Mar 7

Repost: Change Is A Work In Progress

Seventeen-year-old “Struggling” had big dreams to leave his small town, but his living situation was at risk because he couldn’t stop using drugs. A letter writer who called herself “Bad Mom” loved her children, but could no longer bear the demands of motherhood. Both desperately ... Show More

35m 15s

Feb 21

Repost: Should I Stay Or Go?

This episode was originally released on September 9, 2016. In this favorite episode from the archives, The Sugars bring you another "Rapid Fire" episode, where they give brief answers to a handful of letters that are all centered around a theme. The theme for this episode is "sta ... Show More

34m 9s

Jan 31

Throwback: How Do I Find The Courage To Be My Own Guide?

This episode was originally released September 23rd, 2016. The Sugars often discuss letters dealing with very specific problems or struggles. In this encore episode, they take on a broader, more existential question: how to follow your heart. The Sugars discuss with the GRAMMY-wi ... Show More

26m 41s

Sep 2022

choosing between love and career… can you have both?

i've noticed that a lot of gen z and millennial people seem to be choosing their career over love. there seems to be this sort of belief within young people that you can't have both and need to choose one or the other. i've kind of seen this narrative float around a bit on the in ... Show More

49m 25s

Oct 2023

4 Traits Linked to Career Success but Relationship Heartbreak

Ever felt like the very traits fueling your career are the ones putting the brakes on your love life? You’re not alone!In today’s podcast, we discuss the paradox of how the ladder to professional heights can sometimes lead to personal lows in a relationship.NEXT ... Show More

37m 4s

Oct 2019

How to Have a Relationship and a Career

Jennifer Petriglieri, associate professor at INSEAD, studied more than 100 couples where both partners have big professional goals. She finds that being successful in your careers and your relationship involves planning, mapping, and ongoing communication. She also identifies dif ... Show More

28m 21s

May 2021

Did You Pick the Right Partner?

Whether you've been dating someone for a short time or been married for years, there's one question that can remain perennially interesting — did I choose the right partner? My guest today has some answers to that question that aren't based on crowd-sourced anecdotes ... Show More

49m 43s

Aug 2022

The Best Kind of Relationship

The Best Kind of Relationship The quality of your life is a direct result of your relationships. Tony Robbins said that. There are three ways to play the relationship game, whether it's a personal, professional, or business relationship. There is only one way to win. 1) All rela ... Show More

11m 13s

Aug 2023

Are Men Really Turned Off By Successful Women? The Harsh Truth

Have you ever found yourself wondering why your professional success doesn't seem to translate into success in your relationships? It's a confusing and frustrating scenario, leaving you questioning why you seem to excel in one area of life while feeling lost in the o ... Show More

44m 37s

Mar 2024

Do You REALLY Know What You Want in a Partner?

Everyone has an ideal partner checklist that might include attributes like "6 foot, 6 figures, 6 pack abs." But is this setting you up for failure in relationships?In today’s podcast, we discuss why there may be a striking contradiction between what you want a ... Show More

35m 29s

Career Vs. Love