If you’re new to the AoM podcast, or maybe have missed a few episodes in the last six months, here’s a look at the 10 most popular episodes we’ve published so far this year. Hope you find some you really enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to the show to never miss a new episode; we’ve got some great guests coming in the second half of the year!
#955: The Power of NEAT — Move a Little to Lose a Lot
People often dismiss the efficacy of physical activity in losing weight, or think you have to do tons of exercise to get its effects. But Dr. James Levine explains that activity, even small movements, can, in fact, have a big impact on your health.
#959: Come Alive Again by Having More Fun
When was the last time you had fun? If it’s been a while, listen to my conversation with Catherine Price about why you need to put more fun in your life and what you can do to make that happen.
#968: The Secrets of Supercommunicators
Looking to up your communication skills? Charles Duhigg provides some research-backed advice on how to become a “supercommunicator” so you can handle even the most difficult of conversations with ease.
#973: A Butler’s Guide to Managing Your Household
Former professional butler Charles MacPherson offers lessons for regular joes on how to manage your household like it’s Downton Abbey, white gloves not required. One of my favorite bits of advice was creating a Butler’s Book for your home (here’s how to do it!).
#972: Down With Pseudo-Productivity — Why We Need to Transform the Way We Work
Regular guest Cal Newport always has some good thoughts to share, and in this episode, he discusses why you need to ditch mindless pseudo-productivity and embrace a more sustainable, humane, and fruitful way of working.
#978: Want to Be Happy? Give Yourself Reasons to Admire Yourself
Ryan Bush explains his theory that to heighten happiness and reduce depression, you have to give yourself reasons to admire yourself.
#993: The Shadows Over Men’s Hearts and How to Fight Them
Jon Tyson walks us through the sources of malaise in the lives of modern men, including despair, loneliness, unhealthy ambition, futility, and lust, and offers suggestions on how to fight them.
#1,000: Rules for the Modern Man
To commemorate the 1,000th episode of the AoM podcast, I brought back Walker Lamond of Rules for My Unborn Son fame to wax nostalgic about the internet back in the 2000s and discuss the rules we think every man should live by. This episode was a lot of fun! Highly recommend.
#1,002: The Fascinating Differences Between Male and Female Friendships
Evolutionary psychologist Jaimie Krems shares research on the differences between male and female friendships, including how men and women differ in friendship formation, friendship jealousy, and managing conflict within a friendship.
#1,003: Books, Routines, and Habits: The Founders’ Guide to Self-Improvement
Constitutional historian Jeffery Rosen shares the books and routines the Founding Fathers used for their personal development. Lots of inspiring takeaways from this episode.
