In this introductory episode of Big Strong Yes, story expert Lani Diane Rich and researcher Dr. Kelly Jones introduce the podcast, talk about what it means to engage in personal badassery, and prepare us all for the rough but ultimately rewarding experience that is reading, and processing, Dr. Brené Brown's Rising Strong.

Badassery (Intro)

In Big Strong Yes, story expert Lani Diane Rich and learning researcher Dr. Kelly Jones are going to read and discuss three books that will get you up off the ground after a fall (Dr. Brené Brown's Rising Strong), inspire you to engage with your creative self (Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic), and encourage you to take the action you need to change your life (Shonda Rhimes's Year of Yes). In the process, they both hope to change their own lives as well, and they welcome you to join in the process.

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Lani and Kelly talk about gratitude and joy in the Season 2 finale of Big Strong Yes.

Your Joy Matters

Kelly and Lani rage at the madwoman metaphor while discussing what it means to grow "mighty" in Burnout, Ch. 8.

Mighty & Mad

In this episode of Big Strong Yes, we're sleepy and snarky as we dive into Burnout, Chapter 7: What Makes You Stronger.

Resisting Rest

Noelle LaCroix guests with Kelly to talk about connection and rage.

The Love Bubble

In this episode of Big Strong Yes, we tackle Burnout, Chapter 5: The Bikini Industrial Complex.

Badassery (Intro)

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