Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental health, happiness, relationships, and more—helping us emerge thriving, invigorated, and most importantly - a little bit better. Join us every Wednesday for brand new episodes, and catch full video episodes on YouTube! And tune in every Monday for brand new episodes of our companion show: The Monday Edit, where JVN and senior producer Chris giving you a behind the scenes look at the creation of Getting Better, hot takes on today’s headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made!
Episodes
What Power Does the U.S. Constitution Really Give WE THE PEOPLE? — w/ Strict Scrutiny co-host, Melissa Murray
The U.S. Constitution can feel intimidating—but what if understanding it is one of the most empowering things you can do?
This week, JVN sits down with constitutional law professor, legal scholar, and Strict Scrutiny co-host Melissa Murray to unpack what the Constitution actually says, how it’s evolved over time, and what it does to shape our daily lives here in the U.S. Together, they break down
Reframing PRIDE, Liza Meownelli Updates, Janet Jackson Sighting, Anti-ICE Protestors
This week, we’re talking: Liza Meownelli Updates, Pride 2026, posture, AC, allergies, caffeine decreasing, workout faces, Carly Rae Jepsen’s new era, earthquakes, Janet Jackson, American Spelling Bee, the Supreme Court’s ruling on Damon Landor’s locks, anti-ICE protesters, Sunscreen Advice, Diet Cherry Coke, and Jordyn Woods' Bag.
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How To Tap Into the Energy, Vibe, and Spirit of PRIDE 2026 — w/ Peppermint
This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with actress, activist, performer, and NYC Pride Grand Marshal Peppermint for a conversation about the energy, joy, resilience, and community that make Pride so powerful.
From starring in Survival of the Thickest to leading one of the world’s most iconic Pride celebrations, Peppermint shares what Pride means to her today, how the movement has evolved, an
What My Cannabis Break Taught Me, the Swampy Reflection Pool, PRIDE Spelling Bee, Sunscreen Daywear Tips
This week, we’re talking: Liza the Cat Updates, why the World Cup is low-key tea, hazards of cruising, Diet Coke erasure, JVN’s cannabis break, PRIDE Spelling Bee, the cage fight & the peeling reflection pool, sunscreen advice, a shoutout to JVN’s husband Mark, and the gay bat.
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Maren Morris on Reparenting Herself and Being a Rebel with a Cause
Can we get a hallelujah? Maren Morris is here!
This week, JVN sits down with Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris to celebrate the 10th anniversary of HERO and explore the lessons she’s learned about growth, courage, and staying curious along the way.
From navigating difficult conversations across political divides to finding the confidence to speak up when it matters, Maren shares how using her v
How to Sit with Discomfort, UFC Cage Fight, Hair Loss Hacks
This week, we’re talking: hair content around the world, shopping in Seoul, more Midwest comedy dates, updates on Liza the cat, skin treatments in South Korea, Gemini season, riding the waves of weed sobriety, closing my rings on the Apple Watch, streak fixations, sitting with discomfort, blueberry smoothies, “mother” on TikTok who doesn’t use butter or olive oil when cooking, TikToker Denise, Mus
Why We Love Office Supplies w/ the "Staples Baddie"
“Y’all, let’s make a mug. Tap in.”
As we continue to thrive during Pride Month, JVN sits down with TikTok superstar Kaden Rowland, aka the “Staples Baddie,” to talk all things office supplies, retail life, and internet fame. From the joy of a perfectly stocked stationery aisle to the story behind her viral success, Kaden shares how her love of pens, planners, and customer service won over millio
How to Come From a Place of Gratitude, Navigating Grief, and an Office Supplies Spelling Bee
This week, we're talking: Thoughts on the recent Queer Eyes news, an update on our Pet family, talking about trauma without becoming our trauma, getting better at grief, exciting developments in the JVN Hair camp, JVN & Mark’s Anniversary, TikTok roundup, JVN & Beyonce on bikes, our Office Supplies Spelling Bee Todd Blanch & the 1.776 Billion slush fund, CBS News, giving fade haircuts, “Best of th
What Broadway Can Teach You About Reinvention w/ CATS: The Jellicle Ball's Hair & Makeup Team
Happy Pride Month!
