Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life

Latest Episodes:

Solo Love Letters, The Sequel Feb 01, 2024

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Peter McGraw and Kriss Rita present another round of Solo Love Letters from his new book, Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own. What do you think? Join the Solo community and join the conversation: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/

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Solo Episode 200: Book Launch! Jan 25, 2024

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Peter McGraw's new book (Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own) is about to come out. To talk about it and reflect on Solo's episode, he invites two familiar voices into the Solo Studio to talk about the Solo Movement. Join the conversation at: https://petermcgraw.org/solo

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A Solo With A Spouse Jan 18, 2024

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Peter McGraw speaks to Jen O'Donnell, a friend and early-reader of his new book, about being married and solo.

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Non-Monogamy With Lisa Dawn Hamilton Jan 11, 2024

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People think that people are either monogamous or non-monogamous--on or the other. However, emerging research reveals a new perspective on people's sexual and romantic desires. In this Solo episode, Peter McGraw speaks to a neuroscientist and Solo listener, Lisa Dawn Hamilton, about her research that shows the average person sits somewhere in the middle.

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Reclaiming Friendship Jan 04, 2024

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Friendship is essential to a remarkable life. Peter McGraw believes it is time to elevate friendship, and in that vein, he invites Marisa Franco to talk about the topic. Marisa is the New York Times bestselling author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends.

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Solo Thoughts 12: Do You Have A Watcher? Dec 28, 2023

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Peter McGraw speaks to you directly in this Solo Thoughts episode about the need to develop connections beyond traditional romantic relationships. In particular, he asks if you have someone to call in the middle of the night if you are sick or afraid, and if you don't, it is essential to develop new friendships or invigorate old ones. Finally, there is a bit of bonus material at the end about an experiment that Peter has been doing called "Monastic Mornings."

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A View Of The Modern American Family Dec 21, 2023

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Peter McGraw has found the research conducted by the Pew Research Center to be invaluable for his Solo Project. In this episode, Peter speaks to Rachel Minkin about Pew's report on Americans’ View of the Modern American Family. Get ready for an enlightening discussion where expert analysis meets deep curiosity. Nerd Alert!

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Truth Or Truth With A Breakup Coach Dec 14, 2023

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Peter McGraw invites a breakup coach and host of Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On into the Solo Studio to play Truth or Truth. Janice Formichella and Peter have a delightful conversation, discussing topics such as the "no contact" rule, overcoming loneliness, and being single during the holiday.

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Loss, Grief, And Growth Dec 07, 2023

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Many Solo listeners have requested an episode on loss – whether due to the death of a loved one, the loss of a beloved pet, a difficult breakup, or just the disappointments of everyday life. Peter McGraw invites Tessa Bringer and Jaclyn Foglio into the Solo Studio to examine healthy coping strategies, find meaning after loss, and discover the potential for post-traumatic growth. As part of the conversation, they discuss the unique challenges singles face when grieving and mourning.

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Being Single With Cancer Nov 30, 2023

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Tracy Maxwell, a cancer survivor and author of "Being Single, with Cancer," joins Peter McGraw in the Solo Studio to talk about the unique physical, emotional, and practical challenges singles face undergoing cancer treatment and how to respond to those challenges.

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