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Turn Down the Alarm, Tune Into the Signal. 

That feeling of stress isn't a sign you're broken—it's your body's brilliant security system asking for your attention. It's a powerful signal that, when truly heard, guides you directly to deeper self-care and genuine resilience.

That nagging feeling of stress? It's simply your nervous system alarm stuck on full blast. It isn't a failure; it’s a profound signal gently inviting you to tend to your deepest needs.

Step in with us to embrace the art of regulation, not resistance. Lindsey shares her comforting guidance on how to actively turn down that volume and truly tune into your body’s quiet wisdom. You'll learn to craft healthy boundaries—those kind, firm limits that protect your precious energy and bring immediate calm to your system.

Ready to find your ease and greater inner awareness? Tune in for the journey 🧘‍♀️

Episode Highlights: 

• Reframing Stress: Stress as a sign of unmet needs; introduction to boundaries and the importance of self-care (02:25)
• Somatic Scan: Turning the Volume Down (3:20)
• The Science of Stress (11:00)
• Utilising Boundaries for Peace (13:10)
• Rebecca Somatic Movement Practice (17:24)
• Self-Study to Interpret and Regulate Stress (22:13)
• Revenge Procrastination (25:00)
•  Self-Care as a Conversation (30:00)
• Resetting the Alarm (31:32)
• Closing: Practice of turning down stress, micro-dosing wellness, and fostering a rhythm of rest (33:02)

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/turndownthevolume

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Meet Becca 🤝, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Good Natured Learning. Her work reminds us that the deepest lessons often begin where the wilderness starts.

In this episode, we follow Becca’s journey from exploring Wisconsin’s backwoods to leading educational programs in Kenya and how it’s all about creating true belonging between students, teachers, and nature. Good Natured Learning isn’t just a program but a movement to reshape education, showing nature as the ultimate classroom for connection and growth. Becca guides us on how to overcome imposter syndrome, building community-led solutions rooted in local wisdom, and what authentic leadership really means. 

This heartfelt conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about leading, learning, and living with deeper connection, it’s a beautiful reminder of nature’s healing and inspiring power ✨

Learn: 

• Imposter syndrome is a common challenge for many, including founders
• How nature can be a powerful teacher and healer in education
• How Good Natured Learning aims to connect underserved youth with nature
• Why community involvement is crucial for effective education
• Building a global vision requires local insights and collaboration.
• Stories about how generosity can come from unexpected places and people.
• The importance of lifting up educators rather than adding burdens
• Why being enough is an inside job; everyone can make an impact

Episode Highlights

• Becca's Journey and Connection to Nature (02:33)
• The Birth of Good Natured Learning (05:33)
• Connecting Underserved Youth with Nature (08:14)
• Building a Program from the Ground Up (14:06)
• The Leap of Faith to Kenya (17:27)
• Collaborating and Launching in Kenya (20:10)
• Building In-House Expertise in Education (22:56)
• Diverse Educational Backgrounds and Imposter Syndrome (23:53)
• Navigating Imposter Syndrome in Founding (26:03)
• The Journey of Founding and Rejection (29:43)
• Creating a Lift, Not a Burden for Educators (33:46)
• Moments of Generosity and Community Impact (38:45)
• Becca’s One Good Thing: Lifting Up Educators (42:38)

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/656

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Meet Tammy 🤝, the President + Founder of Fundraising Transformed and the Author of ‘Calling All Heroes’. 

With over 30 years of experience in fundraising, Tammy Zonker shares personal insights that have shaped her human-centered approach. She emphasizes empathy and trust as the foundation for genuine donor relationships, creating real, lasting connections. Tammy offers practical strategies to inspire donors to become lifelong advocates and build authentic, impactful partnerships that truly resonate.

