As we begin a new year, the Tuesday People podcast opens with a gentle but powerful reframe: what if, instead of living each day as if it were our last, we lived it as if it were our first? Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s reminder that change in the world begins with change in ourselves, host Mitch Albom invites listeners to step back into a sense of wonder—to notice, to appreciate, and to engage with life without the weight of fear or finality. Rather than focusing on what we might lose, this episode encourages us to rediscover what it means to arrive each day with curiosity, openness, and gratitude. It’s a hopeful, grounding conversation about beginnings, perspective, and the quiet power of choosing how we show up—one ordinary, extraordinary day at a time. 

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On this week’s Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom reflects on the quiet, often overlooked stretch of time between Christmas and New Year’s — that in-between week when routines pause and the world seems to exhale. While many of us don’t quite know what to do with the stillness, Mitch shares why this “forced vacation” can be one of the most meaningful moments of the year. It’s a chance to rest, read, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves without the usual distractions. Instead of rushing past it, Mitch encourages us to plan ahead next year and treat this week as a gift — a rare moment to slow down, take stock, and appreciate the space before life speeds up again.  

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The holidays come with a lot of pressure to be joyful, grateful, festive, and smiling, even when your heart may not be there. In this week’s Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom reflects on the idea of “holiday cheer” and why it doesn’t need to be forced. Drawing from his time with Morrie Schwartz, Mitch shares how Morrie faced depression honestly in his final days, never denying it, but never letting it define him either. Depression, Morrie taught, is just one emotion among many — not a failure, not a flaw, and not something to feel ashamed of, especially during the holidays. If the blah-humbugs sneak in this season, this conversation is a gentle reminder to stop measuring your happiness, release the guilt, and let your heart lead you where it needs to go.  

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This week on the Tuesday People podcast, Mitch reflects on the independent bookstores that anchor communities across the country. As he travels from town to town on his current tour, he’s reminded that every great chain once began as a single family-run shop — a dream, a risk, and a doorway opened by someone who simply loved stories. In an era where convenience often overshadows connection, we pause to honor the mom-and-pop shops and small businesses that keep the heart of our country alive—reminding us not to lose sight of the family businesses that built the world we love to browse in. 

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On today’s Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom reflects on why Thanksgiving — his favorite holiday of the year — shouldn’t be a battleground for politics or a place where we decide who “gets to be at the table” based on how they voted. In a time when families are tempted to take vengeance on loved ones who chose a different direction at the polls, Mitch invites us to “think about the thanks” in Thanksgiving and put that spirit toward the people sitting right beside us. Whatever political issues you might be carrying, let them go, just for today. And return to the simple art of storytelling and story-listening that makes this holiday so meaningful.

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On this week’s Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom explores the most common “Twice” regret: wishing for a second chance to say goodbye. From the daughter who says, “I’d go back to the day my father died,” to Alfie in Twice, whose mother dies while he’s outside playing, these moments remind us how suddenly life changes and how deeply we wish for just one more minute. Morrie Schwartz said, “If you plan on having perfect last words, you better plan on perfect timing.” The lesson? Say it while you have time. Join us for a loving reminder to speak the words that matter—today.

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This week on the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom continues his reflection on his newest book, Twice, exploring how love — the steady, familiar kind — often holds more value than the shiny distractions that try to pull us away. When faced with the lure of something new, it’s easy to believe the grass might be greener elsewhere. But sometimes, the wisest choice is to nurture what already brings comfort, connection, and truth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about recognizing real love when you have it, and the strength it takes to stay with what’s right.

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On this week’s Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom continues his Twice series with a focus on love, relationships, and the heartbreak of missed opportunities. What if you lost your chance at love—not once, but twice? Mitch explores the romantic side of second chances, sharing how temptation, timing, and regret can shape the people we love and the lives we lead. And as an exclusive for Tuesday People listeners, he reads more from his forthcoming book, Twice—excerpts you won’t hear anywhere else. If you could try again with a missed relationship, not once but twice, would you take that chance?  

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On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom continues the conversation from last week’s discussion of his new novel, Twice, by sharing heartfelt listener stories about their own do-overs and second chances. From regrets reshaped into lessons to moments of unexpected grace, these reflections bring the theme of the book to life in powerful, personal ways. Plus, as a special exclusive for Tuesday People listeners, Mitch reads more from Twice, offering deeper insight into Alfie Logan’s remarkable journey and the choices that define us all.

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On today’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom reads from his newest novel, Twice—the story of Alfie Logan, a man who discovers he can relive any moment of his life a second time, only to learn that second chances always come with consequences. Through Alfie’s journey of risk, love, and temptation, Twice explores what it means to value the life and love we already have. What if you got to do everything in your life —twice?

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