Podcasts by The Way We Live Now
“The Way We Live Now” is a new daily show hosted by Dani Shapiro, in which she has a searching, intimate conversation with an assortment of guests from every walk of life and corner of the globe. How do we live now, when we’re all isolated in our own homes? We can’t gather. We can’t hold each other close. We can’t break bread. Whether we’re alone or with our families, our routines have been upended. What’s that like? We’re longing for connection, and to know how it is inside each other’s lives. Dani will speak with a NYC nurse, a senator, a teacher, a movie star, a chef with a small restaurant who cooks take-out each day, a college student who won’t wear a cap and gown, a high school student stuck at home with her parents, a patient undergoing cancer treatment, a postmistress, a university president, a rabbi, a minister, a yoga teacher, a meditation expert, and so many more. Every one of us is navigating our lives in our own way, and a rich tapestry of voices will be a comfort and a source of connection, in just fifteen minutes a day.
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Ep. 58: Dani from 2020-07-02T19:00
The host of this podcast looks back on the intimate, thought-provoking conversations she’s had over the past 57 episodes, and describes the way she’s living now. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
ListenEp. 57: Elizabeth from 2020-07-01T19:00
The founder of a beloved East Coast retreat center misses the magic that happens when we gather together in person to learn, or to celebrate, or to mourn. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
ListenEp. 56: Eric from 2020-06-30T19:00
An E.R. doctor describes an unsettling decrease in emergency room visits, and wonders just how many patients in need of urgent care are avoiding the hospital due to fears of COVID. Learn more abou...
ListenEp. 55: Natashia from 2020-06-29T19:00
A creative writing teacher, author, lawyer, and activist — balancing multiple careers, a son with special needs, a teenage daughter, and a husband — unwinds at the end of the day by driving around ...
ListenEp. 53: Mark from 2020-06-25T19:00
A psychotherapist and Buddhist teacher discusses the hard truths many of us are being forced to confront while our busy lives are on hold. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
ListenEp. 52: Chelsea from 2020-06-24T19:00
A writer and musician feels resentful of the growing carelessness she sees in public spaces, knowing that her parents—both nurses—continue to put their lives on the line every day. Learn more abou...
ListenEp. 51: Arthur from 2020-06-23T19:00
A psychiatrist and medical anthropologist, who became his wife’s primary caregiver after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, shares what he’s learned about the transformative experience...
ListenEp. 50: Ally from 2020-06-22T19:00
A yoga teacher learns to get comfortable with the discomfort of knowing that we live in an unpredictable, uncontrollable world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
ListenEp. 49: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-06-19T19:00
Today we hear from Alicia, an English teacher who got a grim preview of life during lockdown during video chats with her students in China; Tanya, a school food services director in Paradise, CA, w...
ListenEp. 48: Niamey from 2020-06-18T19:00
A breast cancer surgeon is back in the O.R., operating on patients who had to put off major procedures during lockdown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 47: Bryan from 2020-06-17T19:00
The obituary editor for The Boston Globe fields requests from grieving families dealing with a unique kind of pain right now: the understanding that they can’t say a proper goodbye to their loved o...
ListenEp. 46: Erica from 2020-06-16T19:00
A woman new to organizing decides to hold a small protest in her Connecticut town—and is moved to tears when she sees how many people show up to march alongside her. Learn more about your ad-choic...
ListenEp. 45: Patrick from 2020-06-15T19:00
A farmer in Connecticut is stunned—and grateful—to see his business booming as his customers embrace a slower pace of life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 44: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-06-12T19:00
Today we hear from Kristen, a new mom who has real reservations about the world she’ll be raising her daughter in; Danica, a mental health professional who can’t keep up with the demand for her ser...
ListenEp. 43: Allison from 2020-06-11T19:00
A Nashville-based singer-songwriter reimagines her live performances, and celebrates the little things with her 10-year-old, who has autism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
ListenEp. 42: Austin from 2020-06-10T19:00
An author and anti-racism activist hopes the commitment to change persists once everyone heads back to their workplaces, schools, and houses of worship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
ListenEp. 41: Kimberly from 2020-06-09T19:00
A documentary filmmaker with a rare neurological disorder draws strength from a community of people who know what it’s like to live with chronic illness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...
