Tuxedo-clad, face covered in makeup, hair slicked and parted in the middle, jumping around a creaky stage, teenage Josh Radnor (now an actor, producer and director) makes a life-changing discovery: He can act. And he loves it. But what to do now? At 16 years old, all Josh knows is that his ambition to act is at odds with everything that surrounds him, and wi ... Show More
Yesterday
Home will be with me wherever I go, by Nadia Owusu
<p>As the daughter of UN diplomat, Nadia Owusu grows up across several worlds. Trailing her father from Africa to Europe before moving to the United States for university, Nadia grapples with her fractured identity. But when Nadia returns to her father's village in Ghana, she fin ... Show More
30m 31s
Nov 18
Magic is a serious business, by Gracia María
<p>Gracia María is a modern-day medicine woman, practicing community rituals in the tradition of her Peruvian ancestors. In connecting with her ancient roots, though, she realizes she also needs to rebuild the bonds with her immediate family, in order to share with them the perso ... Show More
38m 23s
Nov 11
The strength we seek is all around us, by Mirna Valerio
<p>As a runner of marathons and ultramarathons, author and advocate Mirna Valerio knows a thing or two about finding reserves of power within herself. When she makes the decision to leave her job as an educator and build a new career around inclusivity in the running world, she m ... Show More
37m 8s
Dec 2022
Stephen Fry: “Lost, alone and I wanted to take my life”
To call Stephen Fry a national treasure would be underselling him. One of the hardest working names in British media, you name it and Stephen has done it; writer, actor, director and comedian. The size of his contribution to British culture in over four decades as a public figure ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2019
Mark Henick on Suicide and Depression
Mark Henick has appeared in hundreds of television segments and countless more radio, print and online features about mental health. Mark’s TedTalk, “Why We Choose Suicide”, is among the most-watched in the world with over 6 million views. In this episode, he tells Eric about his ... Show More
51m 53s
Apr 2023
John Green on OCD, Writing, and Loving Middle-Age
The writer talks about longing to fall in love, his life with mental illness, and why adulthood is underrated.
This episode originally aired in 2018, and contains a description of suicidal ideation. If you find yourself in a moment of crisis like John did and need to talk with ... Show More
30m 11s
Jun 2022
E331 JiDion On KSI Changing His Life, Pokimane Twitch Ban, Hooking Up With Lizzo
<p>Prankster & professional rawdogger, JiDion, joins the boys to discuss getting banned from Twitch, dating Lizzo, visiting the most racist town in America, Pokimane beef, KSI & Logan Paul’s career-changing advice, Top 5 influencers for teens, joining PRIME squad, pranks ... Show More
1h 34m
Jan 2023
E171 - Mark Manson: How to give a f*ck about the right things
<p>Mark Manson is a bestselling author best known for his book <em>The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k</em>, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. This episode dives deep into what it means to lead a great life, exploring questions such as, how to focus on the things we care ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2024
Angel Carter Conrad: Breaking the Cycle
<p>Trigger Warning: The following episode contains content about sexual assault, child abuse, drug abuse, death, violence, and mental illness that some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, the Taylors are sitting down for an exclusive ... Show More
1h 20m
Apr 2023
Confession Corner: FAMILY DRAMA
<p>Life is like a game of Jenga, you never know which block is going to make the whole thing come crashing down. One minute you're on top of the world, and the next you're wondering how you ended up in a pile of rubble. But that's the beauty of life, isn't it? The unpredictabilit ... Show More
26m 48s