Best Stephen Hussey Podcasts (2025)

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(Matt Monday): The Subtle Signs They’ll Commit Forever 14:32

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Why does it feel so hard to find someone who will actually commit? These days, it’s easy to get caught up in someone’s curated image: their Instagram-perfect life, charm, and seemingly deep qualities. But having great qualities doesn’t automatically make someone a great partner. And that’s where we often get stuck. In this week’s episode, I break d…

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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(Rewind): Want To Keep Their Attention? DO NOT CHASE; Do THIS Instead 11:19

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We all know we won’t connect with everyone we meet . . . but one of the most frustrating situations we can find ourselves in is one where we feel an initial spark and a connection, but things just don’t seem to progress. And in the end, they end up fading as we feel a lack of momentum. Rather than giving in to our desire to double down on communica…

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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314: They’ve Stopped Trying? Don’t Chase Do THIS Instead! 1:07:16

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Do you ever feel like you’re giving too much in your relationships? In this week’s episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen tackle the exhausting cycle of overgiving and people-pleasing in love. You’ll discover why so many people feel the need to be “perfect” to keep someone around, and how this mindset can actually sabotage connection and attraction.…

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#21 - The Electrical Nature of Health | Tristan Scott on Melanin, Light & Invisible Forces 1:37:58

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The Electrical Nature of Health | Tristan Scott on Melanin, Light & Invisible Forces About Our Guest: Tristan Scott is an electrical engineer and health enthusiast who specializes in exploring the fascinating connections between biology and electrical engineering. With expertise in electromagnetic fields, semiconductor properties, and their biologi…

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(Matt Monday): The Subtle Signs a Narcissistic Partner Is Destroying Your Life 12:57

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What happens when the person you trust most becomes the source of your deepest betrayal? In this week’s new video, we explore the shocking Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, where a young girl discovers her relentless bully is someone she never expected. Using this real-life story, we unpack the concept of “betrayal blindn…

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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(Rewind): The UNEXPECTED Way to Make Someone Want MORE With You 12:45

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We’ve been told from a very young age to “play it cool” . . . But as we grow up, we realize that when we feel we need to “play it cool” to keep someone interested, that often means we’re feeling anything but cool . . . and it usually comes from a place of insecurity or a fear of being rejected. Pretty soon, we find ourselves calibrating our convers…

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732 The Bible (#18 GBOAT) | The Diaries of Samuel Pepys (with Kate Loveman) | Health Advice 1:13:35

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Jacke starts the episode by looking at the different ways that ten writers have viewed the Bible, #18 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Then he's joined by scholar Kate Loveman, one of the few people in the world who's been able to read the diaries of Samuel Pepys in the original shorthand, for a discussion of her book The Strange Hist…

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313: “Nearly 50% of Women will Be Single by 2035” 1:04:49

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Have you ever felt like the dating world is rigged against you? In this week’s episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen dive into why finding love feels harder than ever and explore the recent shifts that have left so many people feeling stuck and isolated. They also share practical tools to help you expand your social circle and build meaningful conn…

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(Matt Monday): The Simple Mindset Shift That Will Save You YEARS in Dating 19:33

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Tired of putting in all the effort while others barely try? In this week’s episode, I share how to stop wasting energy on people who aren’t serious, and focus instead on connecting with people who are ready to meet you halfway. We’ll talk about how the story you’re telling (through your words and energy) can either inspire connection or hold you ba…

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731 The Brothers Karamazov Reclaimed (#19 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:21:06

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Responding to a special request from a listener, Jacke discusses Fyodor Dostoevsky, his novel The Brothers Karamazov, and the search for meaning in a meaningless world. This episode was originally released as episode #250 on October 7, 2020. For reasons Jacke discusses, it has not been available for several years. One show note: at several points i…

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(Rewind): How to Stop Obsessing Over Someone You Want 17:43

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Have you ever created an entire relationship in your head before going on a date with someone? Perhaps you’ve been texting with them for weeks and have already deduced they could be “The One,” or maybe you live for the two minutes of conversation you have with them before spin class. Unfortunately, living in our heads in this way can turn into obse…

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730 "To Autumn" by John Keats | The Invention of Charlotte Brontë (with Graham Watson) | My Last Book with Sara Charles 1:06:20

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Jacke looks forward to a new season by exploring the language and imagery of John Keats's famous ode to autumn. Then he talks to Graham Watson about his new book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life, which tells the story of how how Charlotte reinvented herself as an acclaimed author, a mysterious celebrity, and a passionate lover. PLUS Sa…

