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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 11 MIN

Ep. 125 | If You Want a Village You Have to Be a Villager

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm sharing something I've learned about community the hard way and the beautiful way — that if you want a village, you have to be a villager.  I talk about the women's recovery meeting that saved me during COVID, the Sunday morning chairperson position I almost said no to, and what happened when I said yes anyway.  Brené Brown writes that true belonging is a daily practice — a personal commitment we carry in our hearts. And I want to make the case today that the culture of protecting our energy and waiting for the convenient moment is costing us something on a soul level.  The villages already exist. They just need villagers.  Question to carry into your day: What village already exists in your life that is waiting for you to show up for it?  Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://link.allyone.io/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System. Let's Stay Connected:  Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront Questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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