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From Prison to Peace: Sulaiman Khatib’s Journey Beyond ViolenceSep 17, 202518mCan former enemies become allies? Sulaiman Khatib on peace, pain & possibility in the Middle East.
Can former enemies become allies? Sulaiman Khatib on peace, pain & possibility in the Middle East.
Sitting Down with My Best Friend’s Killer - Amanda CarrascoSep 10, 202520m“I needed him to feel some of my pain.” Amanda Carrasco on restorative justice after tragedy.
“I needed him to feel some of my pain.” Amanda Carrasco on restorative justice after tragedy.
How Disability Made Me a Better Parent — Jessica SliceSep 3, 202520mFrom disability to motherhood, Jessica Slice reclaims what it means to be a “fit” parent.
From disability to motherhood, Jessica Slice reclaims what it means to be a “fit” parent.
How Concerts Can Turn Fans into Activists – Caleb JohnsonAug 27, 202521mCaleb Johnson talks empathy, climate action, and turning concerts into catalysts for change.
Caleb Johnson talks empathy, climate action, and turning concerts into catalysts for change.
“Band of Brothers” Writer Tackles Love Across the Political Divide in New Film – Erik BorkAug 20, 202518mWould you date across political lines? Director Erik Bork on love, conflict & bridging the gap.
Would you date across political lines? Director Erik Bork on love, conflict & bridging the gap.
The Pain of Suicide Loss, and the Power of Naming It – Melissa Bottorff-AreyAug 13, 202517mA mother opens up about losing her son to suicide, and why she chose to name it in his obituary.
A mother opens up about losing her son to suicide, and why she chose to name it in his obituary.
Why Small Acts of Kindness Matter More Than You Think – Nicole KarlisAug 6, 202514mHow kindness rewires your brain—Nicole Karlis on the science of altruism and feeling good.
How kindness rewires your brain—Nicole Karlis on the science of altruism and feeling good.
Your Doctor Might Be Wrong: What Can You Do? — Dr. Erin NanceJul 30, 202516mDr. Erin Nance on what happens when doctors get it wrong & why it happens more often than we think.
Dr. Erin Nance on what happens when doctors get it wrong & why it happens more often than we think.
What American Culture Gets Wrong About Grief — Matthew WhooleryJul 23, 202518mCultural psychologist Matthew Whoolery on America's discomfort around sadness and grief.
Cultural psychologist Matthew Whoolery on America's discomfort around sadness and grief.

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A Journey of Uncomfortable Healing – Constance ScharffJan 8, 202521mConstance Scharff, the “Indiana Jones of mental health research,” shares her journey of healing.
Constance Scharff, the “Indiana Jones of mental health research,” shares her journey of healing.
An Awkard Meeting and Staying Curious in Conflict - Hélène Biandudi HoferJan 15, 202522mHélène Biandudi Hofer navigates an awkward meeting where a client tried to sideline her.
Hélène Biandudi Hofer navigates an awkward meeting where a client tried to sideline her.
How a Partnership Can Survive Political Disagreements – Pantsuit Politics (Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers)Jan 22, 202523mThe Pantsuit Politics co-hosts share how they've learned to keep communicating when they disagree.
The Pantsuit Politics co-hosts share how they've learned to keep communicating when they disagree.
Tips for Managing Tough Conversations About Faith and Politics – Kaitlyn SchiessJan 29, 202523mKaitlyn Schiess shares how a talk with someone at church reshaped her views on faith and politics.
Kaitlyn Schiess shares how a talk with someone at church reshaped her views on faith and politics.
Turning Pain into Purpose Through Art - James ReesFeb 5, 202516mAn artist shares how art helps us turn pain into purpose, build resilience, and embrace uncertainty
An artist shares how art helps us turn pain into purpose, build resilience, and embrace uncertainty
Why We Get So Angry (and How to Fix It) – Kurt GrayFeb 12, 202526mKurt Gray's near-crash led to a lifelong study of outrage—why we clash & how to find common ground.
Kurt Gray's near-crash led to a lifelong study of outrage—why we clash & how to find common ground.
Lessons in Aging, Patience, and Compassion – Scottie GassnerFeb 19, 202515mScottie Gassner shares how training an elderly client reshaped his perspective on aging.
Scottie Gassner shares how training an elderly client reshaped his perspective on aging.
Sharon McMahon's Secret to Finding Strength in Tough Conversations and Online CriticismFeb 26, 202527mAmerica’s Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon, shows how curiosity and resilience drive change.
America’s Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon, shows how curiosity and resilience drive change.
How to Stay Politically Engaged When You Feel Like Giving Up – Jennifer Walker ThomasMar 5, 202523mJennifer Walker Thomas covers why your political engagement matters, even when it feels pointless.
Jennifer Walker Thomas covers why your political engagement matters, even when it feels pointless.
Resisting Injustice, Even When It’s Exhausting – Jemar TisbyMar 12, 202522mHow do we keep showing up for justice when it’s hard? Jemar Tisby shares stories of resilience.
How do we keep showing up for justice when it’s hard? Jemar Tisby shares stories of resilience.
