1. Five communication ideas that might help us connect more deeply with people.
2. How Glennon feels that “everyone is talking but nobody is listening to each other ever” and why that’s one of the reasons most of us feel lonely.
3. The conversation strategy that Glennon and Abby use at the dinner table with their kids and friends.
4. Why we love talking abo ... Show More
Apr 28
(BEST OF) How to Get Your Joy Back: Ross Gay
Today, we’re sharing our conversation with poet Ross Gay, who reminds us that joy isn’t denial—it’s connection. Not a way out of the world, but a way back into it. Together, we explore how to keep noticing what’s still beautiful, how to rebuild our “delight muscle,” and why witne ... Show More
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Apr 23
The Cost of Truth Telling (And Why We Paid It)
We woke up to a Webby — and instead of just celebrating, we started asking: What does it mean to actually use your voice right now? Today, we’re talking about what building Treat Media has really meant — why we chose to go independent, what we’ve gained (and risked), and why havi ... Show More
51m 16s
May 2023
Laura Dern and Diane Ladd on Their Most Vulnerable Conversations
The iconic mother-daughter duo share the journey that led them from an unexpected health crisis to writing a book together: Honey, Baby, Mine. They chat with cohost Cleo Wade about why we tend to wear masks with the people closest to us, and how they gathered the courage to have ... Show More
51m 42s
Feb 2025
Encore: Having Hard Conversations: How to Avoid Being Avoidant
Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week, we’re checking in with Savannah, Ryan and Beth, Danica, and Amy to hear how our sessions have impacted their lives since we last spoke. All of them had trouble communicating with someone--a spouse, sibling, boyfriend--about an important issue in ... Show More
41m 21s
Jun 2021
How To Deal With Toxic Relationships, Mental Health, and Confidence
The girls are catching up and answering all of your questions this week! Ways to improve on mental health, tips on feeling more confident, how to be engaging on dating apps, navigating toxic relationships with family members, and so much more!
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44m 40s
May 2024
2169: Five Reasons We Talk “At” Each Other And How To Listen by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Communication Skills
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2169: Explore practical ways to improve communication with your partner with Dr. Margaret Rutherford's enlightening insight ... Show More
11m 10s
Oct 2023
Is there a sane way to use the internet?
Ezra Klein joins Search Engine this week to answer a question that's increasingly confounded us: how do I use the internet now? How do I get information about the things I care about, without getting sucked into a vortex of opinion, unearned certainty, and yelling?
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59m 59s