“Everybody has a treasure. Everybody is a gem in some way. And that’s why I’m so curious. That’s why I ask people questions because I like to try to discover or plumb their being or their soul and find out what is that special spark that makes them unique and interesting.”

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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