Episode 20: Vital: Humanity Needs You with Mindy Peterman

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6903c4ed-f144-8327-accd-7bef3f3abedc-3" data-turn-id-container= "request-6903c4ed-f144-8327-accd-7bef3f3abedc-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-96" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> This episode of the JOA Publishing Podcast features JOA author and longtime JOA editor Mindy Peterman, whose book Vital: Humanity Needs You was born through years of witnessing transformation, heartbreak, healing, and humanity's deep longing for true connection. In a deeply heartfelt conversation, Mindy and host Keira Brinton explore the loneliness epidemic, the illusion of connection, and the sacred work of creating safe community in a disconnected world. Mindy shares how painful experiences with rejection, isolation, and unsafe relationships ultimately became the foundation for a greater message about belonging, vulnerability, and the truth that every human soul is needed. Through stories from Writer's Island, emotional healing, and the power of authentic support, this episode becomes a profound reminder that connection is not optional for humanity—it is medicine. Host: Keira Brinton Guest: Mindy Peterman Websites: keirabrinton.com | joapublishing.com Instagram: @keirabrinton | @joapublishing Best Quotes: "You were created from love for love and you belong." "Connection is our healing agent." "Humanity needs every one of us." #belonging #humanconnection #communityhealing #writersisland #authorship #joapublishing #calling If you're ready to write the book you're called to write, start now with Keira's free course: The Book Activator — https://go.keirabrinton.com/minibookactivator When you feel the nudge that it's time to stop circling your book and step fully into authorship, I invite you into The Author Threshold Workshop. This is a live activation for those who know their book isn't just a project—it's a calling. A threshold is a doorway. And when you step through it, everything begins to move. Join me here: https://go.keirabrinton.com/author-threshold-workshop go.keirabrinton.com Write Your Book Come to my virtual event and finally finish writing your book!