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How To!

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You’ve got questions. Together, we get answers. We all need advice, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. Each week, Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace bring a listener on to the show to solve their toughest problems with the help of world-class experts. It’s free therapy, and you’re invited.

#286

How To Face the Future (Gen Z Edition)

Ezra is adrift in his early 20s. He craves a life of meaning, community, and love. But he’s struggling to find those things in a world that seems increasingly uncertain and discouraging for young people. On this existential episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings in [Andrew McPeak] (https://www.andrewmcpeak.com/about/) , [author] (https://www.andrewmcpeak.com/publications/) , [podcast host] (https://growingleaders.com/feed/podcast/leading-the-next-generation-with-tim-elmore/) , and vice president of [Growing Leaders] (https://growingleaders.com/about/keynote-speakers/andrew-mcpeak/) . He tackles Ezra’s big questions and explains how Gen Z (and everyone else) can make life more meaningful. If you liked this episode check out: [How To Keep Caring Amid Endless Crises] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/01/how-to-keep-caring-amid-endless-crises) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:06

19 Nov 2024

#285

How To Man Up About Male Birth Control

Contraception is a huge burden for women and people with uteruses to bear. What would it look like—on a personal, cultural, and medical level—if more men took on that responsibility? Today on How To!, a conversation about gender equity for reproductive care, from changes in sexual education to more accessible vasectomies to the development of new contraception methods. Carvell Wallace welcomes two guests: Dr. Sarah Miller, a board-certified family physician and family planning specialist at [Northeast Vasectomy and Family Planning] (https://www.northeastvasectomy.com/about-your-doctor) , where she provides many vasectomies. And: Dr. Brian Nguyen, associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the [University of Southern California] (https://today.usc.edu/profile/brian-nguyen/) , [sub-investigator for a network of male-contraceptive clinical trials] (https://www.malecontraception.center/about-us) , and director of [The EMERGE Lab.] (https://www.theemergelab.com/) If you liked this episode check out: [How To Make Sexual Consent Sexy] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/05/how-to-make-sexual-consent-sexy) and [How To Orgasm] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/07/how-to-have-better-sex) . Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) , or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

45 MINS

45:44

12 Nov 2024

#284

How To Lead Your Local Nonprofit

Heather recently joined the board of her local library, a beloved institution from her childhood. While continuing to balance her day job, she is excited to be an active and engaged member of this community-led organization. But she’s also grappling with time management and effective communication with her fellow board members. How can she express her ideas and opinions without overstepping boundaries? In this episode of How To!, host Courtney Martin welcomes nonprofit consultant [Malini Sridharan] (https://www.wellspringconsulting.net/malini-sridharan) who offers expert advice on navigating the challenges of community leadership and the intricacies of board dynamics. If you liked this episode check out: Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson and Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:41

05 Nov 2024

#283

How To Face Your Fear of Dying (Encore)

Katie is terrified of dying. As the youngest in a big family, she can’t stop thinking about the fact that all her loved ones may die before she does. Katie is a comedy writer who knows how to get laughs, but her obsession with death is real, and getting in the way of living. In this episode of How To!, we bring on Rachel Menzies, a psychologist and researcher at the University of Sydney and author of [Tales from the Valley of Death] (https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Valley-Death-Reflections-psychotherapy/dp/1925644359/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rachel+menzies&qid=1607096278&sr=8-1?tag=slatmaga-20) , to share what she’s learned about death anxiety. Exposure therapy is often the most effective way to overcome your fears, but how do you expose yourself to death? Rachel has some unusual ideas for Katie—and all of us—to take control of these intrusive thoughts, starting with lying in a body bag. Focusing deliberately on death, Rachel says, can actually help us appreciate life. If you liked this episode, check out “ [How To Not Be Scared.] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2019/10/advice-on-overcoming-your-fears-for-halloween) ” Are you afraid of something? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Oct 2024

