedback.
  • You’re unwilling to engage with discomfort, challenge your habits, or consider new perspectives.
  • You’re committed to blaming others or the world for your challenges, rather than exploring your own growth.
  • You’re not interested in kindness, connection, or facing reality with courage.

A Tour of the Training: Come on inside!

KFAC Essentials: Individual & Relationship Thriving

Modules 1-5 (Video or Live)

KFAC Complete: Adds Cultural & Planetary Thriving

Modules 1-10 (Video or Live)

Training One (Free Webinar)

Thriving Together

1.1 – Three Transformational Tools

1.2 – Choosing New Habits

1.3 – From Fragility to Resilience

1.4 – Three Levels of Transformation

1.5 – Solution is Connection

1.6 – From Dominator to Ecosystem Culture

1.7 – Synergy of 6 Critical Areas

Training Two

Integrative Foundation for Individual Thriving

2.1 – Advanced Mindfulness Meditation

2.2 – Loneliness: you’re not alone

2.3 – Free yourself from insidious language traps that are ruining your life (& the planet)

2.4 – Transformative power of integration & integrity

2. 5 – How change actually works

2.6 – Love, spiritual growth, & justice

2.7 – Kindness: science & importance

Training Three

Transforming You

3.1 – Mindfulness deep dive 

3.2 – Enlightenment, wisdom, discernment

3.3 – Wellbeing and fundamental needs

Training Four

Transforming Relationships

4.1 – Thriving Strategies in Relationships

4.2 – Repair and next-level communication

4.3 – 4 areas of compatibility & modern sex

4.4 – Scientifically proven best of 4 interpersonal styles

Areas of Compatibility with focus on Sex

4.5 – Scientifically proven best parenting style

4.6 – 19+ transformative relationship patterns

Training Five

Brain and Nervous System

5.1 – Polyvagal Theory: Safety, Fight-Flight 

5.2 – Foundations of Safety and Connection

5.3 – Adverse Childhood Events

5.4 – Neurocognitive Reprogramming

KFAC Essentials Ends Here (Modules 1-5)
KFAC Complete Continues (Modules 6-10)

Training Six

Reality on a Global Historical Scale

6.1 – A Brief History of the Planet

6.2 – A Brief History of Homo Sapiens

6.3 – A Brief History of Civilization

6.4 – The Great Mistake

6.5 – The Great Truth & Transformation

6.6 – Misfit Hero Advice

Training Seven

Life Design: The Future Made Real - Physical Technology

7.1 – What is Life Design?

7.2 – Permaculture: Permanent Culture

7.3 – Ecovillages & Cohousing

7.4 – Inspiring Life Designers

Training Eight

Life Design: The Future Made Real - Social Technology

8.1 – Life Design: Social

8.2 – Kindness, Love, and Capitalism

8.3 – Government: State of Democracy 

8.4 – Social Life Designers

8.5 – Strategies for New Ways of Living

8.6 – Lessons from Cooperative Living

8.7 – A different take on leadership

Training Nine

Wetiko Integration

9.1 – Wetiko defined

9.2 – Difficult quetsions: Love, coercion, and killing

9.3 – Big History from a wetiko perspective

9.4 – Results of a wetiko culture

9.5 – Wetiko as avoidance

9.6 – Solutions

Training Ten

Graduation Hopes, Wishes, Next Steps

10.1 – Problem, solution, strategy

10.2 – Your transformations

10.3 – Love

10.4 – Gratitude

10.5 – Next steps

10.6 – Anxiety, grief, and despair

10.7 – Hopes and wishes

10.8 – Overcoming obstacles

How It Works: Two Depths. Two Formats.
One Path to Thriving.

Choose your journey:

  • KFAC Essentials: 5 core modules for foundational transformation (5 weeks)
  • KFAC Complete: 10 modules for a deep-dive, full-spectrum experience (10 weeks)
  • Self-Paced Video: Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own speed
  • Live Cohort: Join a supportive group, meet bi-weekly, and accelerate your growth together

Which KFAC Experience Fits Your Needs?

