Every week I usually forget
most of the basics:


a) you are loved.
b) life is absurd.
c) it’s hard to be a human.

If you want some smart, kind, and funny encouragement to get you through your week, sign up for my newsletter. I’d love to be your reminder. 

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Hi. I’m Kate. And I help people stop forcing positivity and find a more honest way of being human. My motto is: Life is so hard. Life is so beautiful. For everyone. And thank God, we don’t have to go it alone.

I am a Duke professor, podcaster, and author with a single mission: giving you permission to feel human. (And letting you have whatever weird or boring hobbies you can’t explain to strangers. Do I love roadside attractions and exotic potato chip flavors? Yes. More than I should say.) 

I am determined to create a gentler world for everyone who wants to admit that they are not always “living their best life.” Every Wednesday, I send you a little encouragement, freebies, and the latest podcast conversations with some of my wise and funny friends. You’ll also be the first to know about new books or other fun products coming your way.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s be human together.