34 MINS

34:38

29 Oct 2024

#282

How To Cope With Forever Parenting

As the parent of five kids, Sadie is no stranger to feeling overwhelmed. Most of her kids have left the nest, but one adult daughter has severe autism and can’t live or work on her own. Facing the end of school-based support services, Sadie has to figure out what comes next for her daughter—and for herself. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Sarah Wayland, the founder of [Guiding Exceptional Parents] (https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/about-us/) , to talk about parenting two autistic young adults and how to ask for help. Links mentioned: --- [Your Child (Young Adult!!) Is Graduating: Here’s a List of Things to Do] (https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/your-child-is-graduating/) --- [National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)] (https://www.nami.org/) --- [The Arc] (https://thearc.org/) If you liked this episode check out: [How To Hack Any Bureaucracy] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/07/how-to-hack-any-bureaucracy) , [How To Date With a Disability] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/07/how-to-date-with-a-disability#:~:text=On%20this%20episode%20of%20How,managing%20his%20own%20internal%20expectations.) , or [How To Fill an Empty Nest] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2021/09/how-to-fill-an-empty-nest) . Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) , or wherever you listen. How To!’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Oct 2024

44 MINS

44:26

22 Oct 2024

#281

How To Be Less Judgy

Erica judges other people by default. Whether they are acquaintances, co-workers, or new arrivals in a club, her first impression is often negative. “I would like to learn how to quash that part of myself,” she says, because those judgments might be ruling out potential friendships. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on [Dr. Terri Apter] (https://terriapter.com/) , psychologist and author of [Passing Judgment: The Power of Praise & Blame in Everyday Life.] (https://terriapter.com/books/) Terri explains that Erica’s initial reactions are more useful than she thinks—and can help her better understand herself. If you liked this episode check out: [How To Say What You’re Thinking] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/03/how-to-say-what-youre-thinking) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) , or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://slate.com/howtoplus) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

43 MINS

43:26

15 Oct 2024

#280

How To Stop Killing Your Plants

At a new job, Jenna was put in charge of some beautiful plants that are imbued with deep significance to their co-workers. But despite Jenna’s best efforts, the plants aren’t doing so hot. Can the browning leaves, flopping stems, and dry soil be nursed back to health before it’s too late? On this episode, Carvell Wallace brings on [Maria Failla] (https://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/) , host of the [Growing Joy] (https://growingjoywithmaria.com/podcast/) podcast and author of [Growing Joy: The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)] (https://growingjoywithmaria.com/book) . Maria addresses Jenna and other listeners’ questions on the How To! hotline, breaking down plant care basics and offering up practical tips to make growing houseplants fun! If you liked this episode check out: [How To Save the Planet, Starting With Your Yard] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/08/how-to-save-the-planet-with-native-plants) and [How To Restore Nature in the Heart of a City] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/08/how-to-transform-your-yard-with-swiss-ambassador-pitteloud) . Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) , or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. This episode was produced by Sara McCrea and Rosemary Belson. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Correction, Oct. 9, 2024: This episode originally called [Duotone Audio Group] (https://www.duotoneaudio.com/) a podcast studio. Duotone is a music and sound production company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

44 MINS

44:15

08 Oct 2024

#279

How To Care for an Aging Parent

The How To! hosts love helping listeners find the answers they need. But sometimes a host needs help, too. On this episode, Courtney Martin and her brother, Chris, open up about how their father’s dementia has led them to upend their own lives in order to become his caregivers. To help Courtney and Chris talk through what comes next, Carvell Wallace welcomes [Dr. Allison Applebaum] (https://allisonapplebaum.com/) , whose book [Stand by Me] (https://allisonapplebaum.com/stand-by-me/) chronicles her own caregiving journey and her work at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s [Caregivers Clinic] (https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/caregiver-support-services) . If you liked this episode check out: [How To Help a Loved One With Dementia] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/03/how-to-help-a-loved-one-with-dementia) and [How To Make Aging Easier for Everyone] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/07/how-to-plan-for-aging) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrae. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:44

