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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:

How Do You Help Your Adult Child Through Heartbreak? Plus: Our Goodbye Ritual Jul 21, 2026

Show notes

In our final episode, we share listener responses to questions about teen vaping, photos of exes, and what it means when an era ends. We respond to a parent whose 19-year-old son is going through a breakup and wants to support him without meddling. Plus: We take on rapid-fire questions about endings, hear what ordinary tasks Since You Askers secretly enjoy, and close with a listener-inspired goodbye ritual.

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.

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Should You Pay Extra When Your Mom Is Flying In for Childcare? Plus: Advice You Ignored Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

We share a listener response about what to say when an estranged parent dies before there’s a chance to reconcile. We respond to a listener whose mother would fly in for childcare only if her daughter paid for an upgrade. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: What’s the most helpful advice you ignored at the time?

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.

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Can You Support Two People Who Aren’t Talking to Each Other Without Taking Sides? Plus: We Have An Announcement! Jul 07, 2026

Show notes

We share listener responses to Dan Harris’s anxiety dilemma and a question about parents bragging about adult kids online. We respond to a listener who let her close friend’s adult son stay on her property and is trying to support him without getting pulled into his estrangement from his mother. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: What rituals help you mark an ending or goodbye?

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should You Delete Photos of an Ex for Your Partner? Plus: Getting Out of a Rut Jun 30, 2026

Show notes

We hear an update from the mother whose adult son was struggling with his difficult relationship with his father, and what changed after he talked it through with his dad. We respond to a listener whose boyfriend wants her to delete old photos with her ex if they get married. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: Have you ever done something outside your comfort zone to get out of a rut?

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do You Reset Your Life Without Starting Over? Plus: Which matters more at work: Money or Meaning? Jun 23, 2026

Show notes

We share listener responses on new baby boundaries and how to support friends dealing with family estrangement. We respond to a listener who wants a fresh start socially and professionally without making a major life change. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: Do you need your work to feel meaningful or just financially support your life?

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Should You Do When You Catch Your Teen Vaping? Plus: The Best Surprises of Getting Older Jun 16, 2026

Show notes

We share more listener responses to the question of what to do with a secret a dying father is asking his daughter to keep. We respond to a parent who found their 16-year-old vaping and is trying to decide how to respond. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: What surprised you about yourself after 30 or 40?

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Much Should Parents Post About Their Adult Kids? Plus: Should You Pay for the Friends Trip If You Have More Money? Jun 09, 2026

Show notes

We respond to a listener who’s tired of parents posting about their adult kids on social media and wonders where the line is. We also hear from a listener who wants to pick up more of the tab on her friends’ annual trip, but doesn’t want it to change the dynamic. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: What does someone in your life tend to misunderstand about 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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do You Support a Friend Dealing with Family Estrangement? Plus: Dan Harris Wants Our Advice! Jun 02, 2026

Show notes

We respond to a listener who wants to support friends whose adult children are estranged; we share what can help and what to avoid. Since You Askers weigh in: Would people describe you as easy or difficult, and why? Plus, 10% Happier host and author Dan Harris asks how to handle claustrophobia and panic he feels on flights and in elevators.

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Adult Children Need to Know About a Parent’s Affair? Plus: Is It Selfish Not to Share Food You Order With Significant Others? May 26, 2026

Show notes

We share listener responses to last season’s question about feeling less attracted to a partner after weight gain. We respond to a widow who discovered her late husband had an affair and is torn about whether to tell their adult children. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: When you order food with family or friends, should you always share or is it okay to say no?

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should You Feel Offended If You Can’t Meet Your New Grandchild in Person? Plus: Quitting Without a Backup Plan May 19, 2026

Show notes

We’re so excited to be back with Season Three! We share updates and listener responses to the “work wife” question from last season. We respond to a new grandparent who feels hurt about being asked not to visit their newborn until after vaccinations, and how to support the parents without taking their rules personally. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: Have you ever quit something without a backup plan, and how did it turn 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.

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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