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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

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Emmett Till
Woodrow Wilson
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American Identity
Critical Race Theory
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George Floyd
Racism
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Biodiversity
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Clinical psychologist Ingrid Clayton used fawning as a coping strategy growing up in an abusive home. It helped her in those frightening moments but came at a terrible price.

Harvard business professor Leslie John says revealing the sometimes-ugly truth about ourselves can build trust and lead to more honest, meaningful relationships.

Psychoanalyst and advice columnist Lori Gottlieb and author Cathi Hanauer on divorce, breakups and separating without causing too much pain.

Anthony Klotz joins us to talk about his new book "Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters"

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Recent Guests

Anthony Klotz
Organizational psychologist, professor at UCL School of Management
University College London
Episode: Job jolts: when to quit and when to stay
Helen Zoe Veit
Historian; associate professor at Michigan State University; author of Picky
Michigan State University; What America Ate Project; America in the Kitchen Project
Episode: How American children became picky eaters
Keith Payne
Professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Episode: Our political divides and social identities
George Bonanno
Psychology professor at Columbia University and author
Columbia University
Episode: Rethinking PTSD and the new science of resilience
James Martin
Jesuit priest, editor-at-large at America Magazine, consultant to the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication.
America Magazine
Episode: Father James Martin’s ‘Work in Progress’
Jennifer Reid
Psychiatrist and author of 'Guilt-Free, Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations'
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The burden of guilt and how to overcome it
Salman Rushdie
Acclaimed writer and author of Knife and The Eleventh Hour
Episode: Salman Rushdie reflects on language, imagination and mortality
Chris Duffy
Stand-up comedian and author
Episode: How humor connects us and helps us weather tough times
Ezekiel Emanuel
Oncologist, bioethicist, and health policy analyst, author of "Eat Your Ice Cream"
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel’s six simple rules for a long and healthy life

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Marty Moss-Coane
Host of The Connection

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Great Conversations

    Great to have Marty back! Always thought provoking topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bronze_era
    United States3 months ago
  • Listen. Enjoy. Grow.

    Thanks, Marty and team! Keep up the excellent work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Introvert Intrapreneur
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you! Amazing content

    Thank you so much for all of this! Marty and all the guests are wonderful!! Wondering if it’s possible to put some more funding into the mics and production value? Thank you, sincerely

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcoghlan
    United States3 years ago
  • What a resource for these trying tunes — looking forward to this podcast

    So glad that Marty is back! I felt a ‘connection’ of sorts when I heard her voice again on WHYY. And what an excellent episode to kick off the series. Brava!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perpetua424
    United States3 years ago

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Our political divides and social identities
Q: What should we be thinking about as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States?
We should think about democracy and preserving it above all else.
Our political divides and social identities
Q: Is there any way to find common ground under these circumstances?
It's very hard in the moment, but taking a step back and toggling to another perspective can help.
Our political divides and social identities
Q: Do you think there's something unique about today's political divide?
Historically, no. We've had a lot of conflict in this country, and it's been very similar along the social identity lines.
Father James Martin’s ‘Work in Progress’
Q: How do you deal with things like death threats or people that are trashing you online?
I reflect on my need for approval, understand that not everyone will like me, and remember that I'm following Jesus' path.
Father James Martin’s ‘Work in Progress’
Q: What would you do if you could do anything you wanted to do?
I would join the Jesuits, which is what prompted me to eventually take that path after reflecting on my unhappiness in the corporate world.

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2. Helen Zoe Veit
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4. George Bonanno
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