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Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship

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Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

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Take the D Word Off the Table

A family gathers around the table, each member engrossed in their smartphones as a podcast plays softly in the background. A bowl of snacks sits invitingly, offering a hint of intentional connection amidst the digital focus.

Podcast #1,020: Becoming a Tech Intentional Family

A family of four in a lively kitchen scene showcases their unique parenting style. The father playfully holds an upside-down child, while the mother, embracing another parenting moment, stands with a child joyfully perched on her back.

The 4 Parenting Styles (And Which One Is Best)

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

Three people, including the great father-in-law, stand under a tree by a lake, with two benches nearby.

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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Podcast #1,060: No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)

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Podcast #1,058: The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues

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Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person

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Podcast #1,054: Familiarity Breeds Contempt (And Other Underappreciated Consequences of Digital Communication)

A man in a white shirt talks to a woman in dark clothing at a dimly lit bar; both appear engaged, exchanging classic 1995 flirting tips as they navigate how to flirt in the nostalgic nightlife setting.

How to Flirt Like It’s 1995

Podcast #1,052: Stop Saying Um (And Fix the Other Vocal Tics That Are Sabotaging Your Speaking)

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Why We Value a Sense of Humor (And Distrust People Who Take Themselves Too Seriously)

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The Ancient Art of Saying No: Plutarch’s Guide to Breaking Free from People-Pleasing

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How to Take a Military Shower

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Skill of the Week: Test If a Plant Is Edible

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Co-Intelligence — Using AI to Think Better, Create More, and Live Smarter

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How to Take a Military Shower

The military shower, also known as the “Navy” or “combat” shower, is a method of showering that ...

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Skill of the Week: Test If a Plant Is Edible

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How to Swing a Baseball Bat Like Ted Williams

In the world of baseball, few skills are more foundational than a proper bat swing. Whether you're playing ...

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Skill of the Week: Make a Fishing Hook Out of a Can Tab

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Skill of the Week: Escape From Killer Bees

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Learn how to make a fire pit with a diagram, including the Dakota Fire Hole method.

Skill of the Week: Make a Dakota Fire Hole

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Illustration of a hand performing a card spinning trick with a playing card. Multiple arrows indicate movement, showing how to gracefully rotate the card around the fingers.

How to Throw a Playing Card

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An illustration of a man sitting in the cockpit of a plane.

Skill of the Week: Land a Plane in an Emergency

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An illustration of a man climbing a cliff using tubular webbing.

Skill of the Week: Make a Ladder From Tubular Webbing

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A man sits at a desk, holding papers and pointing upwards, while a robot using AI engages with a tablet. Icons of travel, dining, fitness, reading, shopping, and tools float in the background.

30 Ways to Use AI to Make Life Better and Easier

People might get the impression that I'm something of a Luddite. I don't use social media at all in my ...

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Skill of the Week: Fell a Tree With a Knife

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What to Pack in a Bug-Out Bag

When disaster strikes, a well-packed bug-out bag can make all the difference. Whether facing natural ...

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An illustration of a man carrying fire and holding a plant.

Skill of the Week: Carry Fire

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A cartoon man laying on the ground after surviving a grenade explosion.

Skill of the Week: Survive a Grenade Explosion

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An illustration of a suitcase with a dress shirt neatly folded inside.

Skill of the Week: Fold a Dress Shirt for Packing

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An illustration of a hand holding a stick in the water, ensuring safety.

Skill of the Week: Know if Ice Is Safe to Walk On

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This illustration showcases a blue Monkey's Fist Knot with a single strand extending from it on a white background, perfect for those eager to learn how to tie this intricate knot. Ideal for any knots tutorial or step-by-step guide.

How to Tie a Monkey’s Fist Knot

The monkey’s fist knot is a compact ball of interwoven loops. Today, it’s used mostly for decoration, ...

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A man is putting a red cloth on the windshield of a stranded car.

Skill of the Week: Survive If Your Car Gets Stranded in the Snow

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Illustration of two hands demonstrating ways to open a jar. One hand holds the stuck jar lid, while the other twists it counterclockwise. Arrows indicate the direction of motion. Green background.

6 Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

Like killing spiders, opening a stubbornly stuck jar lid is a task that the man of the house is often ...

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Person in a santa costume holding a perfect snowball.

Skill of the Week: Make the Perfect Snowball

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