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Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life

Author: Dr. Peter McGraw

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“Solo - The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life” by Dr. Peter McGraw, seeks to celebrate and destigmatize single living. Welcome to the podcast that explores how being single affords you the freedom to be adventurous, start a business, make art, travel the world, get in shape, or simply sleep in when you want to. Join Peter – behavioral scientist, humor researcher, and bachelor – as he interviews happy single men and women and assembles advice from leading experts about health, fitness, money, business, travel, fashion, art, leisure, and of course, sex and dating. For the so-called spinster or bachelor, Solo is the resource for people who are happily single (aka the unapologetically unattached).

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Dan Savage

Dan Savage

2024-03-2801:17:24

Peter McGraw recently appeared on Savage Love. In this episode, Peter continues the conversation with writer, journalist, and activist Dan Savage for a bold, unfiltered discussion of the Solo Movement. Dan, known for his direct approach to discussing sexuality and relationships, provides valuable insights that have been essential to the Solo project. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond the pod's usual "PG-16" rating.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Family Estrangement

Family Estrangement

2024-03-2101:15:15

In this episode, Peter McGraw invites two guests to tackle the complex and emotionally charged topic of family estrangement, as requested by several members of the Solo community (sign up at https://petermcgraw.org/solo/). To delve into this important subject, Peter is joined by Dr. Kristina Scharp, who brings her research expertise on the topic to the conversation. They are joined by guest co-host Janice Formacella, who brings her unique perspective and experience in helping individuals navigate difficult relationships add depth and nuance to the discussion.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo
Peter McGraw speaks to Ari Engelberg about the growing number of singles (i.e., "late singlehood") in Religious Zionism. Ari shares insights from his new book, Singlehood and Religion: The Case of Israeli Religious Zionist Singles.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
One question that often comes up for the life-long single is, "But who will take care of you when you are old?" This episode begins a series on aging, retiring, and dying solo. Topics will include the future of aging, estate planning, longevity, navigating end of life, and making aging sexy. Episodes will be released on the first Thursday of the month. In this episode, which begins the series, Jessalyn Dean joins Peter McGraw in the Solo Studio to talk about the series, raise questions, brainstorm topics, and share perspectives. If you want to request topics or raise questions, you can do so as part of the Solo community: https://petermcgraw.org/soloLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo
In this Solo Thoughts" episode, Peter McGraw builds on his "Big Day Theory" to explore the concept of being ALIVE versus merely existing. He reflects on the importance of making each day count, influenced by a transformative trip to the HiFi Homestead in Joshua Tree. Peter discuses how ordinary days can be infused with extraordinary meaning, engagement, and positive experiences. What do you do to feel "ALIVE"? Share your experiences with the Solo community: https://petermcgraw.org/soloLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo
Dating App Help (Hell)

Dating App Help (Hell)

2024-02-2202:10:381

While many listeners of the Solo podcasts are "No Way" Solos who are not interested in dating (for now or forever), the "Just May" and "New Way" Solos are often navigating the dating apps in search of love or lust. Peter McGraw and Jessalyn Dean talk about best practices for online dating--from figuring out your goals to how to pick the best pictures. They finish the episode by doing a dating profile audit for two online daters.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Peter McGraw recently appeared on Lisa Dawn Hamilton’s podcast, Do We Know Things. A member of the Solo community suggested the episode would be a good primer for people new to the Solo movement. Here is that conversation for new listeners to help bring them up to speed on statistics, definitions, and Peter’s perspectives on single living–and going Solo.Join the movement at: https://petermcgraw.org/solo.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo
A Solo's Valentine's Day

