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Take the D Word Off the Table

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Sunday Firesides: In Praise of Little Platoons

A man and a boy are repairing a bicycle tire outside. Demonstrating the skills of successful fathers, the man carefully explains each step while the boy watches closely, eager to learn.

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

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How to Be a Great Father-in-Law

A dad is lifting a young child in the air. Both are wearing capes and masks, playing in a room with large windows. He embraces his essential role, making kids awesome through imaginative play.

Podcast #998: Dad’s Essential Role in Making Kids Awesome

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Get Your Son Out of His Bedroom

A hand holds a needle near a blue balloon against a clear sky, symbolizing the tension of rejection and how to deal with it.

Podcast #1,033: Ouch! That Stings! Why Rejection Hurts So Much (And How to Deal With It)

A black-and-white vintage wedding photo captures a historic moment of marriage as the groom gazes fondly at the bride, who faces the camera with a beaded tiara and veil.

Fascinating Insights on the State of Sex and Marriage 100 Years Ago

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Podcast #865: How to Win Friends and Influence People in the 21st Century

Three people stand together with arms raised in celebration on a rocky riverbank, surrounded by lush mountains, with the sun setting behind them—an ideal scene of enduring friendships.

Why Are Female Friendships the Ideal? (‘Cause Dude Friendships Also Rock)

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Dale Carnegie’s “Damned Fool Things I Have Done”

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Podcast #1,025: What’s Going on With Your Social Anxiety?

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The Power of Personal Atmosphere

The Science of Motivating Young Adults

Podcast #1,012: The Science of Motivating Your Kids (And Any Young Adult)

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Podcast #1,038: The Art and Spirituality of Bread

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The Holidays We Need Now

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Podcast #1,037: An Undercover Cop’s Tips on How to Influence Others and Navigate Life

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Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike

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A man and a boy are repairing a bicycle tire outside. Demonstrating the skills of successful fathers, the man carefully explains each step while the boy watches closely, eager to learn.

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

A man pulls the cord of a garage door, opening it partially in a bright garage with shelves and a window, mindful of garage security to prevent potential break-ins.

Secure Your Garage: 11 Ways to Protect Yourself From Break-Ins and Theft

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Podcast #1,036: When to Eat — The Optimal Schedule for Metabolic Health

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Classical Music 101: The Romantic Era

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Podcast #1,035: A Bible for Heroes — The Influential Book Read By History’s Eminent Men

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Skill of the Week: Treat a Gunshot Wound

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The 4 Best Protein Bars

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How to Escape a Straitjacket Like Houdini

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Podcast #1,034: Are You a Thrill Seeker or a Chill Seeker?

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Is It Possible to Record Ghost Voices? What My Experiments With a Boombox and Cat Toys Revealed

A hand holds a needle near a blue balloon against a clear sky, symbolizing the tension of rejection and how to deal with it.

Podcast #1,033: Ouch! That Stings! Why Rejection Hurts So Much (And How to Deal With It)

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Skill of the Week: Siphon Fuel

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Podcast #941: How to Avoid Death by Comfort

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