hello community®
hello community®
Podcast Description
Do you wish you had more connection and community in your life? Do you wonder how to move from feeling isolated and lonely to having a sense of belonging? Welcome to hello community ® , a safe space where guests share their heartfelt, relatable stories of how they create the life of connection, community, and belonging they so desire. I am Catherine Jura, your host for this podcast, and I am so glad you found us!
It is my utmost hope that you feel a connection to my guests. Therefore I intentionally choose guests of varying age, sex, ethnic and cultural background as well as ability and health status. Equally important is that guests are willing to share their stories of creating connection, in a vulnerable and meaningful way. So every other week you will hear real life stories with actionable ideas that you can
try out in your personal life, home, workplace, campus life, community, and beyond.
I am a Community Health Educator and my life’s work has been to support others to be healthier in every way. In 2023, the US Surgeon General reported that Americans are experiencing an epidemic of isolation and loneliness. If you are experiencing a sense of not belonging, it doesn’t make you different—but it might
feel that way. I understand because I have felt these feelings too.
Please join us and learn how to create the life of connection, community, and belonging that you so desire.
I am happy you are here!
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Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of connection, community, and belonging, with episodes covering real-life experiences such as Jim Macris finding community in everyday interactions and Shameka Andrews using social media to build a global support network, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and shared experiences in overcoming isolation.
Do you wish you had more connection and community in your life? Do you wonder how to move from feeling isolated and lonely to having a sense of belonging? Welcome to hello community®, a safe space where guests share their heartfelt, relatable stories of how they create the life of connection, community, and belonging they so desire. I am Catherine Jura, your host for this podcast, and I am so glad you found us!
It is my utmost hope that you feel a connection to my guests. Therefore I intentionally choose guests of varying age, sex, ethnic and cultural background as well as ability and health status. Equally important is that guests are willing to share their stories of creating connection, in a vulnerable and meaningful way. So every other week you will hear real life stories with actionable ideas that you can try out in your personal life, home, workplace, campus life, community, and beyond.
I am a Community Health Educator and my life’s work has been to support others to be healthier in every way. In 2023, the US Surgeon General reported that Americans are experiencing an epidemic of isolation and loneliness. If you are experiencing a sense of not belonging, it doesn’t make you different—but it might feel that way. I understand because I have felt these feelings too.
Please join us and learn how to create the life of connection, community, and belonging that you so desire.
I am happy you are here!
__________________________
Click the Subscribe button to receive the most current hello community® episode
How do I find the community and connection I so want?
On this episode of the hello community podcast with Catherine Jura, meet Lynn Underhill, a woman who built her career and a life of connection—by saying one bold word: YES! By repeatedly stepping into the unknown Lynn built meaningful relationships, a career in art and design, and a life of purpose and belonging.
•Discover the difference between alone and lonely?
•Lynn offers practical tips for uncovering the communities all around you.
•Never underestimate the possibilities from making one phone call.
•Be inspired as Lynn transforms a volunteer mural project into a thriving design career.
•Learn how one small act of human connection brought hope to Lynn’s grief after the loss of her husband.
Community isn’t always found—it’s built one yes at a time. If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin, this episode offers gentle encouragement: trust yourself, take a step, and just say yes!
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A Note from Catherine:
If you find this episode helpful, please share it with others so together we can build a world of connection. Thank you!
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Till next time
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Timestamp: Don’t have time for the whole episode, or want to re-watch/re-listen to a favorite part—the timestamp lays out the episode for you
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:56 Meet Lynn Underhill: Building Connections
01:43 The Power of Saying Yes
03:50 Finding Solitude in Community
06:09 Navigating Loneliness and Connection
10:05 Creating Community Through Family and Activities
14:05 Overcoming Tragedy and Expanding Community
17:12 Embracing New Experiences with Children
19:53 Embracing Solitude and Art
20:14 Volunteering and Discovering a Passion for Art
21:40 Turning Art into a Career
22:33 Community and Personal Growth
25:03 The Ronald McDonald House Project
32:49 Reflections on Life and Hope
36:58 Final Thoughts and Resources
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