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June 30, 2025 48 mins

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Episode 13 – No Days off: Six Months of Daily Kindness with Francesca Donlan

In this uplifting episode, I sit down again with writer and kindness advocate, educator, nominated for a Pulitzer Prize 2 times in journalism Francesca Donlan to celebrate her halfway milestone in her Year of Kindness challenge. Francesca has spent 180 consecutive days practicing intentional, creative acts of kindness—documenting each one and inspiring a growing global community along the way.

We explore:
 🌿 How kindness became a daily practice (even on the hardest days)
 💡 Why she doesn’t count “ordinary kindness” and holds herself to a higher standard
 🌍 The ripple effect of small gestures—like paying for coffee that inspired strangers across continents
 🫶 How kindness improves mental, emotional, and even physical health
 💖 The importance of vulnerability, self-compassion, and embracing our worthiness to receive kindness

Whether you’re sober, seeking purpose, or simply want more positivity in your day, Francesca’s stories will remind you that one act of kindness can change everything.

Resources & Links:
• Follow Francesca’s journey on LinkedIn: Francesca Donlan
• Join the $10 Kindness Club on Facebook
• Learn more about kindness research and how to start your own practice

🎧 Listen now and discover why there are no days off from kindness.

#KindnessChallenge #SobrietyNowWhat #KindnessIsContagious #RecoveryPodcast #DailyKindness #KindnessMatters #PositiveVibes #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCompassion #BeTheChange

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