Fred Rogers and the Healing Power of Fatherhood with Art Carey

Bounce Back Stronger with Donna Ferris

In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris interviews the illustrious Art Carey, an acclaimed author, journalist, and editor with over 34 years of experience at the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Art shares insights from his interviews with legends like Fred Rogers and Jack Bogle and discusses his exploration of health, fitness, and human resilience through his writing. Discover how his passion for fitness, inspired by his grandfather, led him to write the enduring health book Body for Life and how his column "This Life" delved into the philosophies that sustain and fulfill us. Art also discusses his recent heartwarming project with his son, building a cabin in Maine, and how this experience helped him overcome a decade-long battle with depression. To learn more about Art’s books, events, and editing services, please visit artcarey.com.

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