Jill sits down with longtime friend Laura Reiss to talk about what it looks like to stay human in a world that feels intense and noisy. They share the real story of Kindness Matters Foundation, from an after-school club to something that’s growing into a wider movement, and why people are reaching for kindness and community right now.

They keep coming back to the present moment and the nervous system: noticing when you’re not regulated, having tools that actually work, and practicing them before life gets messy. Laura opens up about grief, purpose, and her upcoming TEDx talk, including how dyslexia became a superpower instead of a secret. The conversation lands on service, responsibility, and that simple truth about being shown the light if you look at it right.

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