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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside exper... more

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Ever wondered why we lash out, shut down, or spiral emotionally, even when we don't want to? On this episode of Getting Better, JVN teams up with psychologist and author Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) to dive deep into inner child heal... more

2026 will be BIG astrologically speaking…

Discover how astrology is shaping the year's biggest shifts, both personally and globally, with renowned astrologer Aliza Kelly. From planetary movements to understanding your unique birth chart, explore pra... more

This week, we’re talking: our hiatus, AOC, scarf spelling bee, voter registration, and our HBOTW!

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Gretchen Rubin is back on Getting Better for a happiness check-in with JVN! This week, they’re talking about what actually helps us understand ourselves, and why knowing how we respond to expectations can make it easier to change our habits, navigate... more

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Recent Guests

Aliza Kelly
Astrologer and returning guest
Aliza Kelly Astrology
Episode: Rewind: What’s the Astrology for 2026?
Meredith Broussard
Professor at NYU, data journalist
New York University
Episode: How to Use AI Without Losing Your Humanity w/ Meredith Broussard
Master Mingtong Gu
Qigong master and author
Qigong practitioner and teacher
Episode: Why We Feel So Disconnected (And How to Come Back to Yourself) w/ Master Mingtong Gu
Dr. Liz Kazarian
Obesity doctor and family medicine physician
Episode: Excellence v. Perfection, GLP-1 Spelling Bee, JVN’s Memory Hack — ICYMI
Eric Sedeño
Comedian and host of Wild Wild Web
Wild Wild Web
Episode: The Internet Doesn't Have to Make You Miserable w/ Eric Sedeño
Eric Sedeno
Host of Wild Wild Web; guest on the Internet-themed segment
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Episode: Air Quality, Acceptance vs. Spiraling, Hair Transplants, Madonna’s “Confessions II”
Julianna Glasse
Founder of This Is What Happens When Women Read and author-to-be
This Is What Happens When Women Read
Episode: From Conservative Christian Pop Singer to to LGBTQ+ Ally | The Education of Julianna Glasse
Rachel Laser
President and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Episode: Is America Losing One of Its Most Important Freedoms? w/ Rachel Laser
Melissa Murray
Constitutional law expert, lawyer, author
New York University School of Law (implied from context)
Episode: What Power Does the U.S. Constitution Really Give WE THE PEOPLE? — w/ Strict Scrutiny co-host, Melissa Murray

Host

Jonathan Van Ness
Host of Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 29.8k ratings
  • Get Curious!

    JVN, please bring back Getting Curious content? I appreciate how you’re trying to help us with self improvement, but never have I ever laughed as hard as I did listening to your episode about snakes! You taught me so many things (how to recycle the right way! and more!) and I miss excitedly looking to see what random thing you were going to hear about each episode. The world can feel so serious and heavy, and I miss that content deeply.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lucybelle84
    United States2 months ago
  • “You might like” podcast on your podcast page

    Your podcast page is listing Tomi Lahren’s podcast on the “you might like” downloads. Gross! Just wanted to let you know that awful right winger made her way onto your podcast recs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Denkinkc
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the spelling bee and relentless positivity

    The spelling bee where JVN misses aficionado is priceless! Keep up the outstanding content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oololaya
    United States6 months ago
  • Chartreuse

    The color is named after the liquor. There are two types. There is yellow chartreuse which leans more golden yellow with a green tint. Green chartreuse is more bright, neon, similar Brat green. Also to review the show, it’s very comedic. I like the interplay between the two BUT Jonathan needs to humble himself, for gods sake. He can be VERY cringe, bordering on narcissism. I used to really love and respect him. His humor and general inquisitive nature is probably the only reason I have stuck aro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Danielpatrickgrant
    United States7 months ago
  • I love the spelling bee!

    Please keep doing the spelling bee! I love it it’s so entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bananan1255
    Canada7 months ago

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Rewind: Why You Lash Out — The Psychology Behind Big Reactions (with Dr. Nicole LePera)
Q: What are the most common times the inner child comes out?
Under stress, during conflicts, and when emotions feel overwhelmingly new or disproportionate to the present situation.
Rewind: Why You Lash Out — The Psychology Behind Big Reactions (with Dr. Nicole LePera)
Q: What does reparenting actually look like in day-to-day life?
Reparenting involves acknowledging all parts of the self, creating internal safety, and making daily body- and breath-based practices to build self-trust and security.
Rewind: Why You Lash Out — The Psychology Behind Big Reactions (with Dr. Nicole LePera)
Q: What do you mean when you talk about the inner child?
The inner child is a part of us formed in childhood that stores coping patterns; understanding it helps explain habits and reactions that keep us stuck.
What Taking a Break Looks Like, Scarf Spelling Bee, JVN's Favorite Fragrances
Q: Is burning bridges chic and also coming from a place of abundance, or does it depend?
It depends. If burning a bridge means taking care of yourself and maintaining boundaries, it can be chic; if it's about avoiding accountability or running away from responsibility, it's less chic. The key is whether you are moving toward something better or simply escaping a difficult conversation.
Why We Feel So Disconnected (And How to Come Back to Yourself) w/ Master Mingtong Gu
Q: How do you start practicing Qigong, especially when overwhelmed or burnt out?
Begin with a short, consistent routine in the morning and/or evening, connect with earth and heaven, and gradually practice gentle movement and breathing to realign mind and body, expanding and stabilizing your baseline energy.

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The show blends personal growth, curiosity-driven interviews, and playful live bits to explore confidence, relationships, health, and culture through a curious, lighthearted lens. Regular segments mix guest conversations with wellness and societal topics—ranging from astrology and memory to GLP-1 discussions, spelling bees, and current events—delivered with humor and a candid, inclusive vibe. Notable strengths include high-profile guests across wellness, politics, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and the arts, plus sponsorship-integrated lifestyle content that keeps a fast, energetic pace. Listeners likely appreciate thoughtful expert perspectives fused with approachable, humorous banter and practical takeaways they can apply in daily life.

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2. Meredith Broussard
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4. Dr. Liz Kazarian
5. Eric Sedeño
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7. Julianna Glasse
8. Rachel Laser

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