n this episode we welcome Bettina to the Big Little Kindness podcast. Bettina recalls a kindness from a stranger when she felt at her lowest ebb in early motherhood.

The stranger, who is now a friend, noticed that Bettina was struggling and focused her attention on helping. We discuss the nature of ‘noticing’ and also the importance of kindness to oneself, especially in early parenthood.

Bettina talks about a wonderful collaborative Art project about Kindness: People United https://peopleunited.org.uk/our-impact/

Have you been inspired by Bettina's story? Do you have a story to share about a small act of kindness that made a big difference? We'd love to hear from you!

biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com

Thank you! Claire and Nicola

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Nicola speaks with neighbour Graham about a striking 1978 memory: stranded in Fort Lauderdale after his passport and cash were stolen... The subsequent events had a big impact on the direction his life would take.

The episode reflects on surprising generosity from unlikely people and the ripple effect of small acts of kindness.

If you've been inspired by Graham's story and have a story of kindness to share we would love to hear from you!

Contact Nicola and Claire on

biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com

Also please see our new Instagram and Facebook page! We are delighted to have them up and running and look forward to sharing more stories and thoughts on Big Little Kindnesses.

Nicola and Claire xx

This time we welcome Colette, professional dancer and Claire’s daughter to the Big Little Kindnesses podcast. Hear how kindness has played an integral part in her dance career and how she dealt with the brusque criticism she was dealt too. Colette is an amazing dancer! You can find her on Instagram

#colette_kite

Also do look up the fabulous

#ceydatancdance - pronounced 'jada tank'

and

#afriquoi

also mentioned in this podcast. do you have a story to share? Please get in touch: biglittlekindnesses@gmail.com

Thank you!

Nicola and Claire

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