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THE MONDAY EDIT: How to Ask For What You Need, Open the Line of Communication, and Be Included — Your Listener Questions Answered
This week is all about your listener questions! We’re talking: asking for what you need up front, finding people to co-sign your BS, advice for young queer folk, …
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GETTING BETTER | What Power Does the U.S. Constitution Really Give WE THE PEOPLE? — w/ Strict Scrutiny co-host, Melissa Murray
The U.S. Constitution can feel intimidating—but what if understanding it is one of the most empowering things you can do? This week, JVN sits down with constitutional law …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: Reframing PRIDE, Liza Meownelli Updates, Janet Jackson Sighting, Anti-ICE Protestors
This week, we’re talking: Liza Meownelli Updates, Pride 2026, posture, AC, allergies, caffeine decreasing, workout faces, Carly Rae Jepsen’s new era, earthquakes, Janet Jackson, American Spelling Bee, the …
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GETTING BETTER | How To Tap Into the Energy, Vibe, and Spirit of PRIDE 2026 — w/ Peppermint
This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with actress, activist, performer, and NYC Pride Grand Marshal Peppermint for a conversation about the energy, joy, resilience, and community …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: What My Cannabis Break Taught Me, the Swampy Reflection Pool, PRIDE Spelling Bee, Sunscreen Daywear Tips
This week, we’re talking: Liza the Cat Updates, why the World Cup is low-key tea, hazards of cruising, Diet Coke erasure, JVN’s cannabis break, PRIDE Spelling Bee, the …
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GETTING BETTER | Maren Morris on Reparenting Herself and Being a Rebel with a Cause
Can we get a hallelujah? Maren Morris is here! This week, JVN sits down with Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris to celebrate the 10th anniversary of HERO and explore …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: How to Sit with Discomfort, UFC Cage Fight, Hair Loss Hacks
This week, we’re talking: hair content around the world, shopping in Seoul, more Midwest comedy dates, updates on Liza the cat, skin treatments in South Korea, Gemini season, …
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GETTING BETTER | Why We Love Office Supplies w/ the “Staples Baddie”
“Y’all, let’s make a mug. Tap in.” As we continue to thrive during Pride Month, JVN sits down with TikTok superstar Kaden Rowland, aka the “Staples Baddie,” to …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: How to Come From a Place of Gratitude, Navigating Grief, and an Office Supplies Spelling Bee
This week, we’re talking: Thoughts on the recent Queer Eyes news, an update on our Pet family, talking about trauma without becoming our trauma, getting better at grief, …
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GETTING BETTER | What Broadway Can Teach You About Reinvention w/ CATS: The Jellicle Ball’s Hair & Makeup Team
Happy Pride Month! This week on Getting Better, we’re heading backstage on Broadway for a dazzling deep dive into the artistry, creativity, and sheer magic that brings iconic …
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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.