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The Genius Life

340: How I Lost 20 Pounds, Healed Trauma and Grief, and Discovered the Strange World of LA Cuddle Puddles | Ben Gleib

Nov 1, 2023
01:27:08
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Ben Gleib, comedian, writer, and actor, discusses his weight loss journey, micro-dosing food, and practicing intermittent fasting. The episode also covers trauma and grief, posture transformation, the benefits of AG1 supplement, performing after his father's passing, the role of comedy in society, expectations in dating, exploring cuddle puddles, and managing mental health through human connection.
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Quick takeaways

  • Flakiness in the LA dating scene is a common issue, with people frequently making plans but failing to follow through.
  • Fame and success in LA can complicate relationships and create pressure to date within certain circles.

Deep dives

Meeting the Girl of My Dreams: A Brief Encounter

At a party, I met a girl who I had been admiring from afar for years. We had a great connection, but when I followed up to ask her out, she ghosted me.

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