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Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness

Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental

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29:21

Minneapolis, Policing Language, Bag Advice

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2026/01/12

The Monday Edit, now on YouTube! This week: Wigs, buying bags, JVN Hairspray Launch, policing language, Gwyneth Paltrow singing, Renee Good, Minneapolis, Reading vs. Audiobooks. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from

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51:40

Do I Have High-Functioning Depression? ( Dr. Judith...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2026/01/07

High-Functioning Depression—what does it really look like? ICYMI: JVN is joined by the brilliant Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher, to explore high-functioning depression — what it is, how to recognize it, and why so many people struggle with it in silence. Together, they break down the signs that often go unnoticed, unpack the stigma around seeking help when things "seem fine," and share tools for finding support and healing. Whether you're curious about your own

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45:14

2026 Listener Q&A, Elder Millennial Moments, and a...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2026/01/05

We’re talking: Elder millennial moments, AI slop, Diet Soda in 2025, image hangups that are SO last year, life before and after Queer Eye, ADHD self medication, attraction vs. promotion, non-violent communication, failing with grace, anti-aging products, and the Stranger Things Finale. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris

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52:46

Are You Burnt Out? Learn How To PLAY Again!

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/31

Play isn’t something we grow out of — it’s something we desperately need to return to. When was the last time you truly played — without trying to be productive, impressive, or good at it? This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with toy designer and author Cas Holman to help us learn the value of a little playtime! From designing iconic toys to studying how people of all ages learn through play, Cas breaks down how play shapes creativity, problem-solving, and even how we relate to joy. They

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29:14

What We Learned in 2025, Viral TikTok Salmon, and...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/29

This week, we’re talking: Lessons learned in 2025, bringing a sense of play into our every day lives, cubed salmon, jump roping on TikTok, muddling, exploring beauty as an expression of our individuality, AI Babies with buss down wigs, making Republicans “cool,” gay stuff in 2025, and our Hot Bitches of 2025! Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer

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48:17

Feeling Isolated? Do This ONE Thing To Rebuild Real...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/24

Connection isn’t just about being around people — it’s about feeling seen. This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down certified mental health coach and founder of the SEEN Method, Morgan Burch, for a powerful conversation about authenticity, isolation, and what actually makes relationships work. Together, they unpack why so many of us feel disconnected even when we’re surrounded by others, how fear and rumination can quietly shape our relationships, and the ways cancel culture and manipulation can

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36:00

Cleansing Our 2025 Algorithms - ICYMI

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/22

This week, we’re looking back at our favorite Monday Edit moments - just like in the Golden Girls when they sit at the kitchen table with their cheesecake and reminiscence, we're looking back at what was going on in YOUR world this year, the TikTok’s that spent the most time on our FYP, and one of our fave Hot Bitches of the Week! Stay tuned for an all new Getting Better this week! Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn Follow us on

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47:07

When Setting Boundaries Means Going No Contact — with...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/17

Boundaries aren’t about being mean — they’re about being clear. This week on Getting Better, JVN sits down with Melissa Urban, founder of Whole30 and a leading voice on boundaries, to talk about how to set limits that actually stick — especially when emotions, history, and guilt get involved.From defining what a boundary really is (hint: it’s not just what you say, it’s what you do), to navigating boundaries at work, in relationships, and even with yourself, Melissa breaks down the practical steps

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37:18

Why We're Blocking CBS News, JVN Takes Europe,...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/15

This week, we’re talking: Going no contact, All Her Fault, the Fanning Sisters, ADHD flow states, JVN’s new favorite European city, Miss Universe pregnancy rules, Norway’s royal family, Matthew Morrison’s dance breaks, thirsty little c*nts on Tiktok, "rebranding" domestic terrorism, Bari Weiss, blocking CBS news, Glogg, Tumeric, and success with semaglutides. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn Follow us on Instagram

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53:00

How to Pivot Your Career Without Spiraling — with...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/10

Your worth is not tied to your results. This week, JVN is joined by Olympic Bronze Medalist - figure skater, author, and all-around icon Adam Rippon to talk about career pivots, personal reinvention, and why stepping into a new chapter can be one of the most powerful moves you make. They’re talking all about growing up in the golden age of 90s and 2000s figure skating, deep dives on Oksana Baiul’s online persona, and straight men with a little flourish— plus Adam’s early predictions for the

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32:27

Trump v. Slaughter, Spotify Wrapped, Pantone's Color...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/08

This week, we’re talking: JVN’s Euro Hot & Healed Tour, English Breakfasts, Whole Foods hot bars, Simone Biles’ first figure skating lesson, Instagram Close Friends Stories, NSFW shaped lipstick, home renovation revelations, Christina Aguilera at the Eiffel Tower, honey on toes, Trump v. Slaughter, Spotify Wrapped, and Pantone’s Color of the year - “cloud dancer” aka white. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn Follow us on Instagram

