Taking joy seriously with Ross Gay + Author Ross Gay sits in front of a green leafed hedge with his hand on his cheek, pondering. To his right is a photo of his most recent essay collection, “Inciting Joy,” which is white with blue writing and pink flowers.
Sam Dier, Natasha Komoda / Workman Publishing
Taking joy seriously with Ross Gay + Author Ross Gay sits in front of a green leafed hedge with his hand on his cheek, pondering. To his right is a photo of his most recent essay collection, “Inciting Joy,” which is white with blue writing and pink flowers.
Sam Dier, Natasha Komoda / Workman Publishing

In a delightful holiday episode, poet Ross Gay joins us to talk about his new essay collection, Inciting Joy, and the beauty of finding solace and solidarity in complex life experiences. As Ross describes it, “Joy is delight that emanates from us as we help each other carry our sorrows.”

Plus, to double down on gratitude, we hear from some Nerdette listeners about what they are grateful for this holiday season!

Taking joy seriously with Ross Gay + Author Ross Gay sits in front of a green leafed hedge with his hand on his cheek, pondering. To his right is a photo of his most recent essay collection, “Inciting Joy,” which is white with blue writing and pink flowers.
Sam Dier, Natasha Komoda / Workman Publishing
Taking joy seriously with Ross Gay + Author Ross Gay sits in front of a green leafed hedge with his hand on his cheek, pondering. To his right is a photo of his most recent essay collection, “Inciting Joy,” which is white with blue writing and pink flowers.
Sam Dier, Natasha Komoda / Workman Publishing

In a delightful holiday episode, poet Ross Gay joins us to talk about his new essay collection, Inciting Joy, and the beauty of finding solace and solidarity in complex life experiences. As Ross describes it, “Joy is delight that emanates from us as we help each other carry our sorrows.”

Plus, to double down on gratitude, we hear from some Nerdette listeners about what they are grateful for this holiday season!