For Kelsey McKinney, the author of the new book, “You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,” spreading a good story occupied a morally gray zone throughout her childhood.
McKinney, who is also the former host of the podcast, “Normal Gossip,” talks with Modern Love’s Anna Martin about navigating the ups and downs of gossiping in her own li ... Show More
Jul 29
Is Polyamory Right for You?
Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a polyamory expert. When she first heard about polyamorous relationships, back in the early ’90s, hardly anyone was talking about this stuff. But Sheff became fascinated, and for the past 30 years, she’s been studying the lives of kids who grew up in poly ... Show More
48m 16s
Aug 2022
Gossip: Women's Original Sin
The girlies discuss the politics of gossip - how it serves us evolutionarily, how women used it as a feminist act of resistance, and why it's commonly dismissed as surface-level shit talk. Digressions include some revelations about 9/11, whether or not it's ethical to work remote ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 2024
2233: There are Better Things to Talk About Than Other People (and How to Gossip Less) by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
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 2233: Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist explores the harmful effects of gossip and offers practical steps to avoid it, e ... Show More
10m 5s
Oct 2023
Ep 169 - How Much Gossip Should You Tell Your Boyfriend?
<p>This is a subject I’ve been wanting to talk about for a while. And I was reminded of it while watching RHONY and seeing all the secrets being spilled. For me, when it comes to keeping a secret there are a few general rules to abide by. Gossip…however, is its own thing, with ... Show More
18m 48s