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Getting Better with 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 health, happiness, relationships, and more—helping us emerge thriving, invigorated, and most importantly – a little bit better.

Join us every Wednesday for brand new episodes, and catch full video episodes on YouTube! And tune in every Monday for brand new episodes of our companion show: The Monday Edit, where JVN and senior producer Chris giving you a behind the scenes look at the creation of Getting Better, hot takes on today’s headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made!

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Latest Episodes:

Are You Trapped In High-Functioning Depression? with Dr. Judith Joseph Jul 09, 2025

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn

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 mental health or looking to better understand a loved one, this episode is for you.

Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.

Follow Dr. Judith Joseph on Instagram @drjudithjoseph

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Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode includes a discussion of mental health, including high-functioning depression, neurodivergence, and suicide. While we’re joined by a licensed medical professional, the content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this episode does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified healthcare provider. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please contact a mental health professional or reach out to a suicide prevention hotline in your area.

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Big Beautiful Bill, Future of Planned Parenthood, and A Potential Cure for HIV Jul 07, 2025

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn

This week on The Monday Edit: the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill, updates on the Idaho Four Case, JVN’s life as Pet Parent, beating the summer heat and sun, and a potential cure for HIV.

Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris

New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.

Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

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Get In the Fight Against White Christian Nationalism Jul 02, 2025

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn

Separation of Church and State is under attack, and the spread of White Christian Nationalism is ever present. Luckily, organizations like Americans United for Separation of Church and State are on the ground and fighting back in a major way. Brian Silva, the VP of Outreach from AU stopped by the pod to help us spot the most recent examples of the White Christian Nationalist agenda, and how we can get involved (and get excited!) about grassroots organizing.

Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.

Americans United is on Instagram @americansunited and on Tiktok @au.org

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Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

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Zohran Mamdani, Killer Whales, Cuts to NPR Jun 30, 2025

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn

This week on The Monday Edit: JVN life updates, cuts to NPR funding, the recent attacks on Iran, the NYC mayoral primary election win for Zohran Mamdani, and a quick update on the killer whale’s salmon supply in the Pacific Northwest with this week’s Patreon guest, Dr. Deborah Giles from the SeaDoc Society.

Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris

New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.

Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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How to Survive the Internet's Worst People with Drew Afualo Jun 25, 2025

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn

This week on Getting Better, JVN sat down with internet sweetheart, icon, and author - the effervescent Drew Afualo. Talking all things clapping back to trolls, nuanced conversations on the internet, and why being woke isn’t a bad thing.

Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.

Drew Afualo is on Instagram @drewafualo and on Tiktok @drewafualo

Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn

Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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What the Supreme Court Decision on U.S. v. Skrmetti Really Means with Chase Strangio Jun 23, 2025

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This week on The Monday Edit: JVN sat down with Chase Strangio from the ACLU to debrief on last week’s 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court on U.S. v Skrmetti - ruling in favor of continuing Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care. Chase made history in December 2024 as the first openly Trans lawyer to argue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. All that, plus! JVN and Chris break down the Karen Read verdict.

Chase Strangio is Co-Director of the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project as well as a nationally recognized expert on transgender rights. Chase’s work includes impact litigation, as well as legislative and administrative advocacy, on behalf of LGBTQ people and people living with HIV across the United States.

Prior to joining the ACLU, Chase was an Equal Justice Works fellow and the Director of Prisoner Justice Initiatives at the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, where he represented transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in confinement settings. In 2012, Chase co-founded the Lorena Borjas Community Fund, an organization that provides direct bail/bond assistance to LGBTQ immigrants in criminal and immigration cases. Chase is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and Grinnell College.

Follow Chase Strangio on Instagram @chasestrangio

Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris

New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.

Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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How to Actually Save & Invest Money in a Failing Economy with Katie Gatti Tassin Jun 18, 2025

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Money, money, money, money…MO-NEY! The Money with Katie Show host Katie Gatti Tassin here to talk with JVN all about how we can beat capitalism, get ahead, and get informed about the system that we’re all operating in - whether we like it or not! Katie’s new book Rich Girl Nation is out now.

