Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! âGetting 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 overwhelmingâwhere itâs easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helplessâGetting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challengesâconfidence, productivity, mental health, happiness, relationships, and moreâhelping 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 todayâs headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made!
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 ⢠Duration 35:33
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Monday, August 24, 2026 ⢠Duration 25:29
This week, weâre talking: our hiatus, AOC, scarf spelling bee, voter registration, and our HBOTW!
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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvnÂ
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How to Work With Yourself, Not Against Yourself with Gretchen Rubin
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 ⢠Duration 54:24
Gretchen Rubin is back on Getting Better for a happiness check-in with JVN! This week, theyâre talking about what actually helps us understand ourselves, and why knowing how we respond to expectations can make it easier to change our habits, navigate relationships, and create a life that feels better.
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Plus, Gretchen shares what sheâs learning from her latest creative obsession, watercolor, and gives us a look at her upcoming Four Tendencies workbook.
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Lindsay Clancy Case Breakdown, HIV Social Safety Net, Going with the Flow
Monday, August 17, 2026 ⢠Duration 38:32
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How to Use AI Without Losing Your Humanity w/ Meredith Broussard
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