https://simplecast.com Hope Is A Muscle is a series of conversations between songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter and others on the topic of how to find hope in difficult times. Copyright Magnificent Noise en Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:02 +0000 Tue, 1 Jul 2025 17:12:17 +0000 https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/89da1e00-0a90-4013-ac00-2fd17a6e7f83/7d1ba86f-e500-4267-b696-19724763ddba/3000x3000/bfeee650d2dd8e55eb115cecf20f2e2a.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and episodic Hope Is A Muscle is a series of conversations between songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter and others on the topic of how to find hope in difficult times. Magnificent Noise false https://feeds.simplecast.com/2sjW54iZ Magnificent Noise https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62405388 In this deeply moving episode, Mary Chapin Carpenter converses with Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland about his journey through significant personal and national hardships, including the tragic loss of his son Tommy and the tumultuous January 6th Capitol insurrection. Raskin reflects on his activist roots, inspired by the apartheid divestment movement and his grandfather's public service legacy. The discussion highlights the pivotal role of hope and resilience, differentiating it from innate optimism, and examines the enduring faith in democracy despite political and societal challenges. Emphasizing the importance of collective action, Raskin draws parallels between art and politics in fostering societal good, and calls for renewed commitment to democratic principles and environmental stewardship.

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:02 +0000 Magnificent Noise https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and In this deeply moving episode, Mary Chapin Carpenter converses with Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland about his journey through significant personal and national hardships, including the tragic loss of his son Tommy and the tumultuous January 6th Capitol insurrection. Raskin reflects on his activist roots, inspired by the apartheid divestment movement and his grandfather's public service legacy. The discussion highlights the pivotal role of hope and resilience, differentiating it from innate optimism, and examines the enduring faith in democracy despite political and societal challenges. Emphasizing the importance of collective action, Raskin draws parallels between art and politics in fostering societal good, and calls for renewed commitment to democratic principles and environmental stewardship.

]]> Jamie Raskin: Hope and Democracy Magnificent Noise 00:37:09 In this deeply moving episode, Mary Chapin Carpenter converses with Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland about his journey through significant personal and national hardships, including the tragic loss of his son Tommy and the tumultuous January 6th Capitol insurrection. Raskin reflects on his activist roots, inspired by the apartheid divestment movement and his grandfather's public service legacy. The discussion highlights the pivotal role of hope and resilience, differentiating it from innate optimism, and examines the enduring faith in democracy despite political and societal challenges. Emphasizing the importance of collective action, Raskin draws parallels between art and politics in fostering societal good, and calls for renewed commitment to democratic principles and environmental stewardship. In this deeply moving episode, Mary Chapin Carpenter converses with Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland about his journey through significant personal and national hardships, including the tragic loss of his son Tommy and the tumultuous January 6th Capitol insurrection. Raskin reflects on his activist roots, inspired by the apartheid divestment movement and his grandfather's public service legacy. The discussion highlights the pivotal role of hope and resilience, differentiating it from innate optimism, and examines the enduring faith in democracy despite political and societal challenges. Emphasizing the importance of collective action, Raskin draws parallels between art and politics in fostering societal good, and calls for renewed commitment to democratic principles and environmental stewardship. false full 4 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62167312 In this episode host Mary Chapin Carpenter engages in a heartfelt discussion with John Darnielle, the multifaceted novelist and musician behind The Mountain Goats, about maintaining hope amidst adversity and the significance of creativity and service. They delve into the nuanced concept of hope, exploring its presence in everyday actions and how it can be a practice. Darnielle shares personal stories about his struggles, including his battle with tinnitus and the hope he found through music. The conversation also touches on the value of work and the importance of being useful in the world. 

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:05 +0000 Magnificent Noise https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and In this episode host Mary Chapin Carpenter engages in a heartfelt discussion with John Darnielle, the multifaceted novelist and musician behind The Mountain Goats, about maintaining hope amidst adversity and the significance of creativity and service. They delve into the nuanced concept of hope, exploring its presence in everyday actions and how it can be a practice. Darnielle shares personal stories about his struggles, including his battle with tinnitus and the hope he found through music. The conversation also touches on the value of work and the importance of being useful in the world. 

