Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin

Is It Okay to Admit You’re Less Attracted to Your Partner? Plus: Carl Radke Wants our Advice!

41 min · 24. mar. 2026
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We share updates from listeners on grief after losing a parent, the green bubble group chat dilemma, and the weight of family secrets. We respond to a listener who wants to talk to his partner about feeling less attracted after weight gain, and how to approach it with care. Since You Askers weigh in: What’s the most life changing advice you’ve ever received? Plus, we close out Season 2 with Summer House star Carl Radke, who asks for advice on imposter syndrome as a new entrepreneur. While we’re off getting a brand new Season 3 ready for you, don’t forget to go back to any episodes you missed or want to hear again. Have a question or advice to share? Leave a voicemail or write to us at thesinceyouaskedpodcast.com [http://thesinceyouaskedpodcast.com/]. Follow along with Gretchen (@gretchenrubin [https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/?hl=en]) and Lori (@lorigottlieb_author [https://www.instagram.com/lorigottlieb_author/?hl=en]) on Instagram for the latest on the show. Subscribe to Since You Asked on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. You can also watch Since You Asked on CNN.COM/WATCH [http://cnn.com/WATCH] or the CNN app. Since You Asked is for entertainment purposes only. It’s not a substitute for medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional with questions about your own situation. By sending us your question, you agree we may use it on the show and edit it for length or clarity. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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