Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

In another installment of our unofficial “The Young People Are Alright” series, a 19-year-old entrepreneur calls in to talk about hustle culture, mental health, and the lessons he’s learning from his first relationship. He’s thoughtful, ambitious, and asking big questions about what it means to grow up in a world where the American Dream feels increasingly out of reach and the future is anything but certain. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ [https://beautifulanonymous.com/] to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard [https://punchup.live/chrisgethard] for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Visit Upwork.com/save [http://upwork.com/save] to claim a $200 credit after spending $1,000 in your first 30 days. Valid June 24th through August 5th, 2025. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Tackle your to-do list today and get 15% off your first task at TASKRABBIT.com [http://taskrabbit.com] or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code ANONYMOUS.  Go to Quince.com/beautiful [http://quince.com/beautiful] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

This week’s caller is a mom of two young boys doing her best to face life head-on. Her oldest son is autistic and recently diagnosed with depression. She talks with Gethard about parenting a neurodivergent child, advocating in a world that doesn’t always get it, and staying grounded through it all with warmth, humor, and zero B.S. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ [https://beautifulanonymous.com/] to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard [https://punchup.live/chrisgethard] for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BEAUTIFUL [http://joindeleteme.com/] and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.

This week’s caller is a pediatric nurse with a newborn at home, and she’s learning in real time how her job is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to new mom anxiety. She and Geth talk about sleepless nights, the emotional toll of pediatric care, and why it’s hard to turn off worst-case-scenario thinking when you’ve seen it all firsthand. Plus, a short but sweet cameo from her husband.  Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ [https://beautifulanonymous.com/] to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard [https://punchup.live/chrisgethard] for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/beautiful [http://bollandbranch.com/beautiful]. Limited time only. Exclusions apply. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL [http://joindeleteme.com/] and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.

This week’s caller is a medieval recreationist who sews their own centuries-old clothing and has an overactive bladder. And that’s just scratching the surface. And that’s just scratching the surface. From homemade centuries-old clothing to body stuff to one wild reveal with two minutes left, this episode is a non-stop ride through one person’s delightfully specific world. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ [https://beautifulanonymous.com/] to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard [https://punchup.live/chrisgethard] for tickets to That Show hosted by Gethard at UCB Theatre. Warby Parker has over 270 locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to WarbyParker.com/BEAUTIFUL [http://warbyparker.com/BEAUTIFUL] right now to try on any pair virtually! Visit Upwork.com [http://upwork.com] to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to Quince.com/beautiful [http://quince.com/beautiful] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL [http://joindeleteme.com/] and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.

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