EPISODE 17: Kim Lengling — Nuggets of Hope in a World Gone Mad
Written by Daniel Brimblecombe
When the world feels heavy, noisy, and just plain dark, sometimes all it takes is a tiny spark of kindness to shift everything. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Kim Lengling, brings to the table—a reminder that even the smallest gestures can ripple into something powerful.
Kim is a multi-published author, podcast host, veteran, and mental wellness advocate who’s turned her own trauma into a mission of hope. She’s lived with PTSD. She’s navigated dark nights of the soul. And somewhere along the way, she discovered that simple, sincere moments—like handing someone a polished stone with the word hope—could change a life.
In this episode, we talk about:
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How Kim’s mission began with a nudge from God and six forgotten cards in her drawer
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Why kindness is the most underestimated force for good
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Living with PTSD as a veteran—and how empathy changes everything
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Her journey from reluctant writer to published author and speaker
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The story behind her latest book Nuggets of Hope: Cultivate Kindness
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The moment an elderly woman called her a “guardian angel”—and meant it
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The one sticky note she keeps by her laptop that keeps her going
We also dig into big questions:
What do we do when the world seems to have lost its mind?
How do we find purpose in pain?
Why do we stay silent when we’re struggling?
Kim doesn’t pretend to have all the answers—but she does remind us of something vital:
“You have a 100% success rate of getting through the tough stuff… because you’re still here.”
That line hit me hard—and I know it’ll land for many of you too.
Listen to this episode if you need:
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A boost of faith in humanity
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A reminder that you are worthy—especially when you forget
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Gentle inspiration to start showing up with more intention
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Proof that writing your story can change someone else’s life
About Kim Lengling
Kim is the author of Nuggets of Hope: Cultivate Kindness, host of Let Fear Bounce podcast, and a passionate mental health advocate. She’s also a proud veteran, a lover of nature, and is currently working on her first fiction book involving wood sprites and a sprinkle of magic (yes, really).
You can learn more and connect with her at:
🌐 KimLenglingAuthor.com
Final Words from Kim
“If attention is the currency… we need to stop spending it on fear, division, and noise—and start investing it in ourselves, our healing, and our capacity to love.”
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