How do you move forward after an incalculable loss? Jerry Sittser lost his wife, young daughter, and his mom in one horrific accident. But even as his world stopped, the world kept spinning. He had to learn how to parent his three surviving children in the wake of such grief. Now, thirty years after the accident that upended his life, Kate and Jerry disc ... Show More
Nov 22
More Happier: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration
<p>Today, we’re sharing a conversation from the <em>More Happier</em> podcast between Kate, Gretchen Rubin, Priya Parker, and Francis Lam. </p> <p>It’s easy to get swept up in a cycle of holidays that feels more like a relentless to-do list than a source of joy. ... Show More
36m 23s
Nov 18
Through the Lens of Love with Tim Shriver
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Tim Shriver—educator, author, and longtime Chairman of Special Olympics—joins Kate for a tender, funny, deeply practical conversation about dignity: what changes when we decide everyone matters, how relationships (not information) do the real ... Show More
54m 8s
Mar 2025
What the Dying Can Teach Us About Living More Fully with Dr. Kathy Zhang
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>What can the dying teach us about living? In this transformative conversation, Dr. Kathy Zhang, a palliative care physician, shares profound insights from her wo ... Show More
57m 2s
Oct 2024
#161 - David Kessler: Death Expert Reveals How To HEAL From Loss Of A Loved One, Narcissists & Trauma
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<p>This week on The Higher Self, we welcome grief expert and bestselling author, David Kessler. David shares his deeply personal journey through trauma and loss, revealing how these ex ... Show More
34m 45s
Oct 2022
Dr Gabor Mate: How Stress Is Making Us Sick
<p>What is the new normal when it comes to navigating the human experience? To answer this question, joining Sarah Grynberg for his second appearance on A Life of Greatness is NYT best-selling author, physician, and addiction expert Dr Gabor Mate, who connects the dots between ou ... Show More
53m 10s
May 2021
Dr. Gabor Mate: Healing From Addiction & Trauma
<p>Where does addiction start and how can we prevent it? The answer to these questions will both surprise and enlighten you in this special conversation with NYT bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté, the co-developer of the therapeutic approach, compassionate Inquiry, a ... Show More
54m 44s
Oct 2024
Grief, Loss, and Post-Traumatic Growth
<p>Why do we shy away from discussing the very thing that connects us all—loss? Krista St-Germain, certified grief coach and the host of <em>The Widowed Mom</em> podcast joins Sarah this week to talk about exactly that. Through her own journey of healing, she has become passionat ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2025
How to Parent While You Heal: Live on Tour
433. How to Parent While You Heal: Live on Tour
In today’s episode, we share more from our first-ever live tour where we gathered with thousands of you to celebrate our Indie and New York Times Bestselling book, We Can Do Hard Things. We talk about internalized sexism, what to d ... Show More
53m 31s
Oct 1
Jay’s Must-Listens: Are You Still Holding Onto Childhood Trauma? (Follow 3 Steps & FINALLY Heal) Ft. Gabor Mate & Oprah Winfrey
Is there something from childhood you still carry? How do you think it still affects you today? In this special compilation episode of On Purpose, Jay revisits some of the most transformative conversations on trauma, healing, and resilience. Featuring insights from Dr. Gabor Maté ... Show More
39m 54s
Apr 2024
#364: Heal Your Deepest Pain & Live Happily No Matter What w/ Matthew Hussey
In this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Hussey, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach specializing in confidence and relational intelligence. Matthew discusses the transformative power of authenticity and vulnerability – highlighting how personal struggles ca ... Show More
1h 26m