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.
In this episode of SOLVED, Mark Manson and Drew Burney delve into the complexities of boundaries, defining them as self-defined limits that protect core needs and values across various life domains. They explore the continuum of boundary types, from porous to rigid, emphasizing the importance of healthy, flexible bound...
The podcast addresses audience questions on purpose, motivation, and personal growth, reflecting on the show's first seven months and future plans. Mark Manson uses a stock portfolio analogy to advise against relying on a single source of purpose, advocating for diversification across multiple interests. He distinguish...
In this episode of the SOLVED podcast, Mark and Drew delve into the philosophical and psychological aspects of purpose, distinguishing it from passion, meaning, and values. They explore historical perspectives from Aristotle to Nietzsche, highlighting the importance of self-discovery, commitment, and contributing to so...
Mark Manson and Drew Birnie discuss the pervasive nature of social comparison and its impact on individuals, drawing from evolutionary psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and modern digital trends. They explore how social comparison, rooted in our evolutionary past, serves both adaptive and maladaptive purposes, infl...
In this episode of the SOLVED podcast, Mark Manson and Drew Birnie delve into the complexities of friendship, exploring its evolutionary roots, historical perspectives, and modern challenges. They discuss Aristotle's three types of friendship—utility, pleasure, and virtue—and modern psychology's emphasis on reciprocity...
In this episode of the SOLVED podcast, host Mark Manson interviews Ryan Holiday, a Stoicism expert, about the history, core concepts, and modern relevance of Stoic philosophy. They discuss the origins of Stoicism in ancient Greece, the key figures like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Chrysippus, and the four cardinal virtues: cou...
In this episode of the SOLVED podcast, Mark Manson and Drew Birney dive deep into the topic of resilience, aiming to provide listeners with actionable insights backed by extensive research. They discuss the biology, psychology, and social aspects of resilience, challenging common misconceptions and emphasizing its trai...
In this episode of the SOLVED podcast, Mark Manson and Drew Birney delve into the complex topic of shame, exploring its evolutionary roots, psychological manifestations, and societal impacts. They differentiate between healthy and toxic shame, guilt, embarrassment, and trauma, and discuss the neurobiology of shame, inc...
In this episode of a co-hosted podcast, Mark Manson and Speaker 2 delve into the multifaceted topic of happiness, dissecting its various definitions, cultural influences, and the common myths surrounding it. They explore philosophical frameworks from Aristotle, Epicurus, and Buddhism, contrasting hedonic versus eudaimo...
In this episode of the SOLVED podcast, Mark Manson and Drew Birney delve into the complexities of emotions, exploring their biological, evolutionary, and neurological underpinnings. They discuss the interplay between emotions and cultural environments, the impact of trauma, and various schools of thought on emotional r...
In this episode of SOLVED, Mark Manson and Drew Birney dive deep into the topic of procrastination, aiming to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding and practical solutions. They explore the history of thought on procrastination from ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle to modern psychology, dis...
This episode explores the complex topic of values, dissecting their influence on psychological well-being, relationships, and societal structures. The hosts begin by defining values through Sholom Schwartz's framework, emphasizing their emotional connection, motivational drive, cross-contextual relevance, and hierarchi...
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