Michael Lerner On Hope in the Midst of a Polycrisis

Michael Lerner resigned from Yale before tenure to build a school for kids out of juvenile hall. Three years later, a shaft of sunlight over an abandoned radio station convinced him to found Commonweal instead. Forty years, 234 cancer retreats, and one MacArthur Fellowship later, Michael Lerner explains why he's a hopeful catastrophist — and makes the case for loving your fate, even inside the polycrisis.Human Success Stories is a One Wealth production, hosted by David Steele and Jonathan Steele, co-founders of One Wealth Advisors. One Wealth helps people simplify the financial complexity of their lives so they can be more present for the moments that matter. Learn more at or reach out at info@onewealth.net. This podcast is provided by One Wealth Advisors, LLC. This post and the content discussed in this podcast should not be construed as investment advice.