We are in the final weeks as On Being evolves to its next chapter — in a world that is evolving, each of us changed in myriad ways we’ve only begun to process and fathom. So it felt right to listen again to one of our most beloved shows of this post-2020 world. In fact, Krista interviewed the wise and wonderful Ocean Vuong right on the cusp of that turning, ... Show More
Mar 12
Arab Aramin, Robi Damelin, Liora Eilon, Mohamed Abu Jafar — Turning Unbearable Loss Into Ground of Shared Life
From Krista: A few months ago, I was invited to sit with four people sharing a very different Israeli-Palestinian story than that which comes to us in headlines. They are members of the Parents Circle - Bereaved Families Forum, a very special community. It's composed of hundreds ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2021
Ocean Vuong | On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
<p>A refugee at the age of two, Ocean Vuong and his mom found themselves fleeing Saigon, Vietnam, traveling across the globe, then dropped into a world that was simultaneously a source of renewal and safety, while also delivering a daily dose of profound othering. The English lan ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2022
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle On Resilience, Hope & Mysteries Of The Deep
In the words of today’s guest, treat the natural world as if your life depends on it—because it truly does.Meet absolute living legend Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.A marine botanist, oceanographer, writer, lecturer, and one of the world’s top experts on ocean science and conservation, Sylv ... Show More
2h 13m
Feb 2020
The world needs your art now! with Amie McNee
In today’s episode I’m so happy to introduce you to Amie McNee. She is the incredible talent behind Inspired To Write. Amie is a book doula, an artist, an activist, inspirer of all things and an author. She has written many books and has coached many people in order to achieve th ... Show More
51m 56s
Aug 2020
What’s It Like To Live On The Edge? with Astronaut & Oceanographer Kathy Sullivan
Earth to listeners! This week’s Getting Curious is serving an adventure like no other, because Jonathan is talking with astronaut, oceanographer, and geologist Kathy Sullivan. She’s the first US woman to complete a spacewalk, the first woman to reach the deepest known point in th ... Show More
1h 11m