In Episode 8, Lauren introduces listeners to Jim, a widower who became her surprise dinner companion at an Italian restaurant in Laguna Beach, California.
Transforming the world, one stranger at a time.
On a quest to eliminate loneliness and isolation, writer and podcaster Lauren Hansen is on a mission to encourage every person to meet someone new every day. This podcast shares inspirational stories of her interactions with strangers across the world. Be inspired through her stories to create new stories of your own.
W – Wonder
Do you feel lonely today? Invite God into those feelings. Ask him if your heart is longing for connection with him, with yourself or with others. Ask him to fill those places in your heart. Ask him who you can reach out to today.
A – Activate
Are there others in your life who may feel lonely? Reach out to a single mom or dad, a widower, or a single friend to encourage them this week.
Who will you reach out to this week?
How will you connect with them?
Y – Yield
Henri Nouwen said, “All human beings are alone. No other person will completely feel like we do, think like we do, act like we do. Each of us is unique, and our aloneness is the other side of our uniqueness. The question is whether we let our aloneness become loneliness or whether we allow it to lead us into solitude.” Is God inviting you into solitude today? How can you carve out a few moments with him to invite him to speak to your heart?
Lauren Hansen, M.Ed., is a natural storyteller and creative consultant who believes that love + words can set people free and transform relationships. As the founder of Lauren Hansen Consulting LLC, she specializes in creative consulting that guides individuals through every step of the book writing process, hosts inspiring workshops that guide people toward becoming the greatest versions of themselves, and pioneers meaningful projects with organizations that impact the globe.
As an author, speaker, and podcaster, Lauren is passionate about helping people see themselves and others more clearly, fostering deeper connections through powerful communication. She’s the host of the Strangers on The Way Podcast, author of Strangers on The Way: Finding God Through the People We Meetand Behind the Waterfall: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Grief, and the creator of the Wholeness Journal series.
Lauren’s mission is to empower individuals to love boldly, communicate honestly, and thrive in every connection. In her free time, you’ll find her hosting spontaneous living room dance parties with her large extended family in Chicago.
Learn more at laurenhansencreative.com.
