Tracy Hargen shares the story of the night her son Will came to her during his junior year of high school to say he'd been struggling with depression for over a year—and she had no idea. She reflects on what teenage depression actually looks like, how different it can be from what parents expect, and the critical moment when her son asked for help. It's abo ... Show More
Jan 18
Thanks For Being Here - Cassia's Eulogy for her Cousin Chris Hecht
Cassia van der Hoof Holstein writes about her cousin Chris, "captain of the cousins" in a family where cousin love means always having a place to go, advice in any time zone, and guides through every storm. She reflects on planning a Passover feast with Chris in Hawaii, their end ... Show More
10m 25s
Jan 2025
Chicken Soup for the Soul pt. 1 with Sarah Marshall of 'You're Wrong About'
Many of you will remember the 1993 best-selling book of inspirational stories, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and its bite-sized, sappy triumphs of the human spirit. But shining a modern light on this book today, the collection hits a little bit differently. For part one of this two- ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2024
Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: Grace and Gratitude
<p>Original Air Date: January 27, 2021</p><p>One of Oprah’s favorite quotes comes from German mystic Meister Eckhart. He said, “If the only prayer you say in your entire life is ‘thank you,’ that will be enough.” Oprah says when she started keeping a gratitude journal more than 2 ... Show More
24m 9s
Jun 2021
The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You, by Jessica Alba
Kristen & Jolenta live by The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You, by Jessica Alba. Do they have what it takes to live a healthier and more honest life?Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we l ... Show More
59m 53s