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Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

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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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This week, we’re talking: JVN on the West Coast, responding vs. reacting, self diagnosing from TikTok, the cocaine salmon, gifting etiquette, a very French spelling bee, and of course - our HBOTW!

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This week on Getting Better, Jonathan sits down with plant biologist, author, and educator Dr. Beronda Montgomery for a grounding conversation about nature’s healing power and America’s Black botanical legacy. Together, they explore... more

Today we’re talking: JetSet Pilates, JVN & Michelle Kwan Take Paris, Ulta Beauty World, Tina Knowles sightings, being triggered by Britney Spears mics, seeing folks from the Pretty Curious era, New York sized bees, what we’re getting better at this w... more

Disagreements are everywhere right now - and let’s be honest, they can get messy fast. But what if arguing didn’t have to wreck your relationships… or your nervous system?

This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with Dr. Julia Minson, a Harvard d... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Minson
Harvard Decision Scientist and psychologist, author of How to Disagree Better
Harvard University
Episode: You're Handling Conflict All Wrong—Here's What Works (Dr. Julia Minson)
Tim Schraeder Rodriguez
Author of Conversion Therapy Dropout
Author, survivor of conversion therapy
Episode: Conversion Therapy Nearly Killed Me - with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Timothy Schrader Rodriguez
Author of Conversion Therapy Dropout
Author / Advocate
Episode: Conversion Therapy...Protected? Plus - LeAnn Rimes, Lipstick Lesbians, and a BIG GAY Spelling Bee
Dr. Kazarian
Family doctor based in DC
Independent
Episode: GLP-1s: Staying On, Coming Off, & What to Expect
Liz Kazarian
Dr. Liz Kazarian, obesity doctor and family medicine physician
Clinical physician (DC area mentioned)
Episode: Excellence v. Perfection, GLP-1 Spelling Bee, JVN’s Memory Hack
Dylan Mulvaney
Getting Through Hard Times, Getting On Broadway, The Power of Friendship, and Learning How to Be Your Best Self Better (guest)
Broadway-related projects
Episode: Afroman, Broadway Spelling Bee, Wisconsin Beagle Rescue Mission
Nicole LePera
Author and psychologist known for her work on reparenting the inner child
Self-Defined/Book: Reparenting the Inner Child
Episode: Why You Lash Out — The Psychology Behind Big Reactions (with Dr. Nicole LePera)
Dr. Nicole LaPera
Clinical psychologist and author known for holistic mental health approach
Episode: Nick Fuentes on Women, Protein Pop-Tarts, St. Patrick's Day Spelling Bee
Nikki Ogunnaike
Editor-in-Chief, Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Episode: Dopamine Dressing: How Clothes Can Boost Your Mood with Marie Claire’s Editor-in-Chief (Nikki Ogunnaike)

Host

Jonathan Van Ness
Host of Getting Better, known for blending humor with deep insights into personal growth and societal issues, fostering an inviting atmosphere for discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 29.8k ratings
  • 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
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    Danielpatrickgrant
    United States2 months ago
  • I love the spelling bee!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bananan1255
    Canada2 months ago
  • ♥︎

    They’re so good at this because they do research and are highly educated on the topics they’re talking about, but also so enthusiastic and funny, AND still being really good at listening to and talking to everyone they’re interviewing. However, there are WAY too many episodes for me to stay up to date on this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    DallasW.
    United States2 months ago
  • Rolling stone article

    I used to be a long time fan, but then something switched after I read the article. I dug deeper and I could no longer see JVN in the same way. I then took a break, and a few months ago I was recommended a gym photo of theirs. It was very disturbing to me how far down the ED and weight loss rabbit hole they have gone. Along with the rebrand to getting better, it just doesn’t feel like the same curious Jonathan who was interested in gay sailors, knitting, and mideval history. I am very disappoint... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    j9($)
    United States2 months ago
  • Please have Whitney Webb on

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pro pants
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and serious discussions, highlighting it as a rich resource for personal growth.
Overall, there is strong support for the host's authenticity and the insightful nature of the guest discussions.
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You're Handling Conflict All Wrong—Here's What Works (Dr. Julia Minson)
Q: How can people be heard without escalating conflicts?
Using tools like the listening triangle and conversational receptiveness—hedging, emphasizing agreement, acknowledging, and reframing—helps show you've heard the other side while still expressing your own views.
You're Handling Conflict All Wrong—Here's What Works (Dr. Julia Minson)
Q: What is the gold standard for disagreeing well?
The hosts discuss shifting from trying to win an argument to understanding the other person, asking questions, listening, and avoiding the impulse to dominate the conversation.
You're Handling Conflict All Wrong—Here's What Works (Dr. Julia Minson)
Q: What is a decision scientist and how do they study disagreement?
Dr. Minson explains that decision scientists combine psychology and economics to study how people make choices, including how they process disagreements and what leads to better outcomes in conversations.
Conversion Therapy Nearly Killed Me - with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Q: What gives you hope for survivors today?
More survivors sharing their stories, the growth of affirming faith communities, and the commitment of advocacy groups to push back against bans and support healing journeys.
Conversion Therapy Nearly Killed Me - with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Q: How did the experience change your sense of self and faith?
It rewired my sense of self, teaching me to hate my identity and see love and intimacy as something to be suppressed; leaving therapy was a long journey of untangling trauma and rebuilding spirituality.

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2. Tim Schraeder Rodriguez
3. Timothy Schrader Rodriguez
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5. Liz Kazarian
6. Dylan Mulvaney
7. Nicole LePera
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