This week on Getting Better, we’re heading backstage on Broadway for a dazzling deep dive into the artistry, creativity, and sheer magic that brings iconic productions to life. Jonathan sits down with the Hair & Makeup team behind the 9-Time Tony Nominated production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball: Makeup Designer Rania Zohny & Tony Award Winning Hair Designer, Nikiya Mathis. Toge
U.K. Tour, "The Crash" Reaction, Prioritizing Alone Time, CATS Spelling Bee
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s U.K. Tour, seaweed pressed scarfs, visits with grandparents & friends abroad, JVN Hair Wave Spray, Nando’s Peri Peri, “The Crash,” CATS Spelling Bee, over-packing, hot yoga, Obsession, stretching, January 6th rioters, alone time, and our hot bitch of the week!
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The Psychology of Group Fitness & Coregulation w/ Dr. Tess Kilwein
A lot of us have a complicated relationship with movement - blamed, shamed, or stuck in routines that don’t truly serve us. But what if movement wasn’t about perfection, punishment, or performance? What if it was a powerful tool for connection, self-care, and resilience?
This week, we’re diving deep into the psychology behind group fitness and movement’s ability to heal, empower, and transform li
The Patriarchy Playbook: How America’s Gendered Hierarchy Endures with Anna Malika Tubbs - ICYMI
Best selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs stops by to tell us all about her book, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us and helps us hone in on real time examples of our Patriarchy is being weaponized today. Anna unpacks how the United States has constructed a unique - and often invisible - gendered hierarchy, one that is inextricably linked to whiteness and a deeply flawed binary syste
How To Have The Best Birthing Experience For You w/ Jen Hamilton
Giving birth is a MAJOR medical event, and we're learning about how to get the best possible experience for YOU with Jen Hamilton, the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Birth Vibes .
From birth plans and building the right support team to navigating fear, nursing, and the reality of “bad” birth stories online, Jen shares practical advice and compassionate insight for every kind of parent-t
Mastering Our Morning Routines, Starting New Projects, and the Lincoln Memorial Swimming Pool
This week, we’re talking: Morning routine optimization, TikTok controversy analysis, Jen Hamilton's bestselling journey, The Sopranos, Lost, Lincoln Memorial Swimming Pool, Time travelers, and our Hot B*tch of the Week.
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Girl Math, Money Dates, and the “Rich Person Mindset” w/ Haley Sacks
We’re unpacking the mindset of money with Mrs. Dow Jones (Haley Sacks)! What money mindsets will set you up for the most success? Why is "girl math" low-key not great? What is treat culture and a "money date?" What role does money play as a proxy for security, status, and self-worth? We're gonna figure out and get better money habits together! You don’t need to have everything figured out - you
Hantavirus, HIV Funding, Styling Irish Curls, and Scarf Updates
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s UK tour, Sally Field lore, crossed wires over wifi, scarf game, Swedish Death Cleaning, Edie Beale, South Korea & Japan travel, a financial-themed Spelling Bee, “How My Mom Tried To Kill Me Pt. 4”, more True Crime, Hantavirus, HIV funding, Irish curls, Mother’s Day, and coffee!
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What’s the Astrology for 2026?
2026 will be BIG astrologically speaking…
Discover how astrology is shaping the year's biggest shifts, both personally and globally, with renowned astrologer Aliza Kelly. From planetary movements to understanding your unique birth chart, explore practical ways astrology can guide you through 2026's transformative energies.
Aliza Kelly is a renowned celebrity astrologer, author, columnist, and ho
Handling Minor Inconveniences, an Astrological Spelling Bee, and LOUISIANA v. CALLAIS
Today we’re talking: JVN’s West Coast tour, last minute hotel switches, scalp treatments, an astrological spelling bee, LOUISIANA v. CALLAIS, our White House Instagram feature, lipstick setting, and AG8!
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Welcome to French Kitty Corner! feat. Jennifer Welch, Cheryl Porter, Chris Appleton and more!
Bienvenue a FRENCH KITTY CORNER!
