Duncan Trussell Family Hour

545: Trudy Goodman

Jan 4, 2023
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INSIGHT

Service Feels Selfish But Works

  • Helping others often produces warm, tangible benefits for the helper through hormones, social connection, and improved mood.
  • Trudy and Duncan note AI framed this bluntly: altruism can be practically selfish and effective.
ADVICE

Ask Communities What They Need

  • Start service by listening and asking communities what they actually need instead of imposing solutions.
  • Small, community-led actions like preschool and sports can restore dignity and belonging.
ANECDOTE

Mindful Games In Darfur Camps

  • In Darfur camps Trudy taught mindful games with translators, using local skills as entry points.
  • Children and teachers responded with joy despite bleak conditions, showing resilience.
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