24. ALL THE FEELS: Can we experience our emot...

The stress, fear, and uncertainty of the world right now are seeping into our closest relationships. When collective pain goes unprocessed, it often shows up as distance, resentment, or disconnection with the people we love most — at a time when we need closeness more than ever. ...  Show more

Today we’re talking about the thing underneath everything: our feelings—and how hard we work to avoid them. Why is it easier to get mad than admit we’re scared? Why can a feeling that lasts 90 seconds keep us stuck for hours (or years)? And why does it so often feel like everyone ...  Show more

Alisha's solo episode is finally here. In a mental-health oriented episode, Alisha checks in--how are you really?? She also updates us on her mental health journey and shares tips on how she has coped and managed the hills and valleys of her emotional life. Pretty Basic listener ...  Show more

Renowned Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin explains how she cracked the code to finding inner-peace and bliss. In this episode, Gretchen reveals her brand-new personality test that allows everyone to ignite their potential just by answering two simple questions! Learn how to manage ...  Show more

“Purpose is the way you focus on and dial in to being great at any moment.” In the final episode of season one, we talk with 14-year-old activist and author Marley Dias about challenging the status quo and making change through her #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, the women she look ...  Show more

Legendary author Anne Lamott discusses the many ways love can transform us. She shares how she learned to break free from perfectionism, the spiritual value of crying, the mantras that help ground her in self-love, and her new book Somehow. To learn more about listener data and o ...  Show more