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Special preview: On being ghosted Sep 03, 2026

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In this special preview from her new podcast Dailyness, host Madeleine Dore explores the phenomenon of ghosting. Why do people disappear, why does being ghosted seem to have a particular sting, and is there ever a case for ghosting?

If you'd like to be kept in the loop with future episodes, be sure to follow Dailyness wherever you like to listen, including Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. Each episode is an intimate lecture on the textures of daily life—from distraction and longing, to friendship, solitude, and the possibilities hiding in the ordinary.

You can also subscribe to the companion Substack newsletter Dailyness. It's where you can read the latest batch of observations that formed this very episode, access a rich archive of essays, and discuss themes in the comments with other listeners.

Find more Dailyness at www.madeleinedore.substack.com

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Introducing Dailyness Aug 11, 2026

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Host Madeleine Dore (previously Routines & Ruts and A social life, with friends) introduces a new podcast exploring how to find more meaning and connection inside our days.

Dailyness shifts the focus from what we do, to what we encounter—various quandaries, feelings, and exchanges with our internal and external worlds.

As a companion to her best-selling Substack newsletter Dailyness, each episode is an intimate lecture on the textures of daily life—from distraction and longing, to friendship, solitude, and the possibilities hiding in the ordinary.

Drawing on a decade of work on routines, creativity, and the small stumbles of everyday living, Madeleine extends her personal observation practice to inspire more attention, reflection, and presence.

Be sure to follow Dailyness wherever you like to listen, including Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

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On making and maintaining friendships Apr 01, 2024

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In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks: how can we make new connections and maintain friendships?

For more projects and offerings from the creator, visit www.madeleinedore.com

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On navigating the friendship dip Mar 13, 2024

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In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks: how do we navigate the various dips in our friendships throughout our lives?

For more projects and offerings from the creator, visit www.madeleinedore.com

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On retreating and re-emerging Feb 22, 2024

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In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks: how can we better understand the ebbs and flows we experience in our social lives?

For more projects and offerings from the creator, visit www.madeleinedore.com

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On living well with other people Feb 07, 2024

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In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks how can we live well with other people?

For more projects and offerings from the creator, visit www.madeleinedore.com

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On reframing people-pleasing Jan 15, 2024

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In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks how can we reframe people-pleasing and be okay with disappointing others?

For more projects and offerings from the creator, visit www.madeleinedore.com

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On making resolutions for your social life Jan 01, 2024

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In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks what if instead of making resolutions tethered to an ideal, we made resolutions that prioritised deeper connections?

For more projects and offerings from the creator, visit www.madeleinedore.com

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On bringing people together Dec 15, 2023

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In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks how can we get better at bringing people together—both over the holiday period, and everyday?

For more projects and offerings from the creator, visit www.madeleinedore.com

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On improving your social life Dec 01, 2023

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In this debut episode host Madeleine Dore asks, how do we start improving our social lives?

For more projects and offerings from the creator, visit www.madeleinedore.com

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