Emma Gannon: The Butterfly Era
So much of modern culture emphasizes success, hard work, and ambition. But what if we don’t conquer every problem or reach every mountaintop? How do you live with the hunger for more while letting you...
19 Mar 202447min
Maggie Jackson: The Wisdom of Uncertainty
These are uncertain times for so many of us. But, according to writer Maggie Jackson, perhaps there is deep wisdom to be uncovered too—surprising gifts of curiosity, creative thinking, open-mindedne...
12 Mar 202442min
Alan Alda: Stay Curious
We don’t usually have repeat guests on this podcast… except we’re making an exception for the wonderful and wise Alan Alda. Alan Alda, of course, is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and podca...
5 Mar 202454min
Richard Grant: Finding a Pocket of Happiness
When we are in deep grief, we can anticipate some of the horrible parts—the sleeplessness, the denial, the loneliness. But what about the moments of surprising lightness and joy? Moments that don’t er...
27 Feb 202446min
Savannah Guthrie: Mostly What God Does
How do you have faith that can hold all of reality—the beautiful, the terrible, and everything in-between? The TODAY Show’s Savannah Guthrie thinks carefully about this question, especially given that...
20 Feb 202437min
Sarah Polley: Run Toward the Danger
Do you ever look back at your childhood and go… certainly that didn’t happen like that? Where were the adults? Academy Award-winning director and childhood actress Sarah Polley describes what it was l...
13 Feb 202449min
Stephanie Wittels Wachs: When Life Gives You Lemons
Today, we’re talking about tragicomedy. And isn’t that all of life? The absurdity. The horror. The laughter that somehow cuts through the most difficult of moments. Our guest today, Stephanie Wittles ...
6 Feb 202453min
Made for Connection: A Bonus Heart-to-Heart with Dr. Vivek Murthy
Today, we have a little bonus episode to kick off your weekend. Vivek Murthy, the current U.S. Surgeon General, had so much wisdom to offer us in this week's conversation on combatting loneliness and ...
2 Feb 20248min
