Everything Happens with Kate Bowler Feeling Crappy? Navigating the Highs and Lows with Kelly Corrigan
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Dec 17, 2024 
In this heartfelt conversation, author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan shares her insights on navigating life's highs and lows. She and Kate discuss the tension of chronic struggles and the pressure to optimize happiness while embracing our messy realities. Laughing through the chaos of family life and holiday pressures, Kelly highlights the importance of emotional awareness and community support. Together, they explore how beauty and pain coexist, urging listeners to find meaning in both the 'crappy' and 'happy' moments.
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Recurring Health Issues
- Kate Bowler discusses her ongoing health struggles and the frustration of recurring problems.
- She's part of a research study, trying different solutions, but feels like an inefficient car with parts constantly falling off.
Optimization Distraction
- Quantifying self-improvement, like with an Oura ring, can distract from true restoration.
- Experiences become about achieving metrics, not enjoying the process.
Missing Parental Witnessing
- Kelly Corrigan misses her parents and the unique way they paid attention to her life's details.
- She feels a specific loneliness from not having her everyday experiences witnessed by them.