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Episode 3 - Raised By One, Married To One
Feb. 23, 2026

Episode 3 - Raised By One, Married To One

"Anonymous" continues to peel back the layers of being married to and recognizing the behaviors of her narcissist. Episode 3 unlocks how her childhood behavior shaped her marriage, and as a result, how she mourned her marriag...

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The Genius of Love
Feb. 19, 2026

The Genius of Love

Back in the day, I used to write a blog called "Relationship Lessons" and to my surprise, the world wanted to know my perspective about life and love from the male perspective. It led me to a radio career and it has blessed m...

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I Am Somebody
Feb. 17, 2026

I Am Somebody

News of the passing of Jesse Jackson early this morning and what my mind has been processing about him and his impact since 3AM this morning. Support the show

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Episode 2 - When Love Is In Control
Feb. 16, 2026

Episode 2 - When Love Is In Control

"Anonymous" checks in with another weekly episode from her journey through divorce and she pulls no punches talking about her signs of narcissistic abuse. Take some time to listen and find out if you, or anyone you know can identify with "Anonymous" in any way. Support the show

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Episode 1 - Why I Stayed So Long
Feb. 9, 2026

Episode 1 - Why I Stayed So Long

Making her podcasting debut and checking off one of her homework assignments from her therapist, "Anonymous" boldly ventures into what freedom looks like for her with her podcast "When You Know Better". Being married to a nar...

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A Conversation with "Anonymous"
Feb. 4, 2026

A Conversation with "Anonymous"

As "Anonymous" prepares for the debut of Chapter One of the When You Know Better podcast on Monday February 9th, I get a chance to sit down with her and have a conversation about making the decision to talk about her divorce ...

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A Spring in Your Winter Step
Feb. 2, 2026

A Spring in Your Winter Step

I think I have discovered the cheat code on how to deal with the "winter blues" and it means pulling the covers off Groundhog Day in the process. Sorry, but not sorry... Support the show

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I Call Dibs
Jan. 27, 2026

I Call Dibs

One of the most "Chicago things" about living in Chicago during the winter season, is knowing the lore about "dibs" and how to approach this right of winter passage. I've also been thinking about how I should be calling "dibs...

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The Wind Chill, The Oscars, and The Gray Hair from Hell
Jan. 22, 2026

The Wind Chill, The Oscars, and The Gray Hair from Hell

I'm no punk because I live in Chicago, but this weekend's Polar Vortex is ready to take someone's lunch money out there and it won't be me! I have my plans set this weekend to catch up on a couple of movies since the Oscar no...

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Don't Quit
Jan. 14, 2026

Don't Quit

New year, new season, new logo, new look, new everything! Can we get things started although we are already 15 days into 2026? I found my way back to not just podcasting after a much needed extended holiday time off, but to m...

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