Episode 20: Conversation with Karen Koenig

Alanis sat with relational experts Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman and discussed love in all its forms, as well as consistent challenges that can plague our relationships and how to work through them together. In this conversation, they dive into topics ranging fr ...  Show more

In this current episode, Alanis has a deep dive conversation with Dr. Ramani Durvasala about narcissism and personality disorders, and their effects on relationships and culture. 

We’re bringing you our Happier Podcast Book Club conversation with actors Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. We discuss their book “The Office BFFs,” their experiences during the making of the iconic TV comedy “The Office,” being best friends, making it in Hollywood, hosting the “O ...  Show more

In episode 352 I invited 18 past guests to share their words of wisdom or hope with you to celebrate reaching 5 million downloads since 2015. Thank you to all my past guests for sharing their stories or expertise, and thank you to you for listening or spreading the ...

PIRATES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN - Things got uncomfortable. For the first time in a long time. Sherlock was frustrated with my investigating. I was frustrated with his frustration. Mariana was frustrated with everything. Oh there was the climax of the case as well as we found oursel ...  Show more

What do Jane Austen, Simone de Beauvoir and Herodotus have in common? They all appear in three of this year’s Close Readings series, in which a pair of LRB contributors explore an area of literature through a selection of key works. This week, we’re revisiting some of the highlig ...  Show more