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Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship

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Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

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Take the D Word Off the Table

A family gathers around the table, each member engrossed in their smartphones as a podcast plays softly in the background. A bowl of snacks sits invitingly, offering a hint of intentional connection amidst the digital focus.

Podcast #1,020: Becoming a Tech Intentional Family

A family of four in a lively kitchen scene showcases their unique parenting style. The father playfully holds an upside-down child, while the mother, embracing another parenting moment, stands with a child joyfully perched on her back.

The 4 Parenting Styles (And Which One Is Best)

A man and a boy are repairing a bicycle tire outside. Demonstrating the skills of successful fathers, the man carefully explains each step while the boy watches closely, eager to learn.

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

Three people, including the great father-in-law, stand under a tree by a lake, with two benches nearby.

How to Be a Great Father-in-Law

A dad is lifting a young child in the air. Both are wearing capes and masks, playing in a room with large windows. He embraces his essential role, making kids awesome through imaginative play.

Podcast #998: Dad’s Essential Role in Making Kids Awesome

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Podcast #1,060: No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)

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Podcast #1,058: The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues

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Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person

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Podcast #1,054: Familiarity Breeds Contempt (And Other Underappreciated Consequences of Digital Communication)

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How to Flirt Like It’s 1995

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Podcast #1,052: Stop Saying Um (And Fix the Other Vocal Tics That Are Sabotaging Your Speaking)

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Why We Value a Sense of Humor (And Distrust People Who Take Themselves Too Seriously)

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The Ancient Art of Saying No: Plutarch’s Guide to Breaking Free from People-Pleasing

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Podcast #1,066: Auto-Exploitation, Positive Violence, and the Palliative Society: A Modern Philosopher’s Ideas for Making Sense of the Present Age

A man in a white shirt talks to a woman in dark clothing at a dimly lit bar; both appear engaged, exchanging classic 1995 flirting tips as they navigate how to flirt in the nostalgic nightlife setting.

How to Flirt Like It’s 1995

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Skill of the Week: Test If a Plant Is Edible

Odds & Ends: April 25, 2025

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How to Swing a Baseball Bat Like Ted Williams

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Podcast #955: The Power of NEAT — Move a Little to Lose a Lot

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Thomas Aquinas On Not Being a Sissy

A man is fishing with a hook.

Skill of the Week: Make a Fishing Hook Out of a Can Tab

Odds & Ends: April 18, 2025

A man in pajamas lies in bed, smiling contentedly while hugging a pillow with both arms, showing how simple habits can help you improve your sleep.

45 Tips — That You Haven’t Heard a Million Times Before — to Improve Your Sleep

Digital handshake: A glowing wireframe hand emerges from a laptop screen, shaking hands with a human hand, symbolizing AI-driven connection and co-intelligence.

Podcast #1,065: Co-Intelligence — Using AI to Think Better, Create More, and Live Smarter

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Skill of the Week: Escape From Killer Bees

Odds & Ends: April 11, 2025

Discover the LUCA collection of men's clothing and accessories. Step into spring with a refined look featuring brown Chelsea boots, a stylish navy jacket, beige pants, a gray button-up shirt, and a sleek black-dial watch with a green strap. Outfitted & equipped for any occasion.

Outfitted & Equipped: Stepping Into Spring

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Meal Prep in a Can: Eating Cheap and Healthy Using Only Tinned Food

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Podcast #1,064: From Public Citizens to Therapeutic Selves — The Hidden History of Modern Identity

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Fighting Powerpenia: How to Keep Your Explosive Strength as You Age

Learn how to make a fire pit with a diagram, including the Dakota Fire Hole method.

Skill of the Week: Make a Dakota Fire Hole

Odds & Ends: April 4, 2025

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Podcast #1,063: Beyond Resilience — How to Become Shatterproof

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