The Lucky Few

251. Rethinking What It Means To Be “Blessed” (w/AUTHOR Micha Boyett)


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You know and love her as the bubbly blonde that breaks into song on nearly every episode, today our girl Micha Boyett isn’t just The Lucky Few Podcast host, she’s our guest!! Join us in celebrating her new book Blessed Are The Rest Of Us (available April 9th!)! We’re chatting about her journey of writing this book, and how she chose to write more than just a memoir. What does it mean to be “blessed”? What makes us worthy? What makes life good? Micha shares how her journey with Ace’s Down syndrome and Autism diagnosis made her see society’s obsession with success for what it actually is: fear of vulnerability. In finding language to push against society’s intrinsic ableism she found the connection in the Beatitudes, an ancient sacred text. She explores the concept of worthiness and the good life inviting us to reconsider the meaning of blessing and envision a world where everyone’s worth is recognized. It’s an honor to celebrate our magnificent friend’s work, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!


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SHOW NOTES

  • Learn more about Micha Boyett, and The Slow Way Podcast & Newsletter
    • Pre-order Micha’s new book Blessed Are The Rest Of Us coming April 9, 2024! (All pre-order’s purchased through Baker Book House receive a signed copy with a lucky few temporary tatoo!)
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        • Learn more about Richard Rohr

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