About this episode

Rachel Hunt discusses the impact of small acts of kindness on mental health and connection during difficult times.

Some episodes are worth revisiting, and this The Lisa Show favorite is more timely than ever in 2026. Rachel Hunt, founder of tinykindness.org, shares how documenting and sharing small acts of kindness helped her navigate seasons of grief, isolation, and depression. Whether unexpected texts, thoughtful gestures, or moments of connection between strangers, Rachel and Lisa explore the transformative impact tiny kindness can have on our lives. From collective memory to the Baader–Meinhof phenomenon, there's good reason why even the smallest meaningful moments can remind us that we’re not alone. For more of Rachel's work be sure to check out her website: tinykindness.org Originally aired Sep 10, 2024 (0:00) Intro (6:22) Meet Rachel Hunt (10:02) Collective Memory in Action (12:06) Kindness Through Hard Times (19:59) Everyday Joys and Small Moments (23:12) Give People Their Flowers (25:39) Outro & Credits

People in this episode

Host: Lisa

Guest: Rachel Hunt

Topics covered

• kindness
• mental health
• grief
• connection
• small moments
• transformation

Keywords

• kindness
• mental health
• grief
• isolation
• small moments
• transformation
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: tinykindness.org

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