When all else fails... how can kindess help us?

Laura shares some surprising and delightful research from social psychologist Nicholas Epley, and reflects on the kindesses that have made a big difference in her own life during times of grief and loss

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Laura shares some surprising and delightful research from social psychologist Nicholas Epley, and reflects on the kindnesses that have made a big difference in her own life during times of grief and loss.

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How have the different seasons impacted Laura's upbringing?

It's Holy Week, the final week of the season of Lent. Laura reflects on growing up in a place with extreme seasons, and how learning about the rhythms of Lent, Passover, and Ramadan have helped her during a season of shifting from our pre-COVID lives. 

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It's Holy Week, the final week of the season of Lent. Laura reflects on growing up in a place with extreme seasons, and how learning about the rhythms of Lent, Passover, and Ramadan have helped her during this season of shifting from our pre-COVID-19 lives.

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What's it like being a mother painter?

On today's Story Saturday, Laura talks with Oakland painter Christine Ferrouge, whose solo show "Picnic" was scheduled to open today. Christine talks about being a mother artist, painting the world her daughters are growing up in, and why it's important to keep creating.

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On today's Story Saturday edition of Shelter in Place, Laura talks with Oakland painter Christine Ferrouge, whose solo show "Picnic" was scheduled to open today. Christine talks about being a mother artist, painting the world that her daughters are growing up in, and why it's important to keep creating. You can view Christine's work in today's show notes at www.laurajoycedavis.com/podcast.

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Is it even possible to come together in a politically divided country?

COVID-19 comes at a time of intense political division, and the pandemic has only highlighted that divide. Laura talks about how a hard day with her family gave her insight into her relationship with her country.

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COVID-19 comes at a time of intense political division, and the pandemic has only highlighted that divide. Is it even possible to come together as a country and find a way forward? Laura talks about how a hard day with her family gave her insight into her relationship with her country.

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How has the pandemic impacted our reliance on social media?

Social distancing has made us more reliant on social media than ever--and more susceptible to its pitfalls. Laura reflects on the changes in her own life around social media, and features work from Anya Marchenko, Keyonna Summers, & Sherry Turkle.

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Social distancing has made us more reliant on social media than ever--and also more susceptible to its pitfalls. Laura reflects on the changes in her own life around social media during this time, and features work from Anya Marchenko, Keyonna Summers, and Sherry Turkle.

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