Peter McGraw is concerned about his students and has been writing open letters to them. In this Solo Thoughts episode, he reads those letters to you with the hope of getting you to read more books, write more often, and never give up on your dr

Ten Tips For Better Sex

13 days ago 1h 36m

Whether with a partner or solo, sex is fun--or at least should be. Peter McGraw and guest co-host, Laura Grant, talk to Justin Lehmiller, a sex researcher and author of "Tell Me What You Want" about how to have better sex. They discuss Justin's

Aging Single #2: Longevity And Super Aging

20 days ago 1h 5m

In the second episode on the series on aging, retiring, and dying single, Peter McGraw talks to William J. Kole (aka Bill Kole), author of "THE BIG 100: The New World of Super-Aging." Kole shares insights from his extensive research on the phen

Dan Savage on the Solo Movement

26 days ago 1h 17m

Peter McGraw recently appeared on Savage Love. In this episode, Peter continues the conversation with writer, journalist, and activist Dan Savage for a bold, unfiltered discussion of the Solo Movement. Dan, known for his direct approach to disc

Family Estrangement

Mar 21st, 2024 1h 15m

In this episode, Peter McGraw invites two guests to tackle the complex and emotionally charged topic of family estrangement, as requested by several members of the Solo community (sign up at https://petermcgraw.org/solo/). To delve into this im

Late Singlehood In Religious Zionism

Mar 14th, 2024 1h 8m

Peter McGraw speaks to Ari Engelberg about the growing number of singles (i.e., "late singlehood") in Religious Zionism. Ari shares insights from his new book, Singlehood and Religion: The Case of Israeli Religious Zionist Singles.Love the show

Aging Single #1: Introducing a Series on Aging, Retiring, and Dying Solo

Mar 7th, 2024 1h 30m

One question that often comes up for the life-long single is, "But who will take care of you when you are old?" This episode begins a series on aging, retiring, and dying solo. Topics will include the future of aging, estate planning, longevity

Solo Thoughts 13: Every Day Is A Big Day

Feb 29th, 2024 24m 14s

In this Solo Thoughts" episode, Peter McGraw builds on his "Big Day Theory" to explore the concept of being ALIVE versus merely existing. He reflects on the importance of making each day count, influenced by a transformative trip to the HiFi Ho

Dating App Help (Hell)

Feb 22nd, 2024 2h 10m

While many listeners of the Solo podcasts are "No Way" Solos who are not interested in dating (for now or forever), the "Just May" and "New Way" Solos are often navigating the dating apps in search of love or lust. Peter McGraw and Jessalyn Dea

Single 101: An Introduction To The Solo Movement

Feb 15th, 2024 40m 54s

Peter McGraw recently appeared on Lisa Dawn Hamilton’s podcast, Do We Know Things. A member of the Solo community suggested the episode would be a good primer for people new to the Solo movement. Here is that conversation for new listeners to h

A Solo's Valentine's Day

Feb 13th, 2024 1h 7m

It's that time of year. To discuss Valentine's Day, Peter McGraw invites Mary Delia Allen and Iris Schneider back on the Solo podcast. They have a wide-ranging conversation that includes the history of Valentine's Day and alternative approaches

A 'Family Of One' With Kris Marsh

Feb 8th, 2024 52m 25s

Kris Marsh returns to Solo to talk to Peter McGraw about 1) her research on how singles are not a monolithic group, 2) the reaction to her new book, The Love Jones Cohort, and 3) advice for Peter about dealing with the "haters" who will surface

Solo Love Letters, The Sequel

Feb 1st, 2024 47m 47s

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/Love the

Solo Episode 200: Book Launch!

Jan 25th, 2024 1h 10m

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 conversat

A Solo With A Spouse

Jan 18th, 2024 1h 17m

Peter McGraw speaks to Jen O'Donnell, a friend and early-reader of his new book, about being married and solo. What do you think of the conversation? Join the Solo community and let Peter know: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/.Love the show? Subs

Non-Monogamy With Lisa Dawn Hamilton

Jan 11th, 2024 1h 14m

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 S

Reclaiming Friendship

Jan 4th, 2024 1h 7m

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 Scien

Solo Thoughts 12: Do You Have A Watcher?

Dec 28th, 2023 21m 35s

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

A View Of The Modern American Family

Dec 21st, 2023 39m 23s

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

Truth Or Truth With A Breakup Coach

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 15m

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, o

Loss, Grief, And Growth

Dec 7th, 2023 1h 43m

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

Being Single With Cancer

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 17m

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

Solo Book Club: How To Break Up With Your Phone

Nov 16th, 2023 1h

Peter McGraw invites Christina Martinez and Brandon Patrick back into the Solo Studio for a new book club. They discuss Catherine Price's book, How to Break Up with Your Phone. It's a fun, inspiring conversation that may help you live a more re

Speaking the Unspeakable with Meghan Daum

Nov 9th, 2023 1h 7m

Peter McGraw invites Meghan Daum into the Solo Studio to discuss her work creating a space for women to discuss challenging ideas and personal truths that go against the grain. As part of their conversation, Meghan discusses how women are begin

Flirting

Nov 2nd, 2023 1h 6m

Do you like to flirt? Do you like be flirted with? Peter McGraw speaks to Lucy Meggeson, the host of Spinsterhood Reimagined, about this fun yet challenging endeavor. They discuss what fliting is, why flirting is important, and give some tips t