In this episode of The Well-Tended Life podcast, I sit down with Amy Daughters—speaker, author, and champion of handwritten letters—for a joyful and soul-stirring conversation about the power of intentional connection.

What started as a spontaneous letter to a childhood camp friend turned into a life-changing ripple of reconnection, purpose, and unexpected friendship. Amy shares how leaning into a gut feeling led her down a path of writing 580 letters to 580 people—and how this simple, analog practice opened up a whole new way of living and loving.

Together, we dig into the magic of slowing down, putting pen to paper, and saying yes to the things that matter. This episode is a love letter to anyone craving more real connection in a digital world.

Here are a few heart taps from this episode:

1️⃣ Writing a letter isn’t just a gift for the recipient—it’s a healing practice for the writer too.

2️⃣ Don’t ignore those nudges. Even the wildest ideas can lead to something beautiful if you’re brave enough to follow them.

3️⃣ Camp friendships don’t have to stay in the past. Deep, lasting connections can flourish at any age when we make space for them.

4️⃣ You don’t have to say yes to everything. Choose your projects—and your people—with intention.

So grab your favorite stationery and hit play—you’re about to be reminded just how powerful one heartfelt letter (and one small act of courage) can be.

Connect with Amy Daughters

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Amy Weinland Daughters, Author and Keynote Speaker | Dear Dana book

Amy Daughter's Books:

BOOKS | Amy W Daughters

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