In this deeply moving episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, we welcome Brian Coleman—healthcare veteran, purpose-driven leader, and the heart behind A Heart 2 Help, a global care-sharing app connecting those in need with those ready to serve. With over 33 years in surgical healthcare and a life shaped by quiet sacrifices, Brian shares the profound story behind his mission: to create a world where kindness is as accessible as technology.
Together, they explore the emotional cost of being “the strong one,” the ripple effect of small acts of service, and the belief that no one should struggle in silence, especially when a helping hand may be just a tap away.
🔥 You’ll learn:
✔️ How a moment of witnessing his mother’s hidden pain changed Brian’s life forever
✔️ Why real help starts with intention, not perfection
✔️ How A Heart to Help is shifting the way we give, receive, and connect
Whether you’re someone who longs to give back or someone quietly in need of support, this conversation is a powerful reminder that compassion is a calling we all carry.
📍 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:15 - What is A Heart 2 Help?
05:08 - How the App Works: Getting and Giving Help
08:09 - Growing a Global Community of Kindness
10:02 - First Major Story: Helping a Man in Pakistan
14:48 - Why People Struggle to Know How to Help
17:10 - The Story That Changed Brian: Seeing His Mom Cry
24:52 - Conversations with His Mom, Looking Back with Gratitude
28:12 - Being the One Everyone Leans On – But Where Do You Go?
31:15 - Choosing the Air Force & Becoming a Surgical Tech
36:45 - How Gratitude Shows Up in the Operating Room
40:12 - Heart-Wrenching Stories: Children, Gratitude, and Resilience
44:32 - Building A Heart 2 Help – The Vision Becomes Reality
48:08 - Kindness as a Ripple Effect
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