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50:44

How to Transform Your Relationships: Attachment...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/03

Relationships aren’t just about chemistry or communication — they’re shaped by the attachment style running the show behind-the-scenes. This week, JVN sits down with author, educator, and founder of The Personal Development School, Thais Gibson, to break down the four core attachment styles and how they shape the way we love, communicate, and connect.If you’re trying to make sense of the way you are in any relationship, this episode gives you the roadmap to understand yourself more deeply and

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28:15

Location Reveals on X, TikTok Karens, Advice for...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/12/01

This week, we’re talking: Thanksgiving recuperation, JVN Takes Europe, our continued Jennifer Welch obsession, attachment styles, TikTok hairstylist dramas, Crafty Slaughter LLC, Sami Sage (Betches)’s Incredible breakdown of some Trump admin corruption correlation, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation, mature skincare recommendations, and Irish breakfasts. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn

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52:01

How To Spot BS — with Jennifer Welch from "I've Had It"

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/11/26

Today, we’re refining our BS reader with one the BEST in the biz - Jennifer Welch - from “I’ve Had It”! Together, JVN and Jennifer dive into how to hold people accountable, discern the news we’re watching, and call out hypocrisy in both everyday life and in U.S. politics. Jennifer leads by example how we can practice accountability at home, in friendships, on social media, and with our elected leaders — without losing our joy or our sense of humor. Jennifer Welch is a designer and cohost of the

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29:45

JVN’s Wicked FOMO, Mary Bruce Brings Back Journalism,...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/11/24

This week, we're talking: visits to Drew Afualo & Suzanne Lambert’s podcasts, the Finlandia Trophy, Thanksgiving prep, Paul Revere, JVN’s upcoming European tour, Carmen Sandiego, “Where In The World Is JVN,” horses in the stable, Mikayla Noguiera’s haircut, Zara Larsson, the return of the salmon chunks, the death of Tierra Walker and abortion access in America, the release of the Epstein files, Chris’ Wicked: For Good, algorithm resets, Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus

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50:33

How To Protect Your Peace - The Art of Self-Care with...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/11/19

Travel nightmares, cocktail jazz, & laughing gas…oh my! This week, JVN is joined by comedian and certified delight, Heather McMahan (host, Absolutely Not) They’re talking: baths vs. showers, jazz scatting, preferred quesadilla orders, comedy in 2025, mid-flight medical emergencies, eyelashes, meeting people where they’re at, finding rituals that ground you, healthcare in the UK, The Golden Bachelor, and much much more! Heather McMahan is an actress, comedian, and podcaster whose sharp humor

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38:26

Cynthia Erivo’s Reflexes, Hilary Duff’s Return, the...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/11/17

This week, we’re talking: JVN’s return to yoga, which comedian makes JVN pull an oblique & an intercostal muscle, the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen, the perils of ankles being in weird positions, “Going Up on A Tuesday,” chickens in the Philippines, shark attacks, Cynthia Erivo’s reflexes, Megyn Kelly’s grift, The Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer, Vulture’s article on Ziwe, reframing your view of self care, the trauma behind “Don’t Be Tardy,” the last penny, JVN bidding at auctions incorrectly as a

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46:41

Radical Self-Care in a World Built on White Norms...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/11/12

Woke Mind Virus? How about the Whiteness Mindset!JVN welcomes psychologist and author Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter to dig into his new book, How I Know White People Are Crazy and Other Stories, and explore how a “whiteness mindset” shows up in everyday life. We talk about what it is, who exhibits it, how it drives control and denial, feeds our collective stress, and why naming it is the first step toward healing. From suppressing emotions to the lack of representation in mental health, Dr

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29:29

Mayor Mamdani’s Megawatt Smile, The Simpson’s...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/11/10

This week, we’re talking: Elyse Myers making The NY Times Best Seller List, Unisex Bathrooms, our TikTok round up, scorned Trump supporter centrists, the election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, taxing billionaires and corporations, and answering your listener question! Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes

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50:32

What It’s Like to Get an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult...

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness ·

2025/11/05

Elyse Myers, (writer/creator) stopped by to talk to JVN all about her new book That's A Great Question, I'd Love To Tell You, living with ADHD, and navigating parenthood after being diagnosed with Autism as an adult. From masking and people-pleasing to boundaries and self-acceptance, Elyse shares the before/after of getting language following her diagnosis. Plus! We also dig into how she writes and why the Midwest is low-key the best. Elyse Myers is a writer and comedian who achieved mainstream

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