This episode is for anyone who believes in the power of thoughtful, compassionate giving to change lives ✨

Episode Highlights: 

• Tammy Zonker's Journey and Empathy in Fundraising (02:20)
• Reclaiming the Concept of Heroes in Fundraising (05:19)
• The Five Pillars of Human-Centered Fundraising (08:12)
• Building Trust and Authentic Partnerships (11:18)
• Navigating Power Dynamics in Fundraising (14:19)
• Transparency and True Partnership with Donors (17:18)
• The Courage to Release Donors (19:42)
• Understanding Mid-Level Donors (22:03)
• Listening as a Strategy for Small Shops (27:21)
• The Power of Open-Ended Questions (31:34)
• A Story of Generosity and Community (35:07)
• Tammy’s One Good Thing (40:00)

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/650

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🎧 Replay Alert! Today, we’re bringing you an unforgettable conversation straight from our Impact Up gathering focusing on Pause ⏸️ If you’re looking to gain actionable ideas to enhance your organization’s culture and promote wellness at all levels, this panel is for you 🥳 We gathered leaders and missions we admire who have built cultures of wellness within their nonprofits, and this convo did not disappoint. They shared incredible insights on creating sustainable, supportive workplaces that prioritize the health and resilience of staff. Tune in!

Panelists 

• Marisol Pineda Conde, Deputy Director, The Teaching Well
• Kirk Brown, CEO, Handy Inc.
• Maya Smith, President, Thoughtful Human

Impact Uprising Members get full access to all ImpactUp Replays, so this is your invitation to join us! You’ll get instant access to our member content hub - backed by hundreds of premium We Are For Good content resources + you’ll be invited to member-only gatherings, our private podcast and more. Join today at weareforgood.com.

Episode Highlights

• Personal reflections on pausing (5:45) 
• Building balanced cultures at The Teaching Well (10:10)
• Prioritizing staff well-being at Handy, Inc. (14:30)
• Investing in staff wellness (17:35)
• Creating wellness practices that are inclusive + responsive (22:50)
• Balancing immediate needs with playing the long game (25:50)
• How to create buy-in around wellness-oriented cultures (30:30)
• One Good Thing (34:25)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/578.

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Meet Heather. She's the powerhouse behind Pause for Change and co-creator of The Possibility Project. She’s here to share her PAUSE Framework, a proven method for creating real, lasting change. This framework helps nonprofits co-create innovative solutions that truly serve their communities 🙌 Heather is guiding us through how this approach is shaking up the status quo. Tune in as we dismantle the notion of "the way it's always been done"  🛠️

💡 Learn

• The power of pausing
• The PAUSE Framework
• How to challenge the status quo
  
  

Today's Guest
Heather Hiscox, Founder + CEO, Pause for Change

Episode Highlights

• Heather’s story and journey to where she is today( 2:50)
• How our habits reinforce the status quo (8:40)
• The PAUSE Framework (11:15)
• Using the PAUSE Framework (15:15)
  • P - Package the challenge
  • A - Assess uncertainty 
  • U - Understand stakeholders
  • S - Solution testing only
  • E - Evidence-informed decisions
• Long-term benefits of using the PAUSE Framework (19:35)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Heather’s life (24:20)
• Heather’s One Good Thing: Pause. (29:30)
• How to connect with Heather and get her book (32:21)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/577.

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Welcome to Gather at the Well, where we’re all about microdosing wellness, creating human-centered systems, and retaining our greatest asset: our people. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to reimagine how we relate to our work. Whether you're burned out, stressed, or thriving, Lindsey Fuller from The Teaching Well will guide you to reflect on your leadership, equip you with tangible tools for your team, and honor your humanity. It’s time to build work cultures we don’t have to heal from. 

In this episode, Lindsey gets real about transforming our relationship to work and stress. Lindsey’s approach to microdosing wellness reminds us that “Wellness is your birthright.” It’s time to rethink productivity and create systems that support our well-being. The best part? The shifts we need are small and completely within our reach. Let’s embrace these changes and start healing out loud together.

Episode Highlights

• Introduction to Gather at the Well (0:00)
• Changing our relationship with stress (3:15)
• Micro-dosing wellness (9:30)
• Somatic practice (15:50)
• Create a Coming Home Ritual (18:20)
• Somatic practice: Hydration Station (22:30)
• How The Teaching Well puts wellness into practice at work (23:00)
• Affirmations (32:25)
• Homework: Make a commitment to trying on the concept of micro-dosing wellness. (33:00)

For more information + episode details visit weareforgood.com/episode/microdosing-wellness.

