If you spot someone walking through a field with a coffee mug in one hand and a dog leash in the other, that’s probably Kim Lengling.

A multi-published author, podcast host, and all-around champion of hope and real talk, Kim is the voice behind the Let Fear Bounce podcast, where she, along with her guests, shares stories that remind you hope is real, kindness matters, and you’re never alone, even on rough days. As a veteran living with PTSD, Kim knows the power of small, hopeful moments.

She’s the lead author of six heart-hugging anthologies (the latest, Paw Prints on the Kitchen Floor), and her book, Nuggets of Hope: Cultivate Kindness, drops real-life stories that lift you up when the world feels heavy.

To continue her kindness mission, her newest release, 15 Ways Pets Teach Us Kindness, is available as an eBook with a print copy coming in 2026.

When Kim’s not writing or recording, you’ll find her relaxing with a good book, filling her coffee cup (again), or walking her dog, Dexter, living her best nature-loving life.