This week - we're giving you a sampling of our gorgeous Patreon show, FRENCH KITTY CORNER! Join JVN & French Kitty (aka the beloved cat cookie jar "co-host" on the set of GETTING BETTER) for a Golden Girls style compilation of "FKC" - and don't forget to subscribe to our Patreon for all this PLUS BTS vlogs, house tours, city adventures, JVN Hair photoshoots - th
Respond v. React, AuDHD Curious, Homemade Gift Etiquette
This week, we’re talking: JVN on the West Coast, responding vs. reacting, self diagnosing from TikTok, the cocaine salmon, gifting etiquette, a very French spelling bee, and of course - our HBOTW!
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What Nature Can Teach Us About Healing - with Dr. Beronda Montgomery
Happy Earth Day!
This week on Getting Better, Jonathan sits down with plant biologist, author, and educator Dr. Beronda Montgomery for a grounding conversation about nature’s healing power and America’s Black botanical legacy. Together, they explore why reconnecting with green spaces can be so transformative for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and how practices like urban gardenin
JVN Talks Ulta Beauty World, Alex v. Alix, & The Upside of DoorDash Grandma
Today we’re talking: JetSet Pilates, JVN & Michelle Kwan Take Paris, Ulta Beauty World, Tina Knowles sightings, being triggered by Britney Spears mics, seeing folks from the Pretty Curious era, New York sized bees, what we’re getting better at this week, JVN’s continued worked on perfectionism, speaking on vocal fry, Alex v. Alix, 4/20 Spelling Bee letting go of friendships, HBOTW’s - French Pharm
You're Handling Conflict All Wrong—Here's What Works (Dr. Julia Minson)
Disagreements are everywhere right now - and let’s be honest, they can get messy fast. But what if arguing didn’t have to wreck your relationships… or your nervous system?
This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with Dr. Julia Minson, a Harvard decision scientist and leading expert on disagreements, to unpack why we clash, how we can do it better, and the small shifts that make a huge differen
Spelling Bee Mix-Tape: Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
This week: we’ve compiled our favorite Monday Edit Spelling Bee’s for your listening pleasure! Regularly scheduled TME’s will be back next Monday - but don’t forget to tune in this Wednesday, April 15th for a brand new episode of Getting Better with Harvard decision scientist Julia Minson talking all about how to disagree better. Divaaaa, do we need that now more than ever or what?
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Conversion Therapy Nearly Killed Me - with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Conversion therapy is back in the headlines—and it may be closer to home than you think.
Today, we’re unpacking the reality of conversion therapy: what it teaches, how it operates, and the lasting impact it can have on identity, spirituality, and healing. In light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Chiles v. Salazar, this conversation feels more urgent than ever. To help us do this, we have
Conversion Therapy...Protected? Plus - LeAnn Rimes, Lipstick Lesbians, and a BIG GAY Spelling Bee
This week: we’re talking about: What WE’RE Getting Better At, having a BIG GAY Spelling Bee, and the Supreme Ruling on Conversion Therapy.
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GLP-1s: Staying On, Coming Off, & What to Expect
GLP-1... 4-LIFE?
JVN is joined by Dr. Liz Kazarian for a candid conversation on GLP-1 medications, the future of obesity care, and JVN’s personal journey with the medication. They cover: Food tracking—helpful or harmful? How does family medicine shape patient care? Do you take GLP-1s forever? Plus - what it takes to sustain long-term health on this “miracle” medication.
Dr. Liz Kazarian is a bo
Excellence v. Perfection, GLP-1 Spelling Bee, JVN’s Memory Hack
This week: we’re talking about CATS: The Jellicle Ball, weddings, maiden name lore, striving for excellence (not perfection), GLP-1 Spelling Bee, Alexia Moore’s arrest, sleep for memory, the North Atlantic current, and Broadway bootlegs.
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Dylan Mulvaney | Turning Your Worst Days Into Your Greatest Strength
Show them you can THRIVE.
Hey Better Babes! It’s my birthday week, and I’m sitting down with my of my BEST friends in the whole wide world - Dylan Mulvaney! Dylan opens up about thriving under pressure, Broadway’s SIX, and navigating fame, criticism, and identity in the public eye.
