Writing the main character, by Franklin Leona...

Climate activist Varshini Prakash first became aware of the effects of a changing planet when her grandparents’ village in India was flooded in a monsoon. A child then, she felt overwhelmed and powerless. In this week’s episode, Varshini shares how she came to find hope and build ...  عرض المزيد

To truly see what is right in front us, requires the practice of looking, of careful and sustained attention – without expectation or judgment. Join author and essayist Siri Hustvedt on an hours long trip to the museum spent in front of just one painting. And discover more than j ...  عرض المزيد

Before we dive deep into stories about fear, acceptance, jealousy, joy, shame and other big feelings, we have to get philosophical and ask: what are emotions anyway?Have feelings about the show? Let us know! Check out our listener survey: bit.ly/morethanafeelingsurveyHost Saleem ...  عرض المزيد

How do you create an authentic character? Start with your authentic self. When Kemp Powers joined the writers' room at Pixar, he found a story waiting to be told ... anchored within his own story. Spark & Fire follows Kemp on his own hero's journey of co-writing and co-directing ...  عرض المزيد

As you might already know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month – and, while mental health is important every month, it's an important opportunity to share resources that can help one another. 

So, in that spirit – we're going to bring you a bonus episode ...

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Gladwell On: the importance of flow states, why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice, and how he personally relaxes.</ ...