Starcast Join the waitlist
The Gray Area with Sean Illing

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

What makes a life good enough?

Oct 23, 2026 · 44m

Coming soon to iPhone. Already have it? “Listen in Starcast” takes you straight there.

On this episode

About this episode

What does it mean to have a good life when so much feels wrong? In this episode of The Gray Area, guest host Jonquilyn Hill speaks with Vox journalist Rachel Wilkerson Miller about her forthcoming book, The Nice Life. Rachel argues that even when we feel anxious or unsettled, we can build a satisfying life through curiosity, friendship, creativity, and generosity. Jonquilyn and Rachel explore how to find joy in difficult times, take pleasure in ordinary things, and share that pleasure with others. Guest Host: Jonquilyn Hill, host of Explain It To Me Guest: Rachel Miller, Vox Senior Even Better & Lifestyle Editor We would love to hear from you. To tell us what you thought of this episode,…