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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 48 MIN

Ep. 13: 6 Months of Daily Kindness Changed Everything — Francesca Donlan

from Sobriety... Now What? with Stuart Cline · host Stuart Cline MA, LPCC, LADAC, LPAT, MAC

DId this podcast help you. Please let me and others know to support the show. Thank you.  Ep. 13: What Happens When You Practice Kindness Every Day for 6 Months? (Francesca Donlan’s Story) 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 kindnessWhether 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 #BeTheChangeInvitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions. Support the showHI! If you would like to find out more things I offer, check out the links below. I am transitioning the title from Sobriety...Now What? to Live Unclouded, after the book title, I am publishing September 1st. 🌐 Website: www.Liveunclouded.com 🌱 Stuart Cline: www.Stuartcline.com 🧠 Counseling Services: www.nmcounseling.com 📧 Email: [email protected] a topic you’d like me to cover? Send me an email—I’d love to hear what would be most helpful for you.If this episode helped you: Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friendDisclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of support, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider.

DId this podcast help you. Please let me and others know to support the show. Thank you. Ep. 13: What Happens When You Practice Kindness Every Day for 6 Months? (Francesca Donlan’s Story) 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, cr...

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