55: A Heart 2 Help - Making it Easy to Help Others - Brian Coleman

Send us Fan MailIn 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 connectWhether 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 – Introduction03:15 - What is A Heart 2 Help?05:08 - How the App Works: Getting and Giving Help08:09 - Growing a Global Community of Kindness10:02 - First Major Story: Helping a Man in Pakistan14:48 - Why People Struggle to Know How to Help17:10 - The Story That Changed Brian: Seeing His Mom Cry24:52 - Conversations with His Mom, Looking Back with Gratitude28:12 - Being the One Everyone Leans On – But Where Do You Go?31:15 - Choosing the Air Force & Becoming a Surgical Tech36:45 - How Gratitude Shows Up in the Operating Room40:12 - Heart-Wrenching Stories: Children, Gratitude, and Resilience44:32 - Building A Heart 2 Help – The Vision Becomes Reality48:08 - Kindness as a Ripple EffectFollow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:[email protected]