Best Lucy Kalanithi Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: The Accidental Activist (Dr. Lucy Kalanithi) 55:33

2y ago55:33

55:33

Turning pain into purpose can often be the cornerstone of activism. Dr. Lucy Kalanithi exemplifies that in her work as a physician. In this episode, Lucy walks us through her unconventional journey into activism. She explains what it means to find joy in the midst of suffering, the importance of discovering your purpose, and why she’s fighting to m…

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Introducing: As She Rises 28:57

2+ y ago28:57

28:57

With a problem as big as the climate crisis, it can be hard to truly visualize its impact. We're excited to share the first episode of As She Rises, a new Wonder Media Network podcast that brings together poetry and stories of action to contextualize the elusive magnitude of climate change. This episode of As She Rises visits the land currently kno…

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On Climate Crisis with Mary Annaïse Heglar 34:10

3y ago34:10

34:10

Lucy Kalanithi and Mary Annaïse Heglar explore what becomes possible when we look at the climate crisis differently. Mary Annaïse Heglar’s essays include “2020: The Year of Converging Crises” (Rolling Stone), “Home is Always Worth It” (Medium), “Climate Change Isn’t The First Existential Threat” (Zora), and “I work in the Environmental Movement. I …

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On Justice with Marlee Liss 31:13

3y ago31:13

31:13

Lucy Kalanithi and Marlee Liss explore what becomes possible when justice centers the person harmed. (CW: sexual assault, suicidal ideation, justice system) You can learn more about Marlee Liss’s work, including coaching programs and the Sensual Wholeness Academy, here. Marlee’s book is Re-Humanize. If you’re seeking immediate support around sexual…

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On Mortality and Meaning with Paul Kalanithi 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

Drs. Lucy Kalanithi and Paul Kalanithi explore how to find meaning in the face of mortality. Paul Kalanithi’s memoir is When Breath Becomes Air. His essays include “How Long Have I Got Left?” (The New York Times), “My Last Day as a Surgeon” (The New Yorker) and “Before I Go” (Stanford Medicine Magazine). You might also like the 8-minute documentary…

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On Cancer and Metaphor with Shekinah Elmore & Elena Semino 44:07

3y ago44:07

44:07

Drs. Lucy Kalanithi, Shekinah Elmore and Elena Semino explore what becomes possible when we stop seeing cancer as a battle. Curious about the poem you heard in this week’s episode? Read “A Litany for Survival” by Audre Lorde. Hear Dr. Shekinah Elmore’s TEDMED talk “The courage to live with radical uncertainty.” Explore the Metaphor Menu for Cancer …

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On Families of All Kinds with Andrew Solomon 38:18

3y ago38:18

38:18

Lucy Kalanithi and Andrew Solomon explore what becomes possible when we bust the myth of the ideal nuclear family. Curious about the poem you heard in this week’s episode? It was Ada Limón’s “The Raincoat,” read by her. Find Andrew Solomon’s audiobook New Family Values – redefining what it means to be an “ideal” American family – on Audible here. H…

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On Resistance and Acceptance with Ady Barkan & Rachael King 40:31

3y ago40:31

40:31

Lucy Kalanithi, Ady Barkan and Rachael King explore resistance and acceptance in the face of struggle – and how to choose between them. Curious about the poem you heard today? Read A Brave and Startling Truth by Maya Angelou. Find Be A Hero, the organization fighting for progressive policy founded by Ady Barkan and Liz Jaff, at https://beaherofund.…

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On Personal Narrative with Joanna Goddard 37:24

3y ago37:24

37:24

Lucy Kalanithi and her twin sister Joanna Goddard, founder of A Cup of Jo, explore personal narrative – the stories we tell about ourselves. (CW: depression) Find A Cup of Jo, the daily women's lifestyle site founded by Joanna Goddard, at https://cupofjo.com/ Curious about the poem you heard today? Check out Our Union by Hafiz. See the apartment ma…

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On Loneliness with Vivek Murthy 34:55

3y ago34:55

34:55

Lucy Kalanithi and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy explore what becomes possible when we look at loneliness differently. Curious about the poem you heard today? Check out The Sound of One Fork by Minnie Bruce Pratt. Gravity is produced by Wonder Media Network. Original music by Rachel Wardell. Editing by Rekha Murthy. Our executive producer is Je…

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Introducing...Gravity 2:31

3y ago2:31

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Gravity is hosted by Lucy Kalanithi and produced by Wonder Media Network. Original music by Rachel Wardell. Editing by Rekha Murthy. Our executive producer is Jenny Kaplan. For more on why we're doing what we're doing, check us out on Instagram and on Twitter.By Lucy Kalanithi, Wonder Media Network

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Lucy Kalanithi Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Gravity

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BONUS: The Accidental Activist (Dr. Lucy Kalanithi) 55:33

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Introducing: As She Rises 28:57

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On Climate Crisis with Mary Annaïse Heglar 34:10

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On Justice with Marlee Liss 31:13

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On Mortality and Meaning with Paul Kalanithi 30:17

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On Cancer and Metaphor with Shekinah Elmore & Elena Semino 44:07

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On Families of All Kinds with Andrew Solomon 38:18

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On Resistance and Acceptance with Ady Barkan & Rachael King 40:31

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On Personal Narrative with Joanna Goddard 37:24

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On Loneliness with Vivek Murthy 34:55

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Introducing...Gravity 2:31

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