The Living at Odds episodes I found very disappointing. They say it’s about seeing both sides, but really felt a lot like one side accepting the other for what they believe and the other thinking what they believe is totally wrong and are tolerant of their lack of education. That if they were totally educated they’d think just like me. Just felt more dividing than helpful series.

They can’t help themselves. Every episode is saturated with political leanings. Also the hosts are extremely Annoying.

Wow! When I say you will get something from every minute of this show, I mean it! My friend sent me the student loan episode and then I binged way back to the earliest episodes and loved them ALL!

Class problems (eg needing student loans, overall financial literacy, having open & ongoing discussions about money) framed as primarily about racial identity on a recent episode , and it’s not a one-off with this show. One of the guests made a dismissive reference to “non-POC” who she imagined didn’t have to struggle the way she did and the host just accepted that as a given, no probing question about assumptions the lady was holding about people whose financial backgrounds she doesn’t know anything about. Please cut it out. The newer host has a nice voice and he usually comes across well but he and his producers would benefit from interrogating their identitarianism and asking if that’s drawing people to them or pushing people away. It’s 2025 and we’ve gotta get past the dogma. Especially for a human interest show.

Pretty uninspired hosts and generally not that good

Nothing against the podcast itself but moving to Portugal is not as easy as the guest implies. It took my family almost a year to get the proper paperwork, submit the papers, scheduling appointments, getting a lease in Portugal, etc … Also her comment about the ease in bringing your pet. Not so! It’s complicated and stressful if you don’t get your USDA certification within a week of your travel date. A more realistic expectation would be appreciated.

Looked interesting. Tried to pick non-woke episodes but wokeness comes out in first minute or so so unfollowing.

I really appreciate your episodes, esp. the one on coping with a forever child. There are so many aspects to the forever child. Acceptance is very hard, especially when your friends or podcasters joyfully talk about their freedom and their “new life”. In our case, our 22 year old was diagnosed last year with severe Borderline Personality Disorder and mild autism. She is vulnerable and can not be independent. It is not what was in our plan at all. So, although she did not grow up being a “forever child”, it still is nice to know that there are many more forever parents out there.

I love podcasts that try their best to be generalist, eclectic. I think the hosts are very knowledgeable, and wise, as well as entertaining! Great show!

You walk away from every episode feeling like you learned something and can apply it to your life. The hosts also just have a fantastic energy. The topics are relatable and the guests are great. 10/10!

He’s so calming, wise, smart, original, and a great interviewer.

Each interview feels so relevant and relatable. The time efficiency episode changed how I see my work, time scarcity, and my time. I loved the adoption episode too. I feel whole and nourished after hearing each episode. It’s the kind of podcast you tell your partner about before you go to bed.

Listened to the “How to breathe like a navy seal” episode- and immediately had an incredible improvement in lasting longer than ever underwater while scuba diving 🙏❤️💪 Can’t thank y’all enough for making that episode and sharing the psychological aspect of performing better underwater Highly recommend!

The show is fine but their sponsors are so blatantly industry propaganda. The ads about EVs are incredibly misleading and feel incredibly forced. “I love driving my zero tail pipe emission vehicle!” - who the heck talks like this?? Corporate focus group messaging with surgical precision to avoid having to mention all the other incredible harms that cars, including EVs, cause to our society. I like the hosts and the show, but cannot in good conscience support their sponsors.

Please interview "Paiul and Sasha" from Community News with Paul and Sasha and find out how they do it. Make us laugh on our darkest days and not with mean humor, but with smart and relatable humor. Thanks.

This podcast was great in the past. When it becomes more political it looses its uniqueness.

I think most of America can relate to this topic. Great episode.