ListenEp. 40: Maya from 2020-06-08T19:00
A single writer who had just started dating for the first time since her divorce navigates a new, promising relationship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 39: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-06-05T19:00
On today’s episode, we hear from Emily, who is trying to manage a family member’s scary mental health crisis; a listener who admits she’s resorted to hiding in her car in order to get some time alo...
ListenEp. 38: Kiese from 2020-06-04T19:00
A writer and professor in Mississippi reflects on this moment of reckoning. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 37: Carolyn&Darcy from 2020-06-03T19:00
Two small business owners from upstate New York make the heartbreaking decision to shutter their beloved shop. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 36: Rouben from 2020-06-02T19:00
A flight attendant and yoga instructor stays grounded—literally and figuratively—during a two-month leave from his airline. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 35: Anna from 2020-06-01T19:00
An author whose third book was published in early May tries to navigate a virtual book tour—and remain optimistic about the future of the novel she worked on for more than three years. Learn more ...
ListenEp. 34: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-05-29T19:00
On today’s episode, we hear from Allie, who, in an effort to manage her anxiety, had finally gotten permission to start working from home one day a week; Meg, a nurse practitioner whose grown sons ...
ListenEp. 33: Terry from 2020-05-28T19:00
One of our most beloved chroniclers of the natural world feels more connected than ever to the environment—and to her students, now scattered all over the globe. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
ListenEp. 32: Omar from 2020-05-27T19:00
An NYC-based chef, quarantining with family in the city where he grew up, gains a new perspective on his hometown—and his place in it.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
ListenEp. 31: Galen from 2020-05-26T19:00
A Unitarian Universalist minister advocates for a new kind of spiritual practice—gratitude—one even the least religious among us can draw comfort from. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...
ListenEp. 30: Shy from 2020-05-25T19:00
An up-and-coming actor in L.A. refuses to abandon her lifelong dream, instead using her time at home to get ready for her big break when restrictions lift. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...
ListenEp. 29: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-05-22T19:00
On today’s episode, we hear from Suzie, who has been unable to visit her parents in their assisted living facility down the road; Abby, whose six-year-old has some strong opinions about both the pa...
ListenEp. 28: Brandon from 2020-05-21T19:00
An Alabama-based chef puzzles over the theft of his restaurant’s 18-foot barbecue rig, taken just days after his city’s stay-at-home order began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
ListenEp. 27: Elissa from 2020-05-20T19:00
A writer shelters in place with the very person she spent years trying to distance herself from: her 84-year-old mother, Rita. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 26: Randall from 2020-05-19T19:00
A psychiatrist specializing in addiction talks about the unique challenges people in recovery are facing — and shares some advice for anyone worried that their coping mechanisms are doing more harm...
ListenEp. 25: Lindsey from 2020-05-18T19:00
An indie rock star, accustomed to life on the road, now finds herself writing songs for her new album from her childhood bedroom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
ListenEp. 24: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-05-15T19:00
On today’s episode, we hear from Diana, a textile artist-turned-activist; Petra, a Londoner starting over after separating from her husband; Amy, a children’s book author juggling work and homescho...
ListenEp. 23: Gabe from 2020-05-14T19:00
A fourth-year medical student graduates early to join his colleagues on the frontlines of New York City’s pandemic response. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 22: Michael from 2020-05-13T19:00
A university president tries to plan for an uncertain future — and considers ways to make his campus safe enough to welcome students back in the fall. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
ListenEp. 21: Suleika from 2020-05-12T19:00
A writer and cancer survivor, leaning on lessons she learned while battling leukemia in her 20s, now helps others make meaningful connections as they adjust to life in isolation. Learn more about ...
ListenEp. 20: Antonio from 2020-05-11T19:00
The owner of a famed small hotel in Positano, Italy — who would normally be making preparations for the busiest time of year — finds beauty and solace in his beloved village, and the unexpected gif...
ListenEp. 19: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-05-08T19:00
On today’s episode, we hear from Valerie, a mobile dog groomer; Bethany, recovering from major surgery; Maritsa, a grocery store manager; and Jessica, who lost her home in the tornadoes that swept ...
