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Kelly Corrigan Wonders

Welcome to Kelly Corrigan Wonders, a place for people who like to laugh while they think and find it useful to look closely at ourselves and our weird ways in the hopes that knowing more and feeling more will help us do more and be better. Author of 4 New York Times bestsellers about family life, Kelly wonders about loads of stuff: is knowing more always good? Can we trust our gut? How does change actually happen? We only book nice people who have a sense of humor and know things worth knowing. Each

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54:05

Double Header: Katie Couric + Neal Katyal

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/12/13

First up, a conversation with Katie Couric, who has been in the media business for 40 some years now in a variety of roles, who has a really honed perspective on where we are, how we got here, and where we might try to get to next. After Katie, a discussion with Neal Katyal, a Georgetown law professor who has argued in front of the Supreme Court. Between Neil and Katie, we hope we come to a set of understandings about this moment in American public life and what we might hope for and work

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07:09

Thanks For Being Here Paul's Notes to Charlotte

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/12/11

A stunningly beautiful eulogy comprised of notes written over many years by Paul Paroff to his friend Chris Stokes’ mother Charlotte. Charlotte was like a second mother to Paul - until she became more like his own mother and a grandmother to his son. The simplicity of the notes that are included is a reminder to us all to keep in touch, to reach out more often, to share our love and gratitude with the very special people in our lives.

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06:17

Kelly's Life Hacks

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/12/09

After much back and forth with you all on Facebook, I came up with my most important go-to items — the things that get me through the day — and, more importantly, the ideas that ground me on the epic journey of motherhood.

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53:40

Double Header: Dave Eggers + Nick Hornby

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/12/06

Dave Eggers and Nick Hornby are two of our best novelists, and both happen to be serious do gooders as well. With dozens of books between them, they have keen observations on society, relationships and how to have impact. Kelly sat down with them, first Dave then Nick, on the set of her PBS show Tell Me More, in part to celebrate the release of Nick’s new book on Prince and Dickens.

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06:40

Thanks For Being Here MJ's Eulogy for ThaTha

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/12/04

MJ Murray Vachon eulogizes her daughter-in-law Madhura’s grandfather Rajagopala Sarma (called ThaTha by his family). ThaTha was a brilliant statistician working for the Indian government who placed his deep love of family above all else - even his own opportunity to purse an education at UC Berkeley when he was offered a scholarship in 1960. However, three decades later, when his daughter Raji emigrated to the US for a medical residency, ThaTha decided to join her to be with his beloved

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04:28

What makes some creatives so productive?

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/12/02

Dave Eggers and Nick Hornby have thoughts about why and how we create.

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42:26

Anne Lamott on Perfectly Imperfect

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/29

Celebrated for her raw, hilarious accounts of stumbling toward her best self, Anne Lamott is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books. Her special brand of humility, grace and gratitude makes this a must-listen episode for anyone needing a dose of inspiration. Special thanks to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, our production partner on the Belief series. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. You can

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06:04

Thanks For Being Here Emery's College Essay -...

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/27

Kelly Warm submitted her daughter Emery’s college essay about how much she values her family’s Sunday breakfasts, a tradition which goes back 40 years. Emery outlines all that she’s learned from her large family and what she has taught them. This beautiful essay illustrates the appreciation of connectedness and family traditions that we often think teenagers disdain.

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06:44

Kelly's Gratitude List

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/25

Everyone who knows anything about well being recommends gratitude lists. It’s a way to taste the goodness twice and relishing what is rather than pining for what could, should or might be. So here’s Kelly’s. What’s yours?

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51:04

Embracing What Is with Good Morning America's Robin...

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/22

Robin Roberts, who has been saying Good Morning America for decades now, has a few hard-earned lessons to share. She was in isolation for 174 days after a bone marrow transplant to save her life. She reported from Katrina only after searching the coast for her own family. She broke every barrier in journalism on her own terms. She personifies grit, which is why we had to bring Angela Duckworth into the conversation, to break down just how we all might nurture and sustain Robin’s

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04:18

Thanks For Being Here Kimberly's Toast To Her...

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/20

What never fails to impress you? Kim Tully was asked this question at a meeting and in under 10 seconds, she came up with her answer: genuine people. People who are 100% themselves, 100% of the time. Kim’s friend Steph embodies this and today’s episode is a toast that Kim wrote to honor her. Kim says: “I respect her I admire her, I love her and I wish I was a little more like her. We can all learn from Steph to live a life that is deeper than an edited social media post or a filtered

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07:54

Everyday Forgiveness

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/18

It’s here: the time of year when we mix it up with family. Good to keep a little forgiveness handy. This episode was made to share.

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50:53

College Visit with the President of Montana State...

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/15

Dr. Waded Cruzado was the first person in her family to go to college. She loved it. She went on to get a PhD and move from Puerto Rico to — of all places — Bozeman Montana, where she is regarded in heroic terms. She is determined to show every kid in the state what’s possible around them and within them. Her favorite day of the year is commencement. She is inspired and inspiring in equal measures and we loved our time with her.

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07:29

Thanks For Being Here Pete's Dad Larry

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/13

Pete Bidstrup wrote this heartfelt tribute to his dad Lawrence “Larry” Otto Bidstrup. Larry was a husband, father, grandfather, Marine, teacher, coach, mentor, athlete, fisherman and friend. He had a way of laughing at himself, almost never missed a day of work and was always there when he said he would be. He was most definitely the kind of man anyone would want their kid to have as a teacher or coach and after many years spent as a very successful wrestling coach, Larry had no issue at

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07:05

Mental Health Note on Shifting Our Attention

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/11

This is a note on how to lift ourselves out of our tiny lives. Please share.

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49:58

College Visit with a Jolly, Brilliant Computer...

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/08

How do kids become adults who can give and receive feedback? Who approach problems from multiple angles as a matter of course? Who feel safe sharing failures and asking for help? Maybe one way is by taking a class from Dr. Zach Dodds, a computer science professor at Harvey Mudd College, who is as enthusiastic about education and supporting the next generation as anyone I have ever spent time with.

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06:00

Thanks For Being Here Lily's College Essay - "We Rise"

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/06

Lily Janas, now a student at Bowdoin College, wrote this stirring college admissions essay called “We Rise”. She sets the scene at 2am and goes on to describe one of the most impactful experiences of her young life. The story unfolds slowly, and Lily gives clues along the way but never fully reveals what she’s a part of - until the very end.

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05:36

Parenting Check In: The Fear of Suicide

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/04

Kelly asks Dr. Ken Ginsburg, long time pediatrician, what to do about the ultimate fear.

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50:00

College Visit Talking Books with Dr. Clara Oropeza

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/11/01

Santa Barbara has one of the best community colleges in the country. Kelly and her producer Tammy spent a day on the campus of Santa Barbara City College sitting in on class and talking about books, poetry, identity and society with Dr. Clara Oropeza. She describes her own intellectual awakenings in a way that helps underline the real point of college.

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04:53

Thanks For Being Here Stephen's College Essay - The...

Kelly Corrigan Wonders ·

2022/10/30

Stephen Gallagher’s college essay takes a look at what could have just been a simple summer job but became so much more. It’s often a tough job, a demanding boss or an uncomfortable experience which shapes a person and changes the course of one’s life for the better. Although this essay recounts a true story, the names of the participants have been changed.

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