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Evangelical Pastor Bob Roberts and Muslim Imam Mohamad Magid are both devout followers of their own faiths, who have found room to let one another in. In a friendship unlike any other, they lead retreats together with their own followers to illustrate the power of our common humanity. Special thanks to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, our production partner on the Belief series. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. Join Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan.

I always take special note of people who seem to live lives unlike any they themselves have seen. But when you ask these True Originals how they made up a reality from nothing, they all say the same thing: I met someone who had what I wanted and I watched carefully. Share this one with anyone wanting to make a move.

Johann Hari is an atheist with a passion for the power of our human connections and also the author of one of Kelly's favorite books called Lost Connections. He also did a Ted talk about the root causes of depression that has been viewed a mere 75 million times. He and Kelly share strories about the best of humanity and the worst -- through the lens of curiosity and compassion. Special thanks to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, our production partner on the Belief series. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. Join Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan.

I really believe that acceptance is the Mt Everest of human emotions—the hardest place to get to, the hardest place to stay, but the views are unforgettable. As I try to accept everything from lice to loss, I have found two words to be useful. Oh well. Share this with anyone who is fighting with reality.

Michael Lezak is a rabbi who spends most of his time in service, shoulder to shoulder with some of America’s poorest citizens in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, living his faith day to day. He also leads pilgrimages from SF to Montgomery, Alabama to see Bryan Stevenson’s incredible memorial there and still manages to take a 25 hour break from technology every week. He and Kelly talk about how his devotion to his practice of Judaism enriches his life on the deepest level. Special thanks to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, our production partner on the Belief series. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. Join Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan.

You know the feeling you get when you look at a cool building or clouds from the plane window? When you watch a young person excel in anything — from tennis to American Idol? When you turn a corner and are met by chalk art or a show stopping window display? That’s awe and it’s powerful stuff and today’s GOTO wonders how it works and why.

In an episode like no other, Kelly talks with Anthony Ray Hinton, an American activist and author who was wrongly convicted of murder in Alabama in 1985, and exonerated after 30 years in prison. He credits his faith, imagination and the love of a very good mother, for getting him through those years. Special thanks to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, our production partner on the Belief series. SPECIAL NOTE: If you are moved by this episode and want to take action, please write letters to the Governor of your state asking them to abolish the death penalty and create conviction integrity units. 

It was a bad day in a bad week. And then, there he was, The Husband, trying a trick we used to do with the girls. Smile therapy. Is it real? Did it work? Thoughts on forcing a mood shift by moving your facial muscles…

Celebrated for her raw, hilarious accounts of stumbling toward her best self, Anne Lamott is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books. Her special brand of humility, grace and gratitude makes this a must-listen episode for anyone needing a dose of inspiration. Special thanks to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, our production partner on the Belief series. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. You can follow the conversation with Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan.

I moderated a panel of public media professionals recently and scribbled pages of notes as they talked through the pivotal moments in their careers. Absolutely had to share these 5 takeaways for anyone who is wondering what’s next and how am I gonna get there?

Known to the world as Dwight Schrute from the Office, the real Rainn Wilson is a deep thinker, writer, producer and a faithful follower of the Baha'i faith. Join us to learn about why his religion is the most important thing in his life and how it fits in perfectly fine in Hollywood. Special thanks to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, our production partner on the Belief series. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. You can follow the conversation with Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan.

Here’s some food for thought about how important it is to follow your kids wherever their interests take them.

Kelly kicks off a new series on BELIEF, delving into topics like the meaning of life, finding purpose, why faith, service and gratitude matter, and more with Dr. MIchael Murray, former Philosophy Professor and current President & CEO of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, our production partner on this series. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. You can follow the conversation with Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan.

Ages ago, M Scott Peck (of The Road Less Traveled) studied success (personal and professional) and was surprised to discover that all the people in his study had one thing in common: they all report the exact same “most important” thing. As I sink into the reality of an empty nest, I felt the need to remind myself that it is not my children’s job (nor is it Edward’s) to make me happy. Hope you find it useful and worth sharing and of course, come visit me on Instagram @kellycorrigan to give feedback.

As we conclude our "Mind the Gap" series, Kelly talks with parenting expert Dr. Lisa Damour and writer Will Leitch take a look at the ways in which different generations approach relationships with their parents and children. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. You can follow the conversation with Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan and read the essays from this episode on Medium.

After I dropped Claire off at college, I snuck in some time with my freshman year college roommate, Tracy Tuttle. On a long walk, we tried to reduce all our parenting insights into 2 go-to mantras. Mine was about listening more and talking less (“visualize the transcript”) and Tracy’s was think in terms of what’s helpful and what’s unhelpful rather than what’s right and wrong. Hope it’s helpful. Share widely and visit me on Instagram @kellycorrigan to tell me what your mantra is.

Kelly continues the "Mind the Gap" series with writer and podcaster, Manoush Zomorodi as they look at well-being and self care through the lens of different generations. The two touch on topics such as the commodification of self-care, staying true to oneself and the importance (or not) of dyeing your hair. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. You can follow the conversation with Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan and read the essays from this episode on Medium.

Okay so I went to a thing and I came home with a little case of the envies and then I found a bit of a book that helped me feel and think better about jealousy so I had to share…

As a part of our "Mind the Gap" series, Kelly and LinkedIn's Meg Garlinghouse discuss the meaning of work and what defines a job, a career or a calling. Kelly and writer Nir Eyal delve into the distractions faced by different generations and how being indistractable might just be the new superpower. Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! We read and appreciate every review. You can follow the conversation with Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan and read the essays from this episode on Medium.

There’s unearned optimism based on forced positivity that’s so common right now in our feeds—and then there’s informed optimism. This one is for anyone who needs one piece of true and very good news. Share like a greeting card with the people you love.