Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
by Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
Latest episode
Rewind: GLP-1s: Staying On, Coming Off, & What to Expect
Rewind: GLP-1s: Staying On, Coming Off, & What to Expect
About this podcast
Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental health, happiness, relationships, and more—helping us emerge thriving, invigorated, and most importantly - a little bit better.
Join us every Wednesday for brand new episodes, and catch full video episodes on YouTube! And tune in every Monday for brand new episodes of our companion show: The Monday Edit, where JVN and senior producer Chris giving you a behind the scenes look at the creation of Getting Better, hot takes on today’s headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made!
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email [email protected]
Episodes
The newest 50 of 601 episodes
- Rewind: GLP-1s: Staying On, Coming Off, & What to Expect · 43 minGLP-1... 4-LIFE? JVN is joined by Dr. Liz Kazarian for a candid conversation on GLP-1 medications, the future of obesity care, and JVN’s personal journey with the medication…
- Rewind: The Internet Doesn't Have to Make You Miserable w/ Eric Sedeño · 38 minBetter Babes, we’re bringing the levity back! JVN sits down with comedic genius Eric Sedeño (host of Wild Wild Web, star of Tan’s Honorable Gays) to talk all things internet…
- Rewind: Conversion Therapy Nearly Killed Me - with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez · 36 minConversion therapy is back in the headlines—and it may be closer to home than you think. Today, we’re unpacking the reality of conversion therapy: what it teaches, how it…
- Rewind: Dopamine Dressing: How Clothes Can Boost Your Mood with Marie Claire’s Editor-in-Chief (Nikki Ogunnaike) · 38 minWhat if getting dressed could actually help you feel better? This week, JVN sits down with Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Nikki Ogunnaike to talk about dopamine dressing, personal…
- Rewind: Why You Lash Out — The Psychology Behind Big Reactions (with Dr. Nicole LePera) · 44 minEver wondered why we lash out, shut down, or spiral emotionally, even when we don't want to? On this episode of Getting Better, JVN teams up with psychologist and author Dr…
- Rewind: What’s the Astrology for 2026? · 36 min2026 will be BIG astrologically speaking… Discover how astrology is shaping the year's biggest shifts, both personally and globally, with renowned astrologer Aliza Kelly. From…
- What Taking a Break Looks Like, Scarf Spelling Bee, JVN's Favorite Fragrances · 25 minThis week, we’re talking: our hiatus, AOC, scarf spelling bee, voter registration, and our HBOTW! Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here. Catch…
- How to Work With Yourself, Not Against Yourself with Gretchen Rubin · 54 minGretchen Rubin is back on Getting Better for a happiness check-in with JVN! This week, they’re talking about what actually helps us understand ourselves, and why knowing how we…
- Lindsay Clancy Case Breakdown, HIV Social Safety Net, Going with the Flow · 39 minThis week, we’re talking: the Lindsay Clancy case, HIV Social Safety net, getting better at going with the flow, english breakfast recs, and much more! Wanna see JVN on stage?…
- How to Use AI Without Losing Your Humanity w/ Meredith Broussard · 1 h 0 minWhat happens when we start asking AI to help us make decisions about our lives, relationships, and mental health? JVN sits down with NYU Professor, author, and AI researcher…
- JVN in Italy, Displaced Anti-Fauci Energy, Curl Hacks · 38 minThis week, we’re talking: NYC apartment drama, Enough starring Jennifer Lopez, the reflecting pool, and much much more! Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed…
- Feeling Isolated? Do This ONE Thing To Rebuild Real Connection w/ Morgan Burch | ICYMI · 48 minConnection isn’t just about being around people — it’s about feeling seen. This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down certified mental health coach and founder of the SEEN…
- Handling Minor Inconveniences, an Astrological Spelling Bee, and LOUISIANA v. CALLAIS | ICYMI · 30 minToday we’re talking: JVN’s West Coast tour, last minute hotel switches, scalp treatments, an astrological spelling bee, LOUISIANA v. CALLAIS, our White House Instagram feature…
