504. Being Joyful Anyway: A Conversation with Kate Bowler
About this episode
The episode discusses the nature of joy and how it can be found even in difficult times through a conversation with Kate Bowler.
Joy doesn’t always arrive when you expect it, and sometimes it shows up when life feels the hardest. In this episode, I talk about making space for joy with Kate Bowler, a professor at Duke University, 5x bestselling author, and host of the podcast Everything Happens . We discuss why happiness is overhyped, how microjoys and unexpected moments can interrupt your day, and why cultural narratives often make women feel like they are failing if life isn’t constantly “good.” This conversation is a reminder that joy is not something you can control or manufacture. It shows up when you are paying attention, when you let your guard down, and when you allow yourself to be human. Listening will help you notice the small delights, accept life’s unpredictability, and welcome joy into your day, even when everything else feels messy or uncertain. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/504 Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ Learn more about Kate's work, books, podcast, and more here: https://katebowler.com/
People in this episode
Host: Kara Loewentheil
Guest: Kate Bowler
Topics covered
- joy
- happiness
- cultural narratives
- microjoys
- self-acceptance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Duke University
Books & works: Everything Happens
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