“It’s not as simple as choosing not to care—you’re caught in a bind either way,” says Alicia Menendez, MSNBC anchor and author of The Likeability Trap. Menendez joins Elise Loehnen to talk about why many women are presented with two options: being a good leader or being liked. She urges us to stop responding to situations with the hope we will be more liked. ... Show More
Mar 24
Tig Notaro on Grief, Comedy, and Life After Loss
Gwyneth sits down with Tig Notaro—comedian, writer, actor, and producer—to talk about her Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, which follows poet Andrea Gibson through the final chapter of their life. They talk about friendship, illness, and mortality—and ho ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2021
"When You Win, Brag Gently; When You Lose, Weep Softly" with Jim Clyburn
William Locke explains why he’ll never give up his two biggest vices. Then Max talks with Congressman Jim Clyburn about how the balance between optimism and pragmatism has guided his political career and how he's maintained that balance without the help of his confidant, main adv ... Show More
33m 26s
Dec 2023
1995: 5 Tips to Be More Likable by Chalene Johnson on Likability
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 1995: Chalene Johnson's insightful article "5 Tips to Be More Likable" offers practical advice on enhancing likability and ... Show More
9m 44s
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
Oct 2022
How to Date Women with Ali Kolbert
Is she into you, or is she strictly dickly?! This week, we’re joined by Comedian and fellow Dear Media Host, Ali Kolbert to talk about the freedom in not having to define your sexuality, her advice on making the first move, and why some men just don’t get it.
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40m 33s
Jul 2024
2227: [Part 2] How to Tell If You're Too Picky With Guys or Settling by Melissa Josue of Melissa The Love Coach on Dating Advice
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 2227: Melissa Josue explores how deeper self-awareness can help you distinguish between being too picky and settling in rel ... Show More
9m 31s