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The Grass Got Cut And So Did My Stress | Episode 489

Some days, the biggest mental health breakthrough is finishing a basic chore. Justin Alan Hayes shares a raw “days in the life” update that starts with the mission behind Voices for Voices and ends with a surprisingly powerful story about mowing the lawn while living with ongoing mental challenges.

We talk through what it takes to keep a mental health nonprofit moving, including how you can support the work, where to find resources on voicesforvoices.org, and why we’re building a clearer home for our growing book collection. Justin also shares early details about the 2027 Voices for Voices Publishing World Tour and how schools, towns, and communities can request a stop, with a focus on clean content that people have been asking for.

Then we shift into real life: tall grass, sore backs, decision fatigue, and the quiet anxiety that shows up when the to-do list feels endless. Justin explains how mowing became a small win that challenged the belief of “I can’t do this,” and why reducing choices can sometimes calm the mind. We also check in on Lucy’s recovery after surgery, and how caregiving routines add another layer to stress management and daily life.

If you’re looking for mental health encouragement, trauma recovery perspective, and practical coping strategies that feel human, this conversation will land. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs a small push today, and leave a review so more people can find these stories.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And Why We Do This
• 1:55 Mission Goal And Donation Options
• 4:00 Website Updates And 2027 Tour
• 5:58 Book Collection And Myth Page
• 7:29 Mowing The Lawn As Progress
• 10:31 Grass Seed Lime And Overwhelm
• 10:54 Lucy’s Recovery And Daily Routines
• 19:15 Stress Lists And Getting Ahead
• 25:09 Social Posts Grief And Purpose
• 28:51 Final Thanks And How To Help

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