Play isn’t something we grow out of — it’s something we desperately need to return to.
When was the last time you truly played — without trying to be productive, impressive, or good at it? This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with toy designer and author Cas Holman to help us learn the value of a little playtime! From designing iconic toys to studyin ... Show More
Today
ANTM Reaction, "Murder in Glitterball City" Breakdown, U.S. Presence in Iran
This week, JVN & Chris talk: Softwave Skin Treatments, "Friend of Dorothy," the ANTM Documentary, Murder in Glitterball City, the weekly Spelling Bee, U.S. presence in Iran, and ICE Detention Centers. Plus - JVN answers your listener questions, and we drop this week’s Hot B*tch o ... Show More
29m 43s
Feb 25
Why Women’s Sexual Health Matters: Cindy Eckert on Addyi, Libido Science & Stigma
Cindy Eckert (Addyi) joins JVN to talk all things women’s sexual health, libido, and the science behind desire. Cindy breaks down her TIME100 Health feature, gives a preview of the upcoming Paramount+ documentary about her workThe Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control, shares t ... Show More
44m 9s
Feb 23
Punch the Monkey, Trump Tariffs, Kristi Noem's Deportation Flights
This week, JVN & Chris talk: Punch the Monkey, the return of the perm, Supreme Court striking down Trump Tariffs, Kristi Noem’s private jet funded from ICE’s budget, the shelf life of slang, and our hot b*tches of the week! The Monday Edit, now on YouTube! Check out the JVN Patre ... Show More
31m 11s
Aug 2025
#985 - Dr David Spiegel - Hypnosis, Brain Hacking, & Mental Mastery
Dr. David Spiegel is a psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and leading authority on hypnosis and stress-related health. What exactly is hypnosis? Most of us picture it as a magician’s trick, when someone dangles a watch, your eyes get heavy, and suddenly you’re suggestible. But tha ... Show More
1h 33m
Oct 2024
Learn How to HACK Your Mind with Hypnosis: The Ultimate Cognitive Upgrade : 1218
<p>Explore the science and potential of hypnosis as Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford’s leading expert in mind-body medicine, joins Dave Asprey to reveal how hypnosis can radically enhance cognition, mental clarity, and resilience. In this episode of <em>The Human Upgrade</em>, you’ll ... Show More
59m 53s