Rhaina Cohen (author of The Other Significant Others) joins us to reframe how we think about friendship: past, present, and possible futures. Rhaina explains why intense platonic bonds once held public, ritualized importance (think “sworn brotherhoods” and romantic friendships of the 17th–19th centuries), how marriage’s role shifted to demand emotional everything-ness, and why that cultural shift squeezed out space for friendships.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• The friendship that inspired Rhaina's book

• Historical models of deep same-sex friendship and how they differ from modern assumptions

• Why modern romantic relationships often eclipse friendship and why that harms us

• Real-life choices Rhaina and her husband made (communal living, prioritizing friends) and practical tips to preserve friendships

• How to be a better friend: rituals, calendars, play, and honest conversation

• Handling jealousy and myths about opposite-sex friendships

If you want to build stronger platonic connections, rethink where you live and who you share life with, or simply appreciate how friendship can anchor a life, this episode is for you.

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Social media is everywhere and it’s changing the way we think, feel, and interact. Amanda White, licensed therapist and host of Nuance Needed, returns to unpack the real impact of viral trends, rage bait, and online advice on our mental health.

Amanda shares practical strategies for:

• Recognizing and avoiding misleading or extreme content online.

• Reclaiming your attention in a world designed to distract you.

• Practicing psychological flexibility and healthy boundaries in daily life.

• Taking small, intentional steps toward balance and wellbeing.

Whether you scroll daily or just peek at trends, this conversation will make you rethink how you interact with social media and help you take back control of your mind.

🎧 Follow Amanda’s podcast Nuance Needed for even more insights into mental health and navigating the online world. 

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Morgan shares the most personal and transformative part of her health journey yet, the cleanse and lifestyle overhaul she’s been doing to heal from long COVID and chronic inflammation. Joined by integrative nutritionist Cara Clark, the two walk through every step of Morgan’s process: the hard conversations, the dietary changes, the mindset shifts, and the surprising challenges of trying to stay healthy in a world that doesn’t always make it easy.

Morgan opens up about:

✨ What finally pushed her to start a full-body reset
✨ The emotional and physical challenges of her 8-week protocol
✨ What she learned about inflammation, stress, and her own habits
✨ How long COVID affected her body more than she realized
✨ Why “feeling fine” is not the same as feeling good
✨ The meals, routines, and supplement habits that helped
✨ How her boyfriend supported the process (and felt better too!)
✨ The truth about online wellness trends, including parasite cleanses
✨ Why healing is slow, individual, and absolutely worth it

Whether you're struggling with chronic symptoms, curious about functional healing, or just trying to feel better in your everyday life, this candid conversation offers guidance, encouragement, and a reminder that you don’t have to accept feeling “not great” as normal.

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Microplastics are everywhere. In the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. In this episode, Morgan talks with Microplastics researcher Dana about how microplastics affect our health and the environment. Dana breaks down the science behind primary and secondary microplastics, explains how everyday items like tires and plastic products contribute to the problem, and shares practical ways we can all reduce our plastic footprint. Learn why microplastics are a growing threat to food security and plant growth, and discover the hope in knowing that small changes, combined with community and governmental action, can reverse their effects. 

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Meet Baxie: a 78-year-old teacher, wife, mother and grandmother who has lived a life full of love, laughter, and resilience. From a chance-meeting college romance to raising three kids, decades in the classroom, and caring for her husband through Alzheimer’s, Bax shares the lessons that have guided her through life’s toughest and most joyful moments. 

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Ninety-three years. No electricity growing up. Raising a family. Adapting through every wave of change, from outhouses to iPhones to AI. Loving a husband whose memory now slips like sand through fingers. And still waking up every morning determined to learn something new and squeeze joy out of the day. 

Margaret shares the life lessons only time can teach: why regret is useless, why change is necessary, how to age with humor, how to stay curious, and how to love someone through memory loss. A masterclass in living well, loving deeply, and staying present in the one life we get.

Learn more about Abe's Garden: www.abesgarden.org

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Not everything you see online is actually meant for you, we're talking online boundaries!! Plus, we dive into what it really means to share (or not share) your relationship online. From “hey girl” DMs to moving in together, we talk about the pros, cons, and triggers of public vs. private love. Plus, we unpack Kim Kardashian’s viral podcast interview, Keith Urban's final show, Megan Moroney's new era, and a famous couple kept their relationship secret for 16 years.

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Ring True Co. is proving that businesses can be a force for social good. In this episode, we explore how the founders, Shannon and Amanda, are changing the lives of human trafficking survivors one piece of jewelry at a time. Listeners will learn how survivors are not just receiving help, they are gaining real-world skills, leadership opportunities, and confidence. From running internships in the Ring True office to developing their own roles in safe housing programs, these survivors are building futures they never thought possible. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that every small act of support can make a profound difference.

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What started as an idea born from personal experience has become a movement. The founders of Dateability, a dating app designed for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, join Morgan to talk about their journey, from navigating health challenges to creating a space where everyone can experience love without stigma. They share what it means to choose joy, how their platform is changing lives, and the exciting milestone of Dateability’s first wedding in 2026. 💍

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Birthday Boyfriend Series... part two! Mr. B joins Morgan for a second episode, this time for a listener Q&A. They're spilling alllll of it from why she kept him a secret to how they've built a strong foundation outside of her public life. They talk about their shared love for travel as well as the small quirks that make their relationship so special (Morgan gets night time zoomies!!) It's a candid conversations about communication, boundaries, and supporting each other while staying true to who they are. Morgan and her boyfriend also open up about tattoos with deep personal meanings, past heartbreak, and what makes them feel safe and loved in this relationship. Plus, they reveal future dreams like marriage, and the possibility of starting a family.

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