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Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin

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.

Latest Episodes:

Dear Therapists: Jason’s Alcoholic Father Dec 16, 2025

Show notes

Hi everyone, it’s Lori. Today we’re sharing another episode from my other podcast, Dear Therapists, where my fellow therapist Guy Winch and I do real sessions you can sit in on, offer practical interventions, and then hear how these interventions worked out after the session.

Today’s session is with Jason, who still carries emotional scars from his childhood. Now married and with children of his own, Jason is aware that his parents are aging and wants to be a good son, and wonders how to navigate these relationships while also freeing himself to enjoy the adulthood he worked so hard to create.

So you’ll hear his letter, we’ll bring him on live for the session, give him some homework to do, and hear how it all went when he put it into practice. I think you’ll find this session valuable in your own life too.

To hear more sessions, go to Dear Therapists wherever you listen to podcasts.

We’ll be back for Season 2 in the new year! 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.

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Since You Asked & Dear Therapists 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.

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Dear Therapists: Jennifer's Fiance's Instagram Flirtations Dec 09, 2025

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Hi everyone, it’s Lori. This week and next, we’re sharing my other podcast, Dear Therapists, where my fellow therapist Guy Winch and I do real sessions you can sit in on, offer practical interventions, and then hear how these suggestions worked out after the session.

Today’s session is with Jennifer, whose fiance exchanged romantic messages with an old girlfriend and Jennifer feels stuck about how to address this in her relationship. So you’ll hear her letter, we’ll bring her on live for the session, give her some homework to do, and hear how it all went when she put it into practice. I think you’ll really enjoy this and also earn something about yourself along the way.

To hear more sessions, go to Dear Therapists wherever you listen to podcasts.

We’ll be back for Season 2 in the new year! 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.

Since You Asked & Dear Therapists 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.

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What If Your Father Is Having a Baby With Someone Your Age? Plus: David Duchovny Gives US Advice! Nov 25, 2025

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We hear listener follow-ups about an overindulgent grandmother, a coworker’s communal candy dish, and a solution to a conversational one-upper. We also give advice to a listener struggling with her father having a baby with a partner close to her age, and another who wonders if she should say something when a friend’s Botox may be going too far. Since You Askers weigh in: Are high school reunions worth attending? Plus we close our first season with advice people say they give most often, including from actor David Duchovny.

We’ll be back for Season 2 in the new year! 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.

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.

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What Happens When a Grandparent Won't Say No? Plus: Friends Who Are Difficult Diners Nov 18, 2025

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We share updates from listeners on setting family boundaries and lingering post-wedding blues. We respond to questions about a grandparent who gives the kids anything they want, and a friend trying to change her sports team’s schedule for her own convenience. Plus Since You Askers weigh in on proper restaurant etiquette: How do you handle a friend who’s a demanding diner?

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.

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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Should Parents Stay at Your Place or a Hotel? Plus: Temptation in the Office Nov 11, 2025

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We hear updates from listeners about messy rooms, family gift-giving, post-wedding blues, and one-upping friends. We also respond to questions about whether visiting parents should stay in a hotel, and how to resist a sweet temptation at work. Plus Since You Askers weigh in: How important are your family’s holiday traditions?

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.

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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How to Manage a Dramatic Family Member? Plus: Separating Twice & Staying Together With Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody Nov 04, 2025

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We’re joined by actors and longtime partners Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody to answer listener questions about how to handle a family member who creates drama at get-togethers and how to set boundaries with loved ones. They also open up about their long marriage—the two times they separated, how they found their way back, and the best (and worst) advice that came out of it.

Listen to Mandy and Kathryn’s new podcast, Don’t Listen to Us! available wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

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.

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How Do You Handle a Conversational One-Upper? Plus: Elizabeth Gilbert Has a Question! Oct 28, 2025

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We answer questions about a friend who can’t stop one-upping and the tensions around family gift-giving. We share follow-ups about family secrets and post-wedding blues, and bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert asks, “How do we stop worrying when people we love make bad choices?” And Since-You-Askers weigh in: Do you enjoy getting texts from friends and family throughout the day—or find it annoying?

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.

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.

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Why Am I Sad After My Wedding? Plus: The Holiday Season Debate Oct 21, 2025

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We tackle questions about “post-wedding depression” and annoyance with a teen’s messy room. We also hear updates from listeners—one who stumbled across a major family secret, and one who is breaking up with her hairstylist. Plus Since You Askers weigh in: Is the holiday season your favorite time of year, or not?

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.

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.

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Should You Reveal a Family Secret? Plus: How to Break Up With Your Hairdresser Oct 14, 2025

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We respond to a question about how to tell a 14-year-old the truth about being conceived through egg donation, and explore the ripple effects of family secrets. We also respond to a listener who’s unsure how to end a long relationship with her hairstylist, and why those breakups can feel so personal. And we hear your thoughts on our advice from episode 1. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: When it comes to being on time, what’s your view?

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.

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.

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Can a Marriage Survive When a Partner Won’t Change? Plus: Mel Robbins Wants Our Advice! Oct 07, 2025

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We follow up on last week’s advice about dealing with a flakey friend. We also respond to a question about cheating and its effect on a friend group, and debate whether a husband should finally accept a trait his wife says she will never change. Since You Askers weigh in: Has dishwasher technique become a “loaded” topic in your household? Plus, even celebrities need advice — bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins asks us to help her through the one thing she cannot figure out.

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.

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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