
Simplify is a podcast for anyone who’s taken a look at their habits, their happiness, their relationships, or their health and thought, “There’s got to be a better way to do this.” Join Caitlin Schiller and Ben Schuman-Stoler for conversations with authors and thinkers you know—and some you might not, yet—that sit at the intersection of reading, thinking, and daily life. Simplify is now independen... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 108 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducation | |||

What if the stories running your life aren't really yours?
This week on Simplify, Caitlin talks with Angela Natividad: a mythologist, writer, and advertising veteran—a trifecta that turns out to be the perfect preparation for the argument she makes ... more
A loss isn't always a loss—sometimes, it's one of many stepping stones towards winning big. When you change how you think about what succeeding looks like, the long game of changing the systems we live in seems infinitely more doable.
This week on ... more
Most of us have gotten up on a Monday morning and thought: I simply cannot do this today. Our job is grinding us down in that slow, invisible way that work does when we're not managing it well. Psychotherapist, author, and podcast host Guy Winch has ... more
What if getting back at someone isn't as satisfying as we think—and what we're really trying to avoid is grief?
This week on Simplify, Caitlin speaks with psychotherapist, teacher, and author David Richo about his book Sweeter Than Revenge, which ma... more
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This is my favorite podcast, I love every episode and have listened to most of them at least twice. I'm so happy you're back!
Without fail, Simplify gives nuggets of insight and shares interesting and provocative ideas. I have learned a lot, laughed, and read more books because of it. Thanks!
I love Simplify and look forward to every single episode. I even go back and listen to old episodes more than once because there is always some nugget of wisdom that I missed the first time. Highly recommend.
Simplify has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!
I just love Simplify so much. I’ve gained significant insight about myself, my relationships and life in general by listening to the episodes and contemplating the information shared. My friends and family are probably tired of me sharing episodes with them... buuuuut I won’t be stopping anytime soon. 🙂 Fingers crossed many more seasons come out 🤞
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A concise, idea-driven show focused on practical personal and professional improvement through conversations with authors and thinkers. Episodes cover burnout and work-life balance, emotional intelligence at work, relationships, productivity, and end-of-life or health topics, often with actionable tools, frameworks, and book-inspired takeaways. The format typically pairs bookish insights with real-world examples, occasional interviews with renowned thought leaders, and thoughtful book-end recommendations, making complex topics accessible in bite-sized, usable segments. A standout trait is the mix of psychology, productivity, leadership, and self-development, with guests ranging from researchers and clinicians to business authors, offering l... more
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Recent guests on Simplify include:
1. Angela Natividad
2. Nani Jansen Reventlow
3. Guy Winch
4. David Richo
5. Christabel Mintah-Galloway
6. Jane Borden
7. Seth Godin
8. Elinor Cleghorn
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