01 Oct 2024

#278

How To Grow Your Podcast

Ari always dreamed of starting his own podcast. When he started interviewing fellow academics for the Taylor Swift class he’s teaching, Ari suddenly had the perfect opportunity to turn those conversations into something called [¿What Are Taylor Swift Studies Anyways?] (https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/taylorswiftstudies?selected=QUNI7695528167) Now he just needs to find an audience. On this meta episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on [Lauren] (https://www.instagram.com/laurenpassell/) [Passell] (https://x.com/laurenpassell?lang=en) , founder of [Tink Media] (https://tinkmedia.co/about) and author of [Podcast the Newsletter] (https://podcastthenewsletter.substack.com/) . Lauren shares creative ways to find new listeners and connect with your audience; tips that apply to all kinds of passion projects. Resources Mentioned: --- [Podcast Marketing Magic] (https://podcastmarketingmagic.substack.com/) --- [Podcast the Newsletter] (https://podcastthenewsletter.substack.com/) --- [Transom] (https://transom.org/) --- [NPR Training] (https://training.npr.org/) --- [Rephonic] (https://rephonic.com/) If you liked this episode check out: [How To Succeed at Social Media] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/04/how-to-succeed-on-social-media) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrae. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Sep 2024

48 MINS

48:12

24 Sep 2024

#277

How To Rethink Screen Time

Ben has two sons in the fourth grade. Like a lot of kids, they love YouTube videos, gaming, movies, and other online entertainment. Before his sons begin using social media, Ben wants to ensure they develop a good relationship with tech—and he’s ready to recruit other families at their school to agree upon some rules of engagement. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings in Richard Culatta, CEO of the [International Society for Technology in Education] (https://iste.org/) and [ASCD] (https://ascd.org/people/richard-culatta) . He’s also the author of [Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World] (https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Good-Raising-Thrive-Online/dp/1647820162) . He shares his refreshingly practical approach to tech, screen time, and social media. Resources Mentioned: [Guide to create healthy conditions in schools] (https://craftcms-live-95s-media.iste.org/Creating_Effective_Responsible_Use_Policies_for_Schools.pdf) If you liked this episode check out: [How To Face the A.I. Revolution] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/04/how-to-use-chatgpt-ai-chatbots) and [How To Help Teachers Thrive] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/06/how-to-help-teachers) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson and Sara McCrae. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Sep 2024

47 MINS

47:05

17 Sep 2024

#276

How To Survive a Disaster

After a tree destroyed Tucker’s roof during a tornado, he felt lucky to be alive—and underprepared for the next disaster his family might face. On this episode, Courtney Martin welcomes back author and former How To! host [Amanda Ripley] (https://www.amandaripley.com/) to discuss emergency preparedness and how regular citizens can react smarter during a devastating event. Amanda’s newly updated book is [The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why] (https://www.amandaripley.com/the-unthinkable) . After listening to this conversation, seek out (and save) this information: --- [CERT Training] (https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/cert-trainings?language=en_US) ---Your state’s homeland security website ---Your county’s emergency management agency ---Local emergency alerts If you liked this episode check out: [How To Keep Cool in a Crisis] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2021/10/how-to-avoid-a-fight) and [How To Cope With Climate Anxiety] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/08/how-to-cope-with-climate-anxiety) . Also mentioned: [How To Pick a College (and Actually Afford It)] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/09/how-to-afford-college) and [How To Take a Gap Year] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/05/taking-a-gap-year-before-college-isnt-just-for-rich-kids) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrae. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Sep 2024

45 MINS

45:24

10 Sep 2024

#275

How To Cook at Home Like Sohla El-Waylly

With takeout prices on the rise, Josh wants to sharpen his home-cooking chops so he can whip up delicious dinners for himself and his wife. But this empty nester doesn’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. On this episode of How To!, co-host Courtney Martin consults award-winning chef, food writer, and New York Times Cooking pro Sohla El-Waylly for advice on meal prep, next-level seasoning, and preparing the best rice and beans. Sohla’s new cookbook is [Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677636/start-here-by-sohla-el-waylly/) . If you liked this episode, check out [How To ‘Chaos Cook’ With Samin Nosrat] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/03/how-to-chaos-cook-samin-nosrat) or [How To Cook One Perfect Meal.] (https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/08/how-to-cook-the-perfect-meal-sam-sifton.html) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrae. Production for this episode by Sara McCrea. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the [How To!] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127) show page. Or, visit [slate.com/howtoplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary) to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

46 MINS

46:53

03 Sep 2024

#274

How To Fall Out of Love (Encore)

