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From Handcuffs to Healing: A Surprising Conversation with My Friend Andrew

What happens when you ask for help but end up in handcuffs instead? In this episode of Loving Kindness Everyday, I sit down with my friend Andrew for a deep and unexpected conversation about life, faith, and finding meaning in the hardest moments. We talk about what it means to transform pain into purpose, whether churches truly serve their communities, and how kindness can be a guiding force—even in places you wouldn't expect.

We’re kicking off Season 3 of Loving Kindness Everyday, where we’ll be focusing on the voices of Atlanta—both named and unnamed, famous and not-so-famous, and even some who'd now  rather their words not have been recorded. This season promises to be juicy, interesting, and always authentic. You can expect to hear a mix of perspectives and stories that will uplift, challenge, and inspire, guaranteed to be an unfiltered look into the heart. Let’s go!

In today's episode we meet my friend Andrew (aka "Mr. Kindness Costs Nothing"), together we reflect on personal stories of struggle, resilience, and the unexpected ways we learn to heal. Whether it's changing careers, dealing with loss, or questioning faith, this episode challenges the mind of the listener to see the good—even in the moments that feel impossible...or at least to release that it is possible for something good to come even out of what seems like a very bad situation at the moment. 

• Faith, Religion & Personal Transformation

  • The story behind changing my name to Kindness Calloway
  • Inspiration on how to create a culture of kindness within the community of Atlanta (Keep Atlanta Kind)
  • Questioning faith and Life: Is going to church an important part of faith? Or is it just about money?
  • Also mentioned: Passion City Church and Butler Street Baptist Church in Atlanta
  • Community shelters: Gateway Center, Mercy Shelter in Atlanta
  • How small acts of kindness can shift the energy of an entire city
  • Changing careers and finding meaning in unexpected places
  • Helping others to fill the void and releave depression—how service to others can transform lives
  • The unexpected podcast motivation from a woman at Jeju Sauna
  • Why kindness costs nothing—but changes everything

    ⚠️Potentially triggering topics: Be Aware. ⚠️            APD & Unexpected Atlanta Encounters

    • Overcoming Sexual Trauma, and other hardship to finding purpose
    • Childhood trauma healing & self-compassion

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any affiliated organizations.

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