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Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

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Jan 14, 2025 • 41min

Listen Again: Christie Watson

Christie Watson, a registered nurse, author, and professor, shares her heartfelt insights from two decades in nursing, including a return to the frontlines during COVID-19. She discusses the emotional toll on healthcare workers and the vital role of compassion in caregiving. Christie emphasizes the need for support and appreciation for nurses after the pandemic, highlighting the significance of love and connection in healthcare. This moving conversation underscores the importance of understanding and embracing human stories amid life's challenges.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 44min

Oliver Burkeman: New Year, Same Me

Oliver Burkeman, journalist and author of "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals," joins to challenge the myth of hyper-efficiency and the endless pursuit of self-improvement. He shares insights on how embracing our limitations can lead to deeper contentment. The discussion critiques common self-help narratives, emphasizes the balance between personal ambitions and the realities of life, and encourages finding joy in unexpected moments. It’s a refreshing take on prioritizing what truly matters over the pressure to constantly do more.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 52min

Feeling Happy? Navigating the Highs and Lows with Kelly Corrigan

In a heartfelt conversation, Kelly Corrigan, a renowned author and podcaster known for her memoir "The Middle Place," shares insights on navigating the highs and lows of life. She reflects on the beauty of new friendships, the power of connection during tough times, and the bittersweet nature of saying goodbye. With humor and candor, they discuss personal anecdotes, the significance of self-care, and the importance of being present with loved ones, reminding us that joy and sorrow often coexist.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 58min

Feeling Crappy? Navigating the Highs and Lows with Kelly Corrigan

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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Dec 10, 2024 • 57min

Safiya Sinclair: Rewriting Roots 

Safiya Sinclair, a Jamaican-American poet and author of "How to Say Babylon," shares her journey of growing up in a Rasta family in Montego Bay. She discusses the intertwining of personal identity with Jamaican national history and the Rastafari movement's influence on her upbringing. Safiya reflects on the power of poetry for self-discovery and breaking free from familial expectations. She also explores themes of gender roles, the balance of agency and submission, and the impact of storytelling in shaping aspirations.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 14min

You Are a Wonder: An Advent Reflection

Explore the profound themes of Advent, a season filled with hope and reflection, as it encourages living with open eyes to the world’s imperfections. Discover the significance of early colon cancer screening and the American Cancer Society's updated guidelines. Dive into the journey of self-acceptance and the power of affirmation, reflecting on the beauty found in our flaws. Embrace the concept of belovedness, recognizing your intrinsic worth and the divine love that surrounds you amidst life's chaos.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 36min

Dolly Alderton: The Unwritten Vow of Friendship

Today’s conversation is dedicated to the many loves that make up our lives—especially that of our friends. Dolly Alderton is a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling writer and memoirist. She recognizes the great gift of the friends who have walked with her through many seasons of life—all the highs and lows and inbetweens.  In this conversation, Kate and Dolly discuss: The great loves that make up a life The push-pull of loving relationships with your body  The power of witness If you liked this conversation, you'll also like: Liz Gilbert on fostering creative lives Sarah Bessey on living inside our (actual) bodies Tim Omundson and Joel McHale on being a friend through hard times   Watch clips from this conversation, read the full transcript, and access discussion questions by clicking here or visiting katebowler.com/podcasts. Follow Kate on Instagram, Facebook, or X (formerly known as Twitter)—@katecbowler. Links to social pages and more available at linktr.ee/katecbowler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 38min

Sam Wells: Being With

In this episode, Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, vicar at St. Martin-in-the-Fields and a prominent theologian, dives deep into the essence of 'being with.' He discusses the challenges of staying close to those in pain without the impulse to fix their problems. Sam beautifully illustrates the unexpected strength found in simply showing up for others. He emphasizes that love can be tough, the importance of surrendering the need to help, and highlights the profound beauty in shared moments of presence during life's darker times.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 40min

Wilma Derksen: Living with What You Cannot Change

Wilma Derksen, a victim advocate and speaker, shares her profound journey after the tragic murder of her daughter, Candace, in the 1980s. She and Kate delve into the complexities of living with grief and the challenging path to forgiveness. Wilma discusses the ongoing struggle for self-forgiveness and how community support played a vital role in her healing. Their conversation emphasizes the intricate relationship between trauma and forgiveness, highlighting the transformative power of understanding and connection in the face of unimaginable loss.
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Nov 9, 2024 • 37min

Does Everything Happen for a Reason? From A Slight Change of Plans

This week we're introducing you to a show we love called A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya Shankar. Kate was actually a guest on the show, where she joined to talk about how her entire belief system was thrown into question when she was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35.  If you want to hear more conversations like this one, listen to A Slight Change of Plans wherever you get your podcasts. Plus, the show has new episodes coming on November 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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