Episode Details

Broadcasting live from the Asylum in Eagle Pass, I kick things off with an update about last night’s no‑show guest, the realities of running a live program, and a quick celebration of our new studio mic emblem finally arriving after a postal detour. 

Then we dive into a warm, wide‑ranging conversation with author and podcast host Kim Lengling. We cover her path from delivering a moving speech about her World War I veteran grandfather to writing a 14‑year veterans newspaper column, powerful interviews with WWII and Vietnam vets, and how those stories shaped her voice. Kim opens up about living with PTSD, why she built a “toolbox” for resilience, and how animals—especially her dogs Digger and Dexter—teach patience, presence, and kindness.

We swap heartfelt and funny pet stories (yes, Frenchie antics and midnight bird rescues), talk live vs. recorded podcasting, authenticity on mic and camera, and choosing hope over doom‑scrolling. Kim also shares the heart behind her book “15 Ways Pets Teach Us Kindness,” her show “Let Fear Bounce,” and why simple acts of kindness always matter. Resources and links mentioned (non‑sponsored):

• Kim Lengling’s website: kimlenglingauthor.com (books, podcast, blog, and “meet Dexter”)
• Let Fear Bounce podcast: Available on YouTube, Spotify, and major platforms
• 15 Ways Pets Teach Us Kindness (ebook on Amazon)

Guest:
Kim Lengling
www.kimlenglingauthor.com

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(00:01:40) Live from Asylum Studios: Opening and Apology

(00:03:06) Guest no-show frustration and airing grievances

(00:04:18) Studio gear saga and settling in

(00:05:50) Live show details and platform push to Rumble

(00:10:07) Introducing guest Kim Lengling

(00:11:42) Live vs. recorded podcasting realities

(00:16:44) Unexpected guests and the blue cartoon cat story

(00:19:52) Icebreakers: coffee with anyone and billboard wisdom

(00:27:52) Kim’s path to writing through veterans’ stories

(00:33:37) Hard interviews, empathy, and honoring POW accounts

(00:37:20) War, judgment, and civilian understanding

(00:39:10) Pandemic pivot: starting a podcast and creating

(00:41:36) Conversational style shows and authenticity

(00:42:00) Talking to animals: Digger, Dexter, and dog wisdom

(00:46:12) Joe’s Frenchies: Bean and Charlie tales

(00:51:47) Pets as lifelines through grief and recovery

(01:03:33) Birds, backyards, and interspecies communication

(01:09:04) Snacks, schedules, and office manager dogs

(01:10:07) Kindness lessons from pets and patience

(01:14:03) PTSD tools and the calming role of animals

(01:15:32) Handling negativity online without engagement

(01:22:26) Stepping away from politics for sanity

(01:24:37) Dream guests: authors, Poe, and Tesla

(01:25:36) Who inspires Kim today

(01:26:27) Where to find Kim and show wrap with thanks

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