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312: The #1 Reason They Keep Losing Interest in You After 3 Months 1:08:30

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Have you ever wondered why so many relationships seem to fizzle out around the three-month mark? In this week’s episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen tackle the infamous “three-month curse” in dating. They explore why this milestone often becomes a breaking point, the hidden dynamics that lead to early breakups, and how unspoken needs or mismatched…

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(Matt Monday): The #1 Reason You Feel Powerless in Dating (and How to Fix It) 28:38

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What if the way you view your past is quietly shaping your present in ways you don’t even realize? In this week’s video, I explore a book that has completely shifted how I think about dating and life. It challenges some deeply-held beliefs and the stories we tell ourselves. This video also uncovers how hidden goals might be influencing your choices…

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729 Milton the Revolutionary (with Orlando Reade) | My Last Book with Jodi Picoult | More Exciting News 1:07:45

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Since the publication of John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost in 1667, readers and critics have noted the relationship between the poem and the author's political and personal struggles. What has been less prominent - at least until now - is how the poem came to haunt various political struggles over the next four centuries. In this episode, Jacke…

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(Rewind): The #1 Way to Respond to Flirty or Sexual Texts 4:01

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Picture this. A guy sends you a sexual text. How do you respond in a way that gets him to slow down without sending him running away? Check out this ONE ridiculously simple but powerful text to deal with the situation. And be sure to watch until the end. --- ►► Grab your in-person or virtual ticket to the Weekend Retreat: MHRetreat.com ►► Join the …

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311: This Psychology Model Will Transform Your Love Life 58:25

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What if the things you’ve been blaming for where you are in life—your past, your heartbreaks, your fears—aren’t actually what’s holding you back? In this week’s episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen explore a bold idea from Adlerian psychology: that your life isn’t determined as much by your trauma as by the goals you’ve set for yourself. The Love …

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(Matt Monday): How to Know When to Leave a Relationship 22:56

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What do you do when you love someone deeply, but something still feels off in the relationship? In this week’s episode, I sit down with TV and podcast host Kamie Crawford to tackle one of the hardest situations in love: how to walk away from a relationship that’s full of love but missing the compatibility needed to really thrive. We break down why …

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728 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (#20 GBOAT) | Lorraine Hansberry - RECLAIMED 1:30:35

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As part of the "25 for '25" series, Jacke starts the episode with a look at #20 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Then he reclaims a previous episode devoted to Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun, a brilliant playwright who died at the tragically young age of 34. (The Hansbe…

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(Rewind): 3 Flirting Tips That Actually Work 5:34

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So, I want to know what flirting means to you. Does it mean seductively glancing over the bar whilst caressing a cocktail glass? Does it mean subtly leaning over so that he smells your perfume? Or does it mean asking him where the bathroom is, sheepishly turning away, and then walking off to the other side of the room and hoping he just “gets” that…

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727 Earthly Paradise in Old French Verse (with Jacob Abell) | My Last Book with Victorian Literature Expert Allen MacDuffie | A Dueling Neapolitan Passionate for Poetry 1:04:12

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What happened to Eden? While today we might view the story of Adam and Eve as metaphorical, for many generations of Christians, the Earthly Paradise was a vibrant symbol at the heart of the cosmos. In this episode, Jacke talks to Jacob Abell about his book Spiritual and Material Boundaries in Old French Verse: Contemplating the Walls of the Earthly…

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310: Why Being Disliked Is Key to Finding Real Love 1:15:27

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Do you find yourself constantly worrying about what others think? Whether it’s overanalyzing a text, fearing confrontation, or people-pleasing to avoid being disliked, this episode is for you. Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen unpack the fear of being disliked and reveal why embracing it can actually make you more attractive. If you’ve ever felt trapped…

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(Matt Monday): “When a Relationship’s Right, It’s Easy” . . . WRONG! 28:44

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What makes a relationship truly great? Does it have to be hard to be meaningful? In today’s video, I speak with Rob Dial, host of The Mindset Mentor podcast, to find answers. We talk about the difference between the kind of “hard” that strengthens a relationship and the kind that drains it. From navigating challenges as a team to recognizing when e…

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726 England vs France - A Literary Battle Royale (with Mike Palindrome) - RECLAIMED 1:03:36

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“Our dear enemies,” a French writer once called the English. Englishman John Cleese called the French “our natural enemies” and joked “if we have to fight anyone, I say let’s fight the French.” With the exception of some (very important) twentieth-century alliances, the French and the English have been at each others’ throats for a thousand years. …

