Myisha Cherry, an associate professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why models of traditional forgiveness are lacking.
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The grief of institutionalizing a child
Jennifer Senior, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the story of her aunt Adele, who was sent away at age 6 because of intellectual disabilities.
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From foster care to fostering hope
David Ambroz joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his life’s work of fighting for child welfare, the subject of his new memoir.
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Treating anxiety has become a cottage industry
Julie Wernau of The Wall Street Journal joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why strategies to combat stressors are popular—but sometimes clinically untested.
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You know someone who has had an abortion
Hannah Matthews, an abortion doula, activist, clinic worker and journalist, discusses what she feels is left out of the typical abortion narratives and her experience working with patients during the procedure.
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Our dark moods have a lot to teach us
Philosopher Mariana Alessandri talks about reorienting our mindsets so that we don’t feel bad about feeling bad and instead interpret our suffering as a sign that we’re sensitive and in touch to the world around us.
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Does it matter how long we work if it all gets done?
Fred Turner joins Krys Boyd to discuss the established workday patterns that the pandemic upended – and how workers can wrestle back control of the clock from their employers.
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Marijuana and psychedelics: New thinking about old substances
As drug laws loosen up nationwide, users and those who care for them are evolving the way they think about some illicit substances. This hour, we’ll talk specifically about two categories with growing user bases: cannabis and psychedelics.
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A lesson on trans-friendly schools
Gender inclusion activist Aidan Key discusses practical tips for parents and school staff to approach trans students with a sense of welcoming, creating a safe space for them to learn.
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Stop trying to be perfect
Psychology professor Thomas Curran discusses how freeing ourselves of the drive to be perfect can actually make us better at our jobs and in life.
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How to build an E.R. for mental health
Physician Dhruv Khullar discusses why emergency room departments aren’t set up to care for those in mental health crises and how some hospitals are redesigning their facilities to care for these patients.
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Want to strengthen your brain? Learn another language
Viorica Marian is a professor of psychology at Northwestern University. She explains why she believes we all have the capacity to be multilingual and how that affects the ways we perceive the world.
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