2020 has so quickly been marked disastrous and tragic events. For me, and for so many people I know, all we want is someone to tell us what to do, how

to feel, who to be. It only makes sense that one of the most iconic advice-givers, Cheryl Strayed, would begin a podcast at the moment we need her most. The only twist is that Strayed isn’t offering her own advice in Sugar Calling, her new series with The New York Times. Instead, she’s calling writers that inspire her (all over 60 years old) to discuss how they’re navigating this scary time. The conversations, which feature the likes of Margaret Atwood, Judy Blume, and Amy Tan, turn into intimate discussions about courage, grief, and resilience. In her signature style, Strayed has found a new way of offering guidance this year, and we’re all listening closely. —Madison Feller

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