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Meet Lacey. As the founder of Balanced Good, she turned her challenges with postpartum depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to reshape parental leave in the nonprofit sector. As a mom of three, she gets how challenging it can be to build a career as a leader in the nonprofit sector while balancing the demands of parenthood💼👶 A sustainable work model isn't just good for people; it's good for business. Tune in to explore how organizations can prioritize wellness, create realistic workloads, and normalize taking breaks to combat burnout.

💡 Learn

• The state of paid leave in the nonprofit sector
• The importance of sustainable work models 
• How to advocate for paid leave

Today's Guest
Lacey Kempinski, Founder + CEO, Balanced Good

Episode Highlights

• Lacey’s story and journey to where she is today (3:55)
• State of paid leave in the nonprofit and impact sectors (6:50)
• Impact of paid leave (9:25)
• Advocating for paid leave (17:00)
• Building a parental leave plan in a day (19:45)
• Activation (22:50)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy (24:05)
• Lacey’s One Good Thing: Give yourself grace and give others grace. (26:05)
• How to connect with Lacey + Balanced Good (27:20)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/576.

This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.

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Tune in for a special Mental Health Week episode: Practice the Pause with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach. 🧘‍♀️

In this guided meditation, Sonya invites you to take a moment to breathe, slow down, and return to your body. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, remember—you can’t get it wrong! Your nervous system deserves the time to pause, and your body and mind will thank you for it. Join us as we explore simple mindfulness practices that help reduce stress and bring calm in a fast-paced world. Take the pause today—you’re worth it. 🫶

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/575.

This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.

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Meet Gloria. She is alive today because of one four-lettered word: hope. And she’s on a mission to leverage her life for the good of others so that they too would choose hope and choose to live💙 Alongside her team at Hope Booth, they’re transforming old telephone booths into immersive, evidence-based experiences that spread hope, offer mental health care, and connect people to vital resources. Tune in to hear this incredible story of resilience and the life-changing power of hope✨

💡 Learn

• The power of hope + making it accessible
• The mission + history of Hope Booth
• The role of community + collaboration in driving innovative solutions

This episode includes discussions about mental health challenges, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact one of the helplines below:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123
• Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14
• International Helplines: Find resources here

Today's Guest
Gloria Umanah, Founder + CEO, Hope Booth

Episode Highlights

• Overview of Hope Booth (3:15)
• Gloria’s story and journey to where she is today (4:45)
• Gloria’s “Marking Moment” (8:45)
• The science of hope (17:00)
• Hope Booth’s launch + the public reception (21:45)
• The dreams for Hope Booth (33:15)
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Gloria’s life (37:45)
• How to help the Hope Booth today (43:05)
• Gloria’s One Good Thing: Fight to choose joy. (47:25)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/574.

This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series presented by our friends at Givebutter. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.

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Meet Mallory. She's an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and author of What the Fundraising. She’s breaking down how the nonprofit sector’s reliance on transactional, scarcity-driven fundraising has led to burnout and declining giving. Plus, how chronic stress even blocks fundraisers from building meaningful relationships. Enter alignment fundraising—where self-awareness, self-care, and genuine connection take priority. Tune in to learn how shifting mindsets and integrating wellness can help you feel better, do better and raise more.

💡 Learn

• The problem with transactional fundraising
• The effects of chronic stress on fundraisers 
• How to prioritize self-awareness + connection through alignment fundraising

Today's Guest
Mallory Erickson, CEO + Founder, Power Partners Formula

Episode Highlights

• Mallory’s journey to where she is today (4:00)
• The problem with transactional fundraising (9:15)
• What stress and burnout prevent (17:10) 
• The solution: aligned fundraising (26:10) 
• A powerful moment in Mallory’s experience with aligned fundraising (33:40)
• Mallory’s One Good Thing: Take a moment and feel a feeling. Then acknowledge and validate that feeling. (38:55)
• Where to get the book, What the Fundraising (40:30)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/573.

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