Hi, it's me Ricky Lake. You probably know me for my hit 90s talk show, but if I'm being totally

honest, I was juggling so much and didn't have time to stop and think about what truly went

into living a full and vibrant life.

We'll fast forward to today, I'm 55 and a half years old

and I am happier than ever.

And I'm so excited to help you find your joy

on my new show, The High Life with Ricky Lake.

Together we'll learn new ways to live better.

Listen to The High Life with Ricky Lake from Lemonotta Media.

Out now, wherever you get your podcasts. I wanted to begin this week's episode by acknowledging the loss of Justice Ruth

Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was a brilliant jurist, an iconic pioneer for gender equality, and a

beacon of hope for Americans who believe that all people should be treated fairly

under the law. Now in the absence of that beacon many find themselves in a dark place.

I believe in the promise of America but part of living in this country is also

acknowledging that there are a lot of dark moments in our history.

And honestly, it feels like we're living through one of them right now.

I know my heart aches as we mourn the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and grapple with the miscarriage of justice in the case of Brianna Taylor and cope with the loss of now more than 200,000 American lives to COVID-19. Sometimes it can seem overwhelming. And for

many Americans, it's scary to see their fundamental human rights hang in the

balance. I say this not to bring you down, but to acknowledge

the reality of the moment. If you're feeling sad right now, that's okay. If you're feeling angry about the state of the world, that makes

sense. I find strength in the legacy of RBG. She may have stood just five foot one, but she was a giant of the court who championed justice

for the people who needed it most, and succeeded.

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