]]> John Darnielle: Navigating Hope and Resilience Magnificent Noise 00:33:50 In this episode host Mary Chapin Carpenter engages in a heartfelt discussion with John Darnielle, the multifaceted novelist and musician behind The Mountain Goats, about maintaining hope amidst adversity and the significance of creativity and service. They delve into the nuanced concept of hope, exploring its presence in everyday actions and how it can be a practice. Darnielle shares personal stories about his struggles, including his battle with tinnitus and the hope he found through music. The conversation also touches on the value of work and the importance of being useful in the world.  In this episode host Mary Chapin Carpenter engages in a heartfelt discussion with John Darnielle, the multifaceted novelist and musician behind The Mountain Goats, about maintaining hope amidst adversity and the significance of creativity and service. They delve into the nuanced concept of hope, exploring its presence in everyday actions and how it can be a practice. Darnielle shares personal stories about his struggles, including his battle with tinnitus and the hope he found through music. The conversation also touches on the value of work and the importance of being useful in the world.  false full 3 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62167314 In this episode host Mary Chapin Carpenter converses with Adriene Mishler, a renowned yoga teacher with a massive online following. They delve into the nuances of hope as a practice, the essence of yoga, and its role in centering the body and mind. Adriene candidly discusses her struggles with maintaining hope, the importance of service, and the challenges of living in the digital age. They explore the concept of practice, the necessity of balancing privacy with public engagement, and the critical role of breath in managing emotions. The conversation highlights how the practice of yoga can foster connection, trust, and hope, and underscores the importance of staying present and strong amidst life's inevitable changes.

]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 05:00:02 +0000 Magnificent Noise https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and In this episode host Mary Chapin Carpenter converses with Adriene Mishler, a renowned yoga teacher with a massive online following. They delve into the nuances of hope as a practice, the essence of yoga, and its role in centering the body and mind. Adriene candidly discusses her struggles with maintaining hope, the importance of service, and the challenges of living in the digital age. They explore the concept of practice, the necessity of balancing privacy with public engagement, and the critical role of breath in managing emotions. The conversation highlights how the practice of yoga can foster connection, trust, and hope, and underscores the importance of staying present and strong amidst life's inevitable changes.

]]> Adriene Mishler: Embracing Imperfection and the Power of Yoga Magnificent Noise 00:33:01 In this episode host Mary Chapin Carpenter converses with Adriene Mishler, a renowned yoga teacher with a massive online following. They delve into the nuances of hope as a practice, the essence of yoga, and its role in centering the body and mind. Adriene candidly discusses her struggles with maintaining hope, the importance of service, and the challenges of living in the digital age. They explore the concept of practice, the necessity of balancing privacy with public engagement, and the critical role of breath in managing emotions. The conversation highlights how the practice of yoga can foster connection, trust, and hope, and underscores the importance of staying present and strong amidst life's inevitable changes. In this episode host Mary Chapin Carpenter converses with Adriene Mishler, a renowned yoga teacher with a massive online following. They delve into the nuances of hope as a practice, the essence of yoga, and its role in centering the body and mind. Adriene candidly discusses her struggles with maintaining hope, the importance of service, and the challenges of living in the digital age. They explore the concept of practice, the necessity of balancing privacy with public engagement, and the critical role of breath in managing emotions. The conversation highlights how the practice of yoga can foster connection, trust, and hope, and underscores the importance of staying present and strong amidst life's inevitable changes. false full 2 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62157295 In this episode of 'Hope Is A Muscle,' host Mary Chapin Carpenter sits down with the legendary Joan Baez for an intimate, personal, and inspiring conversation exploring Joan's career spanning six decades as a musician, activist, and advocate for social justice and nonviolence. Joan shares insights on overcoming pessimism, the importance of nature and art in maintaining hope, and her latest creative ventures post-retirement from touring. They also explore the impact of Quaker practices on Joan's life, her experiences with therapy and trauma, and the significance of maintaining hope in challenging times.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:02 +0000 Magnificent Noise https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and In this episode of 'Hope Is A Muscle,' host Mary Chapin Carpenter sits down with the legendary Joan Baez for an intimate, personal, and inspiring conversation exploring Joan's career spanning six decades as a musician, activist, and advocate for social justice and nonviolence. Joan shares insights on overcoming pessimism, the importance of nature and art in maintaining hope, and her latest creative ventures post-retirement from touring. They also explore the impact of Quaker practices on Joan's life, her experiences with therapy and trauma, and the significance of maintaining hope in challenging times.