Money with Katie was founded in 2020 by Katie Gatti Tassin to document everything she learned about personal finance on her journey to financial independence. As a former public relations major in corporate America with a penchant for swiping her Discover card, her obsession about personal finance hit her hard out of left field — and as she watched her net worth grow in tandem with her financial literacy, she realized just how valuable the information was. Sharing it with others became an obsession. She left her full-time job at the end of 2021 to devote all of her energy to building this business, and Money with Katie was acquired by Morning Brew in 2022.

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Katie Gatti Tassin is on Instagram @moneywithkatie and @katiegattitassin

Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn

Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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Advocating for the Rights of Undocumented Immigrants with Cristina Jiménez Moreta Jun 16, 2025

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This week on The Monday Edit: JVN sat down with Cristina Jiménez Moreta to talk about her new book Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power, and Real Change and the work being done at United We Dream, the country’s largest youth-led immigrant organization - which Cristina co-founded. Plus our breakdown of the Tony awards and our HBOTW!

Cristina Jiménez Moreta is an award-winning community organizer, political strategist, prominent advocate for social justice, and author. She is the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of United We Dream (UWD), the nation's largest immigrant youth-led organization. Cristina immigrated to the U.S. from Ecuador with her family in 1998, seeking a better life. She grew up undocumented in Queens, New York, and has since become a powerful voice in the fight for immigrant rights and equity.

Cristina is currently a Distinguished Lecturer at the City College of New York's Colin Powell School, where she also co-teaches Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice (LDSJ). Under her leadership, UWD grew into a formidable network of over one million members, shifting the national conversation around immigration and helping secure policy changes at both the local and national levels. Cristina played a pivotal role in United We Dream's successful campaign that led to the implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) under President Obama.

Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris

New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.

Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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The Gen Z Red Wave and Protecting Your Peace Online with Matt Bernstein (aka MattXIV) Jun 11, 2025

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This week we’re joined by political commentator and Gen Z Icon, Matt Bernstein - the creator behind @MattXIV and A Bit Fruity Podcast. Together, Matt and JVN discuss the very real Gen Z red wave, finding your peace amidst online political discourse, make-up (yes, darling!), and much much more - plus, we find out just how many Millennial references Matt can pick up on.

Matt Bernstein unpacks the events, people, and culture wars shaping the world around us.. On his podcast, On A Bit Fruity, he takes deeper dives into those issues — joined by celebrities, experts, and journalists who help us laugh and learn along the way. Episodes of A Bit Fruity Podcast drop bi-weekly wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube.

Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.

Matt Bernstein is on Instagram @MattXIV

Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn

Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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The Patriarchy Playbook: How America’s Gendered Hierarchy Endures with Anna Malika Tubbs Jun 09, 2025

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This week on The Monday Edit, we have a very special guest joining in on the Monday fun: best selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs stopped by to tell us all about her new book, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us and helps us hone in on real time examples of our Patriarchy is being weaponized today. Anna unpacks how the United States has constructed a unique—and often invisible—gendered hierarchy, one that is inextricably linked to whiteness and a deeply flawed binary system. From the founding fathers to the current Supreme Court, from the erasure of women in the Constitution to the ongoing fight for the Equal Rights Amendment, Dr. Tubbs reveals the mechanisms that have kept women’s contributions hidden and their voices suppressed.

Anna Malaika Tubbs is a scholar, advocate, and bestselling author (The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation) whose work brings a fresh, urgent perspective on American history and its gendered systems. With a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Masters in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelors in Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, Anna translates her academic knowledge into clear and engaging stories. Her articles have been published by TIME Magazine, New York Magazine, CNN, Motherly, The Huffington Post, For Harriet, The Guardian, Darling Magazine, and Blavity. Anna’s storytelling also takes form in her talks, including her TED Talk that has been viewed 2 million times, as well as the scripted and unscripted screen projects she has in development. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, former Mayor of Stockton, CA Michael Tubbs and their three young children.

Follow Anna Malaika Tubbs @annamalaikatubbs

Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris

New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.

Senior Producer, Chris McClure

Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure

Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall

Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure.

Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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