- Why We Feel So Disconnected (And How to Come Back to Yourself) w/ Master Mingtong Gu · 40 minWhat if burnout isn't a sign that you're broken—but that you've become disconnected from yourself? Jonathan Van Ness sits down with Qigong master and author Master Mingtong Gu…
- Excellence v. Perfection, GLP-1 Spelling Bee, JVN’s Memory Hack — ICYMI · 29 minThis week: we’re talking about CATS: The Jellicle Ball, weddings, maiden name lore, striving for excellence (not perfection), GLP-1 Spelling Bee, Alexia Moore’s arrest, sleep for…
- The Internet Doesn't Have to Make You Miserable w/ Eric Sedeño · 41 minBetter Babes, we’re bringing the levity back! JVN sits down with comedic genius Eric Sedeño (host of Wild Wild Web, star of Tan’s Honorable Gays) to talk all things internet…
- Air Quality, Acceptance vs. Spiraling, Hair Transplants, Madonna’s “Confessions II” · 31 minThis week we’re talking: USA Air Quality, Erie, PA True Crime, Sculptra in South Korea, Getting Better at accepting where we’re at, hair transplants, Internet Spelling Bee Words…
- From Conservative Christian Pop Singer to to LGBTQ+ Ally | The Education of Julianna Glasse · 1 h 2 minCan someone really change their mind? This week on Getting Better, Jonathan sits down with singer, author, speaker, and activist Julianna Glasse to look at what it means to…
- Trying the Viral Smoked Salmon, Mifepristone Access, the first Spelling Bee | ICYMI · 30 minICYMI: This week: our first official TME Spelling Bee, Producer Nathanael learns the Tin whistle, we try the viral smoked salmon, talk GLP-1 & Cannabis usage, cover Mifepristone…
- Is America Losing One of Its Most Important Freedoms? w/ Rachel Laser · 43 minWhat does the separation of church and state actually protect, and why does it matter to all of us? This week, Jonathan sits down with Americans United President & CEO Rachel…
- How to Ask For What You Need, Open the Line of Communication, and Be Included — Your Listener Questions Answered · 24 minThis 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, work trip…
- What Power Does the U.S. Constitution Really Give WE THE PEOPLE? — w/ Strict Scrutiny co-host, Melissa Murray · 43 minThe 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…
- Reframing PRIDE, Liza Meownelli Updates, Janet Jackson Sighting, Anti-ICE Protestors · 37 minThis 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…
- How To Tap Into the Energy, Vibe, and Spirit of PRIDE 2026 — w/ Peppermint · 40 minThis 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…
- What My Cannabis Break Taught Me, the Swampy Reflection Pool, PRIDE Spelling Bee, Sunscreen Daywear Tips · 34 minThis 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 cage fight…
- Maren Morris on Reparenting Herself and Being a Rebel with a Cause · 39 minCan 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 the lessons…
- How to Sit with Discomfort, UFC Cage Fight, Hair Loss Hacks · 31 minThis 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…
- Why We Love Office Supplies w/ the "Staples Baddie" · 34 min“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 talk all things…
- How to Come From a Place of Gratitude, Navigating Grief, and an Office Supplies Spelling Bee · 38 minThis 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, exciting…
- What Broadway Can Teach You About Reinvention w/ CATS: The Jellicle Ball's Hair & Makeup Team · 37 minHappy 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…
- U.K. Tour, "The Crash" Reaction, Prioritizing Alone Time, CATS Spelling Bee · 27 minThis week, we’re talking: JVN’s U.K. Tour, seaweed pressed scarfs, visits with grandparents & friends abroad, JVN Hair Wave Spray, Nando’s Peri Peri, “The Crash,” CATS Spelling…
- The Psychology of Group Fitness & Coregulation w/ Dr. Tess Kilwein · 36 minA lot of us have a complicated relationship with movement - blamed, shamed, or stuck in routines that don’t truly serve us. But what if movement wasn’t about perfection…
- The Patriarchy Playbook: How America’s Gendered Hierarchy Endures with Anna Malika Tubbs - ICYMI · 31 minBest selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs stops by to tell us all about her book, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us and helps us hone in on real time examples of…
