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THE MONDAY EDIT: JVN’s Wicked FOMO, Mary Bruce Brings Back Journalism, Epstein File Vote
This week, we’re talking: visits to Drew Afualo & Suzanne Lambert’s podcasts, the Finlandia Trophy, Thanksgiving prep, Paul Revere, JVN’s upcoming European tour, Carmen Sandiego, “Where In The …
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GETTING BETTER | How To Protect Your Peace – The Art of Self-Care with Heather McMahan
Travel nightmares, cocktail jazz, & laughing gas…oh my! This week, JVN is joined by comedian and certified delight, Heather McMahan (host, Absolutely Not) They’re talking: baths vs. showers, …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: Cynthia Erivo’s Reflexes, Hilary Duff’s Return, the Last Penny
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s return to yoga, which comedian makes JVN pull an oblique & an intercostal muscle, the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen, the perils …
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GETTING BETTER | Radical Self-Care in a World Built on White Norms (with Dr. Jonathan M. Lassiter)
Woke Mind Virus? How about the Whiteness Mindset! JVN welcomes psychologist and author Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter to dig into his new book, How I Know White People …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: Mayor Mamdani’s Megawatt Smile, The Simpson’s Fortnite Takeover, Body Contouring
This week, we’re talking: Elyse Myers making The NY Times Best Seller List, Unisex Bathrooms, our TikTok round up, scorned Trump supporter centrists, the election of Mayor Zohran …
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GETTING BETTER | What It’s Like to Get an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult (with Elyse Myers)
Elyse Myers, (writer/creator) stopped by to talk to JVN all about her new book That’s A Great Question, I’d Love To Tell You, living with ADHD, and navigating …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: The Truth About SNAP Benefits and the Nuance of Lily Allen’s “West End Girl”
This week, we’re talking: money confidence, JVN Hair Update: Air Dry Cream…in tubs!, lazy headlines around GLP-1s, the return of Chris’ bob, pig & cow content, whistling, Poot …
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GETTING BETTER | Conquer Debt, Self-Worth, and Financial Freedom with Tori Dunlap
Money isn’t just about math — it’s about mindset. This week, JVN welcomes back financial educator, Her First $100K founder, and Financial Feminist Podcast host Tori Dunlap to …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: White House Ballroom, Kristi Noem’s Private Jet, Louvre Thieves
This week, we’re talking: some big considerations following last week’s hypnosis episode, Halloween, money shame, soft-pitching “The Cancelistas,” speaking on panels, smoked fish, Ralph Lauren Christmas, the continued …
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GETTING BETTER | Can Hypnosis Really Rewire Your Brain?
Hypnosis is not just swinging watches, stage magic, or Scooby Doo fodder – it’s a tool we can all use to help rewire our brains. This week, JVN …
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From mental health, to society & culture, to the science & history that you need to know – come on a journey every week with Jonathan and a leading expert as they get curious about ways we can all get BETTER.