Spreading Compassion: Transforming Loss into Connection with Love What Matters' Colin Balfe

How can sharing our stories help us heal and connect with others?

After losing his mother to cancer, Colin Balfe transformed his personal grief into a platform for hope and human connection. Love What Matters started as a Facebook page, but has grown into a multi-platform community with millions of followers who share real stories that celebrate love, compassion, kindness and resilience. 

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Colin on Celebrations Chatter. We explored the power of writing and sharing as a tool for processing grief, how social media can be used to foster genuine human connections, and the potential for brands to engage their audience authentically through storytelling.

Colin's work reminds us that we all have the power to make a positive impact, even in our darkest moments. He’s now expanding that impact in his new podcast, Love What Matters: Stories of Love and Kindness. By sharing our stories and listening to others, we can build a more compassionate world.

Listen to the full episode with the links attached, and consider, how has sharing your story helped you heal or connect with others? Leave a comment on YouTube to let us know - I'd love to hear your thoughts.