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Can an Open Relationship Save Your Marriage? | 48

Love! Everybody wants to find it. However, keeping up a relationship can sometimes be just as difficult as finding one. We try everything to stoke the fire that might be burning out - so could the answer be to throw another log on the fire? Nikki [https://www.instagram.com/nikkiboyer/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D] and Malone [https://instagram.com/itsmrmalone?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] ask the burning question: "Can an open relationship save your marriage?" They speak with a polyamorous couple [https://www.pursuitofpoly.com/] who share how an open relationship works for them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Moors [https://www.amycmoors.com/], an assistant professor of psychology and a research fellow at the Kinsey Institute, who is an expert on consensual nonmonogamy. Please support us by supporting our sponsors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Are You Oversharing on Social Media? | 47

Are you one of the 4.7 billion people who use social media on a daily basis? While some people still keep a diary, others feel compelled to announce and show every detail of their life on social media. We are curious and interested in the lives of friends and family but do they really need to tell us what they had for lunch or how horrible their breakup was - with photos! How much is okay to share? Host Nikki Boyer [https://www.instagram.com/nikkiboyer/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D] and Co-Host Mr. Malone [https://instagram.com/itsmrmalone?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] talk with Sarah Bregel [https://sarah-bregel.com/?fbclid=IwAR15shlRx7xJ2JpOg8WFPc-mYNQhgkh-AdKLvJzS97W6m6BU2miQMFcoVjs], a writer, and self-described oversharer whose article about the end of her marriage went viral. Then they speak with Dr. Nina Vasan [https://twitter.com/ninavasan], a psychiatrist, and pioneer in digital mental health innovation, to get to bottom of why people overshare and how to use social media in a healthy way. Please support us by supporting our sponsors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Is a Dry January Worth It? | 46

It's a new year and time to make resolutions. Are you thinking about giving up alcohol for the month of January? If you like the idea of more energy, better sleep, weight loss and a lot more dollars in your pocket - then "Dry January" might just be the resolution you're looking for. Nikki [https://www.instagram.com/nikkiboyer/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D] and Malone [https://instagram.com/itsmrmalone?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] talk with author Hilary Sheinbaum [https://www.instagram.com/hilarywritesny/?hl=en] to learn about her first hand experience of booting the booze for January. And Dr. Joseph Volpicelli [https://volpicellicenter.com/about-us/] from the Volpicelli Center for Addiction joins the mix to talk about the mental and physical benefits of a sober new year. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Is Microdosing Mushrooms Magic for Your Health? (ENCORE) | 45

Psychedelics were originally designed to blow your mind, but new studies suggest they can also help fix it! Can small doses of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) help people manage depression and anxiety better than pharmaceutical remedies? Host Nikki Boyer [https://www.instagram.com/nikkiboyer/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D], Dr. Matt Johnson [https://twitter.com/Drug_Researcher?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] (professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University), and Kayse Gheret [https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/workwithkayse] (founder of Microdosing for Healing) discuss how a tiny intake of psilocybin can have powerful, long-lasting, positive effects. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Is It Time To Quit Your Job? (ENCORE) | 44

Are you tired of low pay, long commutes, lots of stress and feeling unappreciated and unfulfilled? Maybe it's time to quit your job! Many Americans are doing just that. It's being called "The Great Resignation." The post-pandemic exodus of workers moving away from unfulfilling jobs in search of an opportunity that gives them a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction. Nikki [https://www.instagram.com/nikkiboyer/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D] and Malone [https://instagram.com/itsmrmalone?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] talk with career coach Jess Wass [https://www.jesswass.com/] as well as a positive psychology expert Robert Mack [https://www.coachrobmack.com/about.html] to help you decide whether it's time to give notice. Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].