In this episode, she shares powerful insights on self-love, mindfulness, and what it really takes to stay grounded
Afroman, Broadway Spelling Bee, Wisconsin Beagle Rescue Mission
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s birthday, Inner Child Work, weekend milestones, hack-a-rella sickness, what WE’RE getting better at this week, Afroman on TikTok, Broadway-Themed Spelling Bee, covering up hickeys, Alexandra Paul & Animal Rights Activists, and Dunkin Donuts Banana Iced Coffees.
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Why You Lash Out — The Psychology Behind Big Reactions (with Dr. Nicole LePera)
Ever wondered why we lash out, shut down, or spiral emotionally, even when we don't want to? On this episode of Getting Better, JVN teams up with psychologist and author Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) to dive deep into inner child healing, parts work, and the shocking truth behind our nervous system's reactions. Dr. LePera reveals how our past molds our emotions, why connection is o
Nick Fuentes on Women, Protein Pop-Tarts, St. Patrick's Day Spelling Bee
This week, we’re talking: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour, Double Take Trend, Reba on TikTok, Melodyne vs. Autotune, Candace Cameron-Bure Attending Demonic Sex Parties and telling everyone about it, St. Patrick’s Day Spelling Bee, Nick Fuentes on Women, Katie Couric’s “use it or lose it” Reporting, CBS, Save America Act, to have a kid or not to have a kid, and protein pop-tarts.
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Dopamine Dressing: How Clothes Can Boost Your Mood with Marie Claire’s Editor-in-Chief (Nikki Ogunnaike)
What if getting dressed could actually help you feel better?
This week, JVN sits down with Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Nikki Ogunnaike to talk about dopamine dressing, personal style, and why fashion is so much deeper than just clothes. Together, they get into how to figure out what your style really is, why “everything is fashion,” and how vintage, retail, and finding a good deal can all shape
WMD Playbook, Escalation in Iran, Daylight Savings
This week we’re talking: prepping for the Hot & Healed comedy tour, self-tape adventures, new Instagram follows, shopping quirks, our weekly spelling bee, dermatologist updates, geopolitical reflections on the military action Iran, answering your listener questions, and of course - our Hot B of the Week!
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How To Stop Editing Yourself for the Wrong People (with MattLovesHair)
What happens when you meet someone who looks like your long-lost twin… and then they also have an iconic backstory to match?
JVN is joined by Matt Newman (aka MattLovesHair on social media) for one helluva delightful conversation. From photoshoot fiascos, an ANTM-era detour, and Matt’s origin story as an OG Drybar stylist. From there, it’s all the hits - strip club stories, “DollarStoreJVN,” f
ANTM Reaction, "Murder in Glitterball City" Breakdown, U.S. Presence in Iran
This week, JVN & Chris talk: Softwave Skin Treatments, "Friend of Dorothy," the ANTM Documentary, Murder in Glitterball City, the weekly Spelling Bee, U.S. presence in Iran, and ICE Detention Centers. Plus - JVN answers your listener questions, and we drop this week’s Hot B*tch of the Week.
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Why Women’s Sexual Health Matters: Cindy Eckert on Addyi, Libido Science & Stigma
Cindy Eckert (Addyi) joins JVN to talk all things women’s sexual health, libido, and the science behind desire. Cindy breaks down her TIME100 Health feature, gives a preview of the upcoming Paramount+ documentary about her workThe Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control, shares the iconic story of Addyi (often called the “female Viagra”) and her fight for better access to women’s health care.
Punch the Monkey, Trump Tariffs, Kristi Noem's Deportation Flights
This week, JVN & Chris talk: Punch the Monkey, the return of the perm, Supreme Court striking down Trump Tariffs, Kristi Noem’s private jet funded from ICE’s budget, the shelf life of slang, and our hot b*tches of the week!
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Understand The Motivation Behind EVERYTHING You Do - with ENNEAGRAMS! (feat. Courtney Smith)
How Enneagrams can help YOU!
This week, JVN dives into the world of the Enneagram with coach and expert, Courtney Smith. This is the personality system that doesn’t just describe your behavior… it describes your motivation. JVN learns their type and discovers why two people who look NOTHING alike (hi history!) can actually operate from the exact same psychological blueprint.
