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Dr. Liam Bollmann-Dodd joins us once again, but not to talk science. No, we wanted to ask him one question: Are Europeans embarrassed by the actions of the US lately? You can get ad free versions of our show for a small donation over on Supercast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk once again with journalist Fortesa Latifi about her reporting around family vloggers and the world of those who sell access to their homes and families. Her new book, Like, Follow Subscribe: The Hidden Cost of A Childhood Online is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, host Jane Marie sits down with Jennifer Romolini, author of the 2024 book “Ambition Monster,” a memoir about chronic overwork that was named one of the best books of the year by Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar. She is also co-host of No Country For Old Women , a podcast for women just trying to live in this world. You can find more from Jenn (including links to her books) here: Instagram:@jennromolini https://www.jenniferromolini.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2018, the podcast turned Bravo / Netflix series "Dirty John" was ubiquitous - at least in LA, where you couldn't go two blocks without seeing a billboard for the show. This week, the survivor of "Dirty" John Meehan's bloody attack, Terra Newell, talks to host Jane Marie about her experience being interviewed by an LA Times journalist for what she thought was only going to be a print piece in The Times, before watching her family's story explode into something much, much bigger. Don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her new book Brains Like Ours: A Smart Girls Guide to Mood, Modern Life and the Science Behind Mental Health author Tyla Bee, a clinical lab scientist, helps women (and the men around them!) understand the the tiny things happening in our blood, pee, and spit that contribute to our wellbeing. Get the book here. You can also find Tyla and a bunch of resources here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welp, the measles are back, baby. As of March 2026, there are roughly 1400 confirmed cases this year in the US. We speak to public health expert Dr. Olivia Zarella about what this means. Plus a little weird gossip about RFK Jr.'s brain worm. Check out Olivia's podcast, Public Health Group Chat. Don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influencing a new generation of wellness. Don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can powders, pills and juices deliver on the promise to live longer and look younger? And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting into a cult is easy, getting out is hard. Unless you listen to Diane. None of us are immune to cults, scammers and, according to today's guest, the wiles of the malignant narcissist. Diane Benscoter is a former cult member having joined the Moonies in the 1970s. She now runs a nonprofit called Antidote aimed at helping victims and their families escape. You can find more about her work here. And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Plus community together! Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month: https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean when the Department of Homeland Security and ICE ask big tech -- Facebook, Palantir, etc -- for all of your info? Jess Lewis, a cyberpsychologist breaks it down and breaks our hearts. You can find her on Threads @jesslewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Stone has spent years looking into the bad practices at the healthcare giant UnitedHeath He walks us through a lowlight reel of what he's uncovered in his reporting. More of Adam's original reporting can be found at his news outlet, theexaminernews.com and the podcast Sick Care. And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are bringing you one of our favorite episode's from one of our favorite podcasts: "Proxy" - hosted by Yowei Shaw. -- Nicole is an organizer who's good at channeling her anger. The problem is she can't always downshift.  From the episode:  •Learn more about Deborah Gould, a Professor and Chair of Sociology at UC Santa Cruz •Read Debbie's book Moving Politics: Emotion and ACT UP's Fight Against AIDS •For liner notes and reading recs from Debbie and Nicole, sign up for our newsletter by becoming a free member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ProxyPodcast Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is in full swing! Proxy is a part of Radiotopia, a collective of independent, creator-owned podcasts. Not only does your donation support Proxy and every show in the network, it’s a vote of confidence in independent media. Help us reach 1,500 supporters by Dec 31st by making your gift today at http://bit.ly/4hyFNhi Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at [email protected] -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former MLM boss babe and student psychotherapist Brandie Hadfield is back to take us inside an MLM coach's funnel hacking scheme. -- she lurked in a Zoom meeting!Often billed as free classes or materials, this marketing tactic offers something quite different, and sketchy. Check out more of Brandie's work at brandiehadfield.substack.com And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content. Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month! https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to one of the cutest cults of wellness. Today's episode is one of our favorites from season 2. And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Plus community together! Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month: https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week host Jane Marie explores the art of creativity with art advisor, curator, and co-host of the podcast Hyde or Practice, Alexis Hyde. You can find more from Alexis Hyde here: TikTok: @hydeordie Podcast: Hyde or Practice And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can ask Jane and Dann questions, suggest ideas and bring The Dream Plus community together! Click the link below to join The Dream Plus Supercast channel for only $5 a month: https://thedream.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.