Kelly Corrigan Wonders

Leah's poignant eulogy for her attorney husband Brian highlights their close and loving marriage. She beautifully describes Brian's sharp legal mind and their profound connection using the term 'ad idem'. The podcast delves into Brian's life, values, and legacy, showcasing his dedication to public service and compassion. It paints a heartfelt portrait of their love and nostalgia, reminiscing on cherished memories and inside jokes. Leah reflects on Brian as a versatile and beloved individual who left a lasting influence.

Exploring the power of asking questions and making connections, highlighting the significance of curiosity, empathy, and active listening in relationships and personal growth. Reflecting on the impact of valuing connections over personal achievements, with a focus on heartfelt gifts and graduation speeches.

Dr. Bret Scher, Dr. Michael Lenoir, and Cava Menzies discuss nutrition's role in mental health, personalized diets, genetics, and metabolism. They delve into the impact of food on emotions, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, GLP1 medications, childhood obesity, and the need for holistic healthcare.

Pete Bidstrup pays tribute to his dad Larry, a Marine, coach, mentor, and friend. Larry had a strong work ethic, sense of humor, and impact on those around him. The podcast delves into the significance of personal connections, honoring loved ones, and reflecting on legacies.

Exploring 67 reasons for optimism in the current world climate, covering advancements in technology, gender equality, and healthcare. Reflecting on societal changes from the 80s to the present, including LGBTQ+ representation and environmental action. Discussing the significance of diverse groups, positive trends in international student demographics, and personal growth for millennials.

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki discusses the benefits of movement on brain health. Joined by Manoush Zomorodi and Mahogany L. Browne, they debunk common misconceptions about movement. The podcast explores the transformative power of choreographed movement in poetry performances and the importance of movement for emotional well-being.

Jessica Fein, Author of 'Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes', shares a touching story of her daughter Dalia and their special dog, Blackie-O, who serves as a service dog. The podcast explores the heartwarming bond between Dalia and Blackie-O, highlighting the power of companionship and love in the midst of loss and tragedy.

Author and speaker Gretchen Rubin discusses the importance of physical touch in fostering emotional bonds, human development, and relationships. Reflects on the significance of touch through personal experiences with young children and longing for connection.

Quick afternoon nap? Gummies before bed? Hitting snooze? Here’s a thorough look at how to get our sleep right with one of the world’s most informed sleep experts: Dr. Matthew Walker. Why? Sleep is our super power. Put less positively, poor sleep maps terribly closely to poor mental health. Joining me for the conversation are previous guests and friends of the show cognitive scientist and podcaster Maya Shankar, and comedian/producer W Kamau Bell. You can receive our weekly takeaways here. You can watch this conversation anytime at www.pbs.org/kelly or stream on the PBS app. Many thanks to COOP for making the best pillows and sheets to help us get a really solid night’s sleep and for sponsoring this episode. Get 20% off with the code KELLY20. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is the last of our special 5-part series about moms in honor of Every Mother Counts. Christy and I recently spent an unforgettable Saturday afternoon talking to the singular force of nature that is Spike Lee about his mother, Jackie, who died when Spike was a sophomore at Morehouse College. Spike has 134 directing credits over four+ decades, in each case imploring us to Wake Up. Here’s a chance to understand something about the development of this legendary voice. Please share. This series hopes to raise $100,000 to support safe and respectful pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care in 9 countries through Every Mother Counts, founded in 2010 and led every day since by Christy Turlington Burns. Please join us with a donation here. Maternal health is a human right. Love it? Don’t like it? Have an idea? We love to hear from listeners. Write us anytime — hello@kellycorrigan.com - or sign up for our weekly list of takeaways here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices