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270 Episodes • By Slate Podcasts • slate.com/podcasts/how-to...
You’ve got questions. Together, we get answers. We all need advice, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. Each week, Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace bring a listener on to the show to solve their toughest problems with the help of world-class experts. It’s free therapy, and you’re invit ...more
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How To Date With a Disability
Todd is looking for love, but he’s unsure about disc... more
Jul 23 2024 46m
Navigating Dating With MS
Chapter 1 14 mins
Navigating Disability Disclosure in Dating
Chapter 2 13 mins
Exploring Disability in Relationships
Chapter 3 11 mins
Navigating Disability in Intimate Relationships
Chapter 4 5 mins
Love and Disability
Chapter 5 55 sec
Reflecting on Disability in Relationships
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How To Be a Mindful Grandparent
Shirley Showalter and Marilyn McEntyre know that gra... more
Jul 16 2024 43m
Mindful Grandparenting
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Art of Grandparenting
Chapter 2 15 mins
Navigating Mindful Grandparenting Relationships
Chapter 3 5 mins
Navigating Grandparenting Challenges Together
Chapter 4 6 mins
Navigating Complex Grandparenting Dynamics
Chapter 5 10 mins
The Wisdom of Mindful Grandparenting
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How To Take a Sabbatical
Trisha is craving a break from her job, but she does... more
Jul 9 2024 39m
Navigating Passion and Productivity
Chapter 1 3 mins
Navigating Career Resets and Burnout
Chapter 2 9 mins
Exploring Career Transitions and Self-Discovery
Chapter 3 11 mins
Exploring Unpaid Sabbaticals for Self-Discovery
Chapter 4 4 mins
Exploring Self-Discovery Through Sabbaticals
Chapter 5 13 mins
Navigating Guilt and Sabbatical Planning
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How To Survive a Shark Attack (Encore)
David was in the ocean in Hawaii when the unthinkabl... more
Jul 2 2024 31m
Life's Meaning in Unlikely Events
Chapter 1 8 mins
Navigating Trauma After a Shark Attack
Chapter 2 9 mins
Connecting After Trauma
Chapter 3 3 mins
Recovery and Trauma After Shark Attack
Chapter 4 11 mins
Finding Strength and Gratitude After Trauma
Chapter 5 25 sec
Podcast Production Credits
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How To Make Bank at a Yard Sale
How To!’s senior editor Joel Meyer recently experien... more
Jun 25 2024 38m
Garage Sale Success or Failure?
Chapter 1 11 mins
Garage Sale Success Strategies
Chapter 2 6 mins
Differentiating Types of Sales
Chapter 3 7 mins
Maximizing Garage Sale Success
Chapter 4 9 mins
Unexpected Success in Garage Sales
Chapter 5 5 mins
Negotiation Tactics in Yard Sales
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How To Start Strength Training
Meg once was a terror in the world of roller derby. ... more
Jun 18 2024 44m
Dispelling Myths About Strength Training
Chapter 1 7 mins
Strength Training for Women
Chapter 2 12 mins
Empowerment Through Strength Training
Chapter 3 12 mins
Starting Strength Training at Home
Chapter 4 7 mins
Strength Training for Women
Chapter 5 6 mins
Building Gym Community Through Unusual Friendships
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How To Move Past Your Toxic Ex
After Lin met Dave, their lives quickly became entan... more
Jun 11 2024 44m
Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships
Chapter 1 5 mins
Navigating Relationships and Moving On
Chapter 2 8 mins
Moving on From Toxic Relationships
Chapter 3 3 mins
Navigating Betrayal and Moving Forward
Chapter 4 8 mins
Navigating Post-Breakup Healing and Reflection
Chapter 5 12 mins
Shattering Expectations in Relationships
Chapter 6 7 mins
Navigating Relationship Patterns and Boundaries
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How To Be Lonely
Paula has a big family, lots of friends, and a girlf... more
Jun 4 2024 42m
Navigating Social Anxiety and Openness
Chapter 1 13 mins
Understanding and Dealing With Loneliness
Chapter 2 10 mins
Navigating Loneliness and Connection
Chapter 3 9 mins
Navigating Authentic Connections and Loneliness
Chapter 4 6 mins
Exploring Solitude and Connection
Chapter 5 5 mins
Exploring Loneliness and Art Through Conversation
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How To Take a Gap Year
Leo is a high-achieving high school senior on the cu... more
May 28 2024 44m
Navigating Self-Advocacy and Confidence
Chapter 1 9 mins
Benefits of Gap Year
Chapter 2 5 mins
Family Trip and Educational Decisions
Chapter 3 7 mins
Reimagining Education for the Future
Chapter 4 15 mins
Exploring Fulfilling Work and Education
Chapter 5 8 mins
Navigating Gap Year Choices and FOMO
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How To Confront a Vindictive Neighbor with Tig Notaro (Encore)
The trouble began when Sarah put a fern in front of ... more
May 21 2024 33m
Changing the Story of Your Life
Chapter 1 9 mins
Neighborly Ferngate
Chapter 2 12 mins
Neighborly Conflict Resolution Techniques
Chapter 3 12 mins
Taking Control
Chapter 4 1 min
1 Year of Impactful Advice
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How To Handle Feedback at Work
Leigh is a stellar employee by all accounts. She dee... more
May 14 2024 43m
Navigating Feedback in the Workplace
Chapter 1 12 mins
Navigating Feedback in the Workplace
Chapter 2 11 mins
Navigating Feedback in the Workplace
Chapter 3 5 mins
Improving Feedback Dynamic in Workplace
Chapter 4 4 mins
Navigating Constructive Feedback in the Workplace
Chapter 5 10 mins
Navigating Feedback in the Workplace
Chapter 6 57 sec
Discover Card Customer Service Availability
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How To Flirt With Confidence
When Allen’s gym crush asked him—point blank—if he l... more
May 7 2024 40m
Navigating Relationships With Mental Health
Chapter 1 6 mins
First Crush, Dating Advice, and Asperger's
Chapter 2 10 mins
Navigating Relationships and Rejections
Chapter 3 4 mins
Navigating Disclosure and Authenticity
Chapter 4 12 mins
Navigating Dating and Disclosure
Chapter 5 8 mins
Navigating Dating and Self-Love
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Carvell Wallace on Another Word for Love
On this episode of How To!: co-hosts Courtney Martin... more
Apr 30 2024 36m
Writing Memoirs and Responsibilities
Chapter 1 3 mins
Writing Journey and Fresh Outlook
Chapter 2 12 mins
Writing Profiles and Memoirs
Chapter 3 3 mins
Exploring Healing and Forgiveness
Chapter 4 8 mins
Navigating Regret and Self-Improvement
Chapter 5 6 mins
Embracing Silence and Slow Conversations
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How To Find Your People After a Mental Health Diagnosis
A few years ago, Leah was diagnosed with schizophren... more
Apr 23 2024 39m
Breaking the Stigma of Schizophrenia
Chapter 1 4 mins
Navigating Friendships With Schizophrenia
Chapter 2 14 mins
Navigating Schizophrenia and Friendship Stigma
Chapter 3 13 mins
Navigating Social Comfort Zones
Chapter 4 10 mins
Navigating Mental Health Challenges and Relationships
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How To ‘Do the Work’ of Racial Justice
“Doing the work” is a phrase often heard when talkin... more
Apr 16 2024 38m
Challenges of Acknowledging School Safety
Chapter 1 7 mins
Fighting Racism
Chapter 2 13 mins
Navigating Conversations About Racism
Chapter 3 6 mins
Navigating Difficult Conversations on Change
Chapter 4 12 mins
Navigating Relationships and Racism Conversations
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How To Bring a Big Idea to Life
Mia is a professional violinist. She’s played in sym... more
Apr 9 2024 43m
Collaboration and Emotion in Creativity
Chapter 1 8 mins
Creating Art From Concept to Reality
Chapter 2 10 mins
Navigating Creative Collaboration and Emotions
Chapter 3 15 mins
Exploring Artistic Ideas and Creativity
Chapter 4 4 mins
Balancing Creativity and Self-Care
Chapter 5 7 mins
Navigating Creative Projects and Funding
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How To Crack Up Your Coworkers (Encore)
Last week we learned about using the four different ... more
Apr 2 2024 33m
Silent Communication
Chapter 1 5 mins
Humor in the Workplace
Chapter 2 10 mins
Navigating Humor in the Workplace
Chapter 3 12 mins
Injecting Humor in Email Communication
Chapter 4 7 mins
Humor and Authentic Leadership in Organizations
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How To Help a Loved One With Dementia
Forgetfulness. Repetitiveness. Confusion. Dementia i... more
Mar 19 2024 43m
Navigating Difficult Conversations With Dementia
Chapter 1 10 mins
Navigating Dementia Care Journey
Chapter 2 4 mins
Levels of Dementia Caregiving and Engagement
Chapter 3 12 mins
Coping With Dementia and Grief
Chapter 4 6 mins
Long Distance Caregiving and Connection
Chapter 5 5 mins
Navigating Family Dynamics in Dementia
Chapter 6 5 mins
Caring for Aging Parents and Children
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How To Say What You’re Thinking
Shannon is set to become an ordained minister—but sh... more
Mar 12 2024 37m
Navigating Group Conversations With Ease
Chapter 1 9 mins
Improving Communication Skills in Small Groups
Chapter 2 12 mins
Improving Communication Through Connection
Chapter 3 7 mins
Effective Communication Techniques & Overcoming Anxiety
Chapter 4 8 mins
The Power of Active Listening
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How To Rethink Retirement
When Patti retired a few months ago, everyone told h... more
Mar 5 2024 37m
Finding Meaning in Adversity
Chapter 1 9 mins
Navigating Change and Embracing Transition
Chapter 2 13 mins
Navigating Change and Stability Through Grief
Chapter 3 15 mins
Navigating Transitions and Finding Fulfillment
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How To Let Go of a Friendship
Our series about friendship ends with a look at, wel... more
Feb 27 2024 31m
Compassion in Grieving and Healing
Chapter 1 10 mins
Navigating the Loss of Close Friendship
Chapter 2 9 mins
Navigating Loss and Friendship Conflict
Chapter 3 6 mins
Navigating Friendship Breakups and Grief
Chapter 4 6 mins
Navigating Grief and Love Together
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How To Evolve a Friendship
In part two of our series on friendship, we’re looki... more
Feb 20 2024 38m
Navigating Changing Friendships and Identities
Chapter 1 8 mins
Evolving Friendships in Changing Seasons
Chapter 2 14 mins
Navigating Changing Friendships With Intention
Chapter 3 7 mins
Building Strong Friendships Outside of Marriage
Chapter 4 4 mins
Navigating Friendship Awkwardness and Evolution
Chapter 5 6 mins
Understanding Friend Breakups and Evolving Friendships
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How To Find Friends in Unexpected Places
Love typically reigns in February. But, here at How ... more
Feb 13 2024 44m
Finding Balance and Grace in Adulthood
Chapter 1 8 mins
Exploring Intergenerational Friendships
Chapter 2 11 mins
Intergenerational Friendships and Mentorship
Chapter 3 15 mins
Navigating Intergenerational Relationships and Finding Common Ground
Chapter 4 11 mins
Intergenerational Friendships and Challenges
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How To Be a Mindful Drinker
Dry January has come and gone, but the conversation ... more
Feb 6 2024 40m
Exploring Moderation in Alcohol Consumption
Chapter 1 5 mins
Exploring Mindful Drinking and Moderation
Chapter 2 12 mins
Changing Relationship With Alcohol Through Mindfulness
Chapter 3 11 mins
Finding Balance and Mindfulness With Alcohol
Chapter 4 12 mins
Creating a Supportive Social Community
Chapter 5 60 sec
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How To Plan Your Next Adventure
Travel can be thrilling, relaxing, even life-changin... more
Feb 3 2024 34m
The Power of Travel
Chapter 1 12 mins
Adventure Travel and Planning
Chapter 2 4 mins
Family Travel Tips, Minimize Jet Lag
Chapter 3 6 mins
Planning Trips and Trusting Recommendations
Chapter 4 10 mins
Pushing Beyond Comfort
Chapter 5 43 sec
Adventure and Travel Tips
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