Feature/BenefitEssentials Video
(Self-Paced)
Essentials
Live Cohort
Complete Video
(Self-Paced)
Complete
Live Cohort
Price$247.00$425.00$425.00$775.00
FormatSelf-Paced VideoLive Cohort (Zoom + Video)Self-Paced VideoLive Cohort (Zoom + Video)
Duration5-10 weeks10 weeks10-20 weeks20 weeks
Modules551010
Group SessionsNoYes (weekly, live)NoYes (weekly, live)
Curriculum DepthCore skills (5 modules)Core skills (5 modules) + groupFull curriculum (10 modules)Full curriculum (10 modules) + group
Community/
Support
Private forum, optionalLive group, Transformation Partner (optional), private forumPrivate forum, optionalLive group, Transformation Partner (optional), private forum
Best ForIndependent learners, flexible scheduleThose who want live support, accountability, and group connectionDeep-dive, self-paced learnersThose seeking the most comprehensive, interactive experience
Enrollment WindowsAnytimeTwice per year (July & January)AnytimeOnce per year (July)

Which KFAC Experience Fits Your Needs?

Feature/BenefitEssentials Video
(Self-Paced)
Essentials
Live Cohort
Complete Video
(Self-Paced)
Complete
Live Cohort
Price$247.00$425.00$425.00$775.00
FormatSelf-Paced VideoLive Cohort (Zoom + Video)Self-Paced VideoLive Cohort (Zoom + Video)
Duration5-10 weeks10 weeks10-20 weeks20 weeks
Modules551010
Group SessionsNoYes (weekly, live)NoYes (weekly, live)
Curriculum DepthCore skills (5 modules)Core skills (5 modules) + groupFull curriculum (10 modules)Full curriculum (10 modules) + group
Community/
Support
Private forum, optionalLive group, Transformation Partner (optional), private forumPrivate forum, optionalLive group, Transformation Partner (optional), private forum
Best ForIndependent learners, flexible scheduleThose who want live support, accountability, and group connectionDeep-dive, self-paced learnersThose seeking the most comprehensive, interactive experience
Enrollment WindowsAnytimeTwice per year (July & January)AnytimeOnce per year (July)

The Science Is With Us:
Why KFAC Works

Kindness for a Change is based on years of experience in science, including principles of design and healing. It is based on everything I learned co-inventing an 8-week training program with proven results in several randomized controlled trials conducted in cooperation with Dr. Richard Davidson, named by Time Magazine as a 100 Most Influential Person. The primary article on the wellbeing program I co-invented has been cited 122 times by other scientific publications!

What Healthcare Professionals
Are Saying

"Wonderful presenter. Excellent about engaging audience, connecting with those in audience and making real life connections. Real."
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"Thanks for integration of all the technical with practical, reminding us all of the beauty of people when they live their lives fully. Loved the integration of creativity and practical information.”
Workshop Attendee
Healthcare Professional
"Very, very, clever, so touching, hilarious, wonderful and enlightening. Life changing! Donal is great!!"
Workshop Attendee
Healthcare Professional

Hundreds of Patients Thriving: Real Results from Real Lives

As a clinical psychologist, I’ve worked with hundreds of patients using the same principles you’ll learn in Kindness for a Change. While their stories are confidential and this training is not psychotherapy or a substitute for it, I can share the kinds of real changes my patients have experienced:

  • Decreased loneliness & isolation

  • Better sense of fit in the world

  • Understanding how suffering is part of their wisdom

  • More and deeper friendships

  • Better communication and relationships with kids

  • Healthier, closer romantic partnerships

  • Increased well-being, decreased depression and anxiety

  • More meaning, purpose, energy, and passion

  • More confidence, joy, and better boundaries

  • Less reactive anger, better self-awareness, and greater organization

Real People. Real Change.

More Energy

Before KFAC, I didn’t have the energy to take on so much. Now, I accept discomfort, keep moving forward, and actually improve things in my life.

Jackie
Dog Trainer & Veterinarian Assistant

Changed My Life

KFAC is the missing piece in mindfulness and self-compassion. It’s so comprehensive—it’s changed my life, my relationships, and my work.

Nancy
Mindfulness Instructor & Occupational Therapist

Actually Change Behaviors in My Family

If you value relationship building and tools to help our planet thrive, this is for you! KFAC gave me new ways to communicate stress and actually change behaviors in my family. The group felt safe, real, and supportive.

Donna
KFAC Alum

One Course You Do Not Want to Miss

This is one course you do not want to miss. It’s packed with tools to help you thrive, connect with like-minded people, and even make new friends. Donal’s delivery is empathic and authentic—sharing felt truly safe.

