Thriving on your own: Embracing single living with Peter McGraw

Thriving on your own: Embracing single living with Peter McGraw

Author: Erin Jensen and Bhavana Chilukuri June 20, 2024 Duration: 35:38
In this episode of Most Self-Improved, behavioral economist Peter McGraw discusses the benefits of embracing singledom as someone whose identity is independent of their relationship status. He calls it living as a Solo. Peter says being single is often “viewed as temporary, viewed as less than. It's like, ‘Oh, I'm sure you'll find your person,’ kind of dinner conversation.” But Peter wanted to alter that perception and examine “what are the opportunities that come from being single and ...

Every other Thursday, Erin Jensen and Bhavana Chilukuri get together to figure out what personal growth actually looks like when you stop taking it so seriously. Their Most Self-Improved podcast was born from a friendship that started in a comedy class, a place they both landed after respective breakups. That origin story tells you a lot about their approach: they believe in chasing bold dreams, but they’re also the first to laugh at the awkward, messy, and downright human steps it takes to get there. You’ll hear two friends talking it out in real time, dissecting their own attempts at becoming better versions of themselves without any pretense or polished advice. They tackle the stuff we all think about-habits, fears, ambitions-with a candid and often humorous honesty that makes the whole self-improvement journey feel less like a solo trek and more like a conversation with people who get it. Tune in for a dose of relatable reflection that’s more about the trying than the triumph, delivered with the warmth and wit of a great chat between friends. New episodes arrive every other week, ready to accompany you on your own path, wherever it leads.
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‘The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control’: Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:08
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'The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control': Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:53
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A special Thanksgiving episode! "Gratitude" by Oliver Sacks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:24
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'Build the Life You Want': Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 25:37
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'Deeper Than Money': Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:29
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'Deeper Than Money': Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:09
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Duration: 31:24
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'Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power': Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:08
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