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GOOD AT LIFE
Season 2: Love Takes Action podcast.
New York Life | January 22, 2024
Love Takes Action explores the stories of people facing extraordinary challenges, navigating fears, and seizing opportunities – all while creating and engaging communities for themselves and those around them.
Episode 7: We’re All Death Doulas
Misa Terral, a death doula from Winter Springs, FL, reflects on the daily practice of living and dying, encouraging a conscious exploration of personal experiences with death and transitions.
Episode 6: Connections
Salt Lake City, UT, mother Candalyn Winder Mettmann reflects on loss, grief, and breaking the cycle of generational trauma.
Episode 5: A Little Bit Longer
Katie Parsons, a writer, performer, and storyteller from Satellite Beach, FL, challenges stereotypes surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s and fosters a sense of community for families navigating the disease.
Episode 4: Planting Seeds
Shelby Thompson, a teacher from Little Rock, AR, transforms her students' lives through sustainability, problem-solving, and the profound impact of nurturing both the earth and their own potential.
Episode 3: River of Humanity
Jennifer Gray Thompson, Executive Director of After the Fire and Sonoma Valley, CA resident, shares poignant insights into the challenges faced by communities during and after wildfires, emphasizing the remarkable resilience of people and the vital role of long-term recovery efforts.
Episode 2: Renaissance Man
Victoria Kucharski of Bloomfield, NJ reflects on her father, Chuck Hayden, who navigated a life filled with creativity, adventures, and diverse interests. As he faces health challenges, Victoria and her sisters find solace in fostering meaningful connections and creating a legacy as vibrant as the man himself.
Episode 1: Heroic Journey
Chris Balme, a San Francisco, CA, educator and author of "Finding the Magic in Middle School," challenges the conventional narrative around middle school, recognizing and celebrating tweens’ unique qualities and unlocking their potential.
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