- How To Have The Best Birthing Experience For You w/ Jen Hamilton · 42 minGiving birth is a MAJOR medical event, and we're learning about how to get the best possible experience for YOU with Jen Hamilton, the New York Times #1 bestselling author of…
- Mastering Our Morning Routines, Starting New Projects, and the Lincoln Memorial Swimming Pool · 40 minThis week, we’re talking: Morning routine optimization, TikTok controversy analysis, Jen Hamilton's bestselling journey, The Sopranos, Lost, Lincoln Memorial Swimming Pool, Time…
- Girl Math, Money Dates, and the “Rich Person Mindset” w/ Haley Sacks · 40 minWe’re unpacking the mindset of money with Mrs. Dow Jones (Haley Sacks)! What money mindsets will set you up for the most success? Why is "girl math" low-key not great? What is…
- Hantavirus, HIV Funding, Styling Irish Curls, and Scarf Updates · 35 minThis week, we’re talking: JVN’s UK tour, Sally Field lore, crossed wires over wifi, scarf game, Swedish Death Cleaning, Edie Beale, South Korea & Japan travel, a financial-themed…
- What’s the Astrology for 2026? · 39 min2026 will be BIG astrologically speaking… Discover how astrology is shaping the year's biggest shifts, both personally and globally, with renowned astrologer Aliza Kelly. From…
- Handling Minor Inconveniences, an Astrological Spelling Bee, and LOUISIANA v. CALLAIS · 30 minToday we’re talking: JVN’s West Coast tour, last minute hotel switches, scalp treatments, an astrological spelling bee, LOUISIANA v. CALLAIS, our White House Instagram feature…
- Welcome to French Kitty Corner! feat. Jennifer Welch, Cheryl Porter, Chris Appleton and more! · 36 minBienvenue a FRENCH KITTY CORNER! This week - we're giving you a sampling of our gorgeous Patreon show, FRENCH KITTY CORNER! Join JVN & French Kitty (aka the beloved cat cookie…
- Respond v. React, AuDHD Curious, Homemade Gift Etiquette · 32 minThis week, we’re talking: JVN on the West Coast, responding vs. reacting, self diagnosing from TikTok, the cocaine salmon, gifting etiquette, a very French spelling bee, and of…
- What Nature Can Teach Us About Healing - with Dr. Beronda Montgomery · 49 minHappy Earth Day! This week on Getting Better, Jonathan sits down with plant biologist, author, and educator Dr. Beronda Montgomery for a grounding conversation about nature’s…
- JVN Talks Ulta Beauty World, Alex v. Alix, & The Upside of DoorDash Grandma · 32 minToday we’re talking: JetSet Pilates, JVN & Michelle Kwan Take Paris, Ulta Beauty World, Tina Knowles sightings, being triggered by Britney Spears mics, seeing folks from the…
- You're Handling Conflict All Wrong—Here's What Works (Dr. Julia Minson) · 47 minDisagreements are everywhere right now - and let’s be honest, they can get messy fast. But what if arguing didn’t have to wreck your relationships… or your nervous system? This…
- Spelling Bee Mix-Tape: Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives · 30 minThis week: we’ve compiled our favorite Monday Edit Spelling Bee’s for your listening pleasure! Regularly scheduled TME’s will be back next Monday - but don’t forget to tune in…
- Conversion Therapy Nearly Killed Me - with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez · 39 minConversion therapy is back in the headlines—and it may be closer to home than you think. Today, we’re unpacking the reality of conversion therapy: what it teaches, how it…
- Conversion Therapy...Protected? Plus - LeAnn Rimes, Lipstick Lesbians, and a BIG GAY Spelling Bee · 29 minThis week: we’re talking about: What WE’RE Getting Better At, having a BIG GAY Spelling Bee, and the Supreme Ruling on Conversion Therapy. Related Articles: Lipstick Lesbian…
- GLP-1s: Staying On, Coming Off, & What to Expect · 46 minGLP-1... 4-LIFE? JVN is joined by Dr. Liz Kazarian for a candid conversation on GLP-1 medications, the future of obesity care, and JVN’s personal journey with the medication…
- Excellence v. Perfection, GLP-1 Spelling Bee, JVN’s Memory Hack · 29 minThis week: we’re talking about CATS: The Jellicle Ball, weddings, maiden name lore, striving for excellence (not perfection), GLP-1 Spelling Bee, Alexia Moore’s arrest, sleep for…
- Dylan Mulvaney | Turning Your Worst Days Into Your Greatest Strength · 46 minShow them you can THRIVE. Hey Better Babes! It’s my birthday week, and I’m sitting down with my of my BEST friends in the whole wide world - Dylan Mulvaney! Dylan opens up about…
