TW: Discussion about eating disorder, alcohol and drug abuse, sobriety, and self harm
Ever wondered why you're not happy all the time? Well, you're not supposed to be! It's okay not to feel the sunshine every day, and sometimes, the cloudy moments are what make the sunny ones shine even brighter.
Today, Violetta welcomes Laura Clery, a comedian and influen ... Show More
Nov 20
Finding My Husband: Is This the End of Bookman?
<p><strong>Everything felt perfect… until the rabbit showed up.</strong></p><p>An emotional shift I couldn’t explain, a pullback I didn’t see coming, and the moment Bookman and I quietly unraveled. This episode dives into the signs you miss, the distance you feel before it’s spok ... Show More
43m 4s
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How To Feel Less Enraged And Hopeless When You Consume The News | Sharon McMahon
<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>"America's Government Teacher" has smart tips for staying calm in turbulent times.</p> <p>After years of serving as a high ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2024
The Gulf Between Your Internal Life And How The World Sees You | Anna Marie Tendler
<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>Lessons learned from the psychiatric hospital</p> <p>We've got a fascinating and very personal discussion today about the o ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2023
EP27: Dealing with Divorce
<p>Listeners, you've been asking us to cover this one. Today, Sarah and Theraphy Jeff are talking divorce. They're talking about the messages we all got about divorce growing up, being children of divorce, their own divorces, and a lot more. They talk about coping with grief, gui ... Show More
56m 6s
Dec 2024
E168: Secrets to Reignite Happiness And Love in Your Marriage w/Laura Doyle
<p>What if your marriage feels loveless, and divorce seems like the only option? How do you navigate a relationship when your spouse is unwilling to work on it, caught in addiction, or even unfaithful? And is it really possible to reignite the passion and excitement of the early ... Show More
1h 42m
Aug 2024
Why Your Brain Turns The Miraculous Into The Mundane—And How To Fix It | Maria Popova
<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>Smart and practical strategies for living, in Maria's words, wonder-smitten by reality.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Maria Popova ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2025
Dating After Divorce, Addiction, and Choosing the Right Love w/ Laurie Woolever
<p>In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Matthew sits down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauriewoolever/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laurie Woolever</a>—author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Care-Feeding-Memoir-Laurie-Woolever/dp/00633 ... Show More
1h 10m
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How to Know When It’s Time to Leave—Your Job, Your Partner, or Your Old Self with Nicole Walters
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57m 50s
Sep 16
#287 When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Laura Behnke
<p>In today’s episode, I’m talking to Laura Behnke, whose story is such a powerful example of resilience, hope, and what it means to build a meaningful life regardless of the “rules” we think we need to follow. Laura shares openly about not having her first real relationship unti ... Show More
57m 53s