hello community®

Do you wish you had more connection and community in your life? Do you wonder how to move from feeling isolated and lonely to having a sense of belonging? Welcome to hello community®, a safe space where guests share their heartfelt, relatable stories of how they create the life of connection, community, and belonging they so desire. I am Catherine Jura, your host for this podcast, and I am so glad you found us! It is my utmost hope that you feel a connection to my guests. Therefore I intentionally choose guests of varying age, sex, ethnic and cultural background as well as ability and health status. Equally important is that guests are willing to share their stories of creating connection, in a vulnerable and meaningful way. So every other week you will hear real life stories with actionable ideas that you can try out in your personal life, home, workplace, campus life, community, and beyond.I am a Community Health Educator and my life’s work has been to support others to be healthi

hello community® is a education podcast hosted by Catherine Jura, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Catherine Jura hosts hello community®, a education show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Small Steps, Big Community!

  Jun 7, 202631 minS0

  <p>Audio Only Episode</p><p>Welcome to the “hello community®” podcast! Join us as Host Catherine Jura speaks with Tina Fitzgerald of Syracuse, NY. Tina shares how profound loss led her into isolation—and how small, safe steps helped her develop community again. Today, her calendar is filled “from dusk till dawn” with work, service, leadership, and community. Her message is bold and unforgettable: keep trying, because when we stop trying, we stop caring—including caring for ourselves.</p><p>In this episode, Tina and Catherine explore:</p><p>· How the loss of Tina’s husband and mom led to isolation.</p...

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  Episode #10

  Loneliness: A Hope-filled Conversation!

  Mar 31, 202626 minS0

  <p>“Loneliness is . . . something that we can’t get out of alone.” (Kyra Alte)</p><p>In this hope-filled episode of “hello community®”, host Catherine Jura, and social worker and Director of the Albany NNORC Kira Alte, talk honestly and vulnerably about loneliness. Loneliness is something every human being experiences at some point. When we talk about it openly, we remove the shame and stigma that keep us isolated.</p><p>Kyra is deeply compassionate and very knowledgeable concerning loneliness. She discusses how loneliness can hide behind grief, anxiety, life changes, or the feeling that something is missing. Kira discusses the stigma...

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  Episode #9

  The Surprising Path to My New Friend!

  Feb 2, 202626 minS0

  <p>Have you been wanting a new friend but are not sure where to begin? Welcome to this fun and inspiring episode of “hello community®” where host Catherine Jura and Autumn Welch-Degoski share the amazing story of how an unexpected friendship began between them—two women separated by nearly 40 years in age, yet connected in many surprising ways.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>· Discover how a chance meeting at a community co-op sparked an intergenerational friendship</p><p>· Learn how courage and curiosity can support a new friendship</p><p>· Come to understand why “dual commitment to trying” is important<...

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  Episode #8

  Will You Be My Neighbor?

  Dec 10, 202539 minS0

  <p>Will you be my neighbor?</p><p>This episode of the “hello community®” podcast is a bold invitation to rethink what a neighborhood is and how loneliness can open the door to connection--wherever you live. Join host Catherine Jura as she welcomes social worker and director of the Albany NNORC Kyra Alte, to discuss loneliness and some practical questions listeners can use to explore their own experiences. They also discuss how loneliness is a universal human experience like hunger or thirst.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>- Learn why it is important to understand the three types of lo...

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  Episode #7

  Yes! A Path to Connection!

  Aug 20, 202538 minS0

  <p>How do I find the community and connection I so want? </p><p>On this episode of the hello community podcast with Catherine Jura, meet Lynn Underhill, a woman who built her career and a life of connection—by saying one bold word: YES! By repeatedly stepping into the unknown Lynn built meaningful relationships, a career in art and design, and a life of purpose and belonging.</p><p>•Discover the difference between alone and lonely?</p><p>•Lynn offers practical tips for uncovering the communities all around you.</p><p>•Never underestimate the possibilities from making one phone call.</p...

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