We’re talking:
Bad Bunny, HIV Funding, JVN's Question for Hasan Piker
This week, JVN & Chris talk: calling out sick, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance, Winter Olympics themed spelling bee, the HIV Funding Rollback, Greenhouse gases, and Hasan Piker's POV on 3rd Party voting. Plus! This week's HBOTW.
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Epstein Files Deep Dive with Betches co-founder Sami Sage
We’re getting out the red yarn, receipts, proof, timeline, screenshots - f*cking everything - and piecing together the saga of that is: The Epstein Files. JVN and Betches co-founder, Sami Sage, unpack a tangled web that tracks 50 years into the past and traces all the way to today. From concrete evidence to conspiracy theories - this is just the tip of the iceberg, and we'll be keeping an eye
Advocating for Undocumented Immigrants with United We Dream (ICYMI)
Choose Courage, Build Community, and Take Action to Create Change…
ICYMI: JVN sits down with Cristina Jiménez Moreta to talk about her new book Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power, and Real Change and the work being done at United We Dream, the country’s largest youth-led immigrant organization – which Cristina co-founded. Plus our breakdown of the Tony awards and our HBOTW!
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ICE, TikTok, & the Supreme Court: What's Actually Happening Right Now? (feat. Strict Scrutiny)
Melissa Murray & Kate Shaw, two of the three hosts from the HIT podcast Strict Scrutiny join JVN on this week’s episode of Getting Better to break down the biggest legal and political stories shaping our lives right now — from ICE and Minneapolis, the TikTok data debate, and the Supreme Court cases that could change everything.
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Mini-Spelling Bee, Trying the Viral Smoked Salmon, FDA & Mifepristone Access
This week: our first official TME Spelling Bee, Producer Nathanael learns the Tin whistle, we try the viral smoked salmon, talk GLP-1 & Cannabis usage, coverMifepristone Access in the US over at the Jonathan Van News Desk, and drop this week’s Hot B*tch of the Week.
Catch JVN on tour this weekend: February 6th - Omaha, NE & February 7th - Kansas City, MO
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How Vulnerability Changed My Entire Life - with Chris Appleton
Chris Appleton takes a seat in JVN's chair!
JVN and Chris talk about how vulnerability not only changed Chris’ life, but allowed him to write his debut memoir Your Roots Don’t Define You. Plus! JVN and Chris talk: bleach and tones, celebrity clientele (like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Katy Perry to name a few), Met Gala tea, how red carpet moments come together to make absolute perfect
All I’ll Say About the Queer Eye Discourse
Queer Eye Press Week, WICED Oscar Snubs, Ariana Grande in Sunday in the Park with George, Victoria Beckham the Wedding Crasher, ICE Warrants, Ice Skating Video Games, IU Football.
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Ten Seasons of Queer Eye: The Heroes Who Changed Us
Queer Eye Season 10 is upon us!
This week, JVN gets personal and reflects on the last decade making Queer Eye. They also catch up with iconic heroes Tammye Hicks, Kathi Dooley, and Angel Flores on this very special celebration episode! Queer Eye Season 10 is now streaming.
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Queer Eye's Final Season, Bag University, Mifepristone SCOTUS Hearing
This week we’re talking: the Final Queer Eye Season, Australia & New Zealand & Comedy Tour, Bag Purchase Update, Supreme Court Abortion Access Hearing, Co-Workers & Politics, and our HBOTW
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When Wellness Turns Dangerous: Inside the OneTaste Cult
Why do people join cults?
JVN is joined by investigative journalist Ellen Huet, who spent years interviewing more than 125 former members to expose how a movement built around empowerment, intimacy, and “sexual wellness” spiraled into coercion, manipulation, and abuse of power. Together, we break down how wellness culture can blur boundaries, why charismatic leaders are so effective, and how
Minneapolis, Policing Language, Bag Advice
The Monday Edit, now on YouTube!
This week: Wigs, buying bags, JVN Hairspray Launch, policing language, Gwyneth Paltrow singing, Renee Good, Minneapolis, Reading vs. Audiobooks.
