Esther Perel on Interconnection and Curing Modern Loneliness

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Maria Popova on Turning Matter Into Meaning

How do we stay open amid uncertainty? In this episode, Willow sits down with Maria Popova, writer and founder of The Marginalian, for a conversation about meaning, wonder, and the unknown. They explore Maria’s idea that “selfing” sits at the root of much of our suffering and how ...  Show more

Drag Queen Pattie Gonia: Nature Isn’t Binary, and Neither Are We

How can we see nature as an invitation to break down binary thinking? In this episode, Willow sits down with environmental drag queen Pattie Gonia to explore the outdoors as a space that bridges divides. From hiking in heels to building community through art, Pattie shares how dr ...  Show more

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