We consider the plight of tens of millions of Americans in families and relationships with alcoholics. How does the destabilizing influence of active addiction affect family systems? What emotional an

Author Eileen Flanagan discusses her powerful essay on the lessons about life that can be derived from parentingpatience, unconditional love, and how to handle a child who decorated the white carpet

We explore the duties and challenges of military chaplains from two nations: Britain and Canada. Ian Wheatley, recorded at the Defence Ministry in Westminster, London, serves as Chaplain of the Fleet

How exactly can we build a future based on understanding and connection among people of diverse backgrounds rather than prejudice, misinformation and suspicion that are the fuel for violence? To see

The human survival instinct prods us to outlast afflictions and, if circumstances permit, to reach old age. Nothing, of course, could be more quintessentially natural than aging. Physician Andrew Weil

New research suggests that people who actively cultivate gratitude in their lives become both more content and physically healthier, but Oakland, California writer Catherine Price wanted to find out f

Bill Siemering, NPRs first program director and the author of its inspiring mission statement, recounts the networks early goal of honoring diversity by including a variety of American voices. To se

Renewable energy (including low-carbon sources like solar and wind) is rapidly shifting to a higher profile sector of the way Americans derive electricity to power homes and workplaces. To see additio

In these special Humankind documentaries, Beyond War takes a look back at the last time the U.S. military had major involvement in the Middle East. We examine the true human costs of organized viole

At the end of life, when most people need medical care and emotional comfort from family and friends, some turn also to chaplains for spiritual support. In this episode, we hear from two caregivers in