Helen Lewis is a journalist at The Atlantic and an author
Humanity has become much less religious and in the ruins of this fresh, listless world, bereft of traditional insight, a cadre of new gurus have risen to take the high priests' place of dispensing insights about how to live. Helen's new BBC Sounds documentary series delves into this world of secular ... Show More
Jun 13
How The Partner You Choose Reveals Your Self-Worth - Quinlan Walther - #1110
Quinlan Walther is a writer and a relationship coach. Why do we keep choosing the wrong partners? We meet someone new and think, “Maybe this is finally the one.” But then the pattern starts to feel familiar. Different face, same pain. Different relationship, same lesson. So why d ... Show More
1h 33m
Jun 11
Harvard Professor: Why Nothing Feels Real Anymore - Arthur Brooks - #1109
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. Why do some people feel lost while others seem deeply fulfilled? When life feels empty, it's often not because you're missing success, money, or comfort; it's because you're missing meaning. So h ... Show More
1h 54m
Nov 2023
#668 Leslie Winick - The Interesting, Invisible Woman
<p>Leslie Winick is an MIHH listener who joins Paul to talk about what it feels like, as an older woman, when you start to become invisible to others. She also shares her struggles with depression and postpartum depression and talks about the path that led her to a career she’s p ... Show More
1h 29m
Feb 2024
#684 Devastation & Hope - Kendra Petty
<p>Kendra Petty is an author who opens up about her life story, which is full of both devastation and hope. She talks about being raised in a cult, the tragic death of her brother, the abuse she suffered as a child, and how she’s gotten through it all. Be sure to check out her bo ... Show More
1h 37m
Mar 2023
Dr. Amen: A Revolution in Brain Health
TW: suicide
The Lautners are joined by psychiatrist and 18-time best-selling author, Dr. Amen, who’s on a mission to end the concept of mental illness and talk about brain health. They discuss the Launters’ brain scans from The Amen Clinic, how mental hygiene is equally as impor ... Show More
59m 32s
Feb 2024
On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, Part 5
<p class="MsoNormal">In our annual celebration of Darwin Day, let's enjoy a relaxing read from this foundational text of science. This time, we finally get to natural selection, what it is, what it isn't, and why birds are so very, very pretty.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p c ... Show More
55m 58s
Feb 2024
#586: Taking Risks and Trying New Things
Do you want to next-level your life, and you know some things you can do, but you're putting them off? Maybe it's joining the gym, or perhaps it's taking the first steps to switch your career. If you're an entrepreneur, this might be as simple as trying new ideas with more boldne ... Show More
33m 28s
Nov 2025
Epstein Emails, Greatest Robot Unveiling Ever 11.13.25
In episode 1964, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan, are joined by actor, writer, improvisor, host of the Bad Drag Race comedy show, Drag Her, and We Love Trash, Mano Agapion, to discuss… Newly-Released Epstein Emails Reveals Trump Knew About “The Girls”, THIS IS THE GREATEST ... Show More
1h 8m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="http ... Show More
