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New episodes every month. Life advice that doesn’t suck by a 3x #1 NYT bestselling author. I’ve spent two decades calling out everything wrong with the self-help world: the bad science, the guru nonsense, and the advice that preys on people's insecurities. This podcast is my no-BS, research-backed answer to all of it.
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- Manipulation, Solved · 4 Std. 5 Min.You’ve probably lied to someone today. You also probably think you lie less than everyone else. Welp, I have some bad news. We all manipulate, we all get played, and sometimes…
- Failure, Solved · 3 Std. 44 Min.Fail fast. Fail forward. Fail better. As a society, we’ve turned failure into a slogan to celebrate, but somehow we’re more afraid of it than ever. So what's going on? Most of…
- Finding Your Life Path, Solved · 4 Std. 10 Min.You've been told your whole life to explore, keep your options open, try new things. And you've done exactly that. Moved cities, pivoted careers, taken every personality quiz…
- How to Get Lucky, Solved · 3 Std. 48 Min. · Folge 24Ask most successful people how they got where they are, and the answer is usually some version of "good timing." Everyone else swears they earned it. We're terrible at seeing our…
- How to Build Confidence, Solved · 3 Std. 56 Min. · Folge 24Confidence isn't something you build. It's what's left over. You've done the pose. Hands on hips, chest out, an affirmation on a sticky note stuck to the mirror. And then you…
- How to Change Your Life, Solved · 4 Std. 58 Min. · Folge 23If you've ever tried to change something about yourself, failed, tried again, and concluded you must just be broken, here's some good news: you're probably not broken. You've…
- Why We Stay in Bad Relationships, Solved · 1 Std. 42 Min. · Folge 22Why do smart, emotionally aware people stay in relationships that are clearly destroying them? Drew and I dug into the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard marriage, to walk through the…
- How to Overcome Anxiety, Solved · 2 Std. 10 Min. · Folge 21Here's the uncomfortable truth about anxiety: most of what people reach for to fix it was chosen because it feels easy, not because it works. The supplement that went viral on…
- Your Questions On Manifestation, Confidence, and Getting Over Your Ex, Solved · 1 Std. 6 Min. · Folge 20It's been one year of SOLVED. 20 episodes, 20 million downloads, 3 million YouTube subscribers, and a truly unreasonable number of poop jokes. To celebrate, I sat down with over…
- Passion, Solved: Is It Really Worth Pursuing? · 2 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 19Nearly 60% of American workers are checked out at their jobs. Meanwhile, every graduation speech in history tells you to follow your passion and you'll never work a day in your…
- Self-Help, Solved · 2 Std. 2 Min. · Folge 18We pulled over 2,600 studies and ranked 19 of the most common self-improvement techniques across three dimensions: research quality, consistency of results, and actual effect…
- Meditation, Solved: Is It Actually Worth It? · 1 Std. 21 Min. · Folge 17Meditation has been sold to us as a magic pill for so long that the backlash is almost as overblown as the hype. I spent years deep in Buddhist practice, went on retreats…
- Focus, Solved · 3 Std. 14 Min. · Folge 16Focus is one of those things everyone swears they need more of and almost no one is actually addressing correctly. In this episode, we dig into what the science actually says…
- Romantic Love, Solved · 1 Std. 34 Min. · Folge 15We put love on trial — literally. Drew and I squared off in a full debate over whether romantic love is overrated. I made the case that love is basically your brain's con man, a…
- Dating, Solved: Why Finding the Right Person Feels So Hard · 4 Std. 28 Min. · Folge 14Most people aren’t bad at dating, they’re just trying to solve the wrong problem. We treat dating like a personality test (“Am I attractive enough? Confident enough?”) when it’s…
- How to Quiet Your Ego (Without Losing Yourself), Solved · 2 Std. 31 Min. · Folge 13Most people think ego is either something you need to kill off entirely or inflate to take over the world. Both are wrong. In this episode, we dig deep into what ego actually…
