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SOLVED with Mark Manson

Mark Manson

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 99

Welcome to SOLVED, the podcast where life’s hardest questions get the full treatment. No fluff, no filler—just brutal honesty and evidence-based insight. Hosted by Mark Manson, three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, each episode is obsessively researched, thoughtfully delivered, and designed to be the last podcast you’ll ever need on the topic. From values to procrastination to confidence, we cut deep. New episodes drop on the 1st of every month.

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🇨🇦 Canada - selfImprovement
20/08/2026
#18
🇨🇦 Canada - education
20/08/2026
#33
🇬🇧 Great Britain - selfImprovement
20/08/2026
#19
🇬🇧 Great Britain - education
20/08/2026
#35
🇩🇪 Germany - selfImprovement
20/08/2026
#27
🇺🇸 USA - selfImprovement
20/08/2026
#43
🇺🇸 USA - education
20/08/2026
#66
🇫🇷 France - selfImprovement
20/08/2026
#93
🇨🇦 Canada - selfImprovement
19/08/2026
#18
🇨🇦 Canada - education
19/08/2026
#35

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - education
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🇺🇸 USA - education
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#22
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🇬🇧 Great Britain - education
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🇺🇸 USA - education
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When to Cut Off Your Parents, Mastering Conflict, and Why a Crazy Family Can Make You a Better Person

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 54:12

Cutting off bad or toxic parents is all the rage in some pockets of the internet these days—but have we lowered the bar a little too much for what makes a parent “toxic”? How can we navigate and own up to the hard conversations we need to have with the people closest to us? And is there a silver lining for putting up with family members who drive us absolutely f*cking insane?

Join us on today’s pod as we get a little squirmy in our chairs while we tackle these issues. Drew squashes some beefs, Mark sniffs out some of the bullshit around cutting people off, and we answer one of your questions about dealing with those crazy people you just can’t get away from: your family.

Enjoy.

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Theme Song: Icarus Lives by Periphery, used with permission from Periphery.

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How to Be a Great Friend, Para-Social Relationships, and Why You Shouldn't Die Alone

Episode 47

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 • Duration 46:57

The quality of your life often comes down to the quality of the relationships you have. That’s why we’re giving a huge f*ck about friendship this week.

While the benefits of having good friends are pretty obvious, the cost of maintaining friendships is often overlooked by a lot of people. We dive into that, plus some advice on when you should and shouldn’t cut off people in your life, and how friends and romantic partners really impact our happiness.

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Here’s the paper we discuss:People perceive parasocial relationships to be effective at fulfilling emotional needs

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Is Social Media Really Ruining Our Lives… Or Is It Something Else? (ft. Jonathan Haidt)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 • Duration 01:28:12

Is everything going to hell in a handcart because of smartphones and social media? In this episode, I sit down with NYU professor and bestselling author Jonathan Haidt to tackle this burning question.

Dr. Haidt makes a compelling case that our addiction to these devices is wreaking havoc on society, from mental health crises to political turmoil. But is it really all the smartphone’s fault? I'm not so sure it's quite that simple, so I wanted to dive deeper into the nuances.

We get into the nitty-gritty and I challenge some of Haidt’s claims, exploring questions like, why do these issues seem to hit the English-speaking world the hardest? Is this another moral panic, or is this time really different? We also discuss the differences in how smartphones affect various demographics and cultures, and why understanding these distinctions is crucial. Plus, we explore Jonathan’s practical and highly sensible recommendations for parents, educators, and policymakers.

Whether you’re a skeptic or a die-hard believer, this episode will make you rethink your relationship with the technology in our pockets.

Let's do this.

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How I Lost 60 Pounds and Started Giving A F*ck About My Health

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • Duration 43:16

Over the past 5 years, I’ve completely changed my relationship to my health. Prior to that, I was overweight, pre-diabetic, and having chest pains in my mid-30s. I thought maybe eating a salad once a week and going for a run every now then would take care of it. I was wrong.

Since then, I’ve lost 60 pounds (~30kg). I now enjoy exercising regularly and I eat healthy and nutritious foods. My daily life is much more physically active and I get way better sleep. I’m happy with my health now—but it took a long time to get here.

I’m not going to share a bunch of workout routines or complicated diets. What worked for me might not work for you. But I can share what I went through to get here in the hopes that you, too, might change how you think about your health and take it more seriously. Because at the end of the day, your health is definitely something you should give a f*ck about.

