Turning pain into purpose can often be the cornerstone of activism. Dr. Lucy Kalanithi exemplifies that in her work as a physician. In this episode, Lucy walks us through her unconventional journey into activism. She explains what it means to f

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Introducing: As She Rises

Nov 3rd, 2021 28m 57s

With a problem as big as the climate crisis, it can be hard to truly visualize its impact. We're excited to share the first episode of As She Rises, a new Wonder Media Network podcast that brings together poetry and stories of action to context

On Climate Crisis with Mary Annaïse Heglar

Jul 15th, 2021 34m 10s

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),

On Justice with Marlee Liss

Jul 8th, 2021 31m 13s

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

On Mortality and Meaning with Paul Kalanithi

Jul 1st, 2021 30m 17s

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” (Th

On Cancer and Metaphor with Shekinah Elmore & Elena Semino

Jun 24th, 2021 44m 7s

Drs. Lucy Kalanithi, Shekinah Elmore and Elena Semino explore what becomes possible when we stop seeing cancer as a battle.Curious about the poem you heard in this week’s episode? Read “A Litany for Survival” by Audre Lorde.Hear Dr. Shekinah El

On Families of All Kinds with Andrew Solomon

Jun 17th, 2021 38m 18s

Lucy Kalanithi and Andrew Solomon explore what becomes possible when we bust the myth of the ideal nuclear family.Curious about the poem you heard in this week’s episode? It was Ada Limón’s “The Raincoat,” read by her.Find Andrew Solomon’s audi

On Resistance and Acceptance with Ady Barkan & Rachael King

Jun 10th, 2021 40m 31s

Lucy Kalanithi, Ady Barkan and Rachael King explore resistance and acceptance in the face of struggle – and how to choose between them.Curious about the poem you heard today? Read A Brave and Startling Truth by Maya Angelou.Find Be A Hero, the

On Personal Narrative with Joanna Goddard

Jun 3rd, 2021 37m 24s

Lucy Kalanithi and her twin sister Joanna Goddard, founder of A Cup of Jo, explore personal narrative – the stories we tell about ourselves.(CW: depression)Find A Cup of Jo, the daily women's lifestyle site founded by Joanna Goddard, at https:/

On Loneliness with Vivek Murthy

May 27th, 2021 34m 55s

Lucy Kalanithi and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy explore what becomes possible when we look at loneliness differently.Curious about the poem you heard today? Check out The Sound of One Fork by Minnie Bruce Pratt. Gravity is produced by Wond

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Introducing...Gravity

May 20th, 2021 2m 31s

Gravity is hosted by Lucy Kalanithi and produced by Wonder Media Network. Original music by Rachel Wardell. Editing by Rekha Murthy. Our executive producer is Jenny Kaplan. For more on why we're doing what we're doing, check us out on Instagram

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