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Go To on Choosing Our Mood When We Choose Our Media Nov 08, 2024

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A quick hit on recognizing our greatest single act of agency. Meant to be shared, especially with the younger generations. (Previously aired)

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Going Deep with David Byrne & Judy Woodruff on Staying Positive Nov 05, 2024

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Talking Heads. American Utopia. Singular creative David Byrne talks with Kelly about how he stays just cheerful enough to keep making art in a world of chaos. Then, Kelly sits with Judy Woodruff on the set of PBS NewsHour to talk about holding on to the positive on even the very hardest days and how she processes the news as both an American, a special needs mom and a media professional. (Previously aired)

To watch the full Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan series, go to PBS.org/kelly.

Thanks For Being Here Lissa Soep's Excerpt "Other People's Words" Nov 03, 2024

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This week's Thanks for Being Here features a heartfelt message from listener Lissa Soep. Kelly shares an excerpt from Lissa's memoir, Other People's Words: Friendship, Loss and the Conversations That Never End. The book delves into the profound experiences of friendship, loss, and enduring conversations, centered around the deaths of two close friends.

Go To on Going For It Nov 01, 2024

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Kelly had a dream. Over a decade, the dream started to seem stupidly out of reach so she went about her business raising money for non profits. But in a surprise twist involving two crushing diagnoses, a new version of the dream started to look possible and she leapt at it.

Here are 6 takeaways to inspire and motivate, including embracing desires, recognizing personal biases, finding motivation, sharing dreams selectively, taking small steps, and embracing failure. And the case for engaging in five beats.

This episode is a great share. Consider it a loving kick in the backside for anyone who can’t seem to find their way forward.

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Going Deep with Aliza Pressman on the Bravery of Family Life Oct 29, 2024

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This one’s a doozie.

Dr. Aliza Pressman goes deep with Kelly on invisible acts of 'interpersonal bravery,' focusing on courage in family life. A balance of personal stories and professional insights, the conversation touches on emotional endurance, attunement, and the complexities of generational differences. Reflecting on Kelly's experiences, including her mother's final days and her upbringing, the duo explores the rich spectrum of human emotions and the powerful lessons found in moments of vulnerability and love.

Link to our Thanks For Being Here episode sharing the eulogy Kelly wrote for her mom.

Thanks For Being Here Geraldine Honors Her Friend Hillary Oct 27, 2024

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Geraldine Williams wrote this loving eulogy for her dear friend Hillary. She highlights Hillary's vibrant spirit, genuine interest in others and dedication to social justice. She also paints a vivid picture of a remarkable woman who lived life fully and deeply impacted those around her. Tune in for a poignant homage to a life well-lived and cherished.

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Go To on the Undertow of Narrative Oct 25, 2024

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We are storytelling beings, driven by a need for closure—or what our lit professors called denouement. Today’s Go To talks about the cost of this story-making habit of ours and a few specific ways we might mitigate the downside.

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Deep Dive with David Brooks on Connection Oct 22, 2024

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This is an episode that will set your heart right. We know that the #1 driver of human happiness across time and culture is meaningful connection to others. So, how to get more of that? David Brooks has some ideas, pulled from his newest book How to Know a Person. Please share widely as the more people around us who are oriented toward connection, the better for all.

Thanks to PBS and AmeriHealth Caritas for the support. (Previously aired)

Thanks For Being Here From Joan to Her Husband Oct 20, 2024

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A great note from a woman who needed a lot of help from her husband after surgery. The long recuperation offered this long married couple a new way of relating that both found to be really quite lovely. Please share with anyone you have ever tucked in. (Previously aired)

Go To on The One You Feed Oct 18, 2024

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This week's Go To features an interview with Kelly on'The One You Feed,' hosted by Eric Zimmer. The conversation delves into the parable of the two wolves, exploring its meaning in life and the choices that shape us. Kelly shares insights from her experiences, drawing from philosophy, psychology, and personal stories.

Book referenced in this episode: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

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