Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life

This episode of Solo is also being published as part of Peter McGraw’s other podcast called I’M NOT JOKING, a podcast that looks at the lives of funny people. Peter’s guest is a comedy writer, producer, and author of a very funny memoir “What I was doing while you were breeding.” They talk about a wide range of fun topics including, advice for solo travelers and how to pick friends to travel with. How travelling lets you try out different personas. They explore the value of authenticity and honesty in order to craft a good story. And she tells me the times of the year that her book sales spike.

This episode is an impromptu primer on ethical non-monogamy. You will learn what ethical non-monogamy is, and Peter McGraw’s guest, Jillian North, discuss the principles of ethical non-monogamy. At the end of the podcast, they talk about online dating for the ethical non-monogamist.

In this episode Peter McGraw and his guest co-host speak to an expert on comic books about why superheroes are so often single. They find out how the mission of the superhero creates singleness. They also discuss why you should direct the movie of your life rather than be the hero in the movie of your life, and they learn about the guest’s four rules for literature and life. In this episode’s bonus material, they talk about a solo activity: riding motorcycles.

Bella DePaulo, a leading authority on single living, discusses the myths surrounding singlehood versus marriage. She reveals that singles are often happier and more socially connected than their married counterparts. The conversation tackles stigmas and the unique advantages of being single, like personal freedom and opportunities for growth. Bella also highlights the emotional and financial challenges single caregivers face, while advocating for the empowerment of single living and the reevaluation of societal norms around marriage.

Welcome to the first episode of Solo, where Peter McGraw speaks to two friends. Julie Nirvelli and Kym Terrible–both enjoying their solo lives. They discuss my proposed themes for the project, how the podcast is pro-single but not anti-marriage, how future episodes will address more than dating and sex, why the ideal solo listener is seeking to live on their edge, and how Peter will be building a solo community. Julie and Kym ask me some challenging questions about Peter’s life. They address the need for self-care and living with intention, and they discuss how single people should be building a team. The bonus material at the end of the episode looks at the good, bad, and ugly labels that the world uses to describe single men and women.

Where do you go for advice if you don’t want to settle down — whether for now or forever? Welcome to Solo –The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life, the podcast that destigmatizes single living and celebrates remarkable solos. Meet Solo’s host, Peter McGraw, a behavioral scientist, humor researcher, and life-long bachelor. For the happy single, the podcast features bi-weekly conversations that last about an hour. Peter often speaks to solos who use their freedom to live remarkable lives. He also hosts series on big ideas and assembles advice from experts to help you live remarkably. So, if you are unapologetically unattached (or want to be), please subscribe to Solo: The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/