Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan

News and Public Affairs Series / 7 Seasons

Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan is a series that inspires, educates and entertains. Hosted by four-time New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan, the show features insightful conversations with notable guests, reflecting on their lives and the impact they can have on their worlds.

55m 56s / TV-PG

Angela Duckworth Promo Clip

1m 36s

Dr. Angela Duckworth speaks on the phenomenon of knowing what is healthy, but not implementing it in our habits. She says that, across the world, people will list self control as the last value on their list, which has outsized impacts on their sleep, nutrition, exercise, and social habits.

Dr. Alexis Abernethy Promo Clip

59s

Comedian W. Kamau Bell reflects on his experience of spirituality and social division around the United States. He says this perception of division has become part and parcel of American identity, so much so that people isolate themselves from their neighbors and communities.

Bret Scher Promo Clip

1m 54s

Bret Scher discusses the two changes he’d make for society in regards to food. The first would be to hold the media accountable for the way it portrays nutrition information. Second, he would make the price of groceries and crops less expensive so that all families and people can enjoy fresh, nutritious meals.

Wendy Suzuki Promo Clip

1m 32s

Dr. Wendy Suzuki explains the importance and relevance of developing the hippocampus. This is the part of the brain responsible for forming and retaining long-term memories, which is not only important for our personal histories but also for preventing such degenerative diseases as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Matt Walker Promo Clip

1m 20s

Matt Walker speaks on the optimal amount of hours of sleep we should get a night. He then describes a sleep study that compared subjects who were limited to six hours of sleep a night to those who were allowed a full eight hours. After even one night, researchers could distinguish the differences in the two groups’ output and overall mood.

Esther Perel Promo Clip

57s

Esther Perel discusses the importance of life-long trial and error in relationships. Without engaging in experiences that show us what we like, what we don’t like, and what makes sense for us, we will not end up with fulfilling, meaningful connections.

Leanne Williams Promo Clip

2m 47s

Dr. Leanne Williams speaks on the huge impact that brain imaging technology has had on the study of mental health. She explains it not only contributes to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, but it also helps decrease the stigma related to such conditions.

Francis Collins Promo Clip

2m 37s

Dr. Francis Collins points out how to distinguish reputable news from misinformation. He recommends paying close attention to the source itself – whether it is an accredited news outlet, peer reviewed journal or academic publication – and to the content of the article or release. Dr. Collins warns against trusting anything with claims that appear hyperbolic or outlandish.

Dima Amso Promo Clip

1m 33s

Dr. Dima Amso and Kelly discuss the complexity that’s often overlooked when discussing upbringing. For instance, social scientists might measure one’s childhood by looking at the environment they grew up in and whether they had access to a backyard or not. However, as Dr. Amso points out, other factors can make up for or override such one-dimensional analyses.

Well Being in the Modern World Promo Clip

2m 52s

Kelly and her guests discuss the farce of ‘fix-all’ health solutions and the importance of tailored routines. Dr. Dani Dumitri clarifies that wellness is an incredibly complex measure. Dr. Atul Gawande adds that we all have to find the nudges that work for us to reach healthier habits day to day.

Season 7 Preview

30s

This season of "Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan" asks the question: What does it mean to be well? New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan invites the foremost thinkers and scientists, artists, and students to join her in thoughtful conversations about how we need to be taking care of ourselves and the people around us.

David Brooks Promo Clip

1m

David Brooks breaks down the American relational crisis and our devolving social skills. Some of this, he says, is due to the influence of social media and economic inequality, but we also do not prioritize the use of such skills in schools or in homes.

Arianna Huffington Promo Clip

59s

Arianna Huffington explains why downtime in the human operating system is a feature, not a bug. She elaborates that the more we prioritize rest and creativity, the more productive and the healthier we will be.

Pete Buttigieg Promo Clip

1m 40s

Pete Buttigieg defines what he sees as a complete street in America. This, he says, is one where cars and trucks are not only able to pass, but also where pedestrians and community members can walk, support businesses and interact with others in the area.

Linda Villarosa Promo Clip

1m 6s

Linda Villarosa explains how poor treatment of Black Americans in health care leads to medical hesitancy. Usually not displayed in such explicit terms as other contexts, this kind of racism is in many ways ingrained in American medicine and has led to so many Black people being reluctant of medical treatment.

Ret. Col. Greg Gadson Promo Clip

2m 28s

Ret. Col. Greg Gadson attributes much of his resilience to his wife, Kimberly Thomas, and explains how he regained his desire to continue serving by realizing that he was not defined by what he did not have but by what he does have.

Ginni Rometty Promo Clip

2m 2s

Ginni Rometty explains her view that democracy hinges on people having brighter futures. She says we are in an especially critical moment because the middle class has dissipated and wages are split among the very high and the very low. She also highlights the dividing line drawn in the professional world by college degrees.

Gitanjali Rao Promo Clip

1m 3s

Gitanjali Rao shares her practice of rooting all of her scientific endeavors in empathy. By doing so, she says she is better able to understand the problems facing certain populations and address them in her work.

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