SOLVED with Mark Manson

Mark Manson

New episodes every month. Life advice that doesn’t suck by a 3x #1 NYT bestselling author. I’ve spent two decades calling out everything wrong with the self-help world: the bad science, the guru nonsense, and the advice that preys on people's insecurities. This podcast is my no-BS, research-backed answer to all of it.

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99 episodes
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July 1 · 3 hr 56 min
How to Build Confidence, Solved
Confidence isn't something you build. It's what's left over. Mark and Drew take confidence apart and rebuild it from the research up, revealing why almost everything you've been told about it is backwards.
June 3 · 4 hr 58 min
How to Change Your Life, Solved
Most people fail at change because they spend years trying to change the wrong layer of themselves. Mark Manson and Drew Birnie break down the three-layer model of identity that actually predicts what you can change, how fast, and what it takes.
May 20 · 1 hr 48 min
Why We Stay in Bad Relationships, Solved
Mark Manson breaks down the seven psychological mechanisms that trap people in bad relationships and why "just leave" is the most useless advice you can give someone stuck in a toxic relationship.
May 6 · 2 hr 16 min
How to Overcome Anxiety, Solved
Mark Manson and Drew rank 17 of the most common anti-anxiety interventions. They break down what actually works, what's placebo, and why the most effective solutions are the ones nobody wants to hear.
April 29 · 1 hr 6 min
Your Questions On Manifestation, Confidence, and Getting Over Your Ex, Solved
Mark Manson celebrates the one-year anniversary of the SOLVED Podcast by answering listener questions on addiction, procrastination, confidence, manifestation, panic attacks, relationships, purpose, and more.
April 15 · 2 hr 8 min
Passion, Solved: Is It Really Worth Pursuing?
Mark Manson and Drew go head to head on one of the most common career questions people face: should you follow your passion or play it safe?
April 1 · 2 hr 2 min
Self-Help, Solved
Mark Manson and his research team reviewed over 2,600 studies to rank 19 of the most popular self-improvement techniques to break down what works, what's placebo, and what might be making things worse.
March 18 · 1 hr 21 min
Meditation, Solved: Is It Actually Worth It?
Mark Manson draws on years of Buddhist practice, retreats, and daily meditation to cut through the hype and backlash around mindfulness.
March 4 · 3 hr 14 min
Focus, Solved
Mark Manson digs into the science of attention: why your brain isn't broken, why the common 'try harder' advice backfires, and what's truly preventing you from sitting down and getting things done.
February 18 · 1 hr 34 min
Romantic Love, Solved
Mark and Drew put romantic love on trial: is it a neurochemical hijack that makes us delusional, or a vital foundation worth defending? This episode is a sharp, evidence-oriented debate on brain chemistry, how attraction can mask toxicity, and the arguments for love’s value.
February 4 · 4 hr 28 min
Dating, Solved: Why Finding the Right Person Feels So Hard
Most people aren’t bad at dating — they’re solving the wrong problem. Mark Manson breaks down why dating feels confusing, why people blame each other, and what to focus on to move closer to finding the right person. Evidence-based, practical dating advice for clearer decision-making.
January 15 · 2 hr 31 min
How to Quiet Your Ego (Without Losing Yourself), Solved
Mark Manson examines what ego really is, how it evolved, and how it silently shapes decisions. Drawing on Freud, David Hume, Jung’s shadow self, Buddhist perspectives, and Navy SEAL mental training, this episode delivers evidence-based, practical steps to recognize and manage your ego without losing yourself. Expect clear definitions, psychological frameworks, and daily practices to increase self-awareness and better decision-making.
January 1 · 4 hr 2 min
How to Set (And Keep) Your Boundaries, Solved
Mark Manson delivers a comprehensive, no‑BS breakdown of boundaries: what they really are (not just telling people to f*ck off), why they shape relationships, mental health, identity and career, and how to set and keep them.
Dec 15, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Solved, Answers: Finding Purpose, Failing Better, and the AI Future
Mark Manson answers listener questions on finding purpose, staying motivated, failing better, burnout recovery, dealing with unsupportive family, and the behind‑the‑scenes chaos of building SOLVED.
Dec 4, 2025 · 4 hr 44 min
Finding Your Purpose, Solved
Mark Manson digs into finding purpose and meaning — from Viktor Frankl’s survival lessons to debunking the “one true purpose” myth.
Nov 15, 2025 · 2 hr 4 min
Comparing Yourself to Others, Solved
Mark Manson and Drew dive into why we compare ourselves to friends, coworkers, and strangers online—and why it usually makes us feel worse.
Nov 1, 2025 · 4 hr 36 min
How to Make Friends as an Adult, Solved
Mark Manson and Drew unpack why adult friendships fall apart and what actually helps them endure: loneliness statistics, Darwin’s puzzle about cooperation, and the emotional mechanics of being a better friend (and finding one).
Oct 15, 2025 · 2 hr 53 min
Stoicism (ft. Ryan Holiday), Solved
Ryan Holiday unpacks Stoic philosophy from ancient Greece and Rome, why it rose during turbulent times, and step-by-step ways to apply courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom to reduce anxiety and navigate uncertainty.
Oct 1, 2025 · 3 hr 26 min
How to Become Resilient, Solved
Mark Manson unpacks the science and psychology of resilience with real-life examples: Ernest Shackleton’s stranded crew and a personal endurance-race experiment.
Sep 1, 2025 · 3 hr 41 min
How to Let Go of Your Shame, Solved
Mark Manson goes deep on shame—what it is, where it comes from, why it becomes so powerful, and how it damages relationships, work, and self-worth.

SOLVED with Mark Manson

How to Build Confidence, Solved

How to Change Your Life, Solved

Why We Stay in Bad Relationships, Solved

How to Overcome Anxiety, Solved

Your Questions On Manifestation, Confidence, and Getting Over Your Ex, Solved

Passion, Solved: Is It Really Worth Pursuing?

Self-Help, Solved

Meditation, Solved: Is It Actually Worth It?

Focus, Solved

Romantic Love, Solved

Dating, Solved: Why Finding the Right Person Feels So Hard

How to Quiet Your Ego (Without Losing Yourself), Solved

How to Set (And Keep) Your Boundaries, Solved

Solved, Answers: Finding Purpose, Failing Better, and the AI Future

Finding Your Purpose, Solved

Comparing Yourself to Others, Solved

How to Make Friends as an Adult, Solved

Stoicism (ft. Ryan Holiday), Solved

How to Become Resilient, Solved

How to Let Go of Your Shame, Solved