Turning pain into purpose can often be the cornerstone of activism. Dr. Lucy Kalanithi exemplifies that in her work as a physician. In this episode, Lucy walks us through her unconventional journey into activism. She explains what it means to find joy in the midst of suffering, the importance of discovering your purpose, and why she’s fighting to make the healthcare system more human and more humane.
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Introducing: As She Rises
On Climate Crisis with Mary Annaïse Heglar
On Justice with Marlee Liss
On Mortality and Meaning with Paul Kalanithi
On Cancer and Metaphor with Shekinah Elmore & Elena Semino
On Families of All Kinds with Andrew Solomon
On Resistance and Acceptance with Ady Barkan & Rachael King
On Personal Narrative with Joanna Goddard
On Loneliness with Vivek Murthy
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