KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
Disaster recovery: Trauma, homelessness, and loss from the LA wildfires.
Authors George Bonanno and Carolyn Korsmeyer, along with professor Margot Kushell, talk about trauma, resilience, and why our homes are integral to who we are.
This week, Brad Stulberg writer and author of “Master Of Change: How To Excel When Everything Is Changing - Including You,” shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane…
The edge of death: Unraveling the mysteries of human resilience
Author and palliative care doctor Sunita Puri reflects on the hope that sustains life; endurance athlete and author Alex Hutchinson explores human endurance.
This week MIT cognitive scientist and author Tali Sharot reflects on how variety and breaking up routines and habits can help foster a reset and restore joy in our lives.
Exploring the cosmos: Astronomer Kelsey Johnson helps unravel the mysteries of the universe
Astronomer and author Kelsey Johnson delves into the significance of exploring existential questions and nurturing curiosity to cultivate a deeper connection with the cosmos.
The Serviceberry’: Robin Wall Kimmerer’s guide to the gift economy
Botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses her new book “The Serviceberry,” explaining how this plant serves as a metaphor for living in a “gift economy.”
This week clinical psychologist and author Dacher Keltner delves into the science and mysteries surrounding awe and shares that awe is not just found in nature or music but most often…
Leah Penniman and Reverend Lennox Yearwood on food, farming, faith, and hip-hop
Leah Penniman and Reverend Lennox Yearwood share their passion for farming and explore the shifting landscape in the fight for environmental and racial justice.
This week clinical psychologist George Bonanno at Columbia University explores resilience and challenges some traditional notions about trauma and says that humans are far better at…
Ryan Holiday: A Stoics guide to doing the right thing
Author Ryan Holiday explores the Stoic virtues of doing good, emphasizing that acting with integrity and making the right choices are always within our control.
Breaking beyond tribalism and apathy: The brighter side of politics
Sharon McMahon and Michael Morris delve into the importance of history and elections, tribalism, and hope — addressing why they are often misunderstood.
