Vanity & Sanity

This week, Gethard talks to a Vietnam veteran with a lifetime of stories. He’s never listened to the podcast, but his granddaughter has, and she encouraged him to call in as a way to share and preserve the experiences he’s carried for decades. He recounts some harrowing moments f ... Show More

In another installment of our unofficial “The Young People Are Alright” series, a 19-year-old entrepreneur calls in to talk about hustle culture, mental health, and the lessons he’s learning from his first relationship. He’s thoughtful, ambitious, and asking big questions about w ... Show More

This week’s caller joined Gethard at 10:30 on a Friday night to talk about wrestling and her love of a New Jersey ska band, but the conversation quickly turned into something else entirely. We hear about her tugboat captain husband (who happens to have Geth’s secret dream job), h ... Show More

Think about the last time you were struck by a gorgeous painting in a museum, or heard a song that brought you to tears. All of us know what it’s like to be stopped in our tracks by a beautiful sight. But scientists are still puzzling over why this is the case. What’s the point o ... Show More

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Many of us may have a reflexive reaction when we notice we’re feeling down: we want it to go away. Maybe we think something is wrong with us and we automatic ... Show More

Know what makes you beautiful? In today’s episode, Ginger, Jai and Erin giggle over some of their more cringey style seasons and snafus—not to mention a recent breakdown over a DIY haircut gone wrong! Then they welcome their stunning friend Lori Potter to the show, whose story of ... Show More

This is an episode for anyone who feels like they are obsessed with being prettier, younger, something-er, in some external way, and you feel that it is reducing your wellbeing in life. This came up when I was interviewed by Melissa Rivers. She asked something like, “What if you’ ... Show More

“What actually makes you most beautiful is embracing what feels good. I find that the more work you have to put into trying to be something, it sucks the joy out of what it is that you're doing,” says joy expert Erica Lasan. “Especially being a black woman, my journey to beauty h ... Show More

Original Air Date: January 7, 1987Oprah talks to women about how feelings of jealousy and envy have ruined aspects of their lives. Two experts, Betsy Cohen, author of "The Snow White Syndrome: All About Envy," and Jerilyn Ross, associate director of The Roundhouse Square Psychiat ... Show More

Cette semaine dans Passages, nous voulions vous faire entendre des épisodes d'un de nos autres podcasts : Emotions. Aujourd'hui, nous nous plongeons dans des histoires d'amour avec un épisode de la journaliste Adélie Pojzman-Pontay. Tout le monde connaît la compassion. C’est, sel ... Show More

My dear friend Aadam joins me in a two-episode series where we discuss self-compassion, shame and vulnerability. In this episode, we talk about self-love and compassion, how these topics are crucial to our well being and growth, and the difference between shame and guilt. How do ... Show More