When the recent catastrophic flash floods in the Texas Hill Country devastated the community of Sandy Creek—just miles from her home—Melanie felt an unshakable pull to help. What began as a spontaneous decision to volunteer quickly became a life-changing two-week journey through disaster relief, grassroots coordination, and transformative perspective shifts. In this raw and powerful episode, Melanie recounts her firsthand experience inside the chaos—from the unimaginable destruction, to the heroic outpouring of volunteer support from the local community and the emotional toll of the "hero response." She and Gina explore the unseen grief of survivors, the profound perspective shift that came from witnessing both total devastation and the very best of humanity in selfless service to others, and the hidden cost of “The Hero Response” and putting your own well-being on hold. This conversation weaves together boots-on-the-ground storytelling, nervous system wisdom, emotional insight, and a call to serve in whatever way you can.
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