Everything Happens with Kate Bowler Third Annual Happy Crappy: Let’s End with the Happies
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Dec 30, 2025 
In a heartfelt conversation, Kelly Corrigan, a renowned author and public speaker, joins Kate Bowler for their annual 'Happy Crappy' discussion. They explore the surprising nature of joy, reflecting on personal and global highs from 2025. Kelly shares inspiring stories from her live events and a miraculous kidney donation connected through their community. They discuss how recognition can reshape longstanding pain, and delve into the essence of joy versus happiness, emphasizing the importance of human connection and altruism in a high-tech world.
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Coaching Deeply Human TED Talks
- Kelly Corrigan curated a TED session showing what human parenting and grief feel like onstage.
- She coached Andy Lotz and Duncan Keegan and describes hugging them after their powerful talks as a top-five life moment.
Limitations Give Human Love Value
- Kate and Kelly argue AI lacks the human cost that makes love meaningful and sacrificial.
- Their limitation-centered view says human love matters because it requires sacrifice AI cannot provide.
Honor Recasts A Family's Work
- Kate Bowler accepted an honorary doctorate and used the ceremony to honor her parents' decades of university service.
- She reframed their overlooked labor publicly, creating an emotional, restorative day for the whole family.