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Do I Have High-Functioning Depression? ( Dr. Judith Joseph) – ICYMI
High-Functioning Depression—what does it really look like?
ICYMI: JVN is joined by the brilliant Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher, to explore high-functioning depression — what it is, how to recognize it, and why so many people struggle with it in silence. Together, they break down the signs that often go unnoticed, unpack the stigma around seeking help when thing
2026 Listener Q&A, Elder Millennial Moments, and a Stranger Things Debrief
We’re talking: Elder millennial moments, AI slop, Diet Soda in 2025, image hangups that are SO last year, life before and after Queer Eye, ADHD self medication, attraction vs. promotion, non-violent communication, failing with grace, anti-aging products, and the Stranger Things Finale.
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Are You Burnt Out? Learn How To PLAY Again!
Play isn’t something we grow out of — it’s something we desperately need to return to.
When was the last time you truly played — without trying to be productive, impressive, or good at it? This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with toy designer and author Cas Holman to help us learn the value of a little playtime! From designing iconic toys to studying how people of all ages learn through p
What We Learned in 2025, Viral TikTok Salmon, and Making Republicans “Cool”
This week, we’re talking: Lessons learned in 2025, bringing a sense of play into our every day lives, cubed salmon, jump roping on TikTok, muddling, exploring beauty as an expression of our individuality, AI Babies with buss down wigs, making Republicans “cool,” gay stuff in 2025, and our Hot Bitches of 2025!
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Feeling Isolated? Do This ONE Thing To Rebuild Real Connection
Connection isn’t just about being around people — it’s about feeling seen. This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down certified mental health coach and founder of the SEEN Method, Morgan Burch, for a powerful conversation about authenticity, isolation, and what actually makes relationships work.
Together, they unpack why so many of us feel disconnected even when we’re surrounded by others, how fe
Cleansing Our 2025 Algorithms - ICYMI
This week, we’re looking back at our favorite Monday Edit moments - just like in the Golden Girls when they sit at the kitchen table with their cheesecake and reminiscence, we're looking back at what was going on in YOUR world this year, the TikTok’s that spent the most time on our FYP, and one of our fave Hot Bitches of the Week!
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When Setting Boundaries Means Going No Contact — with Melissa Urban
Boundaries aren’t about being mean — they’re about being clear. This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with Melissa Urban, founder of Whole30 and a leading voice on boundaries, to talk about how to set limits that actually stick — especially when emotions, history, and guilt get involved.
From defining what a boundary really is (hint: it’s not just what you say, it’s what you do), to navigati
Why We're Blocking CBS News, JVN Takes Europe, Celebrating Semaglutide Success
This week, we’re talking: Going no contact, All Her Fault, the Fanning Sisters, ADHD flow states, JVN’s new favorite European city, Miss Universe pregnancy rules, Norway’s royal family, Matthew Morrison’s dance breaks, thirsty little c*nts on Tiktok, "rebranding" domestic terrorism, Bari Weiss, blocking CBS news, Glogg, Tumeric, and success with semaglutides.
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How to Pivot Your Career Without Spiraling — with Adam Rippon
Your worth is not tied to your results.
This week, JVN is joined by Olympic Bronze Medalist - figure skater, author, and all-around icon Adam Rippon to talk about career pivots, personal reinvention, and why stepping into a new chapter can be one of the most powerful moves you make.
They’re talking all about growing up in the golden age of 90s and 2000s figure skating, deep dives on Oksana
Trump v. Slaughter, Spotify Wrapped, Pantone's Color of the Year
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s Euro Hot & Healed Tour, English Breakfasts, Whole Foods hot bars, Simone Biles’ first figure skating lesson, Instagram Close Friends Stories, NSFW shaped lipstick, home renovation revelations, Christina Aguilera at the Eiffel Tower, honey on toes, Trump v. Slaughter, Spotify Wrapped, and Pantone’s Color of the year - “cloud dancer” aka white.
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How to Transform Your Relationships: Attachment Styles with Thais Gibson
Relationships aren’t just about chemistry or communication — they’re shaped by the attachment style running the show behind-the-scenes. This week, JVN sits down with author, educator, and founder of The Personal Development School, Thais Gibson, to break down the four core attachment styles and how they shape the way we love, communicate, and connect.