The interviewer and guests on the episode on interracial dating didn’t display an understanding of how people of African descent built the world, including the wealth of the entire Western Hemisphere and Europe, according to renowned experts like Prof Howard French (Columbia), Prof Marlene Daut (Yale) & the late Profs Michel Trouillot (Univ of Chicago) and Cheikh Anta Diop (Université de Dakar). I mention this macro issue about the importance of people of African descent around the world because it was heartbreaking to hear how these women during this episode centered the fiction of Whiteness by only defining themselves in relation to White people. What I would tell the women on this show is free yourself from the White gaze, educate yourself on how Africa and its diasporas/descendants built the world and focus on how you exist in a world built by your people.

We absolutely loved the episode starring Hélène Biandudi Hofer. She’s like a breathe of fresh air. Very positive and intelligent. ❤️

As I am a Girl Boner Radio listener (host August McLaughlin), I wanted to hear the interview with August and her co-author, Jamila Dawson regarding the recent book, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationship. The episode on sexual consent with McLaughlin and Dawson was probably the best interview I have heard regarding the book, With Pleasure. I went on to listen to previous How To! episodes for the next four hours. I’m very selective with my podcast playlist, and this podcast is now among my regulars. Amanda Ripley can take the most tangled issue and separate the threads making for an informative yet entertaining episode every time. Hooray for How To!

This podcast is so thoughtfully put together. I love the way they blend interviews with related research, all with practical tips in mind. Amanda is a fabulous host… I find her voice and kindness so encouraging.

Regarding the episode about what happens when a dog and a family don’t work out - I found it irresponsible to share the story of behavioral euthanasia without the caveat that the first step should always be investigating whether another home would allow the dog to thrive. Maybe the guest did this research and made the decision to euthanize her dog with the help of experts, but this was not clear from the conversation. I also found it irresponsible to air the expert’s out of context comments about how there is a shortage of dogs in this country. Yes, many urban areas do bring in animals from other parts of the country, but this is precisely because there is the OPPOSITE of a shortage of dogs in lots of areas. It’s journalistically unethical to have someone WHO BREEDS DOGS saying that that the “adopt don’t shop” mentality is harmful. Of course people need to be careful when they adopt a dog to ensure there is a good match, but much of the two dog episodes (particularly the second one) were conspicuously missing crucial (and potentially life-saving) information.

Amanda displays unbearably irritating vocal fry in the prerecorded segments of her podcast. It’s really a shame, because the content is good.

Content of questionable validity now after the change. Listened to all the original episodes but will not be returning. Miss you Charles Duhig!

Amanda’s voice of curiosity and reflection are like a dose of vitamins. Her written work and podcast voice are always informed, honest with a focus on the characters. She is gifted and I can never get enough of her.

This is a good concept for a podcast! I burn through podcasts like crazy at work so I’m always happy to find a cool new one. Unfortunately, after listening to about 5 episodes I think I’m done. I appreciate the work that goes into each in terms of finding people to interview for the show, but other than that there doesn’t seem to be a lot of research or depth in the subjects. It kind of feels like each could be condensed into a couple minutes of content but instead a simple and surface level subject is stretched thin for a half hour. For example, the episode on giving up a troublesome dog amounted to “it’s not shameful to give up your dog if it is overwhelming your entire life”. They didn’t go any deeper than that. Not to mention almost a third of the episode is ads :( I think this is hilighted in the way the ads are structured, especially at the beginning. It’s something like 1 min of ads, 5 mins introduction, then 2 minutes of ads. I understand the need to profit for the work out in, but this is over the top and overwhelming. This podcast has a great foundation and it’s cool to hear from experts. At the same time I feel it needs more work to be worthwhile.

Never give up your 401K employer match! It’s like earning 100% interest. Other than that, most of the advice is too general to be useful, and appears to feature guests who are trying to sell their own books or podcasts. It is reasonably entertaining, but not a real how to about anything.

I really like the show now hosted by Amanda Ripley. Regardless of topic, I enjoy listening. And always learn or am reminded of something. I find This kind of human story telling and problem solving so refreshing.

They are yours for life. Like a child.

