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Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

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Love
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Are you living your best life now? Not always? This is a podcast for you. Duke Professor Kate Bowler is an expert in the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. She had Stage IV cancer. Then she didn’t. And since then, all she wants to do is talk to funny and wise people about how to live with the knowledge that, well, everything happens. Find her online at @katecbowler... more

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The TODAY Show’s Jenna Bush Hager sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with Kate Bowler. Together, they share about the importance of family and intergenerational relationships (Jenna shares such tender stories about her grandparents), how they ... more

Every grocery store speaker is now officially blasting “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” And let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like a demand. The happiest Christmas music can feel like salt in the wound when life is heavy. If this season ... more

Life is painful. Period. But are there some aspects of our faith or our posture toward the world that can change how we experience it?

Father Richard Rohr is everyone’s favorite preacher of love. Love for each other. Love from God.

In this conv... more

We’ve all seen the Christmas pageants where Mary is very sweet and demure and she is wearing a tablecloth pulled from the church dining hall. Sometimes it’s hard to remember how much impossible courage Mary had from the beginning. She finds out that ... more

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Father Richard Rohr
Founder of the Center of Action and Contemplation, author, and spiritual leader.
Center of Action and Contemplation
Episode: Listen Again: Father Richard Rohr on Learning to Hold On, Learning to Let Go
Nikki DeLoach
Actress, producer, and advocate, known for her roles in Hallmark movies and the Mickey Mouse Club.
Hallmark Channel
Episode: Listen Again: Nikki DeLoach on a Not-So Hallmark Christmas
Anna Sale
Journalist, author, and host of the podcast Death, Sex, and Money
NPR
Episode: Listen Again: Anna Sale on Hard Topics, Softer Conversations
Nikki Grimes
The New York Times bestselling author and poet, known for her works that reflect on her childhood experiences and the complexities of life.
Episode: Nikki Grimes on Complicated Childhoods, Forgiveness, and Extraordinary Grace
Francis Lam
Host of The Splendid Table, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Clarkson Potter
Clarkson Potter, Penguin Random House
Episode: More Happier: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration
Sarah Wildman
Writer and editor at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Small Talk Survivors with Sarah Wildman
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Mental health advocate, award-winning humanitarian, partner of Canada's Prime Minister
Episode: Relentless Tenderness: A Conversation on Healing with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Catherine Newman
Author and writer known for her poignant exploration of love, grief, and family dynamics.
Author of several memoirs and novels
Episode: So Much Love, So Much to Lose with Catherine Newman
Miriam Toews
Canadian author known for her works exploring themes of mental illness, family dynamics, and community.
Author of 'A Truce That Is Not Peace'
Episode: Naming the Silences with Miriam Toews

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Kate Bowler
Duke University professor, author, and expert in the narratives surrounding success and suffering. She has a personal background with cancer, bringing a unique perspective to her discussions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 7.3k ratings
  • Healing and honest

    Such an honest and vulnerable look at human frailty, beauty and love. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMBgratitude
    United States25 days ago
  • Give yourself the gift of Everything Happens

    Kate is refreshingly honest, and unvarnished in her examination of the parts of life we push into the corners and closets. She and her guests will make you laugh, cry and smile—often. Treat yourself to this gift ❤️You and your team are appreciated, Kate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    714Lindah
    United Statesa month ago
  • Kate Bowler: Patron Saint of people who scream “Oh, Come On!” at the Universe… (Because SAME.)

    Kate has that rare gift of telling the truth the way a friend would—gently, courageously, with a little bit of real-life, fed-up, “you’ve got to be kidding me” reactions.

    She speaks about suffering and hope like someone who has actually walked through the fire—not around it. And for someone like me, navigating my parents’ end-of-life questions, watching my dad’s health decline, trying to hold onto my own grounding practices and building a life that is both tender and strong… her voice is a balm... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee from CT
    United Statesa month ago
  • Some who wander, some who rest

    Adore this podcast & adore Kate Bowler. Tenderly invites others to face & talk about things that frighten us & break our hearts. And reminds us that regret is more painful than sadness. I love the episode with Sarah Wildman. Shed lots of tears & also laughed. Thank you, Kate, for keeping us company as we sit with sorrow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vancouver dweller
    Canadaa month ago
  • The best!

    The episode with Catherine Newman was one of the best podcasts I have ever heard. So real and exactly what we need in these times but actually also in the daily balancing of all of it! Kate Bowler rocks the questions and the insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJJanty
    United States2 months ago

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The blend of humor and vulnerability offers a refreshing perspective on heavy topics.
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Many find comfort in the way complex and difficult subjects are addressed without pretense.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's candid and empathetic discussions about life's challenges.

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Nikki Grimes on Complicated Childhoods, Forgiveness, and Extraordinary Grace
Q: Could you take me back to your childhood and tell me about what it was like for the very youngest, Nikki?
It was rough and challenging, filled with movement, in and out of foster care due to my mother's schizophrenia and alcoholism.
Relentless Tenderness: A Conversation on Healing with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Q: What have you learned about facing pain head on?
To face pain, you first have to visit your refuge with curiosity, recognizing that addictions are often a cry for love and understanding may come from acknowledging those needs.
Relentless Tenderness: A Conversation on Healing with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Q: When did you first sort of take this journey of trying to understand your own wiring?
It began with my own suffering, realizing the impact of my childhood and how I adapted to my surroundings, especially concerning my parents' struggles with addiction.
So Much Love, So Much to Lose with Catherine Newman
Q: What do you think you're saying about the anxious vigilance of love?
It serves a purpose but can also lead to a burdensome awareness of loss, and it's important to acknowledge this while trying to manage it.
So Much Love, So Much to Lose with Catherine Newman
Q: How is it that fiction could make you perhaps more truthful?
Fiction allows for exploring true feelings without the constraint of being overly delicate for others' feelings, unlike personal memoirs.

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This podcast explores themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the complexities of human experiences, especially in the face of life's challenges. With a focus on personal stories and the wisdom that can emerge from suffering, the episodes often feature conversations with a variety of experts and authors who share their insights on topics such as grief, mental health, parenting, and love. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the messy realities of life while finding hope, and the discussions often strike a balance between humor and heartfelt reflection, creating a welcoming space for navigating difficult emotions.

The podcast stands out for its authentic approach, often intersecting Christian spirituality with discussions about personal gro... more

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1. Father Richard Rohr
2. Nikki DeLoach
3. Anna Sale
4. Nikki Grimes
5. Francis Lam
6. Sarah Wildman
7. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
8. Catherine Newman

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