ListenEp. 18: Gabby from 2020-05-07T19:00
A motivational speaker gives herself — and us — permission to “rage on the page.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 17: Emily from 2020-05-06T19:00
An independent bookseller is blown away by the outpouring of support from her customers — and is hosting virtual events that are larger than ever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
ListenEp. 16: Melissa from 2020-05-05T19:00
A food writer and cookbook author can’t sell her husband or daughter on her favorite comfort dish: soupy cabbage with cheese. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 15: Zeke from 2020-05-04T19:00
A bioethicist predicts we’ll all emerge from this with a newfound appreciation of our offscreen connections. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 14: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-05-01T19:00
On today’s episode, we hear from a caller sheltering in place with her 94-year-old mother; Amanda, who just lost her partner to breast cancer; and Melinda, who gave birth to her second child last m...
ListenEp. 13: Jacob from 2020-04-30T19:00
A college sophomore, back under his parents’ roof after his semester abroad is cut short, celebrates his 21st birthday in quarantine Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
ListenEp. 12: Eileen from 2020-04-29T04:00
A nurse in NYC is haunted by the fact that her COVID patients have to suffer without loved ones by their side. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 11: Nick from 2020-04-28T19:00
A comedian contemplates his overgrown beard, his overgrown backyard, and what happens when we all take a break from keeping up appearances. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
ListenEp. 10: Esmé from 2020-04-27T19:00
A novelist and essayist living with late-stage Lyme and schizoaffective disorder opens up about Twitter, trauma, and trying to make art in the face of both her chronic illness and the troubling rea...
ListenEp. 09: Friday Listener Stories from 2020-04-24T19:00
Maureen, a teacher, Kiki, who works at a hospital, and Julia, an up-and-coming artist, share their stories. To be featured on an upcoming episode, leave us a voicemail at 909-713-8995. Learn more ...
ListenEp. 08: Anne from 2020-04-23T19:00
A bestselling author, now sober for more than three decades, resolves not to let her inner critic — a.k.a. “the cranky b*tch upstairs” — have the final word when old feelings of shame resurface dur...
ListenEp. 07: David from 2020-04-22T19:00
A rabbi explains why learning to sit with life’s big questions and being comfortable not knowing are infinitely more important than the answers themselves. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...
ListenEp. 06: Claire from 2020-04-21T19:00
A therapist and grief counselor, sheltering in place with five kids, one baby, two dogs, two cats, and a husband, shares her thoughts on the “tsunami of grief” we are living through, from the quiet...
ListenEp. 05: Chris from 2020-04-20T19:00
A senator finds solace in the small acts of kindness he sees happening in his community — and hopes that we’ll all be better friends, neighbors, and citizens when this is over. Learn more about yo...
ListenEp. 04: Alicia from 2020-04-17T19:00
A jazz singer in New Orleans misses having an audience — and worries about keeping a roof over her head now that her shows have moved online. (To listen to recent performances from Alicia Renee, a....
ListenEp. 03: Jamie from 2020-04-16T19:00
A movie star (and self-described “hugger”) tries to embrace new ways of connecting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenEp. 02: Suzanne from 2020-04-15T19:00
A primary-care physician nearing retirement deletes an email about volunteering in a COVID-19 clinic — then regret sets in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
ListenIntroducing: The Way We Live Now from 2020-04-07T14:13
We can’t gather. We can’t hold each other close. We can’t break bread. Whether we’re alone or with our families, our daily lives have been upended. On her new podcast The Way We Live Now, bestselli...
ListenIntroducing: The Way We Live Now from 2020-04-07T14:13
We can’t gather. We can’t hold each other close. We can’t break bread. Whether we’re alone or with our families, our daily lives have been upended. On her new podcast The Way We Live Now, bestselli...
ListenIntroducing: The Way We Live Now from 2020-04-07T14:13
We can’t gather. We can’t hold each other close. We can’t break bread. Whether we’re alone or with our families, our daily lives have been upended. On her new podcast The Way We Live Now, bestselli...
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