Bonus Episode One: I Wrote A Book

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In this bonus episode of the Kindness Matters podcast, host Mike Rathman shares the heart and hope behind his new book, Still Changing a World: Small Acts of Kindness that Make a Big Difference.

Instead of a sales pitch, Mike offers an invitation into the “why” behind the project and reflects on what it means to keep choosing kindness in a world that feels sharper, faster, and more divided than ever. He reads a short passage from the book’s introduction, exploring how true change has always depended on quiet, everyday choices—how we treat one another when no one is watching and how we respond when it would be easier to harden than to care.

Mike also unpacks why kindness today can feel almost defiant, and why continuing to lead with humanity is both simple and incredibly hard. If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, or unsure how to stay kind without disappearing, this conversation will feel like a gentle, needed reminder that you’re not alone.

Who This Episode Is For

• Listeners who feel worn out by division, outrage, and constant noise.
• Anyone who wants to make a difference but wonders if small acts still matter.
• People trying to stay kind without ignoring harm, injustice, or their own boundaries.

Link to the book: Available in Paperback or Kindle.

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