]]> Joan Baez: Exploring Hope In A Journey Through Art, Activism, and Personal Resilience Magnificent Noise 00:36:47 In this episode of 'Hope Is A Muscle,' host Mary Chapin Carpenter sits down with the legendary Joan Baez for an intimate, personal, and inspiring conversation exploring Joan's career spanning six decades as a musician, activist, and advocate for social justice and nonviolence. Joan shares insights on overcoming pessimism, the importance of nature and art in maintaining hope, and her latest creative ventures post-retirement from touring. They also explore the impact of Quaker practices on Joan's life, her experiences with therapy and trauma, and the significance of maintaining hope in challenging times. In this episode of 'Hope Is A Muscle,' host Mary Chapin Carpenter sits down with the legendary Joan Baez for an intimate, personal, and inspiring conversation exploring Joan's career spanning six decades as a musician, activist, and advocate for social justice and nonviolence. Joan shares insights on overcoming pessimism, the importance of nature and art in maintaining hope, and her latest creative ventures post-retirement from touring. They also explore the impact of Quaker practices on Joan's life, her experiences with therapy and trauma, and the significance of maintaining hope in challenging times. false full 1 aee30943-4b58-480b-bee7-0a6143ee2f47 Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay conclude their conversation by discussing Mary Chapin's career, influences, and legacy.

]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Magnificent Noise https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay conclude their conversation by discussing Mary Chapin's career, influences, and legacy.

]]> One Story Part Three: We're Doing What We Love Magnificent Noise 00:33:00 Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay conclude their conversation by discussing Mary Chapin's career, influences, and legacy. Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay conclude their conversation by discussing Mary Chapin's career, influences, and legacy. marychapincarpenteralbummusici false full 3 9de597e2-76df-4135-ad9f-a0226e618274 Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay discuss the songs "Secret Keepers," "Asking For A Friend," "American Stooge," and "Everybody's Got Something."

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Magnificent Noise https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay discuss the songs "Secret Keepers," "Asking For A Friend," "American Stooge," and "Everybody's Got Something."

]]> One Story Part Two: Many Different Places Magnificent Noise 00:35:05 Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay discuss the songs "Secret Keepers," "Asking For A Friend," "American Stooge," and "Everybody's Got Something." Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay discuss the songs "Secret Keepers," "Asking For A Friend," "American Stooge," and "Everybody's Got Something." marychapincarpentermusicinterv false full 2 95fdc8f2-831a-456b-8e60-27b5be6c7986 Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay discuss the songs "Old D35," "Farther Along and Further In," "The Dirt and The Stars," "It's Ok to Be Sad," "Where the Beauty Is," and "Nocturne."

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Magnificent Noise https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay discuss the songs "Old D35," "Farther Along and Further In," "The Dirt and The Stars," "It's Ok to Be Sad," "Where the Beauty Is," and "Nocturne."

]]> One Story Part One: Thousands of Different Ways Magnificent Noise 00:30:35 Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay discuss the songs "Old D35," "Farther Along and Further In," "The Dirt and The Stars," "It's Ok to Be Sad," "Where the Beauty Is," and "Nocturne." Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay discuss the songs "Old D35," "Farther Along and Further In," "The Dirt and The Stars," "It's Ok to Be Sad," "Where the Beauty Is," and "Nocturne." false full 1 d5ffb0b5-fc73-4806-96b8-50f5bb2e2739 Trailer for One Story, a podcast conversation with Mary Chapin Carpenter to celebrate the release of her 16th album, The Dirt and The Stars. 

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:24:57 +0000 Magnificent Noise https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-story-with-mary-chapin-carpenter-and Trailer for One Story, a podcast conversation with Mary Chapin Carpenter to celebrate the release of her 16th album, The Dirt and The Stars. 

]]> Trailer for One Story with Mary Chapin Carpenter and Sarah Kay Magnificent Noise 00:01:04 Trailer for One Story, a podcast conversation with Mary Chapin Carpenter to celebrate the release of her 16th album, The Dirt and The Stars.  Trailer for One Story, a podcast conversation with Mary Chapin Carpenter to celebrate the release of her 16th album, The Dirt and The Stars.  marychapincarpentersarahkaymus false full 0