

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental health, happiness, relationships, and more—helping us emerge thriving, invigorated, and most importantly - a little bit better.
Join us every Wednesday for brand new episodes, and catch full video episodes on YouTube! And tune in every Monday for brand new episodes of our companion show: The Monday Edit, where JVN and senior producer Chris giving you a behind the scenes look at the creation of Getting Better, hot takes on today’s headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made!
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastsales@sonymusic.com
Join us every Wednesday for brand new episodes, and catch full video episodes on YouTube! And tune in every Monday for brand new episodes of our companion show: The Monday Edit, where JVN and senior producer Chris giving you a behind the scenes look at the creation of Getting Better, hot takes on today’s headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made!
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastsales@sonymusic.com
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Aug 27, 2025 • 54min
Will Cancer Ever Be Cured? An Oncologist Weighs In
What really causes cancer? Will we ever find a cure? And why does our mistrust of medicine and obsession with big pharma conspiracies have such a grip on the way we think about it? In this episode, Jonathan Van Ness sits down with oncologist Dr. Stacy Wentworth to explore the biggest questions surrounding cancer—what science can tell us, what it can’t (yet), and how to reframe the way we talk about this disease. From cutting through fear and misinformation to finding space for hope and empowerment, this conversation offers clarity and compassion for anyone touched by cancer.
Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.
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BIO: Dr. Wentworth is an award-winning physician, author, and cancer survivorship expert. She has two decades of experience leading patient centered care teams in diverse settings – from NCI designated comprehensive cancer centers to rural hospitals. Her research has been featured at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Wentworth is the founder of the Cancer Culture Substack, where she explores how personal beliefs, history, and science influence our experience and attitude toward cancer.
Senior Producer, Chris McClure
Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure
Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall
Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2025 • 30min
Gerrymandering in Texas and HIV Criminalization Battles
This week on The Monday Edit we’re talking: the Hurricane Katrina documentary, Amanda Seales & Jubilee, Texas & California redistricting, HIV segregation in prisons, and the Correct the Map campaign,.
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn
Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris
New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.
Senior Producer, Chris McClure
Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure
Production support from Anne Currie, and Chad Hall
Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2025 • 48min
Are They a Walking Red Flag? Case Kenny on Maturity, Relationships, and Self Worth
JVN sat down with Case Kenny, host of the podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?, to talk all things dating, relationships, self-worth, and confidence. Together, they dive into the surprising power of language, how the words we use shape our lives, and what it really takes to build healthy relationships in today’s world.
From unpacking the ways straight men and women approach love, to understanding how self-talk can either boost or break your confidence, mindfulness in our lives and what mindfulness really looks like. Let's dive into:
Why do men pull away?
How do words impact attraction and connection?
What can I do to rethink my dating patterns?
Get Case’s new book, The Opposite of Settling, here.
Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.
Follow Case Kenny on Instagram @casekenny
Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn
Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn
Senior Producer, Chris McClure
Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure
Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall
Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn
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Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2025 • 36min
Same-Sex Marriage Rights, JVN’s Gilded Age Finale Breakdown, 3I/ATLAS
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn
This week on The Monday Edit: Kim Davis Lore, Same-Sex Marriage Rights, our comprehensive breakdown of the Season 3 Finale of Gilded Age, 3I/ATLAS, TikTok's on our algorithm, listener questions, and our HBOTW!
Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris
New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.
Senior Producer, Chris McClure
Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure
Production support from Anne Currie, and Chad Hall
Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Aug 13, 2025 • 51min
How to Overcome Burnout and Find Joy at Work
Bree Groff, a workplace transformation expert and consultant for major companies, joins Jonathan for an enlightening discussion on overcoming burnout. They tackle the disconnect caused by rigid professionalism and how fostering authenticity can enhance workplace happiness. Bree shares seven essential rules for joy at work and the importance of setting boundaries. Humor shines through as they recount personal stories, including a hilarious colonoscopy tale. The conversation highlights the need for fun, connection, and self-care in creating a fulfilling work environment.

Aug 11, 2025 • 31min
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Flood’s Town Hall
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn
This week on The Monday Edit we're talking: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Flood’s disastrous town hall, sports coverage on Peacock, Gilded Age takeaways - plus! answering your listener questions…
Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris
New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.
Senior Producer, Chris McClure
Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure
Production support from Anne Currie, and Chad Hall
Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2025 • 49min
Stressed TF Out? Here’s How to Get Your Mind Back—Fast with Dr. Caroline Leaf
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Caroline Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author, shares her expertise on mental health and stress management. She explains how understanding the brain's workings can help manage overwhelming thoughts. The duo discusses practical tools like breathwork and mental check-ins to quickly regain emotional balance. Dr. Leaf emphasizes that stress can be a catalyst for growth and highlights the importance of intentional healing and neuroplasticity in reshaping our mental patterns.

Aug 4, 2025 • 25min
South Park, Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans, Youngest Medalist Ever
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This week on The Monday Edit: Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, Jeffrey Epstein’s cell, the Paramount merger, South Park’s own of the administration - plus! answering your listener questions…
Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris
New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.
Senior Producer, Chris McClure
Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure
Production support from Anne Currie, and Chad Hall
Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2025 • 42min
Brain Power, Toxic Masculinity , Procrastination: ICYMI
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This week, we’re diving into the Getting Better archives with excerpts from:
Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Memory & the Brain-Changing Benefits of Sleep
Yung Pueblo: Want to Love Better? Start Here
Marie Forleo: 3 Procrastination Hacks To Jumpstart Your Day
Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.
Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn
Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn
Senior Producer, Chris McClure
Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure
Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall
Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2025 • 26min
Fact Checking the Epstein Files Talking Points, Devil Wears Prada 2
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This week on The Monday Edit: we’re giving you a timeline of the MAGA camp’s Epstein talking points, Devil Wears Prada 2 filming updates, TSA woes, and Venus Williams victory.
Sources:
Fire and Fury Podcast
Zyndisel1
CPAC 2015
MSNBC, reposted by 67riotmakert9
Eric4themany
Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris
New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.
Senior Producer, Chris McClure
Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure
Production support from Anne Currie, and Chad Hall
Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.
Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices