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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Inciting Joy
Book • 2022
Ross Gay's "Inciting Joy" delves into the transformative power of joy, challenging its dismissal as frivolous.
Gay explores how joy can be a radical act of resistance and belonging, particularly amidst grief and sorrow.
The essays examine rituals and habits that foster joy, emphasizing its role in building solidarity and care.
The book encourages readers to embrace joy as a practice, not just an emotion, and to find connection through shared experiences of sorrow.
Gay's personal reflections and insightful observations make "Inciting Joy" a compelling read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of joy's significance.
Gay explores how joy can be a radical act of resistance and belonging, particularly amidst grief and sorrow.
The essays examine rituals and habits that foster joy, emphasizing its role in building solidarity and care.
The book encourages readers to embrace joy as a practice, not just an emotion, and to find connection through shared experiences of sorrow.
Gay's personal reflections and insightful observations make "Inciting Joy" a compelling read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of joy's significance.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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as a book released between "The Book of Delights" and "The Book of More Delights."


Dan Harris

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Delight and Joy Are Survival Mechanisms and Acts of Resistance | Ross Gay
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in relation to his work on joy and its connection to pain.

Bonni Stachowiak

Eileen Camfield

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Joy-Centered Pedagogy
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as the author of the books discussed in the podcast.


Brittany Luse

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Finding joy in the face of sorrow
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, highlighting its exploration of joy as a practice of connection and its significance in challenging times.


Glennon Doyle

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How to Let Joy Heal Us with Ross Gay
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's works.


Glennon Doyle

Ross Gay

How to Find DELIGHT Today (and Every Day) with Ross Gay (Best Of)
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as the author of the book being discussed in the podcast.


Eric Zimmer

How to Incite Joy with Ross Gay
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as the author of the essay collection being discussed.

James Shaheen

Joy as a Practice of Resistance and Belonging with Ross Gay
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as containing the essay “Dispatches from the Ruins” about running classrooms.


Caitlin Metz

🌪️ From Preschool to Higher Ed – What We've Learned About Learning
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as one of ![undefined]()

's essay collections.

Jared McCormack

Ross Gay

Ross Gay — Faculty Series — Indiana University Bloomington
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when discussing flourishing, and the complexities of joy and grief.

Mason Pashia

Catching Up! | Junior Republics, Global Flourishing, and Education Conductors?