Jannette
KFAC Alum

Made All The Difference

I appreciate your willingness to approach awkward topics—those taboos are the ones that imprison us. A year ago, I couldn’t even talk openly about important issues, but now I can. That’s made all the difference.

Peace of Mind: Understand the Brain & Nervous System

KFAC helped me understand how the brain and nervous system shape our reactions. Knowing this gave me peace of mind and hope for healing from past trauma. The resources and videos let me integrate the learning at my own pace.

Is It Worth It? Only You Can Decide

I’ve had patients in their late 70s tell me they wish they’d learned these skills decades earlier. It’s never too late to develop the habits you need for thriving and connection—but earlier is better, don’t you think? If this training improved every day of your life by just 5%, how much would that be worth?

DIY vs. KFAC:
You could try to piece all of this together yourself—watching free YouTube videos, reading books, listening to podcasts. All the information is out there somewhere! I know, because it’s taken me 20 years to find, invent, and integrate it all into a framework that actually works. If you love DIY, I respect that—go for it!

Or, you could take advantage of all the work I’ve done and the experience I’ve packaged for you—already integrated, already coherent, with me guiding you step-by-step and answering your questions as you apply these tools to your real, day-to-day life.

The Value:
You could hire a therapist or life coach for 24 hours and pay $7,000–$12,000—and still not get this unique, science-based approach. Or you can join KFAC for a fraction of that investment, with the added benefit of a supportive community and my direct guidance.

Scholarships Available:
I believe everyone should have access to this training. That’s why I offer scholarships for those who truly need them—just reach out and ask.

Your move:
How much is a better life, healthier relationships, and deeper purpose worth to you? If you’re ready, I’d love to help you get there—faster, together.

Choose Your Path to Thriving

Essentials

Self-Paced
$ 247
(or 3x$87)
  • 5 Core Modules
  • Lifetime access
  • Community forum
  • 2-for-1 enrollment
  • Upgrade anytime—apply your full course fee any next level.
  • Payment plans & scholarships

Essentials

Live
$ 425
(or 3x$149)
  • Everything in Essentials Self-Paced plus...
  • Live bi-weekly sessions
  • Interactive group learning
  • Direct access to instructor
  • Optional Transformation Partner
  • Upgrade anytime—apply your full course fee to Complete Live.
  • Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm CDT, Sep 9-Nov 11
Popular

Complete

Self-Paced
$ 425
(or 3x$149)
  • 10 Modules
  • All Essentials Content
  • Advanced Topics
  • Alumni Access: Keep learning & connecting after graduation ($79/3mo)
  • Lifetime access
  • Community forum
  • 2-for-1 enrollment
  • Upgrade anytime—apply your full course fee to Complete Live.
  • Payment plans & scholarships

Complete

Live
$ 775
(or 5x163)
  • Everything in Complete Self-Paced plus...
  • Live bi-weekly sessions
  • Interactive group learning
  • Direct access to instructor
  • Optional Transformation Partner
  • Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm CDT, Sep 9-Feb 10

Alumni Access: Keep Growing Together After Graduation

When you graduate from any KFAC Complete training, you’re invited to join our exclusive alumni membership—The Midnight Crew—for just $79 every 3 months. Your membership includes:

  • Live bi-weekly meetings with Dr. Donal, featuring new, original material not covered in the core training.

  • Free enrollment in all new KFAC courses: Every new course we launch is included in your alumni membership—no extra fees.

  • Early access to new resources and events: Be the first to experience new trainings, workshops, and special events.

  • Exclusive discounts on in-person retreats, premium workshops, private coaching, and select resources.

  • Full KFAC ebook library: Digital access to all KFAC ebooks and guides for ongoing learning.

  • Community connection: Stay engaged with fellow alumni for support and inspiration.

  • Re-take the live training for free as long as you’re a member.

This alumni membership is your ongoing pathway to fresh insights, deeper transformation, and a thriving, supportive community—long after your main course ends.

Six-Month 100% Money-Back Guarantee—If You Do the Work

We stand behind the power of this program. If you show up, engage, and make a sincere effort to do the work, but find you’re not satisfied after six months, we’ll give you a full refund—no hard feelings.

Just email us at support@oneplanetthriving.com with a brief description of what you completed in the program, and we’ll honor your request. This is an honor-system guarantee: all we ask is that you genuinely participate and give it your best.

Meet Your Guide

Dr. Donal MacCoon, PhD—clinical psychologist, scientist, and creator of KFAC—brings 20 years of research, therapy, and personal experience to help you thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not sure if KFAC is right for you? Click here to take the free Thriving Strategies Quiz to find out your unique strengths and growth areas!