If you’re trying to make sense of the way you
Location Reveals on X, TikTok Karens, Advice for Mature Skincare
This week, we’re talking: Thanksgiving recuperation, JVN Takes Europe, our continued Jennifer Welch obsession, attachment styles, TikTok hairstylist dramas, Crafty Slaughter LLC, Sami Sage (Betches)’s Incredible breakdown of some Trump admin corruption correlation, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation, mature skincare recommendations, and Irish breakfasts.
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How To Spot BS — with Jennifer Welch from "I've Had It"
Today, we’re refining our BS reader with one the BEST in the biz - Jennifer Welch - from “I’ve Had It”!
Together, JVN and Jennifer dive into how to hold people accountable, discern the news we’re watching, and call out hypocrisy in both everyday life and in U.S. politics. Jennifer leads by example how we can practice accountability at home, in friendships, on social media, and with our elected
JVN’s Wicked FOMO, Mary Bruce Brings Back Journalism, Epstein File Vote
This week, we're talking: visits to Drew Afualo & Suzanne Lambert’s podcasts, the Finlandia Trophy, Thanksgiving prep, Paul Revere, JVN’s upcoming European tour, Carmen Sandiego, “Where In The World Is JVN,” horses in the stable, Mikayla Noguiera’s haircut, Zara Larsson, the return of the salmon chunks, the death of Tierra Walker and abortion access in America, the release of the Epstein files, Ch
How To Protect Your Peace - The Art of Self-Care with Heather McMahan
Travel nightmares, cocktail jazz, & laughing gas…oh my!
This week, JVN is joined by comedian and certified delight, Heather McMahan (host, Absolutely Not) They’re talking: baths vs. showers, jazz scatting, preferred quesadilla orders, comedy in 2025, mid-flight medical emergencies, eyelashes, meeting people where they’re at, finding rituals that ground you, healthcare in the UK, The Golden Ba
Cynthia Erivo’s Reflexes, Hilary Duff’s Return, the Last Penny
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s return to yoga, which comedian makes JVN pull an oblique & an intercostal muscle, the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen, the perils of ankles being in weird positions, “Going Up on A Tuesday,” chickens in the Philippines, shark attacks, Cynthia Erivo’s reflexes, Megyn Kelly’s grift, The Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer, Vulture’s article on Ziwe, reframing your view of
Radical Self-Care in a World Built on White Norms (with Dr. Jonathan M. Lassiter)
Woke Mind Virus? How about the Whiteness Mindset!
JVN welcomes psychologist and author Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter to dig into his new book, How I Know White People Are Crazy and Other Stories, and explore how a “whiteness mindset” shows up in everyday life. We talk about what it is, who exhibits it, how it drives control and denial, feeds our collective stress, and why naming it is the first s
Mayor Mamdani’s Megawatt Smile, The Simpson’s Fortnite Takeover, Body Contouring
This week, we’re talking: Elyse Myers making The NY Times Best Seller List, Unisex Bathrooms, our TikTok round up, scorned Trump supporter centrists, the election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, taxing billionaires and corporations, and answering your listener question!
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What It’s Like to Get an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult (with Elyse Myers)
Elyse Myers, (writer/creator) stopped by to talk to JVN all about her new book That's A Great Question, I'd Love To Tell You, living with ADHD, and navigating parenthood after being diagnosed with Autism as an adult. From masking and people-pleasing to boundaries and self-acceptance, Elyse shares the before/after of getting language following her diagnosis. Plus! We also dig into how she writes an
The Truth About SNAP Benefits and the Nuance of Lily Allen’s “West End Girl”
This week, we’re talking: money confidence, JVN Hair Update: Air Dry Cream…in tubs!, lazy headlines around GLP-1s, the return of Chris’ bob, pig & cow content, whistling, Poot Lovato, attacks on Same-Sex marriage, cis-gendered nuance, "West End Girl," Thanksgiving advice, and our Hot Bitch of the Week.
