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A show about what becomes possible when we look at hardships differently. Lucy Kalanithi—physician, storyteller and widow of Paul Kalanithi, who wrote When Breath Becomes Air—shares personal reflections, poetry, and deep conversations. Join us to explore transformations around loneliness, the myth of the ideal nuclear family, climate crisis, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On Climate Crisis with Mary Annaïse Heglar

Jul 15, 202134 min

Lucy Kalanithi and Mary Annaïse Heglar explore what becomes possible when we look at the climate crisis differently. Mary Annaïse Heglar’s essays include “ 2020: The Year of Converging Crises ” ( Rolling Stone ), “ Home is Always Worth It ” ( Medium ), “ Climate Change Isn’t The First Existential Th

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On Justice with Marlee Liss

Jul 8, 202131 min

Lucy Kalanithi and Marlee Liss explore what becomes possible when justice centers the person harmed. (CW: sexual assault, suicidal ideation, justice system) You can learn more about Marlee Liss’s work, including coaching programs and the Sensual Wholeness Academy, here . Marlee’s book is Re-Humanize

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On Mortality and Meaning with Paul Kalanithi

Jul 1, 202130 min

Drs. Lucy Kalanithi and Paul Kalanithi explore how to find meaning in the face of mortality. Paul Kalanithi’s memoir is When Breath Becomes Air . His essays include “ How Long Have I Got Left? ” ( The New York Times ), “ My Last Day as a Surgeon ” ( The New Yorker ) and “ Before I Go ” ( Stanford Me