Episode 12: Season 1 Finale Round-up - How We Keep Giving a Damn

In the final episode of Season One, we return to the question I ask at the end of every conversation with guests: What message is in your heart to share with other people who give a damn?

Across the season, guests answered this in ways that were tender, funny, raw, defiant, hopeful, and deeply human. But there is a through line — we give a damn by remembering we belong to each other. Every conversation eventually circled its way back to connection. Over and over, guests revealed:

• The relief that comes from being seen

• The courage it takes to tell the truth

• The longing to be a part of something bigger than our own striving

• The power of community to hold us, shape us, and call us forward

This finale gathers everyone’s voices into one collective super-cut, or chorus, of reminders about how we stay connected, purposeful, and alive in overwhelming times. The episode begins with my reflection on the year and what I’ve learned from doing this podcast about the magic of human beings. I hope you enjoy.