Several months ago, Sarah told her best friend John she’s in love with him—but he doesn’t love her back. Now Sarah can’t get John out of her head, especially because they still talk all the time. How can Sarah move on from John? On this episode of How To!, we bring on Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist and the author of [Anatomy of Love] (https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Love-Natural-History-Marriage/dp/0449908976?tag=slatmaga-20) , to help Sarah train her heart—and her brain—to fall out of love. The first thing Sarah needs to do, Helen says, is cut off contact with John. Every time she sees him, it reactivates her brain circuitry for romantic love. And as beautiful as their friendship may be, it’s holding Sarah back from finding her true love. If you liked this episode, check out “ [How To Propose (to a Man).] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2020/01/washington-post-writer-women-proposing-marriage-to-men) ” Do you have a problem in your love life? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. [ Sign up] (https://my.slate.com/plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=show_notes) now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Aug 2024

36 MINS

36:33

27 Aug 2024

#273

How To Be a Family (and Still Be You)

Kate’s entire family loves to go on intense, day-long hikes. Kate does not. It’s just one of many differences that makes her feel like a black sheep. But Kate desperately wants to be close to her family—without disregarding her own desires or compromising on parts of her life. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on [Dr. Lucy Blake] (https://www.drlucyblake.com/) , author of [No Family Is Perfect: A Guide to Embracing the Messy Reality.] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Family-Perfect-Live-That/dp/1787396800) Lucy helps Kate find her way to a family unity that works for everyone, while also learning to celebrate their differences. If you liked this episode check out: [How To Deal With a Difficult Parent] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/07/how-to-deal-with-a-difficult-parent) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrae. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Aug 2024

44 MINS

44:00

20 Aug 2024

#272

How To Do Housework (and Not Hate It)

Cooper feels like they’re constantly falling behind on their to-do list. Life is busy and household chores are the last thing they want to do. Cooper tracks everything in a detailed spreadsheet—but that spreadsheet isn’t going to take care of the dirty dishes in the sink. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Dale Aucoin of [Clean & Queer] (https://www.cleanandqueer.com/about) , a professional organizing business based in New York City. Dale explains how to prioritize tasks, make chores easier, and find a routine that works for you. Links Mentioned: [Clean & Queer] (https://www.cleanandqueer.com/about) [The Trans Guide] (https://www.thetransguide.com/) If you liked this episode check out: [How To Be a Lazy Genius] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/05/how-to-organize-your-home) and [How To Style Your Home Like a Pro] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/02/how-to-style-your-home) . Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrae. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Aug 2024

41 MINS

41:03

13 Aug 2024

#271

How To Put a Toxic Job Behind You

When Elle started a new career as a therapist, she never imagined she would be the one in need of help. After just a few months, her position at a group practice became untenable amid a lack of support from colleagues. Now she’s looking for a new job and wants to avoid a similar scenario. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace introduces Elle to leadership coach [Rudhir Krishtel] (https://www.krishtel.com/) , who helps us rethink our relationships to co-workers—and work itself. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Aug 2024

43 MINS

43:19

06 Aug 2024

#270

How To Be Funny (5th Anniversary Edition)

How do you learn to tell the perfect joke? In this special edition of How To!, founding host Charles Duhigg joins Courtney and Carvell to mark five years of life-changing advice with a look back at our very first episode. It features a pastor from Oklahoma who wants to spice up his sermons. We introduce him to [ Gary Gulman] (http://www.garygulman.com/) , a New York standup comedian who makes jokes about his clinical depression. They workshop the pastor’s new joke about the New Testament, and Gary reveals “what might be the most important rule of being funny.” Charles Duhigg's favorite episode: [How To Stop Being Anxious] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2019/08/a-habit-expert-helps-a-former-cop-control-anxiety-attacks) Courtney Martin's favorite episode: [How To Be Lonely] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/06/how-to-deal-with-being-lonely) Carvell Wallace's favorite episode: [How To Grieve an Estranged Parent] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/11/grieving-estranged-parents) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrae. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Jul 2024

