Well Said

Economist Mark Carney led Canada out of the global financial crisis during his time as governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013. He then served as governor of the Bank of England, and now, he’s the UN special envoy on climate action and finance. His new book, Value(s): Building a Better World for All, is a sweeping look at the relationship between what we create, buy, and invest in, and our long-term wellbeing. He speaks to us about what the market even is, how our values as a society influence the market, and vice versa, and the invisible value of avoiding tragedies on the horizon, including financial, health, and climate crises. Plus, he shares why he’s actually optimistic about the future.

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Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling novelist Lisa Genova speaks to us about how the brain forms memories and the best way to sustain brain health (spoiler: sleep and exercise are extremely important).

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Suleika Jaouad penned her Emmy award-winning New York Times column “Life, Interrupted” from her hospital bed after being diagnosed with cancer at 22. Her memoir, Between Two Kingdoms, was an instant New York Times bestseller and is one of Indigo’s best books of the year. She speaks to us about the four years she spent in the kingdom of the sick and how she found her place among the “living” again after emerging from treatment. “I wasn't a cancer patient anymore, but I had no idea who I was and no idea how to move forward with my life.” Listen to find out how she’s continued on and inspired people around the world in the process.

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Renowned journalist Katie Couric is taking over hosting duties on this special episode of Well Said. Indigo CEO and Chief Booklover Heather Reisman and environmental advocate and award-winning filmmaker Laurie David talk about their new book, Imagine It!: A Handbook for a Happier Planet. They share simple lifestyle shifts you can start today to make a difference, like reducing plastic consumption and avoiding food waste. Plus, they give tips on raising an environmentalist.

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We’ve all heard the dreaded term “burnout.” But what does it actually mean? In this episode, we are joined by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. The twin sisters talk about their personal experiences with burnout and how emotions are explicitly linked to physical wellbeing. “The cure for burnout is not self-care. It’s all of us caring for each other,” Amelia says. Plus, they offer tips on how to complete the stress response cycle, like having a big ol’ cry, getting a good night’s sleep, moving your body, and seeking connection with others.

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CNN host and award winning journalist Fareed Zakaria speaks to us about the political, social, technological, and economic trends that are unfolding at a rapid rate due to the pandemic. Plus, the direct connection between the coronavirus pandemic and a decades long disregard for our planet.

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Award-winning author Rebecca Carroll understood the allure of storytelling very early in life. Today, she has an extensive resume as a journalist, cultural critic, WNYC radio producer, and podcast host. She’s written several critically acclaimed books on race and racial identity in America. Her latest, Surviving the White Gaze, is a powerful memoir about her experience growing up as the sole Black child in an all-white community. She speaks to us about the art of crafting a memoir, the moment she first heard the term ‘white gaze’ from Toni Morrison herself, and her family members’ reactions to the book. Plus, how writing the memoir helped to release painful memories from her body and contributed to her overall wellness. 

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New York Times bestselling author and food expert Mark Bittman talks about the history of human food consumption and how industrial agriculture has serious impacts on pollution, racism, and water degradation. Plus, he shares the first steps we can take to move away from destructive practices.

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Bestselling author and organizational psychologist Adam Grant is challenging us to think again. Actually, he wants us to think more like scientists and remain open to new knowledge. He shares powerful ideas from his new book, Think Again, around the power of lifelong learning, challenging your beliefs, healthy debate, and the fascinating difference between asking “why” and “how.” Plus, he talks about which questions to ask if you find yourself debating conspiracy theories.

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In 2005, New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert set out to answer an important question once and for all: is climate change real? Her three-part series revealed that, yes, it is real. But that didn’t exactly settle the debate. Today, Kolbert is a pioneer in climate change journalism, exploring the many ways we have tried to face the consequences of our environmental actions. She speaks to us about her reporting journeys and the pressing need to fundamentally examine how we live and consume energy. Plus, she shares how her taste for dark comedy has seeped into her latest book, Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future.

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