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#20 Healing from Within: Consciousness & Energy Fields with Dr. Mauro Zappaterra 1:29:26

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Biofield Therapies & Regenerative Medicine: Optimizing Human Performance with Dr. Mauro Zappaterra About Our Guest: Dr. Mauro Zappaterra is a Harvard Medical School graduate and specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. With a focus on neuronal stem cells and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), he bridges cutting-edge regenerative medicine with ho…

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(Rewind): They Left? This Reaction Can Shift Everything 7:14

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When you’re in love and someone decides to end the relationship, it’s natural for your brain to go into panic mode. Why are they doing this? How can I be the person they want me to be? What can I say to get them back? If you allow these swirling thoughts to take over, you’ll only end up pushing them further and further away. Now, I’m not going to t…

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725 The Trial by Franz Kafka (#21 GBOAT) | Edith Wharton and Patrick O'Brian (with Olivia Wolfgang-Smith) | An Uplifting Story 1:18:40

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Jacke starts the episode with an uplifting story, then submerges himself into chaos and absurdity for a look at The Trial by Franz Kafka, which lands at #21 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time. Then he welcomes novelist Olivia Wolfgang-Smith to the show for a discussion of her admiration for Edith Wharton, her passion for the works of Patrick…

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309: Stop Overthinking: How to Beat Anxiety in Dating 1:22:29

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Anxiety has a sneaky way of showing up in our love lives . . . whether it’s overthinking a text or worrying about someone’s shifting energy. But what if you could stop anxiety before it takes over? In this episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen get personal as they unpack how anxiety sabotages relationships, from early dating to long-term connection…

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(Matt Monday): The 4 Stages of Mixed Signals: Which One Are You Stuck In? 18:04

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Mixed signals can leave us feeling anxious, confused, and questioning our worth—whether it’s in the early stages of dating or deep into a relationship. In this epsiode, we break down the four stages of mixed signals, from the “pen pal phase” to the “relationship drift,” and show you how to navigate each one with confidence. If you’ve ever felt stuc…

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724 The Stranger by Albert Camus (#22 Greatest Book of All Time) | Christopher Isherwood (with Jake Poller) | Postcard from a Listener in Yunnan 1:01:38

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Put on your black turtleneck! Jacke starts the episode with a look at #22 on the list of The Greatest Books of All Time, The Stranger by Albert Camus. Then he talks to Jake Poller about British and American novelist and playwright Christopher Isherwood, whose Goodbye to Berlin was adapted into the stage musical and movie Cabaret. In discussing his …

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(Rewind): This Romantic Gesture Is Actually a Major RED FLAG 18:20

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In this episode, you will see that the ability to differentiate between short-term excitement and long-term potential will save you a lot of grief and time. It will also give you tools to help you clearly see and navigate around any red flags that may appear on your path. --- ►► Grab your in-person or virtual ticket to the Weekend Retreat: MHRetrea…

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#10 LEVEL UP Your Hormones & Mitochondria With Optics Expert Scott Zimmerman 1:23:13

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Summary: Sara welcomes optics expert Scott Zimmerman to explore the profound link between light and human health. Scott unravels how ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wavelengths affect mitochondrial function and hormone balance, while exposing the pitfalls of artificial lighting and sunscreens. He also delves into the roles of melatonin and melan…

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723 The Moral Rights of Authors (with Mira T Sundara Rajan) | My Last Book with Radha Vatsal 1:16:28

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As technology advances, the ability of authors and artists to prevent their works from being pirated or misused has become urgent. In this episode, Jacke talks to copyright expert Mira T. Sundara Rajan (The Moral Rights of Authors and Artists: From the Birth of Copyright to the Age of Artificial Intelligence) about the history of copyright law, the…

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#19 Hidden Natural Energy Fields & Healing Substances: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Health with Cultivate Elevate Matt Roeske 1:21:32

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Hidden Natural Energy Fields & Healing Substances: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Health with Matt Roeske Your health is the only thing you truly own - everything else can be taken away. In a world dominated by synthetic solutions and industrial agriculture, ancient healing wisdom offers a powerful path back to optimal health and abundance. Matt Roeske …

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308: How to Know When to Walk Away 57:03

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There’s a lot of talk in modern dating of red flags, but what if you just disagree early on, and don’t know if this is a sign of doom ahead, or simply a chance to communicate and accept your differences? Maybe you have different ideas about where you want to live or the lifestyle you want . . . or your personalities just occasionally clash. In this…

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(Matt Monday): They Were Perfect… So Why Did It Still End? 23:24

