Sometimes the most heartwarming moments happen in the most ordinary places, like on the tube, on an unremarkable Saturday.

In today's episode, I share something that happened today. I was on the tube, admiring a young woman's boots, when a couple got on, one of them clearly with additional needs. Without a moment's hesitation, this young stranger gave up her seat. No fuss, no performance. Just instinct.

I couldn't let it go unnoticed. Despite my hesitation, I said something. What followed was a genuinely lovely conversation about her, about her mum being a doctor, and about something we both clearly care about: the NHS, and the importance of standing up for the things we love. It ended in an unexpected hug.

This episode is a reflection on small, unprompted kindness, meaningful conversations with strangers, and why it matters to speak up, both for people who do good, and for the things we believe are worth protecting.

In this episode:

• A small act of kindness witnessed on the London Underground
• Why I almost didn't say anything and why I'm glad I did
• The conversation that followed, and how it turned to the NHS
• Why we should speak up for the things and people we love
• A reflection on noticing kindness in others.

With peace and love always,

Amber

xoxo