Join Philip Galanes, a Social Q’s columnist, as he unpacks the art of giving advice and the importance of empathetic listening. Jancee Dunn shares practical wellness tips that challenge the norm of New Year’s resolutions, promoting joy instead. Daniel Jones reflects on over two decades of Modern Love, emphasizing vulnerability and resilience in love. The episode is rich with listener anecdotes about valuable advice and the profound lessons learned from personal experiences in love and life.

The FDA approved a game-changing drug to treat hot flashes, a symptom of menopause. Health writer Jancee Dunn talks about why a transition that happens to half the world’s population still feels like a mystery.This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Michael Raphael, and hosted by Noel King.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplainedSupport Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices