Nov. 26, 2025

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In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her producer, Kate Kruse, to talk about how volunteering can help you find purpose, community, and connection. Kate shares how moving to Kansas City with almost no friends led her to volunteering, and also tells the unforgettable story of Halo, an eight-year-old rescue dog she once found on the side of the highway and who is now looking for her forever home. Together, Ava and Kate break down simple ways anyone can start volunteering—even if you’re short on time or money—and how giving back can change your life in the best possible way.

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