Best Dr Peter McGraw Podcasts (2025)

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Rewind & Reflect: What Makes a Life Remarkable? 1:35:40

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In this re-release of a popular early episode, Peter McGraw talks to guests Jill Cohen and Julie Nirvelli about what it means to live a remarkable life. They explore how to break away from societal expectations and design a life that aligns with your values. The conversation touches on autonomy, identity, and the joys – and challenges – of living r…

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#175: Professor Jordi Diaz Gibson: Introductory remarks on the FC Barcelona leadership case study 35:10

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We will be learning in depth about the leadership of one of the world’s top sports organizations: FC Barcelona (Barca). Our expert guide is Professor Jordi Diaz Gibson, a top level scholar and former elite, national-level athlete in Barcelona. In this first episode, Professor Diaz Gibson discusses his own background, the role of Barca in local live…

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#174: Coach Phil Jackson: An overview of coaching as a “serious and solemn matter” 13:03

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Coach Jackson delivered some foundational comments on the importance of coaching. When he first started coaching: “I realized that I had scant knowledge.” “As a coach, I learned that you had to set up a sequence early on when the people gathered together to tell them what was going to happen and how this was going to transpire.” “Until an athlete g…

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#173: Coach Phil Jackson: Forming team identity 44:00

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A key charge for coaches is bringing their teams together to form a collective identity. Team identity formation is a complex process that can shape the group’s journey in profound ways. In this session, Coach Jackson offers some insights on team identity formation. 1. Setting the tone for a new season: Speaking with the team about pressure. 2. Vis…

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#172: Coach Phil Jackson: Increasing the collective intelligence of the team 38:56

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1. Why Coach Jackson spent a moment of reflection before each game. 2. How the Bulls embraced Scottie Pippen when he was going through a difficult family time. 3. “Non-action.” Not getting involved from an ego perspective. Step back from the initial reaction. 4. Group intelligence. Smart teams. NASA example. 5. Letting a team fail. “Sometimes it’s …

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Episode 250: Looking Forward and Looking Back 1:17:31

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In this milestone episode, Peter McGraw reunites with fan-favorite Julie Nirvelli to reflect on 250 episodes of Solo and the rise of the Solo movement. Together, they look back on how far we've come, celebrate the viral success of the TEDx talk Stop Telling People to Get Married, and look ahead to what’s next for a world built for one. Love the sho…

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#171: Coach Phil Jackson: Turning the mundane into the sacred 36:13

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All teams face the grind, the mundane, even the doldrums, throughout the course of their time together. How can coaches keep spirits up, and "even make the mundane sacred?” Coach Jackson and Professor Miller discussed: 1. The responsibility that players have for playing. 2. The coach can bring some fun and joy to the season. 3. Times of the season …

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#170: Coach Phil Jackson: The value of a system 36:49

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What does it mean to “have a system?” Why is it critical to build from the ground up? 1. Having a system is not unique to basketball. It applies to most all sports (e.g., rowing). “It transcends basketball, no doubt about it." 2. How Tex Winter used a system successfully at Kansas State and eventually brought it into the NBA. 3. "The system is impo…

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#169: Coach Phil Jackson: Developing a Staff 52:25

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The distribution of leadership. Getting a strong staff, getting to know each other. Trusting each other and giving everyone meaningful roles. 1 The small room at the Chicago Bulls facility where Coach Jackson developed bonds with Coaches Bach and Winter. Three desks, two doors. Monitors. 2 Scouting upcoming teams. Making videos with the video machi…

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#168: Coach Phil Jackson: Becoming more metacognitive 44:19

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Coach Jackson joined us to discuss how and why coaches should build self-awareness. Notes: 1. “I always thought there was something more to basketball than basketball.” 2. Standing at the center circle before the start of practice. “When people come to the center circle, everything has to be in order.” 3. Metacognition: how do we think about thinki…

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Waiting (Again) 1:45:48

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What does it mean to wait—especially as a single person? In this re-release, Peter McGraw is joined by guest co-host Iris Schneider, a fellow Solo and behavioral scientist, to talk with sociologist Kinneret Lahad about the overlooked power of time in singlehood. They explore how the relationship escalator shapes our perceptions of time and adulthoo…