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Life-Changing Insights From Traveling To Every Country In The World (ft. Drew Binsky)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 • Duration 56:54

Drew Binsky is a fearless traveler who's seen it all. From chatting with North Koreans in their homeland to dodging bombings in Somalia and volunteering in Syria in the middle of a civil war, Drew's adventures are nothing short of incredible. He's been to every country in the world, witnessing the most dangerous places and surviving a few close calls. Yet, his experiences have led him to a surprising conclusion: most people, most of the time, are good. Even in the direst circumstances, Drew finds that human resilience can prevail.

In our conversation, Drew shares why he's drawn to war zones and failed states, revealing the profound lessons he's learned from them. We discuss why you should never judge a country by the news you hear about it, how the most impactful trips are often the most challenging, and where to find the friendliest people on Earth. Drew also offers his top travel tips on spontaneity, connecting with locals, and what he looks for on his travel adventures. It's a deep dive into the heart of travel and human nature that might just inspire you to see the world a little differently.

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How to Know When to Give Up on Goals

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • Duration 42:21

A lot of people treat goals like some kind of sacred self-improvement law, where the most important thing you can do is set and achieve your goals.

But goals are simply tools we use to point us in the right direction. Your goals should serve you—and so you shouldn’t be a slave to some arbitrary goal you set when it’s no longer serving you. So how do you know when a goal is no longer pushing you in the right direction?

In this episode, I talk about why I gave up a pretty big goal I set at the beginning of the year. I discuss what I think are the criteria you should use when deciding whether to give up on a goal or stick it out.

We also discuss what we learned from the goals survey we did for podcast viewers and listeners. How many stuck with their goals and how many have moved on? What are the most effective tactics people used to stick to their goals? What are the most important lessons they learned about their goals and themselves?

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How to Become Resilient and Break World Records (ft. Dean Stott)

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 • Duration 01:04:46

After a catastrophic parachuting accident ended his military career in the British special forces, Dean Stott couldn't just retire to a quiet life. Instead, he decided to shatter boundaries in entirely new fields.

These days, when Dean isn't prepping to beat another world record, like a 14,000-mile bike ride in less than 100 days, he's jet-setting around the world rescuing civilians and diplomats alike from war zones.

In this episode, Dean shares his unique approach to overcoming adversity, managing risk, and staying mentally tough in the most challenging situations. We explore his fascinating experiences from war-torn countries to royal security and the psychological benefits of meticulous planning and mission-driven thinking. Dean also offers a glimpse into how he balances extreme challenges with a grounded personal life.

Enjoy.

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The Blue Dot Effect: Why Things Always Seem Worse Than They Are

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 • Duration 37:20

Have you ever wondered why, despite everything seemingly going well, you still feel a nagging sense of dissatisfaction? Well, you’re not alone. This is actually a fascinating psychological phenomenon I call "The Blue Dot Effect". It’s all about how our brains can trick us into seeing problems and negativity even when everything around us is getting better.

Join me and Drew as we unpack this curious effect and explore how it impacts our everyday lives. From the way we perceive our personal achievements to our overall happiness, the Blue Dot Effect plays a sneaky role in shaping our mindset.

Let's dig right in.

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The Harsh Truth About Self-Discipline (ft. Rich Roll)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • Duration 01:31:58

I’ve often wondered if self-discipline is just a way of turning bad addictions into healthy ones. After all, addictions of all kinds are really just an attempt to numb and distract ourselves from facing uncomfortable feelings. Can’t the same be said for healthy behaviors once they reach a level of compulsion?

I brought Rich Roll on the pod to discuss this idea because, well, he’s a recovered alcoholic who turned into an ultra-endurance athlete in his 40s. Rich is no stranger to reinventing himself, repeatedly leveraging his flaws into virtues.

We talk about the value of pain as a catalyst for change, the idea that addiction is a spectrum that doesn’t just involve substances, terrible breakups, finding a deeper spirituality, lessons from Rich’s financial struggles, his career running a top podcast, and much, much more.

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5 Ways to Hack Your Mind For Success

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • Duration 43:58

The way you think about the world and your place in it can have a huge impact on your life. And yet, when it comes to evaluating the way we think, we’re rarely able to smell our own bullshit.

So today, Drew and I break down five different mindsets you can adopt to live a more examined, successful life. This requires you to reject many of the mindless beliefs you’ve been force fed your entire life.

Let’s do it.

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