- How to Set (And Keep) Your Boundaries, Solved · 4 Std. 2 Min. · Folge 12This is probably the most comprehensive, no-BS breakdown of boundaries you're going to find anywhere. We cover what boundaries actually are (spoiler: it’s not just telling people…
- Solved, Answers: Finding Purpose, Failing Better, and the AI Future · 1 Std. 26 Min. · Folge 11This one’s different. In this special year-end episode, I answer your questions—from the deep stuff about purpose and motivation, to the uncomfortable realities of change…
- Finding Your Purpose, Solved · 4 Std. 44 Min. · Folge 10This is the episode I’ve been waiting to make for a long time. Purpose has been at the core of everything I’ve written and done for over a decade—and in this episode, we go all…
- Comparing Yourself to Others, Solved · 2 Std. 4 Min. · Folge 9We all compare ourselves to other people—our friends, coworkers, strangers on the internet—and most of the time, it makes us feel like shit. But why do we keep doing it? In this…
- How to Make Friends as an Adult, Solved · 4 Std. 36 Min. · Folge 8Friendship is the most important thing nobody talks about. From ancient philosophy to game theory, we break down why friendship isn’t just some social nicety—it’s a biological…
- Stoicism (ft. Ryan Holiday), Solved · 2 Std. 53 Min. · Folge 7What does it actually mean to live like a Stoic? In this wide-ranging conversation with bestselling author and modern Stoicism evangelist Ryan Holiday, we unpack the origins of…
- How to Become Resilient, Solved · 3 Std. 26 Min. · Folge 6Resilience isn’t about pretending you’re fine or never feeling pain—it’s about learning how to act in your best interest despite the pain. In this episode of Solved, we dive deep…
- How to Let Go of Your Shame, Solved · 3 Std. 41 Min. · Folge 5Chances are, there’s something in your life you feel deeply ashamed about—something you’ve never told anyone, something you can’t even admit to yourself. In this episode, we go…
- How To Finally Let Yourself Be Happy, Solved · 3 Std. 17 Min. · Folge 4Everyone’s obsessed with being happy—but what if that obsession is the very thing making us miserable? Drew and I explore what actually makes us feel good—and why most of us are…
- How to Manage Your Emotions, Solved · 4 Std. 18 Min. · Folge 3What are emotions? Why do we feel anything at all? And more importantly — can we actually get better at feeling? In this episode, Drew and I dive headfirst into what might be the…
- How to Stop Procrastinating, Solved · 4 Std. 38 Min. · Folge 2From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and modern research, we break down why we delay the things that matter most—and how to actually stop. This isn't a “just set a timer”…
- How to Find and Live by Your Values, Solved · 4 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 1Welcome to the first episode of the Solved Podcast. Today, we are solving your values. Over eight years ago, I wrote The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck—a book that, underneath…
- The Last Podcast · 23 Min.New podcast launches May 1st! We'll be releasing on this same feed, so all you have to do is stay subscribed to this channel and you'll get all the new episodes as they come out…
- How to Find the Mindsets that Work For You (ft. Derek Sivers) · 1 Std. 27 Min.I’ve got a special episode for you today. I sat down in person with my longtime friend and first-ever podcast guest, Derek Sivers. We haven’t recorded live before, and honestly…
- How to Change Your Mind Without Losing Yourself · 47 Min.In this episode, Drew and I dive into some of the biggest beliefs we’ve shifted over the years—and what it actually looks like to change your mind. We talk about Drew’s evolving…
- Lessons on Money, Success, and Fulfillment You Need to Hear (ft. Lewis Howes) · 1 Std. 14 Min.Lewis Howes is one of the most successful podcasters of all time—12 years, nearly 1,800 episodes, and countless interviews with world-class performers. But what’s even more…
- Mastering Resilience, AI’s Unstoppable Rise, and Can We Truly Change? · 1 Std. 2 Min.Resilience isn’t just about gritting your teeth and enduring pain—it’s about managing the stories you tell yourself. In this episode, I break down why most people get resilience…