46 MINS

46:55

30 Jul 2024

#269

How To Date With a Disability

Todd is looking for love, but he’s unsure about disclosing something in dating profiles: his multiple sclerosis. With symptoms that are increasingly visible, Todd feels compelled to be upfront about his disability with potential dates—but he doesn’t know when or how to discuss it. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on [Jessica Slice] (https://www.jessicaslice.com/) and [Caroline Cupp] (https://carolinecupp.com/about/) , authors of [Dateable: Swiping Right, Hooking Up, and Settling Down While Chronically Ill and Disabled] (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jessica-slice/dateable/9780306832734/?lens=hachette-go) . They give Todd guidance on having that talk, navigating ableism, and managing his own internal expectations. If you liked this episode check out: [How To Flirt With Confidence] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/05/how-to-flirt-with-confidence) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrae. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

46 MINS

46:24

23 Jul 2024

#268

How To Be a Mindful Grandparent

[Shirley Showalter] (https://shirleyshowalter.com/about-shirley-hershey-showalter/) and [Marilyn McEntyre] (https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/about) know that grandparenting is more than just cookies and Play-Doh. Don’t get us wrong, those things are fun! But the art of contemporary grandparenting requires mindfulness, intentionality, and navigating boundaries. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin talks with Marilyn and Shirley about their book, [The Mindful Grandparent] (https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Grandparent-Loving-Childrens-Children/dp/1506468063) , and the wisdom they’ve gained as elders to 12 grandchildren. If you liked this episode check out: [How To Face Your Kid’s Future] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/02/how-to-raise-a-great-adult) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Jul 2024

43 MINS

43:51

16 Jul 2024

#267

How To Take a Sabbatical

Trisha is craving a break from her job, but she doesn’t want to drain her bank account. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin connects Trisha to DJ DiDonna, founder of [The Sabbatical Project,] (https://thesabbaticalproject.org/) who’s on a quest to make extended breaks accessible to all. DJ explains how to plan for a sabbatical that is both meaningful and manageable. If you liked this episode check out: [How To Hit “Reset” On Your Career] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/10/steven-levitt-of-freakonomics-has-advice-for-an-aspiring-economist) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

39 MINS

39:53

09 Jul 2024

#266

How To Survive a Shark Attack (Encore)

David was in the ocean in Hawaii when the unthinkable happened—a shark attacked him and bit off his leg. “I don’t think you’re gonna make it,” a medic told the 25-year-old on the helicopter ride to the hospital. But David did make it, and soon he learned that surviving the shark wasn’t the hardest part—it was what came after. On this episode of How To!, we bring in Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, psychiatrist and author of [The Body Keeps the Score] (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1594311130&sr=8-2?tag=slatmaga-20) , to help David understand and deal with the lasting psychological trauma of the attack. For anyone suffering from severe trauma, Bessel says, it’s okay to grieve the person you were before. Accepting the loss of the “old you” will allow you to better embrace who you are now, both in your mind and body. Do you need help overcoming life’s many challenges? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. [ Sign up] (https://my.slate.com/plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=show_notes) now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Jul 2024

31 MINS

31:52

02 Jul 2024

#265

How To Make Bank at a Yard Sale

How To!’s senior editor Joel Meyer recently experienced a yard sale fail and wants to know what went wrong. He spent hours planning and organizing the items on his lawn, but when it was all said and done he barely made enough to cover the cost of lunch. Enter this week’s expert, Ava Seavey, a self-described master of garage-sale-ology and author of [Ava’s Guide to Garage Sale Gold] (https://www.garagesalegold.com/shop/) . Seavey tells host Courtney Martin some hilarious stories and insider tips for how to cash in on all your old stuff. If you liked this episode, check out “ [How To Find the Gems in All Your Junk] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/06/how-to-sell-your-stuff) ” Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. Podcast production by Derek John, Joel Meyer, Rosemary Belson, and Kevin Bendis. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Jun 2024

