Are you living your best life now? Not always? GREAT, ME NEITHER.
My name is Kate Bowler. I’m a Duke professor, bestselling author, and your friendly neighborhood Canadian.
This is a show for people who have learned that life is… well, complicated. And we need better language to tell the truth about all of our ups and downs and in-betweens. I’ve always be ... Show More
Aug 11
Listen Again: The Luckiest Unlucky Person with Tig Notaro
How do you live knowing life can just come undone at a moment’s notice? In the span of a few months, Tig Notaro received three life-threatening illnesses, unexpectedly lost her mom, and went through a breakup. Tig is a brilliant comedian whose real life informs her comedy and has ... Show More
48m 31s
Sep 2023
Episode 132: The Truth About the Prosperity Gospel and Parenting with Kate Bowler
One of our favorite things about interviewing folks on this podcast is that we get to introduce you to some of our favorite voices…the ones we trust most. Well, this brilliant, hilarious, wonder of a woman likely needs no introduction to most of you. But, if you’ve been living un ... Show More
37m 58s
Jun 2019
"Everything happens for a reason" -- and other lies I've loved | Kate Bowler
In life's toughest moments, how do you go on living? Kate Bowler has been exploring this question ever since she was diagnosed with stage IV cancer at age 35. In a profound, heartbreaking and unexpectedly funny talk, she offers some answers -- challenging the idea that "everythin ... Show More
14m 52s
Oct 2021
Ep. 349: Happier Podcast Book Club: Kate Bowler Talks About Why There’s “No Cure for Being Human”
For the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to Duke Divinity School professor Kate Bowler about her moving, funny, thought-provoking new memoir, “No Cure for Being Human” Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenR ... Show More
41m 54s
May 2024
Kate Bowler: Can Faith and Anger Coexist?
Kate Bowler, renowned author and professor, joins Rainn Wilson to explore the complexities of American Christian traditions and the nature of suffering. Bowler delves into her personal journey with stage four cancer, her struggles with the American healthcare system, offering pro ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2024
My Personal Struggle to be Happy (Coming June 3)
Sometimes the happiness teacher flunks her own class. In a deeply personal new season, Dr Laurie Santos opens up about the things she really, really struggles with. Things like crippling perfectionism, chronic stress and a paralyzing fear of death. With the help of world-class e ... Show More
1m 53s
Dec 2023
554 - What is the universe trying to upgrade for you?
<p>In this episode, I talk about a mindset that helps you affirm life is happening FOR you. I talk about letting go, releasing expectations, and welcoming newness into your life.</p><p>My NEW journal, "The BOLD Journal" is available now on Amazon!</p><p>Instagram: @case.kenny</p> ... Show More
14m 40s