Today, I want to talk about something many of us deal with regularly: healthcare visits. More specifically, the people who work in healthcare—receptionists, nurses, doctors—the ones who can make or break our experience. I had a checkup this week that reminded me of this. Let's celebrate the good ones, the helpers among us who made a big difference in our lives. They're the folks who help us stay healthy and steady in a world that can feel anything but steady.

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It takes courage to receive help. Letting others support us is just as important as offering help ourselves. This episode is inspired by Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection. We dive into the hidden emotional armor we carry, the shame behind self-sufficiency, and how refusing help can quietly weaken our relationships.

Today, I'll invite you to embrace vulnerability, deepen connection, and experience the joy of shared humanity.

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This week, we’re looking back at the life of Florence Nightingale — the Lady with the Lamp — whose courage and compassion reshaped what it means to serve. From dark war hospitals to the birth of modern nursing, her story is a poignant reminder that one light can truly change the world.

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Hey everyone, this is our November service challenge episode. Every month, I like to share a simple way we can bring a little more good into the world — small acts that ripple out in big ways. This month, we are going to look beyond our own yard and see who might need a hand this week.

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Today I want to share a few of the good things I saw this past week. They weren’t grand gestures or headline moments — just everyday acts of goodness that remind me how many caring people are out there. From grocery store kindness to neighborly help, from kids lending a hand to families stepping up — it’s proof that good things are everywhere if we take the time to look. You can send me your story or reach out to me at [email protected] and see what else I'm up to at triciasimpson.com

When I think about the people who’ve quietly served me, my sister Laura always comes to mind. From using her babysitting money to take us swimming, to helping me pay off debt, to caring for our parents for years—she’s given more than I can ever repay. This episode is a thank-you to her and a reminder that love is often quiet.

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It’s easy to say, ‘I’d help if I could.’ But sometimes, the chance to help is right in front of us — small, simple, and possible. In this episode, I share a story about a $25 copay, a quiet decision, and the reminder that kindness doesn’t have to be big to matter. Sometimes, the good we can do is right within reach.

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October service challenge: support your local food bank. I share alarming hunger statistics, personal memories, and simple ways anyone can help — donate shelf-stable foods or money, volunteer time, or quietly deliver groceries to a neighbor.

Set a goal, involve others, and share your stories using #snippetsofgoodchallenge to help fill shelves and hearts this month. Every small act of kindness makes a real difference.

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Volunteer: https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/volunteer?oa_onsite_promo=hungerinamerica

Sign the pledge to help prevent SNAP cuts: https://www.feedingamerica.org/advocate/campaign-to-end-hunger

Get the guide on how to help as a family: https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action?oa_onsite_promo=hungerinamerica

Donate money $1 equals 10 meals: https://give.feedingamerica.org/kTIc6StdKUebxV-HOloYVQ2?oa_onsite_promo=hungerinamerica

In this episode, I share personal stories of car trouble—from dead batteries and a stuck shifter to a failing fuel line—and the surprising ways strangers, neighbors, and family came to the rescue.

Bonus: a simple shift-lock override tip.

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Welcome to Snippets of Good with Tricia Simpson. Episode 25 shares true stories of brief, unexpected kindness — a cyclist who fixes a stroller tire, strangers who share zoo passes, a comforting hug and a braided hair, and a woman who brings a bridal bouquet — showing how small gestures can leave lasting warmth and connection.

Here's where to read more stories: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alivelez/26-stories-about-random-acts-of-kindness-that-will

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