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What if the key to making love last isn’t a grand romantic gesture or constant excitement . . . but learning how to fight the right enemy? In this powerful conversation with Anas Bukhash, we talk about what it really means to be a team in a relationship, where the problem is the enemy, not each other. If you’ve ever wondered how to sustain your con…

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722 Kerouac's Road - A Conversation with Ebs Burnough, Director of a New Kerouac Documentary | My Last Book with Beat Generation Expert Steven Belletto 1:03:15

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Since its publication in 1957, Jack Kerouac's iconic novel On the Road has inspired millions to head for the highways and live life to its fullest. In this episode, Jacke talks to filmmaker Ebs Burnough about his new documentary Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation, which interweaves stories of modern-day travelers with those influenced by or conne…

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(Rewind): 5 Secrets to Finding Love Even If You Hate Dating 9:47

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Dating fatigue is real. Given the option, I think most people would choose to bypass the process entirely and skip directly to being in a meaningful relationship. But since science isn’t quite there yet, how can you manage your energy so the dating process—the part you need in order to FIND that relationship—doesn’t burn you out before you even GET…

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721 Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (The #23 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:28:14

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Jacke continues his journey through the list of the 25 Greatest Books of All Time with a look at Flaubert's "perfect novel," Madame Bovary (1856-57). Telling the story of the bored wife of a provincial doctor who enters into a series of infidelities, Flaubert's debut caused an immediate sensation - and changed the way we've come to view both novels…

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307: Why Intimacy Feels SO Good With the WRONG People – Shan Boodram 1:15:41

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Why do we sometimes get ghosted or friend-zoned after intimacy? How can we navigate mismatched libidos, steer clear of toxic intimacy with the wrong people, or keep the spark alive in long-term relationships? In this episode, Matthew and Audrey sit down with Shan Boodram, a certified sex educator and relationship expert with an M.S. in psychology, …

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(Matt Monday): How to Break the Cycle & STOP Chasing the WRONG Person 19:12

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Why do we keep crashing into the same walls in love? In this conversation with Chris Williamson on his Modern Wisdom podcast, we explore the patterns that keep us stuck—whether it’s chasing unavailable partners, mistaking chaos for passion, or repeating cycles that leave us unfulfilled. We also talk about why these behaviors feel so familiar and ho…

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720 The 25 Greatest Books of All Time - #24 "The Odyssey" by Homer | The Conclusion to F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" (with Mike Palindrome) 1:23:43

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Jacke continues his analysis of "The 25 Greatest Books of All Time" by a special look at Homer's Odyssey. Then Mike Palindrome, the president of the Literature Supporters Club, joins Jacke for a discussion of the second half of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1922 story, "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," in which a young midwesterner travels to a secluded Mo…

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(Rewind): How to Make Them See You as More Than Just a Hookup 6:34

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So you slept with a guy. It was good. But now you wake up and have that awkward moment... what now? And how do you keep him attracted afterwards? People tend to get a little awkward in dating after “getting physical” for the first time. I get it. You want to play it cool, but you also make sure this guy knows you’re interested. So here are 3 killer…

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719 "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F Scott Fitzgerald (with Mike Palindrome) | 25 for 25 - #25 The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 1:51:49

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In June of 1922, the twenty-five-year-old wunderkind F. Scott Fitzgerald published "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," an incredible story of fabulously wealthy people living a secret life in remote Montana. Later that month, he began composing his most famous work, The Great Gatsby. In this episode, Jacke and Mike read and discuss this early Fitzger…

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306: Think It’s Love? 5 Signs It’s Obsession (And It’ll Never Last) 1:21:22

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How do you know if it’s love or obsession? What does it mean when you can’t stop thinking about someone who doesn’t return your feelings? In this episode, Matthew, Stephen, and Audrey talk about the phenomenon of limerence, how it can leave you always clinging to hope in dating, and strategies to get yourself out of a one-sided attraction. Topics i…

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(Matt Monday): The Real Reason You Haven’t Found Love (Yet) 13:24

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Why do we chase the wrong people and even push away the relationships we say we want? In this week’s episode, I speak with entrepreneur and bestselling author Lewis Howes, and we unpack the surprising ways we can sabotage love without even realizing it. From being attracted to what feels exciting but unavailable to letting old wounds dictate our in…

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718 Jim - The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade (with Shelley Fisher Fishkin) | Mark Twain's Dreams 1:36:04

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In this episode, Jacke talks to eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Was Huck Black?: Mark Twain and African-American Voices) about her new book Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, which sheds new light on the origins and influence of Mark Twain's beloved yet polarizing figure. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the recent …