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

Peter McGraw shares his thoughts, solo, about an experiment he is conducting with his life. What do you think? Join the Solo community and share your thoughts: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

Peter McGraw hosts a fun, inspirational discussion about solo travel dreams, fantasies, and realities. Returning guests Mary Delia Allen and Iris Schneider share their vision for where they would go and what they would do alone if given the chance. From a silent retreat in Joshua Tree, to swimming with whales, to volunteering in a war-torn country, Mary Delia and Iris indulge their wildest solo travel dreams. Tune in as they discuss their ideal destinations, upgrade their home space, and brainstorm how they would spend an unexpected three-day weekend at home. This wide-ranging conversation will have you dreaming up your own solo bucket list.  Share your dreams, fantasies, and realities with the Solo community at https://petermcgraw.org/solo/.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

Kerri Baillie, a member of the Solo community, talks about her transition to Solo and the importance of validation and support. They discuss embracing singleness and expressing individuality, rejecting conventional norms, the impact of libraries, mastering the art of 'peopleing', developing confidence, the benefits of deadlifting, and the progress and surprises of a 10-year Solo project.

Expert Kriss Rita joins Peter McGraw to discuss the process of curating Solo Love Letters in his forthcoming book. They explore the importance of diverse perspectives in relationships, the journey from single to solo, the matchmaking process on dating apps, finding happiness in being single, the remarkable life of Eric, cycling benefits and advice for coupled friends, and creating a beautiful life through personal growth and self-care.

Guest Bill Neil shares his story and discusses non-traditional marriage, being single, impact of a psychology class, changing perspectives on parenting, memorable podcast episodes, discovering 'hookah', and solo trip reflections.

Peter McGraw and Iris Schneider discuss the metaphor of dancing with bulls to embrace creative challenges in life. They emphasize the importance of active engagement, problem-solving, and selecting the right challenge. They also explore the metaphor of a matador and discuss the significance of openness to feedback and conversation. Additionally, they delve into the concept of flow experience and offer advice on developing a brave mindset. Overall, the podcast provides insights on living a more engaged and remarkable life.

 Peter (age 53) has a conversation with Daniel (age 23) about sex, dating, and what it means to be a man.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

Amy Gahran and Laura Grant join the host for the Solo Book Club and discuss 'Sad Love' by Kerry Jenkins. Topics include pursuing meaning in love relationships, pathologizing sadness and social media's role, challenges of being polyamorous, embracing discomfort for personal growth, and finding meaning through helping others.

Peter McGraw engages in a thought-provoking game of 'truth or truth' with return guest Iris Schneider. They discuss redefining adulthood and self-care, anxiety and the space-time continuum, self-discovery and becoming the person you want to be. They also explore the power of discontinuity in friendships, challenges of acceptance in aging, and obsessions with whale communication.

Dr. McGraw and Ariana Dunne discuss the joys of solo living, including solo travel and entrepreneurship. They explore the evolution of marriage, the options for creating unconventional families, and the different ways of being single. The episode ends with a call to embrace the solo life and join the supportive solo community.