How To! Our Favorite Advice of 2025
Dec 30, 2025
In 2025, listeners sought advice on outsmarting student loans, moving cities, and hosting gatherings. A heartfelt update featured Jeff, who described coping after losing his home in a wildfire. Experts shared insights on living with chronic pain and normalizing ADHD, easing shame for many. A caller's reflection on quitting a draining dream job sparked discussions on navigating tricky decisions without binary choices. Finally, the hosts encouraged asking for help and embracing vulnerability as a path to recovery.
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Show Grew Into Deep Human Exploration
- Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace reflect that the show evolved into deep explorations of the human condition beyond simple how-to answers.
- The program became a space for existential questions about family, loss, and identity.
ADHD Conversation Felt Transformative
- Jesse called in about ADHD and said talking with two other people with ADHD was transformative and validating.
- She adopted incremental goals and focused on what's working to reduce shame and improve parenting.
Use Time Limits To Avoid Binary Choices
- For career dilemmas, Vanessa Zoltan suggested avoiding binary quit-or-stay thinking and using time-limited experiments.
- Give yourself deadlines or breaks to gather information before making a major decision.