482. “Attention Is a Form of Love” | Becoming a Better Helper with Mickey Z

Opublikowano: 2026-09-07

Mickey Z is a writer, speaker, activist, and the founder of Cheerful Giver NYC, a grassroots effort supporting people experiencing homelessness throughout New York City. A prolific author and longtime advocate, Mickey joins us to share how his upbringing, personal losses, spirituality, and years of direct service shaped a mission centered on helping others with humility rather than assumptions. We explore what Mickey has learned from nearly a decade of working closely with homeless and recently housed New Yorkers. His experience challenges many common beliefs about homelessness, from assumptions about addiction and employment to the idea that...