KQED's Perspectives

When It Is Time to Say Goodbye 05.08.2026 4:06 ↓

Wendy Murphy shares about the pain of losing a beloved family pet.

Chanda Williams: What Midwives Taught Me 04.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Chanda Williams shares about her experiences working with midwives and her pregnancy journey.

Maneet Grewal: Lessons in Absence 03.08.2026 3:44 ↓

Maneet Grewal shares about dealing with the loss of friendships.

Jeevan Gillon: Longing for Approval 31.07.2026 3:36 ↓

Jeevan Gillon shares about learning to set healthy boundaries.

Arya Devanath: An Act of Defiance 30.07.2026 3:53 ↓

Arya Devanath shares about her experiences writing a book.

Kelly White: Comfortable in the Ocean 29.07.2026 3:48 ↓

Kelly White shares about learning to swim in the ocean.

Michelle Chen: The Fish Tank Experiment 28.07.2026 3:44 ↓

Michelle Chen shares what she learned from maintaining the diverse marine life in her fish tank.

Johanna Rauhala: Illuminated Memories 27.07.2026 3:59 ↓

Johanna Rauhala shares memories about her father’s work in San Francisco.

Sarah Han: Writing For a Home 24.07.2026 4:03 ↓

Sarah Han shares about her creative writing process.

Paul Blumenthal: Retirement 23.07.2026 3:58 ↓

Paul Blumenthal shares about what he is looking forward to after recently retiring.

Anayat Mohan: From Panic to Perfection 22.07.2026 3:41 ↓

Anayat Mohan shares about how she changed her thinking around study habits.

Heath Watenmaker: Why I Became a Rabbi 21.07.2026 4:02 ↓

Heath Watenmaker shares how a summer job led him to pursue a completely different career path.

Bia Vieira: A Complicated History 20.07.2026 3:52 ↓

Bia Vieira shares how coffee reminds her of her upbringing. 

Hana Grobel: Finding the Right Fit 17.07.2026 3:52 ↓

Hana Grobel shares how she grapples with changes in the medical field.

Stewart Florsheim: Lessons From the Pickle Factory 16.07.2026 4:00 ↓

Stewart Florsheim shares about his most memorable summer job experience.

Prachi Sharma: A Daughter's Bookshelf 15.07.2026 4:05 ↓

Prachi Sharma shares how her mother's cooking influenced her to save the recipes.

Ryan Bansal: Take Time to Listen 14.07.2026 3:43 ↓

Ryan Bansal shares about how it's better to ask questions than make assumptions.

Terri Fill: Passing it On 13.07.2026 3:58 ↓

Terri Fill shares about why she became an organ donor.

Oi-Yan Chung: Finding Community at the Courts 10.07.2026 3:56 ↓

Oi-Yan Chung shares about how pickleball changed her life.

Jacqueline Connors: More Than a Finish Line 09.07.2026 3:45 ↓

Jacqueline Connors weighs in on what is helpful for people trying to make a change.

Richard Swerdlow: Nostalgia is On the Menu 08.07.2026 3:53 ↓

Richard Swerdlow reminisces about San Francisco's diner culture.

Jada Imani Carter: A Responsibility to Heal 07.07.2026 3:52 ↓

Jada Imani Carter shares about dealing with childhood trauma.

Laura Fay: Night Shift 06.07.2026 4:00 ↓

Laura Fay reflects on a support desk call that reminded her to be patient

Roy Tennant: Lucky to Be Alive 03.07.2026 3:54 ↓

Roy Tennant shares about how he is fortunate to still be alive after surviving several accidents.

Kirstin Mitchell: Sharing the Joy 02.07.2026 3:57 ↓

Kirstin Mitchell shares about how she built community amongst friends.