- How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life (ft. Dr. Julie Smith) · 1 Std. 0 Min.You know that voice in your head that loves to tell you that you suck? Yeah, that one. The one that compares you to everyone on Instagram, tells you you’re a failure for eating…
- How to Fear Less, Spark More Creativity, and Choose Better Problems in Life · 53 Min.Fear of failure isn’t really about failure—it’s about what failure means to us. We’re not scared of messing up; we’re scared of being judged, embarrassed, or proving our worst…
- The Unexpected Truth About Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll (ft. Randy Blythe) · 1 Std. 16 Min.Life in a rock band isn’t all sold-out shows and backstage parties—it’s a high-pressure, all-consuming commitment that tests friendships, sanity, and survival. In this episode, I…
- Snake Oil or Self-Help?, Minimalism’s Real Value, and Atheists Who Go to Church · 52 Min.Self-help is supposed to, you know, help. But what if, sometimes, it actually makes things worse? In this episode, we take a hard look at the self-improvement industry that…
- Ask Mark Anything: Live from Australia · 1 Std. 7 Min.Australia, you absolute legends. Back in November, I did a speaking tour across seven cities, talking to thousands of you about life, purpose, relationships, and why giving fewer…
- How to Build a Life Full of Meaning and Purpose (ft. Arthur Brooks) · 1 Std. 11 Min.Today, I sit down with Arthur Brooks, a renowned social scientist and happiness expert, for a deep dive into the realms of meaning, faith, and love. Our conversation takes…
- Building Real Confidence, The Motivation Puzzle, and Understanding All Your “Parts” · 50 Min.Drew comes in hot today as we dig into the nitty gritty of confidence and motivation. We explore the counterintuitive idea that true confidence doesn't come from expecting…
- How to Take Back Your Own Mind (ft. Tim Urban) · 54 Min.Today, I'm joined by my old friend Tim Urban, the mastermind behind the wildly popular blog Wait But Why. Known for his ability to break down complex topics with humor and…
- Breaking the Monoculture, the Rise of “Premium Mediocre”, and Choosing Your Suck · 43 Min.Ever feel like culture’s splitting into countless micro-worlds where everyone’s just vibing to their own thing? In this episode, I introduce my theory on the "Jazzification of…
- How to Set Goals and Create Healthy Habits in 2025 · 52 Min.In this special New Year's episode of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck podcast, we dive into the perennial challenge of making meaningful changes in our lives. Rather than…
- No Regrets, The Case Against Empathy, and Is AI Coming for Us All? · 50 Min.This week, we dive headfirst into the messy, uncomfortable topic of regret. From the aches and grays that come with hitting a new decade to the deeper realizations about…
- How to Get Lucky in Life and Take Smarter Risks · 44 Min.Today, we dive into the fascinating world of luck, risk, and how they shape our lives. We explore the delicate balance between playing it safe and taking chances, and why…
- Advice To Avoid, The Dark Side of Therapy, and Taking Your Own Medicine · 43 Min.You ever notice how some people can’t stand being told what to do—even when the advice is good? Yeah, that’s me. In this episode, Drew and I dig into why so many of us rebel…
- How to Stop Living for Other People (ft. Ben Nemtin) · 1 Std. 1 Min.Have you ever felt like there’s more to life than the daily grind, like your dreams are buried under all the obligations and expectations life throws at you? In this episode, we…
- The 4 Stages of Life, Psychological Richness, and How Much Is Enough? · 46 Min.Life has a way of just kind of happening to you. And while exactly what happens is unique to each of us, we all seem to go through very similar stages of our lives. Today, we…
- How to Cut Through the Bullsh*t in Modern Dating (ft. Sabrina Zohar) · 56 Min.Wouldn’t it be great if we dropped all the bullsh*t about modern dating? No more games. No more fake, flaky people. No more texting back and forth for weeks or even months only…
- How to Get Out of a Rut, Pain and Boredom, and Knowing When to Quit · 44 Min.Today, we’re diving deep into the subtle difference between a healthy routine and a rut. How can you tell if your daily grind is keeping you grounded… or just grinding you down?…
