
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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 121 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHealth & Fitness | |||

What do you do when you're not feeling creative? What do people like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jenny Slate, and James Acaster do?
In this third installment of our new a/v format - EXTRA - Caitlin drives. Sparked by a supercut episode of Mike Birbiglia’s W... more
What does a five-year-old boy learn from the word "buddy"?
When Ruth Whippman started shopping around a book about boys in 2021, publishers mostly shrugged—boys, surely, have it great. Ruth, a British journalist, former BBC documentary-maker, and ra... more
Why do commencement speeches suck so often? That's easy. They suck when the speaker is out of touch with their audience - new graduates. That's why legendary ones like from David Foster Wallace and George Saunders and Steve Jobs are so good, because ... more
When did "I resolve to be a better person" get replaced with "I resolve to tone my arms" in the register of resolutions?
For a long time, philosophy treated caring about how you look as proof you weren't serious. Heather Widdows, Professor of Philos... more
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Ive listened to this podcast for a number of years, but its helped me identify so many great books and to reflect on my own life. The presenters always think deeply about the subject matter and add so much context. Keep up the great work!
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!
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Conversations center on practical ideas for better living, drawing from authors, researchers, and thinkers across health, psychology, work, technology, and culture. Episodes frequently blend accessible science with real-world applications, offering frameworks, book recommendations, and actionable takeaways—whether debunking wellness myths, reframing weight management, navigating AI in the workplace, or exploring myth and storytelling in modern society. A notable strength is the bookish format paired with candid host dynamics and a transparent, independent production approach, which often includes author-focused conversations, skill-building segments, and cross-disciplinary perspectives that help listeners apply ideas to daily life.
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Recent guests on Simplify include:
1. Heather Widdows
2. Joanna Walsh
3. Nicola Guess
4. Christine Armstrong
5. Dr. Yoni Freedhoff
6. Amy Morin
7. Deborah Caulet
8. Dr. Arielle Schwartz
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