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 t...
Kelly's daughter Claire takes the mic to share her experience with Camp Kesem, an amazing organization that runs free summer camps for kids whose parents have faced cancer. As both a cancer survivor's daughter and the current director of UVA's Kesem chapter, Claire opens up about her personal story and shows how this incredible community creates pure magic for children going through tough times.
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Going Deep with Neal Katyal on Recuperation
Supreme Court lawyer Neal Katyal shares his secrets for maintaining incredible energy while handling landmark cases, teaching, and appearing as a legal analyst. From getting by on six hours of sleep to finding joy in live music and doing improv comedy, Neal reveals how authentic connections and meaningful work keep him going.
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Thanks For Being Here William Wallace's Eulogy for Grams
Kelly shares a grandson's eulogy that captures the essence of an extraordinary relationship with his grandmother. Through William Wallace's memories, we see how his "Grams" created magic through simple but meaningful traditions – from crafting elaborate birthday desserts to transforming spaces just for him – demonstrating how the deepest family bonds are built through consistent presence and thoughtful attention to what makes someone feel special.
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Go To with Margaret Atwood on Change, Culture & Common Ground
Join Kelly in an engaging conversation with renowned author Margaret Atwood, known for works like "The Handmaid's Tale" and her impressive bibliography of 60 books. In this wide-ranging Medium interview from a few years back, Atwood shares her insights on societal changes over the past century, the evolution of publishing, women's roles and marriage, environmental concerns, and cultural fragmentation. A lightning round of personal questions shows Atwood's playful side. This is a conversation that, for obvious reasons, feels very timely.
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Going Deep with Dan Harris on Recuperation
Join Kelly and meditation expert Dan Harris for a candid conversation about the art of rest in a world that never stops. After experiencing a panic attack on live TV, Dan discovered life-changing practices for managing anxiety and finding peace - from late-night walking meditation to treating himself like a friend. He shares why cold rooms are magic for sleep, why rest isn't the enemy of productivity, and how his wife became his "human Xanax." Whether you're a meditation skeptic or just someone who could use better sleep, this episode offers practical wisdom for finding calm in our chaotic world.
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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 episode ends with Kelly’s shortlist of takeaways, appropriate for refrigerator doors, bulletin boards and notes to your children.