In this first of four episodes, Kelly sits down with longtime friends Steve and Jill Marshall, founders of Silver Path Consulting, to discuss the complex challenges of aging parents. Through personal stories and expert insights, they explore why families avoid crucial planning conversations, the "dying longer" phenomenon, and how to navigate decisions about healthcare, housing, and family dynamics before crisis hits.

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Start your 2025 with this timely conversation between Kelly and Kendra Adachi (The Lazy Genius), who challenges everything we've been taught about productivity and time management. Together, they explore why traditional approaches aren't working for women's lives, and offer a revolutionary new framework for finding contentment in the chaos. Kelly and Kendra discuss Kendra's new book The Plan and look at how to stop treating exhaustion as a status symbol and start embracing a more integrated approach to daily life. It's an honest conversation about redefining what a successful life really looks like, perfect for anyone seeking a more compassionate way to navigate their time and energy in the new year.

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High school counselor Leah Grant gives us a candid look at how phones and social media have changed student life over her 23 years in education. She reveals what she sees in the hallways every day - kids glued to their screens instead of looking at each other - and shares her creative ways of helping students build real connections and find their spark again.

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In this quick teaser episode, Kelly gives us a taste of her upcoming conversation with "The Lazy Genius", Kendra Adachi, author of The Plan. Kendra (and Kelly) explore how we can better manage our time by focusing on what matters most in different seasons of our lives. It's a preview that will make you want to catch their full discussion next week.

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“He may die but he’s alive now and we are going to enjoy this moment together.” This is theology professor Lee C. Camp sharing the turning point of his life as a father of a child who was unwell and is now, thankfully, in recovery. A tender and unguarded conversation, laced with a few existential bombs, to inspire better, less angry days for all of us. Check out Lee’s podcast and live show both called, No Small Endeavor. (Previously aired)

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Stephanie Doublestein wrote this letter to honor her parents Chuck and Sue on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary. Stephanie says she observed a marriage and a love not made up of flashy moments, loud declarations of romance, big jewelry surprises or grand gestures but the humble yet impressive accumulation of quiet acts of service, regular little rituals, small moments of thoughtful generosity…and choosing love over and over. (Previously aired)

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Kelly opens up about a challenging year of loss and shares three quotes from her trusted 1993 copy of The Wit and Wisdom of Women - which helped her through clearing out her childhood home. From treasured mementos to dusty basement finds, this short episode is all about the unexpected ways we process grief and the power of shared experiences. If you've ever had to pack up a loved one's home, this one's for you.

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The Happy/Crappy files part 2: Kelly and author/professor/podcast host and friend Kate Bowler look back at their most joyful moments from 2024. Through personal stories they explore how happiness showed up in both the big moments and in small daily experiences. The conversation moves easily between laugh-out-loud stories and deeper insights about friendship, family, and finding meaning. It's a reminder to notice and celebrate the good stuff, even in complicated times.

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It’s often the little things in life that help us to get through the day: a cup of tea in the morning, gardening, puttering around the house and moving shoes, books and empty glasses back where they belong. We all have things which help us to stay grounded in the midst of a world that feels more crazy and frightening by the day. Stefanie Wass submitted her essay, “Chicken Soup for the Soul”, to share a soothing ritual which she has found gives her great comfort. (Previously aired)

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Multi-talented writer and producer BJ Novak (The Office) joins Kelly - in this Medium interview from a few years back - to explore the surprisingly deep relationship between comedy and "darkness". From bombing on stage to nailing the perfect joke, BJ opens up about the art of making people laugh, even (or especially) when things get heavy.

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