A Solo's Valentine's Day

2024-02-1301:07:36

It's that time of year. To discuss Valentine's Day, Peter McGraw invites Mary Delia Allen and Iris Schneider back on the Solo podcast. They have a wide-ranging conversation that includes the history of Valentine's Day and alternative approaches to the day. What do you think? Join the Solo community and share your opinion: https://petermcgraw.org/soloLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo
Kris Marsh returns to Solo to talk to Peter McGraw about 1) her research on how singles are not a monolithic group, 2) the reaction to her new book, The Love Jones Cohort, and 3) advice for Peter about dealing with the "haters" who will surface with the launch of his book, Solo-Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Peter McGraw and Kriss Rita present another round of Solo Love Letters from his new book, Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own. What do you think? Join the Solo community and join the conversation: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Peter McGraw's new book (Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own) is about to come out. To talk about it and reflect on Solo's episode, he invites two familiar voices into the Solo Studio to talk about the Solo Movement. Join the conversation at: https://petermcgraw.org/soloLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
A Solo With A Spouse

A Solo With A Spouse

2024-01-1801:17:44

Peter McGraw speaks to Jen O'Donnell, a friend and early-reader of his new book, about being married and solo.  What do you think of the conversation? Join the Solo community and let Peter know: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
People think that people are either monogamous or non-monogamous--on or the other. However, emerging research reveals a new perspective on people's sexual and romantic desires. In this Solo episode, Peter McGraw speaks to a neuroscientist and Solo listener, Lisa Dawn Hamilton, about her research that shows the average person sits somewhere in the middle.  What do you think? Join the Solo community and tell Peter: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Reclaiming Friendship

Reclaiming Friendship

2024-01-0401:07:361

Friendship is essential to a remarkable life. Peter McGraw believes it is time to elevate friendship, and in that vein, he invites Marisa Franco to talk about the topic. Marisa is the New York Times bestselling author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends.  What do you think of the conversation? Join the Solo community and let Peter know: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
 Peter McGraw speaks to you directly in this Solo Thoughts episode about the need to develop connections beyond traditional romantic relationships. In particular, he asks if you have someone to call in the middle of the night if you are sick or afraid, and if you don't, it is essential to develop new friendships or invigorate old ones. Finally, there is a bit of bonus material at the end about an experiment that Peter has been doing called "Monastic Mornings."Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Peter McGraw has found the research conducted by the Pew Research Center to be invaluable for his Solo Project. In this episode, Peter speaks to Rachel Minkin about Pew's report on Americans’ View of the Modern American Family. Get ready for an enlightening discussion where expert analysis meets deep curiosity. Nerd Alert!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Peter McGraw invites a breakup coach and host of Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On into the Solo Studio to play Truth or Truth. Janice Formichella and Peter have a delightful conversation, discussing topics such as the "no contact" rule, overcoming loneliness, and being single during the holiday.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Loss, Grief, And Growth

Loss, Grief, And Growth

2023-12-0701:43:16

Many Solo listeners have requested an episode on loss – whether due to the death of a loved one, the loss of a beloved pet, a difficult breakup, or just the disappointments of everyday life. Peter McGraw invites Tessa Bringer and Jaclyn Foglio into the Solo Studio to examine healthy coping strategies, find meaning after loss, and discover the potential for post-traumatic growth. As part of the conversation, they discuss the unique challenges singles face when grieving and mourning.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Being Single With Cancer

Being Single With Cancer

2023-11-3001:17:04

Tracy Maxwell, a cancer survivor and author of "Being Single, with Cancer," joins Peter McGraw in the Solo Studio to talk about the unique physical, emotional, and practical challenges singles face undergoing cancer treatment and how to respond to those challenges.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/
Peter McGraw invites Christina Martinez and Brandon Patrick back into the Solo Studio for a new book club. They discuss Catherine Price's book, How to Break Up with Your Phone. It's a fun, inspiring conversation that may help you live a more remarkable life by spending less time on your phone.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo
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Mary C

Loved this episode! It's the first one I've checked out. I just heard about it on the Bigger Pockets Business podcast. Very glad I checked it out and keep it up! Thanks!

Feb 12th
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