38 MINS

38:42

25 Jun 2024

#264

How To Start Strength Training

Meg once was a terror in the world of roller derby. But these days, her sedentary lifestyle is making everyday physical activities a tad daunting. (We’re looking at you, groceries that need to be carried up four flights of stairs!). She wants to start lifting weights, but she’s unsure where to start—and whether she can avoid the bro-culture of many weight rooms. On this episode of How To!: Courtney Martin brings in [writer] (https://bodytype.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile) and [powerlifter] (https://www.instagram.com/_bodytype/?hl=en) [Mikala Jamison] (https://www.mikalajamison.com/) , who was in Meg’s shoes not that long ago. She shares how she got started, why lifting is a lifelong journey, and what we can learn from the current zeitgeist for women’s strength training. Resources mentioned: Mikala’s Substack, [Body Type] (https://bodytype.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile) [Book with simple lifting guide] (https://www.amazon.com/Thinner-Leaner-Stronger-Building-Ultimate/dp/1938895312) Fitness trainer [Meg Gallagher] (https://www.instagram.com/megsquats/?hl=en) on Instagram If you liked this episode check out: [How To Be Free Of Body Shame] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/01/how-to-be-free-of-body-shame) or [How To Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/01/how-to-form-healthy-habits-for-the-new-year) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson and Kevin Bendis. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

44 MINS

44:00

18 Jun 2024

#263

How To Move Past Your Toxic Ex

After Lin met Dave, their lives quickly became entangled. Lin joined Dave’s small business, made much-needed improvements, and charmed Dave’s family. The two also began a romantic relationship that lasted years. When it fizzled, Lin continued working at the company—and eventually uncovered Dave’s lies, deceit, and infidelity. On this episode of How To!: Carvell Wallace welcomes [Nina Renata Aron] (https://www.ninarenataaron.com/) , author of [Good Morning, Destroyer of Men’s Souls] (https://www.ninarenataaron.com/book) , to share her own experience exiting a toxic, codependent relationship and explain how she came to terms with it. If you liked this episode check out: [How To Do Divorce Right] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/10/how-to-do-divorce-right) and [How To Forgive Someone Who Isn’t Sorry] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/12/how-to-forgive-someone-not-sorry) Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson and Kevin Bendis. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

44 MINS

44:59

11 Jun 2024

#262

How To Be Lonely

Paula has a big family, lots of friends, and a girlfriend she adores. For most of her life, however, she has experienced an underlying and unshakeable sense of loneliness. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on [Kristen Radtke] (http://kristenradtke.com/) , the writer and illustrator behind [Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness] (http://kristenradtke.com/seek-you) , to talk with Paula about an emotion that’s hard to talk about—and even harder to confront. If you liked this episode, check out [How To Find Your People] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/09/finding-friends-as-an-adult) and [How To Survive a Silent Retreat] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/08/how-to-survive-a-silent-retreat) . Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To! is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. Derek John is our executive producer. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Jun 2024

42 MINS

42:30

04 Jun 2024

#261

How To Take a Gap Year

Leo is a high-achieving high school senior on the cusp of graduation. Growing up in a rigorous school environment he faced endless pressure to follow the expected track of attending an elite university and eventually securing a good job. Yet, Leo feels slightly unfulfilled and is curious what an alternative path might look like. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace is joined by [Abby Falik] (https://www.abbyfalik.com/) , founder of the [The Flight School] (https://www.theflightschool.org/) , and organization dedicate to helping students and parents rethink and reshape their education. Abby shares her insights and experience guiding students through gap years so they find their own way. If you liked this episode check out: " [How To Parent Less] (https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/07/how-to-help-young-adults-be-independent) " Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [howto@slate.com] (mailto:howto@slate.com) or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127) , [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw) or wherever you listen. How To’s executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson and Kevin Bendis. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at [slate.com/howtoplus] (http://www.slate.com/howtoplus) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 May 2024

44 MINS

44:28

28 May 2024

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How To Face Your Fear of Dying (Encore)

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How To Cope With Forever Parenting

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How To Be Less Judgy

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How To Stop Killing Your Plants

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How To Care for an Aging Parent

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How To Grow Your Podcast

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How To Rethink Screen Time

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How To Survive a Disaster

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How To Cook at Home Like Sohla El-Waylly

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How To Fall Out of Love (Encore)

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How To Be a Family (and Still Be You)

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How To Do Housework (and Not Hate It)

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How To Put a Toxic Job Behind You

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How To Be Funny (5th Anniversary Edition)

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How To Date With a Disability

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How To Be a Mindful Grandparent

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How To Take a Sabbatical

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How To Survive a Shark Attack (Encore)

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How To Make Bank at a Yard Sale

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How To Start Strength Training

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How To Move Past Your Toxic Ex

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How To Be Lonely

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How To Take a Gap Year