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Defending Relationship Ideology 59:05

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Why do so many people defend marriage like it is sacred – even when the data does not back it up. In this provocative episode, Peter McGraw talks to Martin Day about his paper on people’s committed relationship ideology – the belief system that says romantic partnership is the key to happiness, status, and success. With special guest co-host Iris S…

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Dignity 1:11:07

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What if your life was built around dignity – not just yours, but everyone’s? In this episode, behavioral scientist and proud Solo Cait Lamberton joins Peter McGraw to unpack how dignity shapes Solo living, partnered life, and everything in between. They explore what dignity really means (hint: it’s not just self-esteem or being nice), the everyday …

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Three Single Women Put Peter on the Hot Seat! 1:14:18

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Peter McGraw takes the hot seat on the Three Single Women podcast to celebrate their 6-month anniversary—and (boldly) speak for all men. This crossover episode dives into masculinity, femininity, dating, and personal growth. ✨ Special announcement: Peter’s new eBook on aging sexy is coming soon. Learn more and join the Solo community at petermcgraw…

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Masculinity and Manhood 1:25:37

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Masculinity and Manhood: What are they, what are they not, and where we’re headed? To answer these questions, Peter McGraw is joined by two friends from a recent Men’s Wellness Day for a thoughtful (and fun) conversation on strength, vulnerability, relationships, femininity, and the state of manhood and masculinity. You can find bonus content about…

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A Rich Remarkable Life (Again) 1:06:30

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In this re-release of a thought-provoking episode, Peter McGraw is joined by Dr. Erin Westgate for a lively exploration of what it means to live a psychologically rich life. Moving beyond the usual narratives of happiness and meaning, this episode introduces a third path—one filled with novelty, complexity, and perspective-changing experiences. Fro…

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The Male and Female Divide with Dr. Peter McGraw 1:23:31

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To mark our six-month anniversary, we’re joined by Dr. Peter McGraw for a special episode! Peter is the host of Solo: A Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life. He’s also a behavioural economist, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, and a humor researcher who dedicates his life to advocating single living. In this episode, we explo…

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Breakups 46:32

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Ah, breakups. Most of us have been through at least one and they’re what we’re talking about on this week’s episode. Whether you’re more accustomed to being dumped, or more au fait with being the dump-ee, breakups are rarely pleasant. This week, we discuss our own breakup stories, and the conversation includes the grief of heartbreak, how situation…

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Meditations For (Single) Mortals 1:04:42

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What if the key to a remarkable life isn’t doing more—but doing less, better? In this episode, Peter McGraw welcomes author Oliver Burkeman to explore themes from his latest book Meditations for Mortals. They dive into the beauty of limits, the folly of perfectionism, and why embracing imperfection might be the most productive thing you can do. Tun…

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We All Have Issues! 47:47

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This week, we are talking about the assumption that single women are single because they have issues. SPOILER ALERT: yes, we have issues, like everyone else, but that's not why we are single! Relationships, marriage and children are seen as the ultimate goal within society and single women are unfairly seen as broken or incomplete. We share our own…

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Friendships 1:03:20

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This week, we are discussing a really important topic... friendships! We discuss our own thoughts and feelings about the importance of the right types of friendships when you are single and childfree, our own personal experiences of changes and shifts within our circles, authenticity, finding your tribe and so much more! Enjoy! xxx Thank you for li…

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Did The Covid Pandemic Fuel The Solo Movement? 1:08:13

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Peter McGraw is joined by Mary Dahm and Shane Mauss to reflect on how the pandemic disrupted everything—and unexpectedly liberated Solos. From lockdown revelations to pandemic breakups, we explore how COVID accelerated a shift toward independence, self-reliance, and living a life off the relationship escalator. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, revie…

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An Email From A Listener Who Tells Us We're Bitter 40:14

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This week we are tackling an email we received from a listener who says that we are bitter that we are single and childfree! We discuss our thoughts on the matter and talk about how defying the mainstream narrative comes with a lot of judgement. Enjoy! xxx Thank you for listening to our show! Please subscribe to us from wherever you are listening! …