This is an insane amount of ads. Audio quality is inconsistent quality. Content meanders.

I’ve listened to several of the recent shows and Amanda has been tackling interesting topics that I find quite relevant. Her rapport with the guests is like sitting down for coffee with a friend to exchange good advice. I especially liked the show about coaching youth sports!

What I love about this show is how Amanda helps me see a problem from multiple perspectives. Each podcast has awesome interviews uncovering multiple moving parts and providing a menu of solutions. The best part is the bright light she brings into the picture. After I listen I feel like I have new tools and more confidence!

Lots of wisdom in relatively short episodes. The episodes hosted by David Epstein are especially pleasant.

Updated- I miss David! His voice, questions and flow made the podcast so great. It's hard to get into the new female host. It's not the same. A great podcast, I look forward to the weekly episodes and enjoy listening to it. The show is very helpful and insightful!

Listening to the latest episodes I notice more superfluous chitchat between the host and guests than before with Charles & his guests & his use of time. I find this irritating in that with all this ‘extra’ chatter, the objective of the podcast is not moved forward or at least not staying on track. Sometimes it just feels like they are conversing casually without regard to an audience, and when that happens they lose me & I’m apt to stop listening.

I do love this show and find it so insightful and helpful. 5 stars for content. But please, if I have to hear one more bush’s baked beans add about the “barbecue-niverse” I am going to lose it. Pretty please, consider going with less main-stream (corporate) adds and switch to some that actually offer interesting products. Thanks!!

6/2 update - another episode with Google search top 10 depth, so unoriginal, nothing worth hearing. Sad. The show has gotten tame and predictable since Charles left as host, David isn’t making the show creative enough, the guests have gotten lame and the advice is predictable. Need to get better...

30 min episode yet 10 min are ads...No thank you!!

Love this show! So much good and varied advice.

(Podcast EP Request) I am 15 and enjoy making beats with my iPod-touch. I am pretty good at it and am only getting better. But I want to make music based off of video games like Call Of Duty, Five Nights at Freddys, And just big games like these. I don’t want to be in the EP, but I need help of figuring out how to write a lyrics good enough for the type of beats I make. Oh by the way I need help rhyming, and help learning rhyme schemes. Of course I could look this up on YouTube, but I think it’ll give you more listeners. Just a question and a suggestion. Thank you if you read this far. 🥁🎹🎺🎵❤️ (Review) I think that this podcast has a lot of insight on the topics they talk about. If u you oh need help with anything reach out to the podcasts crew and they’ll likely help you.

I like this podcast, but the ads are excessive!! Ruins this podcast.

The show is very well done but wish each episode was an hour at least for some more in depth discussion of each topic

REALLY NEEDED THAT QUIET THE CHATTER IN YOUR HEAD EPISODE YESTERDAY THANK YOU. All the other episodes I’ve listened to have been compelling and helpful, too. Thoughtfully delivered human stories with immediately useful DIY steps, minus the corniness of most self-help content.

David Epstein has insight, empathy and a profound ability to draw out great content from his guests. I thoroughly engrossed. This is time well spent.

You guys should do a episode on: how to not cry when someone is yelling at you. How to have control over your emotions How to have a better friends with a adult/ teacher How to be friends with a male seminary teacher without it being creepy.

Five stars! I absolutely love this podcast. The topics are so interesting and sometimes funny too. Even if the specific episode isn’t a personal problem of mine, they are still so entertaining. Keep it up guys!

Love learning from the guests and thinking of things differently.

The episode about stress baking with simple ingredients that everyone has in their kitchen was for Miso Buttermilk Biscuits. That tells you all you need to know about this podcast.

Even when the specific issues are narrow, always does a good job of broadening the perspective so there are takeaways for anyone. Well produced, too.

Liked the previous format, but also love this new host. Interesting questions and framing. Very personable and light-hearted, while discussing heady topics. Would recommend!