Podcast Episodes

Thanks For Being Here Jerry Kinkead's Letter to her Granddaughter Emily

Season 1 Episode 145

This week's submission is from one of Kelly's all-time favorite women, Jerry Kinkead, a close friend of Kelly's mom. Jerry is looking back on a small…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Go To on NYC Marathon

Season 1 Episode 173

Reflections on what we saw and felt on the route of the NYC Marathon. A feel good Go To for hard times.

As ever, we love to hear from you -- hello@kel…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Going Deep on Bringing Peace to the American City

Season 1 Episode 215

From San Quentin inmate to neighborhood safety advocate, Kelly’s guest Sam Vaughn embodies the ideal of “be the change you want to see.” Working with…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Thanks For Being Here Thoughts from a Grade School Book Lady

Season 1 Episode 144

Amy VerMerris, who refers to herself as an "elementary school book lady", wrote this essay emphasizing the power of books in children's lives. Amy re…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Go To on Choosing Our Mood When We Choose Our Media

Season 1 Episode 172

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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1 year, 6 months ago

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Going Deep with David Byrne & Judy Woodruff on Staying Positive

Season 1 Episode 217

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 …

1 year, 6 months ago

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Thanks For Being Here Lissa Soep's Excerpt "Other People's Words"

Season 1 Episode 143

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 …

1 year, 6 months ago

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Go To on Going For It

Season 1 Episode 171

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 i…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Going Deep with Aliza Pressman on the Bravery of Family Life

Season 1 Episode 216

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 bala…

1 year, 7 months ago

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Thanks For Being Here Geraldine Honors Her Friend Hillary

Geraldine Williams wrote this loving eulogy for her dear friend Hillary. She highlights Hillary's vibrant spirit, genuine interest in others and dedi…

1 year, 7 months ago

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