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Listener Question; How Did We Become Happily Single? 51:44

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This week we are answering an email from one of our lovely listeners who asks how we got to a point within our lives where we embrace our single lives and ignore the voice of society around us. We talk about our own personal journeys and feelings surrounding our single status' and how awakening to social conditioning is the first step to owning you…

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Are You A Lone Wolf? 1:14:49

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Are you a lone wolf? Live from the HiFi Homestead, Peter McGraw is joined by his good friend—comedian, science communicator, and self-professed lone wolf—Shane Mauss, for a deep dive into solitude, survival, and the myths we tell about ourselves. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo…

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Solo Travel 1:00:28

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This week, we are talking all about solo travel. Whether you love it, hate it, or are curious to try it, this episode is for you! We share our own experiences of solo travel - from a solo road trip in New England, to solo travels in France, to a solo week away in the UK's New Forest- as well as talking about the many wonderful things that can be ga…

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Friend Breakups 1:15:11

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Everyone talks about romantic breakups—but what about breaking up with a friend? In this episode, Peter McGraw is joined in the Solo Studio by two community favorites: the perceptive and passionate Janice Formichella and the Solo OG Julie Nirvelli. Together, they dive into the often-overlooked world of friend breakups—why they happen, how to naviga…

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Are We Meant to Be with One Person Forever? 1:01:16

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Are we meant to be in monogamous relationships? This week we are exploring our thoughts, opinions and experiences surrounding monogamy. We discuss the evolution of human connection and how we change and grow over time and the pressure society places on relationships to "work", often to the detriment of our happiness. From the expectation of having …

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Solitude 44:12

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This week, we’re diving into the beauty of solitude—why we love spending time alone and the surprising stigma that still surrounds it. Society often paints solitude as something to be avoided, as if being alone means there’s something wrong with you. But what if the real concern is not being able to enjoy your own company? We explore the many benef…

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Purpose 58:49

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This week we are talking about purpose and what it means to find and live within your own purpose. We discuss our own individual take on purpose and how we believe it can be easily confused with the societal meaning of "success" ie materialism and social status. We talk about direction, meaning and happiness in our lives and how, ultimately, follow…

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Relationship Design (Again) 1:35:57

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In this re-release of a popular episode, Peter McGraw welcomes Jessalyn Dean into the Solo Studio for a deep dive into Relationship Design—the art of co-creating intentional, customized relationships that truly work for you. Instead of following default scripts, Relationship Design encourages open communication, mutual agreements, and regular check…

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Not Having Kids, Part Two 50:10

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This week, we’re back with Part Two of our conversation on being childfree! We dive into what we got up to in our younger years and all the joys and benefits of not being a mother in today’s world. From mental health challenges to the rise of smartphones and social media, the different stages of childhood—and much more! Enjoy! xxx Thank you for lis…

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Not Having Kids, Part One 1:14:16

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This week, we are talking about being childfree! We discuss our own journeys and how we feel, individually, about not having children. We go on to discuss other various issues related to this subject including pronatalism, climate change, political issues, familial pressures and how we feel there is a need for there to be more emphasis on the lesse…

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What if I die alone? 44:57

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This week we are talking about the narrative that women who are single and don't have children will face dying alone. We discuss our own thoughts on this particular topic and how having a partner and/or children is no guarantee that we will be surrounded by people at that time. Let's face it... we could be hit by a bus! We discuss taking responsibi…

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Listener Questions #2 1:22:09

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In this AMA episode, Peter McGraw welcomes back familiar guest Julie Nirvelli to tackle questions from the Solo community. From Solo Salons and international moves to personality types and relationship design, they dive into thought-provoking topics about solo living, dating, and self-discovery. Plus, an update on Peter’s latest projects—including …

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#167: Steve Stricker: Reflections on leading at the Ryder Cup and beyond 32:12

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Steve Stricker is a great golfer – but also a smart, effective and well-regarded leader. He served as Captain of the United States Ryder Cup and President’s Cup teams. His success in those venue was no mistake – he was organized, prepared, and ready when leadership roles were presented. We enjoyed a conversation about leadership, paying specific at…