Episode 7

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20th Aug 2025

Just Say Yes!

How do I find the community and connection I so want?

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.


•Discover the difference between alone and lonely?

•Lynn offers practical tips for uncovering the communities all around you.

•Never underestimate the possibilities from making one phone call.

•Be inspired as Lynn transforms a volunteer mural project into a thriving design career.

•Learn how one small act of human connection brought hope to Lynn’s grief after the loss of her husband.


Community isn’t always found—it’s built one yes at a time. If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin, this episode offers gentle encouragement: trust yourself, take a step, and just say yes!

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A Note from Catherine:

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Till next time

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:56 Meet Lynn Underhill: Building Connections

01:43 The Power of Saying Yes

03:50 Finding Solitude in Community

06:09 Navigating Loneliness and Connection

10:05 Creating Community Through Family and Activities

14:05 Overcoming Tragedy and Expanding Community

17:12 Embracing New Experiences with Children

19:53 Embracing Solitude and Art

20:14 Volunteering and Discovering a Passion for Art

21:40 Turning Art into a Career

22:33 Community and Personal Growth

25:03 The Ronald McDonald House Project

32:49 Reflections on Life and Hope

36:58 Final Thoughts and Resources










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Creating Connection and 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 healthier in every way. In 2023, the US Surgeon General reported that Americans are experiencing an epidemic of isolation and loneliness. If you are experiencing a sense of not belonging, it doesn’t make you different—but it might feel that way. I understand because I have felt these feelings too.

Please join us and learn how to create the life of connection, community, and belonging that you so desire.

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