Building a movement, one ribbon at a time
At some point, we’re all called to act.
This week’s guest decided to heed the call.
Her action – which seemed impossibly small at the time time – has snowballed into a full-fledged movement.
Episodes
People need a hug: A crash course in compassion
What’s the difference between receiving care, extending care, and developing self care?
Why are all three essential, and how might our lives be better if we learned to balance all three?
Tough love, second chances, and The Road Up
Every community has people that are changing the world for better.
Maria Kim, President & CEO of Cara, is one of those people.
I speak with Maria about what makes her organization unique, how Cara helps people get back on their feet, and what’s next for Maria.
Writing to reclaim your voice
Overview Megan-Claire Chase loves to talk. But after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Megs found that her anxiety made it hard to speak up. So… Read More »Writing to reclaim your voice
Lessons from an intuitive medium
What does it mean to have a gift?
What if that gift isn’t easily explained or accepted?
And if it was you, would you have the courage to use your gift to help and heal others?
Improv saved my life
What is it about comedy that speaks to so many people who’ve had difficult childhoods?
For Jimmy Carrane, improv saved his life.
From the Stanford Prison Experiment to creating heroes
When a good person meets a bad situation, who wins?
To find out, I spoke with Dr. Philip Zimbardo, creator of the famous Stanford Prison Experiment.
Game night meets group therapy
When do you feel out of place? Is there anything too serious to be joked about? What are you willing to fight for and why?
In this conversation, I speak with Michael Tennant, Founder of Curiosity Lab and the creator of Actually Curious, a hugely successful card game that’s designed to spread empathy.
The impossible just takes a little longer
I speak with Dave Fuehrer, 2X cancer survivor and CEO of GRYT Health, about losing one’s identity, turning inward, and the upside of adversity.
Rebuilding community in America
After an attack on the U.S. Capitol, months of protesting, and nearly a year in quarantine, it’s time to start talking about rebuilding community in America.
In this conversation, I speak with Shaylyn Romney Garrett about the future of American society, her latest book with Robert Putnam, and her personal quest to finding belonging in her own life.