You were supposed to be a whole new person by now. Sun-kissed and emotionally regulated. Inbox at zero.

But here we are—still tired, still trying, still wondering if change is even possible. In this episode, I reflect on the seasons when we ache to become someone else. Someone better and explore the ancient idea of virtue—especially the least sexy one, prudence—as a compass for who we’re becoming and how.

Rooted in Christian theology, this episode is for the slow changers. The late bloomers. The people choosing one small, faithful step instead of a total overhaul.

Plus, it includes a blessing for anyone who’s trying to change... but not overnight.

📘 Want more blessings like this? Pick up Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day 
💌 Join the conversation on Substack: katebowler.substack.com.
🎧 Listen to more episodes at katebowler.com/podcasts.

You were supposed to be a whole new person by now. Sun-kissed and emotionally regulated. Inbox at zero.
But here we are&mdash;still tired, still trying, still wondering if change is even possible. In this episode, I reflect on the seasons when we ache to become someone else. Someone better and explore the ancient idea of virtue&mdash;especially the least sexy one, prudence&mdash;as a compass for who we&rsquo;re becoming and how.
Rooted in Christian theology, this episode is for the slow changers. The late bloomers. The people choosing one small, faithful step instead of a total overhaul.
Plus, it includes a blessing for anyone who&rsquo;s trying to change... but not overnight.
📘 Want more blessings like this? Pick up <a href="https://katebowler.com/books/have-a-beautiful-terrible-day/">Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day</a>&nbsp; 💌 Join the conversation on Substack: <a href="https://katebowler.substack.com">katebowler.substack.com</a>. 🎧 Listen to more episodes at <a href="https://katebowler.com/podcasts/">katebowler.com/podcasts</a>.

Are you living your best life now? Not always? This is a podcast for you. Duke Professor Kate Bowler is an expert in the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. She had Stage IV cancer. Then she didn’t. And since then, all she wants to do is talk to funny and wise people about how to live with the knowledge that, well, everything happens.  Find her online at @katecbowler.

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Are you living your best life now? Not always? This is a podcast for you. Duke Professor Kate Bowler is an expert in the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. She had Stage IV cancer. Then she didn’t. And since then, all she wants to do is talk to funny and wise people about how to live with the knowledge that, well, everything happens.  Find her online at @katecbowler.
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