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   E94 · 27 Sep 2026 · 32 min

   94. What to Do When Everything Looks Like a Catastrophe?

   What is the relationship between “catastrophizing” and anxiety? How did Angela react when her mother came close to drowning? And how can you gain perspective when the worst-case scenario is all you can visualize? This episode originally aired on April 10th, 2022.

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   E93 · 20 Sep 2026 · 30 min

   93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl Get There First?

   How have Angie’s views on sleep changed since she wrote her Harvard application essay? Would starting high school later in the day be worth $8.6 billion? And what should you do if your chronotype doesn’t fit the way society is structured? This episode originally aired on April 3rd, 2022.

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   E92 · 13 Sep 2026 · 32 min

   92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem?

   Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon? This episode originally aired on March 27th, 2022.

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   E91 · 6 Sep 2026 · 40 min

   91. Do You Savor or Gobble?

   What’s the difference between people who preserve special things and people who devour them right away? Why do we love to binge-watch? And did Adam really eat an apple? This episode originally aired on March 20th, 2022.

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   E90 · 30 Aug 2026 · 30 min

   90. If America Is a Train Wreck, Why Am I Doing Fine?

   Why do so many Americans say they’re satisfied with their own lives but upset about the way the country is going? Why don’t other countries experience the same gap? And what do horror movies have in common with Coca-Cola enemas? This episode originally aired on March 13th, 2022.

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   E89 · 23 Aug 2026 · 29 min

   89. How Valuable Is Enthusiasm?

   What’s the difference between willpower and eagerness? Is there a lifehack that can make you zestier? And could it help Stephen improve his golf game? This episode originally aired on March 6th, 2022.

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   E96 · 11 Oct 2026 · 28 minNew

   96. Why is Chick-fil-A Such a Big Deal?

   How did Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.? Why does it serve salad? And can Angie’s moral compass override her craving for a chicken sandwich? This episode originally aired on April 24th, 2022.

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   E95 · 4 Oct 2026 · 32 min

   95. What’s So Bad About Denial?

   Can denial be a healthy way of dealing with the death of a loved one? What do the five stages of grief misrepresent about mourning? And why does Angie cover her eyes when she watches the Rocky movies? This episode originally aired on April 17th, 2022.

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   E88 · 16 Aug 2026 · 34 min

   88. Is Self-Improvement Too Selfish?

   Is it more important to help society or to help yourself? Does the self-improvement movement do any good for the world? And which podcast episode does Stephen cling to as proof that he’s doing something valuable? This episode originally aired on February 27th, 2022.

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    E87 · 9 Aug 2026 · 31 min

    87. What’s So Great About Retirement?

    How do you know when it’s the right time to retire? What does a “good” retirement look like? And will Stephen and Angela ever really hang up their hats? This episode originally aired on February 20nd, 2022.

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