KFAC is for anyone ready to move beyond surface-level self-help and create real, sustainable change in their life, relationships, and community. If you want more confidence, connection, meaning, and practical tools for thriving—even in a world that often feels disconnected—this is for you.

No. KFAC is not psychotherapy and cannot substitute for it. While the tools are science-based and have helped hundreds of my patients and thousands of participants, this training is educational and experiential, not clinical. If you need therapy, seek a licensed mental health professional. If you want to learn the same principles that have helped my patients thrive, you’re in the right place.

You’re not alone—many people feel this way, especially in our culture. KFAC is designed to be a safe, supportive environment. You’ll never be forced to share more than you want, and you can choose the self-paced video format if you prefer to learn privately. For those who join a cohort, you’ll find that kindness and safety are core values, and many participants find “their people” here.

No problem! All course materials—including video lessons and downloadable resources—are yours for lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace, revisit lessons, and catch up whenever you need.

For confidentiality and group safety, recordings of live cohort sessions are only available to your group while your cohort is active. After your cohort ends, those live session replays are no longer accessible, but you’ll continue to have lifetime access to all core course materials.

That’s a common concern, and you’re not alone—many KFAC participants have felt the same way. Kindness for a Change is different: it’s built on decades of clinical experience, scientific research, and real-world results. You’ll get practical tools, accountability, and a supportive community—not just “positive thinking” or quick fixes.

And to make this completely risk-free: if you do the work and don’t feel the program is right for you, just let us know within six months and you’ll get a full refund. We want you to feel confident giving KFAC a try, knowing your investment is fully protected.

Yes! For a limited time, every KFAC enrollment is 2-for-1—when you sign up, you can bring a friend, partner, or family member for free. This offer may not be available in the future, so if you want to share the experience and support each other, now is the perfect time to join.

Live cohorts meet every other week for 90 minutes (Essentials: 5 sessions, Complete: 10 sessions). Expect to spend 2–3 hours per week on lessons, practice, or connecting with your Transformation Partner. Self-paced video learners set their own schedule.

We offer scholarships and payment plans to make KFAC accessible. If cost is a barrier, email us at support@oneplanetthriving.com and let us know your situation. We’ll do our best to help you join the program.

We want you to feel completely confident joining Kindness for a Change. That’s why we offer a 6-month, 100% money-back guarantee—with one simple condition: you agree to show up and do the work.

If you’ve made a sincere effort to participate and engage with the program, but you’re not satisfied with your experience, just email us at support@oneplanetthriving.com within six months of your enrollment. Include a brief description of what you did in the training, and we’ll refund 100% of your money—no hassle, no risk.

This guarantee is based on the honor system. We believe in the value of this work, and we want you to feel safe investing in yourself.

No. KFAC is grounded in science, mindfulness, and practical psychology. While we honor all backgrounds and beliefs, the tools are evidence-based and accessible to everyone.

KFAC is designed for real life. You’ll learn tools to manage stress, set boundaries, and create more energy and meaning—not just add to your to-do list. Many participants find that the practices actually help them feel less overwhelmed and more focused.

You’re not alone—many people feel this way, especially in a world that often rewards conformity and discourages authenticity. KFAC is designed to be a safe, supportive environment where kindness and respect are core values. Most participants are seeking real connection, growth, and a place to be themselves—often for the first time.

If you’re not ready for group interaction or simply prefer to learn privately, you can choose the video-only option and go entirely at your own pace. This way, you’ll still get all the core content and tools, without any pressure to participate in live sessions.

Whether you join a cohort or go solo, you’ll find that KFAC is about meeting you where you are and supporting your growth, your way.

KFAC is a judgment-free zone. We honor all of who you are—body, emotions, thoughts—and encourage progress, not perfection. The only “right” way is your way, at your own pace.

KFAC is built on decades of clinical experience, published research, and the lived results of hundreds of patients and participants. The tools are evidence-based, practical, and have been shown to decrease loneliness, increase confidence, improve relationships, and more. We also genuinely welcome skeptics—critical thinking and honest questions make our community stronger, and we learn a lot from each other.

We’re here to help! Email support@oneplanetthriving.com or call us at (920) 325-0303, and we’ll answer any questions you have. You can also ask questions in the private Facebook group or during live sessions.

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