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How To Build Financial Self Confidence with Financial Feminist
Money isn’t just about math — it’s about mindset. This week, JVN welcomes back financial educator, Her First $100K founder, and Financial Feminist Podcast host Tori Dunlap to the pod to talk about how we can break free from money shame and finally feel confident with our cash!
From debt and credit cards to saving, investing, and taxes, Tori breaks down the emotional and practical sides of mone
White House Ballroom, Kristi Noem’s Private Jet, Louvre Thieves
This week, we’re talking: some big considerations following last week’s hypnosis episode, Halloween, money shame, soft-pitching “The Cancelistas,” speaking on panels, smoked fish, Ralph Lauren Christmas, the continued government shutdown, SNAP benefits, the White House Ballroom renovation, $230 Million from the Justice Department, Kristi Noem’s private jet, being a Patriot for Gymnastics, and the
Can Hypnosis Really Rewire Your Brain?
Hypnosis is not just swinging watches, stage magic, or Scooby Doo fodder - it's a tool we can all use to help rewire our brains. This week, JVN talks with Melissa Tiers, founder of The Center for Integrative Hypnosis in New York City. Melissa is a hypnotist whose work spans decades and has helped people effectively rewire their brains for the better. We're talking about self-hypnosis techniques, d
Leaked Young Republicans Telegram Chat, Wigs, the Price of Milk
This week, we’re talking: Warning labels on wigs, The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall, what hypnosis can do for you, the Politico article on Young Republican leaders and their White supremacist, racist, and deeply offensive Telegram chat, the world gymnastics championship, our love of Peacock, Sunday Scaries, apple cider & apple cider donut flavor stories, Bette Midler’s bangs, and RIP Diane Kea
Let’s Stop Weaponizing Therapy-Speak (and Start Communicating Better)
We’re living in a time when mental health terms are EVERYWHERE. But is our obsession with therapy-speak helping us grow, or just confusing us more?
This week, JVN sits down with psychotherapist and author Joe Nucci to talk about his new book PSYCHOBABBLE and the rise of pop psychology online.
Together, they unpack what a psychotherapist really does, how self-diagnosis can backfire, and why the
Life of a Showgirl Debrief, Plenary Authority, Prosecuting Political Enemies
This week, we’re talking: a National amendment to enshrine abortion access as healthcare, JVN Holiday Box Gift sets, navigating online “therapy speak,” The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall, the fate of Ophelia music video, Tiktoks overtaking our algorithm, the unfolding ceasefire, prosecuting political enemies, supporting NPR, Dylan Mulvaney’s one-woman-show, posting pictures of your partner on i
How to Stay Hopeful (and Powerful) When Rights Are Under Threat — with Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson
Planned Parenthood President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson is here and we are fired up! Alexis is leading the fight to protect reproductive freedom at a time when access to healthcare is under attack across the U.S.—and she’s breaking it all down for us.
JVN sat down with Alexis to talk about the real-world impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, how rural communities are being left behind, and
Presenting Heavyweight: The Messenger
Looking for your next favorite podcast (besides mine, of course)?
Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, will break your heart...and then put it back together. In each episode, Jonathan helps someone revisit a defining regret, lost connection, or unsolved mystery from their life—and gently, hilariously, humanely, helps them try to make it right. If you’ve ever found yourself replaying a mome
AI Trump Memes, OBBBA Tax Breaks & Healthcare Cuts
We’re talking: WAYWARD’s No. 1 spot on Netflix, celeb sightings at The Corner Store, Figure Skating & Gymnastics on Peacock, bag etiquette, AI Trump posts, One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax breaks & healthcare cuts, what extreme gender ideology actually is, situationship ghosting, Libra season, Diet Coke with Lime, and ponytails in baseball hats.
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From WAYWARD Teen to Comedy Legend with Mae Martin
Comedian, actor, and writer Mae Martin joins the podcast for a wild ride through their journey — from discovering Ace Ventura as a kid, to cutting their teeth in comedy clubs, to creating the hit Netflix series Wayward. In this episode, Mae opens up about how identity, rejection, and resilience have shaped their comedy and storytelling, and why Wayward feels so personal.
We explore the highs and
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