Challenging the Stories We're Told About Each Other - Traci RubleMar 19, 202521mTraci Ruble challenges what we think we know about people—by listening to strangers on the sidewalk
Traci Ruble challenges what we think we know about people—by listening to strangers on the sidewalk
From Enemies to Allies: Mark Rosenberg and Jay Dickey's Unlikely FriendshipMar 26, 202520mHow can fierce rivals become friends? Mark Rosenberg shares his story of finding common ground.
How can fierce rivals become friends? Mark Rosenberg shares his story of finding common ground.
He Left Mainstream Media to Do News Differently. Here’s What He Learned. – Mosheh Oinounou (Mo News)Apr 2, 202523mWhat led a former mainstream news executive to launch a trusted, non-partisan news platform?
What led a former mainstream news executive to launch a trusted, non-partisan news platform?
The Power of Saving and Suffering a Little – Shang SaavedraApr 9, 202522mHow frugality, mindset shifts, and discomfort helped Shang Saavedra build wealth and find purpose.
How frugality, mindset shifts, and discomfort helped Shang Saavedra build wealth and find purpose.
“Is God Even Listening?” An Honest Easter Conversation - Reverend Kyle NormanApr 16, 202522mAn Easter chat with Rev. Kyle Norman on doubt, discouragement, and unanswered prayers.
An Easter chat with Rev. Kyle Norman on doubt, discouragement, and unanswered prayers.
He Lost His Leg. Then He Gained His Purpose. – James DixonApr 23, 202518mFrom amputation to inspiration, James Dixon proves pain can fuel purpose.
From amputation to inspiration, James Dixon proves pain can fuel purpose.
Dancing in Discomfort: Lessons from a Refugee Advocate – Amy Dott HarmerApr 30, 202518mWhat would you do if you had to start over in a new country, far from everything familiar?
What would you do if you had to start over in a new country, far from everything familiar?
A Parent’s Worst Nightmare, and Why She Speaks Out – Dawn Peabody (Kids and Car Safety)May 7, 202512mA mom’s story of loss, faith, and the fight to prevent hot car deaths.
A mom’s story of loss, faith, and the fight to prevent hot car deaths.
I Forgave My Absent Father. Here’s Why. — Justin Jones-FosuMay 14, 202517mHow choosing curiosity over hurt changed everything for Justin Jones-Fosu.
How choosing curiosity over hurt changed everything for Justin Jones-Fosu.
The Hidden Heroes of Arlington and What We Miss on Memorial Day – Gary ZelinskiMay 21, 202516mGary Zelinski uncovers the hidden stories buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Gary Zelinski uncovers the hidden stories buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
She Lost Her Voice. Then She Found Herself. – Greta MorganMay 28, 202522mGreta Morgan lost her voice—and found a new one. A story of identity, silence, and reinvention.
Greta Morgan lost her voice—and found a new one. A story of identity, silence, and reinvention.
How Gorillas Helped Me Understand Humans – Dawn Prince-Hughes on Autism & BelongingJun 4, 202519mAnthropologist Dawn Prince-Hughes on autism, gorillas, and finding belonging through discomfort.
Anthropologist Dawn Prince-Hughes on autism, gorillas, and finding belonging through discomfort.
How Cold, Early Morning Runs Led to a Life-Changing Friendship – Olivia Chadwick and Garnet MorrisJun 11, 202517mHow 5AM runs sparked an unexpected friendship and helped two people face big life changes.
How 5AM runs sparked an unexpected friendship and helped two people face big life changes.
How to Have Conversations That Actually Work Even on Hot-Button Issues - Becca KearlJun 18, 202518mCan one bold conversation on a controversial topic bring a divided community together?
Can one bold conversation on a controversial topic bring a divided community together?
The Walls Between Us: Can We Truly Understand Each Other? – Anand PandianJun 25, 202521mWhy do we build walls—emotional, social, ideological—and what would it take to break them down?
Why do we build walls—emotional, social, ideological—and what would it take to break them down?
Discomfort is Her Superpower. Here’s Why. — Anne BonneyJul 2, 202520mAnne Bonney on what it looks like to dance in the discomfort zone.
Anne Bonney on what it looks like to dance in the discomfort zone.
Carrying the Weight: A First Responder’s Journey Through PTSD – Chris FieldsJul 9, 202522mA first responder’s story of trauma, survival, and finally asking for help.
A first responder’s story of trauma, survival, and finally asking for help.
The Most Uncomfortable Question I Ever Had to Ask – Heidi YewmanJul 16, 202516mHeidi Yewman on the most uncomfortable question she ever asked: “Do you have guns in your home?”
Heidi Yewman on the most uncomfortable question she ever asked: “Do you have guns in your home?”
What American Culture Gets Wrong About Grief — Matthew WhooleryJul 23, 202518mCultural psychologist Matthew Whoolery on America's discomfort around sadness and grief.
Cultural psychologist Matthew Whoolery on America's discomfort around sadness and grief.
Your Doctor Might Be Wrong: What Can You Do? — Dr. Erin NanceJul 30, 202516mDr. Erin Nance on what happens when doctors get it wrong & why it happens more often than we think.
Dr. Erin Nance on what happens when doctors get it wrong & why it happens more often than we think.
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