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

Dr. Peter McGraw
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Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life

“Solo - The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life” by Dr. Peter McGraw, seeks to celebrate and destigmatize single living. Welcome to the podcast that explores how being single affords you the freedom to be adventurous, start a business, make art, travel the world, get in shape, or simply sleep in when you want to. Join Peter – behavioral scientist, humor researcher, and bachelor – as he interviews happy single men and women and assembles advice from leading experts about health, fitness, money, business, travel, fashion, art, leisure, and of course, sex and dating. For the so-called spinster or bachelor, Solo is the resource for people who are happily single (aka the unapologetically unattached).

  1. Solo Thoughts 16: Are You the Hero in Your Life's Story?

    6 DAYS AGO

    Solo Thoughts 16: Are You the Hero in Your Life's Story?

    Peter McGraw reflects on the question, “Are you the hero in your life’s story?” After announcing a more spontaneous podcast release schedule, Peter dives into the idea of being the active protagonist in one’s life. Using the Hero’s Journey and Virgin’s Promise as frameworks, he unpacks the ways we can break free from domestication—society’s “rules” that hold us back from pursuing our dreams. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

    28 min
  2. Romance and Love as a Solo

    7 NOV

    Romance and Love as a Solo

    How do you embrace romance while living a solo life? In this episode, Peter McGraw is joined by two special guests who crave romance without compromising their independence. They discuss navigating the complexities of love and dating, balancing autonomy with romantic desire and rethinking traditional relationship models. What do you think? Join the Solo community and let us know: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

    1h 20m
  3. A Party Of One

    31 OCT

    A Party Of One

    Peter McGraw talks with Meghan Keane, the founder and managing producer of NPR's Life Kit and author of the new book Party of One. They discuss the empowering message of being your own soulmate and navigating a world full of societal expectations. Meghan shares insights from her journey and advice for the mental and emotional side of single living in a world built for two. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

    59 min
  4. TEDxBoulder Recap: Stop Telling Single People To Get Married

    17 OCT

    TEDxBoulder Recap: Stop Telling Single People To Get Married

    Join Peter McGraw, fresh off his TEDxBoulder talk “Stop Telling Single People to Get Married,” as he sits down with Mary Dahm in the Solo Studio. They preview the talk, explore the process of crafting and delivering it, and share behind-the-scenes insights, including the challenges of speaking to a large, live audience. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo

    55 min
  5. Aging Single #8: Family Love Letter

    3 OCT

    Aging Single #8: Family Love Letter

    We continue the Solo series on aging, retiring, and dying single by continuing our exploration of end-of-life issues. Financial advisor Todd Engmann joins Peter McGraw to discuss the "Family Love Letter" – a tool designed to help organize and communicate vital information to loved ones in case of incapacity or death. We explore how this document, can be a lifesaver for Solos without traditional family structures, ensuring that their wishes are known and respected. More importantly, the Family Love Letter is an act of generosity that eases the burden on love ones putting your affairs in order. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo

    55 min
  6. Coping with Loneliness

    19 SEPT

    Coping with Loneliness

    In this episode of Solo, Peter McGraw talks to Janice Formichella, a breakup coach and member of the Solo community, about the challenge of loneliness. Together, they explore the complex nature of loneliness—whether social or romantic—and practical strategies to combat it. Whether you're navigating the end of a relationship or simply seeking to better understand and cope with loneliness, this conversation offers valuable insights and actionable advice. There is also fun bonus material for this episode where Janice and Peter talk about their love of the show, Queer Eye. You can access bonus material by signing up to be part of the Solo community: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

    1h 15m
  7. Aging Single #7: Advance Directives For End-Of-Life

    5 SEPT

    Aging Single #7: Advance Directives For End-Of-Life

    In this heartfelt episode, Peter McGraw explores the challenging yet crucial topic of end-of-life planning for Solos with Teri Ashley, a certified advance care planning specialist and hospice volunteer. Teri shares her deeply personal journey that led her to start Mindful Endings, which is dedicated to informing and empowering individuals to make thoughtful end-of-life choices that align with their personal values. Together, Teri and Peter explore the importance of advance directives, the unique challenges Solos face as they age, and the emotional realities of facing end-of-life without a traditional family network, including what to expect from hospice and palliative care. Teri provides invaluable resources and insights on how Solos can prepare for potential diagnoses, such as dementia, build supportive communities, and ensure their wishes are respected. Join the Solo community for more information and discussion of this important topic: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo

    1h 42m
  8. Single In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

    29 AUG

    Single In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

    Peter McGraw welcomes back previous guest Monique (Murad) Da Cunha and long-time listener Theresa Williamson, both proud solos living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They discuss Monique and Theresa's unique experience of single living in Brazil, exploring cultural perspectives, personal journeys, and the vibrant solo lifestyle in Rio, one of the world's most dynamic cities. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

    1h 4m
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“Solo - The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life” by Dr. Peter McGraw, seeks to celebrate and destigmatize single living. Welcome to the podcast that explores how being single affords you the freedom to be adventurous, start a business, make art, travel the world, get in shape, or simply sleep in when you want to. Join Peter – behavioral scientist, humor researcher, and bachelor – as he interviews happy single men and women and assembles advice from leading experts about health, fitness, money, business, travel, fashion, art, leisure, and of course, sex and dating. For the so-called spinster or bachelor, Solo is the resource for people who are happily single (aka the unapologetically unattached).

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