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Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin

Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin

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Who doesn’t need advice—and who doesn’t love giving advice? Since you asked, we’re happy to answer. Each week, two friends—Gretchen Rubin, a happiness researcher, and Lori Gottlieb, a therapist—tackle the daily problems of living with all of you. Whether it’s the pet peeve that’s annoyed you for years, the question you’re too embarrassed to ask, or the dilemma you can’t solve, we’ll address it all. We’ll also shake things up with a rotating mix with special segments that offer a fresh approach to tackling the problems of everyday life.

We invite you to weigh in yourself, so get ready to bring your best advice. Whether this podcast changes your life or just makes you laugh, we’re glad you’re here.

Since You Asked is for entertainment purposes only. It’s not a substitute for medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional with questions about your own situation. By sending us your question, you agree we may use it on the show and edit it for length or clarity.

 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Is Your Partner’s ‘Work Wife’ Crossing Boundaries? Plus: Are You Becoming Your Parents?

    Is Your Partner’s ‘Work Wife’ Crossing Boundaries? Plus: Are You Becoming Your Parents?
    Mar 10 2026

    We share updates from listeners on forgiving yourself after a social misstep, using AI during relationship conflict, and the surprising research behind the workplace candy dish dilemma. We respond to a listener who feels uneasy about her boyfriend’s “work wife,” and isn’t sure what boundaries to set. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: Have you become more like your parents or less like them as you’ve gotten older?

    Have a question or advice to share? Leave a voicemail or write to us at thesinceyouaskedpodcast.com.

    Follow along with Gretchen (@gretchenrubin) and Lori (@lorigottlieb_author) on Instagram for the latest on the show.

    Subscribe to Since You Asked on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.

    You can also watch Since You Asked on CNN.COM/WATCH or the CNN app.

    Since You Asked is for entertainment purposes only. It’s not a substitute for medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional with questions about your own situation. By sending us your question, you agree we may use it on the show and edit it for length or clarity.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 mins
  • Is It Always Wrong to Give In to Teen Peer Pressure? Plus: The Best Gift You Ever Gave

    Is It Always Wrong to Give In to Teen Peer Pressure? Plus: The Best Gift You Ever Gave
    Mar 3 2026

    We share updates from the mother whose adult son is ready to pull back from his difficult relationship with his father. We also hear from a parent whose eighth grader is being left out of group chats because his Android texts show up as green bubbles — and she’s torn over whether buying him an iPhone sends the wrong message. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: Is it better to give a practical gift someone needs or one they’d simply enjoy?

    Have a question or advice to share? Leave a voicemail or write to us at thesinceyouaskedpodcast.com.

    Follow along with Gretchen (@gretchenrubin) and Lori (@lorigottlieb_author) on Instagram for the latest on the show.

    Subscribe to Since You Asked on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.

    You can also watch Since You Asked on CNN.COM/WATCH or the CNN app.

    Since You Asked is for entertainment purposes only. It’s not a substitute for medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional with questions about your own situation. By sending us your question, you agree we may use it on the show and edit it for length or clarity.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    29 mins
  • Should You Keep a Dying Parent’s Secret? Plus: Making Peace With Yourself

    Should You Keep a Dying Parent’s Secret? Plus: Making Peace With Yourself
    Feb 24 2026

    We share updates from listeners on messy rooms, constant texting for reassurance, and how to handle a sensitive conversation about bad breath. We respond to a question about being asked to keep a family secret by a dying father, and what it means when that secret affects everyone left behind. Plus Since You Askers weigh in: What’s something you’ve made peace with that used to upset you?

    Have a question or advice to share? Leave a voicemail or write to us at thesinceyouaskedpodcast.com.

    Follow along with Gretchen (@gretchenrubin) and Lori (@lorigottlieb_author) on Instagram for the latest on the show.

    Subscribe to Since You Asked on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.

    You can also watch Since You Asked on CNN.COM/WATCH or the CNN app.

    Since You Asked is for entertainment purposes only. It’s not a substitute for medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional with questions about your own situation. By sending us your question, you agree we may use it on the show and edit it for length or clarity.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    31 mins
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