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Special Live Event Invitation from Kelly Mar 01, 2025

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Inspired by Derek Thompson's Atlantic article "The Antisocial Century," we're hosting our first ever live event which will take place in Bozeman, MT on July 31st, 2025. We plan to bring 150 people together in beautiful downtown Bozeman for an afternoon of creative activities including writing, singing, art, and stitching. More details at: kellycorrigan.com/bozeman.

GOTO with Kelly and Tammy on Oscar Winners We Love Feb 28, 2025

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This week's Go To is a special Oscar-themed conversation. We (Kelly and producer Tammy) share some of our favorite Best Picture winners throughout the years, discuss what makes a screenplay truly stand out, and have some laughs about past Academy decisions that left us puzzled. Our chat explores the elements that make certain films timeless - powerful storytelling, unforgettable performances, and perfect cinematic moments. Whether you're following the awards closely or just enjoy great films, join us as we count down to Oscar Sunday.

Deep Dive with Richard Lui and George Bonanno on Caring and Grief Feb 25, 2025

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Estimates are that about every 15 minutes we make a decision and that decision often involves a choice of who to put first, ourselves or someone else. The culture and business of self is thriving. Richard Lui is a news anchor whose life has asked him to repeatedly consider the ping ponging we all do between acts of selfishness and acts of selflessness. Eight years ago, he started flying cross-country weekly to take care of his father who had Alzheimer's and if you ask him, caring for them is both a harrowing duty and a privilege with many benefits. After talking to Richard, Kelly did a deep dive into what we know about trauma and grief with research, author and Columbia professor George Bonanno. This conversation is for anyone and everyone who is caring for another person. Please share.(Previously aired)

Thanks For Being Here - Liza's Eulogy for her Grandpa Tom Feb 23, 2025

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Today's Thanks For Being Here features a touching eulogy shared by Diana Weymar, creator of the Tiny Pricks Instagram account. Through thoughtful birthday emails, Diana's daughter Liza found connection with her grandfather Tom. At his funeral, she shared how their unique bond shaped her life, even when their relationship wasn't always easy. A beautiful reminder of how family stories help us understand ourselves and those we love.

Go To on Strengthening Your Happiness Muscle Feb 21, 2025

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Looking to boost your happiness? Kelly dives into psychologist Jenny Taitz's fresh take on finding joy in our daily lives. Drawing from Jenny’s New York Times article, Kelly shares simple tricks for savoring the good stuff - from spicing up how we talk about happy moments to flipping disappointments into opportunities.

Deep Dive with Kate Bowler and Arthur C. Brooks on Emotions Feb 18, 2025

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Bestselling author and recovering stage 4 cancer patient Kate Bowler (Duke Divinity professor and host of Everything Happens podcast) asks as many questions as she answers. Where did we get our ideas about what’s fair, what can be manifested, what we’re owed? When it comes to cultural messages of self help, what’s true and what’s a bunch of profitable nonsense? After Kelly sat down with Kate on the set of her PBS show Tell Me More, she met up with bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks, a happiness researcher who writes for The Atlantic and teaches at Harvard. (Previously aired)

Thanks For Being Here - Meg and Patrick's Boston Marathon Story Feb 16, 2025

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Meg Hayes shares the experience of watching her son Patrick run the Boston Marathon – a day that began with all the joy and community spirit that makes marathon-watching so special, and ended up teaching her profound lessons about grace, luck, and the kindness of strangers in moments of crisis.

Go To on AI: The Digital Parent Trap Feb 14, 2025

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Join me as I explore how AI is becoming part of our emotional lives, from helping with daily tasks to potentially supporting our kids in ways both promising and concerning. I'm guest curating at TED 2025 on the topic "What is a parent for in an AI world?" and I'd love your thoughts at hello@kellycorrigan.com on where AI could help – or shouldn't – in your children's lives.

Deep Dive with Karen McKinney and Joseph Herrera on Hard Conversations Feb 11, 2025

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When prosecutor Karen McKinney argued for a life sentence against a 19-year-old gang member named Joseph, she never imagined they would one day share laughs over tacos. Twenty years later, their unexpected friendship challenges everything Karen believed about human capacity for change. After witnessing Joseph's profound transformation at his parole hearing, she took the unprecedented step of reaching out to the man she had once condemned. Their story transcends the boundaries of the justice system, proving that authentic connection can flourish in the most unlikely places – and that it's never too late to see someone, or yourself, in a new light. WARNING: This episode continues detailed descriptions of violence.

This episode was made possible by a grant from Templeton Religion Trust. To learn more, go to templetonreligiontrust.org.

Thanks For Being Here - Love Letter to a Judge Feb 09, 2025

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Newly appointed Judge Kristine Burk's investiture ceremony became unexpectedly tender when her 19-year-old son Tyler took the podium. Moving beyond the usual formal speeches, Tyler crafted an acrostic poem for "JUDGE" that revealed the everyday magic of his mom - from her unshakeable belief in second chances, to her instinct for helping strangers in need, to the joyful warmth she radiates to everyone around her.

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