Best Helen Fisher Podcasts (2025)

1
Special Preview of Before Us Kids! Woolly Mice? 17:31

20h ago17:31

17:31

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Erich and Colton dive into a wild idea—bringing back the woolly mammoth! How are scientists doing it? Believe it or not…some scientists think it starts with woolly mice! Yep, you heard that right. WOOLLY MICE! Join us for a super fun and funny chat about some very fluffy science. You won’t want to miss this one! …

1
5 Things to Know Before Marrying the Wrong Person 36:15

1d ago36:15

36:15

Jillian opens up about five things she wishes she’d known before getting married—things that could’ve saved her a lot of pain. She talks about the pressure to rush into commitment, the importance of knowing your non-negotiables, and why avoiding hard conversations can cost you more than you think. If you’ve ever felt unsure in a relationship or afr…

1
How to Let Go, Move On, and Never Look Back 36:29

9d ago36:29

36:29

We’ve all heard it: you have to forgive to move on. But what if that’s not true? In this episode, Jillian challenges one of the most commonly held beliefs in the self-help and spiritual world: that forgiveness is required for healing. She unpacks what it really means to let go, move on, and find peace—without having to forgive someone who hurt you.…

1
Plants, Poetry, Community - In Conversation with Jamie Nix [Plants & Poetry] 35:58

12d ago35:58

35:58

If you're a poet, artist, photographer, writer or budding creative of any kind then you might like to listen extra closely to this one! Jamie Nix is the co-founder of Plants & Poetry whose work shares and nurtures connection to the natural world through a collaborative approach to curating published works. Alongside her poetry Jamie's career is foc…

1
Never Chase Anyone: You Can't Convince Someone to Love You 34:43

16d ago34:43

34:43

Trying to convince someone to love you is one of the most painful patterns to get stuck in—and it can quietly destroy your mental health. In this episode, Jillian goes deep on the emotional toll of chasing love that isn’t mutual. She breaks down why connection isn’t enough, what real commitment looks like, and why settling for someone who’s one foo…

1
Ep 65 — Mary Pipher, PhD — Women and Aging: An Intergenerational Conversation 43:32

18d ago43:32

43:32

Bestselling author and psychologist Mary Pipher, PhD, joins us for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to age well as women. From redefining identity beyond beauty to embracing friendship, presence, and purpose, Mary shares wisdom for navigating life’s later chapters. Though centered on aging, her insights resonate across generations, offe…

1
Part 2: The Power of a Witness with Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty 22:36

19d ago22:36

22:36

Dr. Rob and Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty consider the role of a therapist as a witness – one that supports with empathy and compassion. They share the questions to ask a therapist before the first session, and how to identify the right trauma therapist that will lead you to recovery and healing. Healing is meant to happen in communities, and together Dr.…

1
Part 1: The Power of a Witness with Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty 40:39

19d ago40:39

40:39

Dr. Rob and Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty explore witnesses – the people who have seen your experiences and are ready to help you move forward. When you begin questioning whether your experience was real, why you acted out the way you did, or what really happened, a witness can offer direction and healing as you move forward, without the demonization and …

1
Knowledge, Community, Scaling: Catch up with Peter Byck 32:10

19d ago32:10

32:10

At the start of April I managed to catch back up with Peter Byck for this chat which feels well timed not just because it was a rare pause in his ongoing schedule of travels, but because there's a lot being rolled out right now by the whole 'Roots So Deep' team to scale up the impact that the docu-series has already seeded. We talk about: Touring w…

1
Time to Look at it Differently. Because Carbon Builds Life {Special Compilation} 14:22

21d ago14:22

14:22

I hope you enjoy this weave of inspirational voices. Each clip is brought in from our longer interviews. I've created this episode as an example piece that starts to compile the huge range of wisdom and knowledge that our guests have generously shared over the past few years. There's so much potential packed into our library and I wish to keep expl…

1
Shifting Gears, Building the Vision, Acting Together - Season Four Intro 6:26

22d ago6:26

6:26

I'm excited to be kicking off Season Four! I hope you enjoy listening through this little intro where I share about what's to come, why we're shifting gears and how I'm eager to step forward in building the vision together. Learn more over at the website: Explore the new art print range and matching greetings cards - the foundation for our experime…

1
Mel Robbins: How the Let Them Theory Can Heal Your Relationships 1:18:29

23d ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Jillian sits down with Mel Robbins to unpack the Let Them Theory — a mindset shift that helps you stop trying to control others and start focusing on your own emotional wellbeing. They explore how the urge to control often stems from stress and fear, and how letting go can actually lead to deeper healing, stronger boundaries, and more self-trust. I…

1
Resources for new (and seasoned) licensees 13:53

28d ago13:53

13:53

The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing our licensees with tools that will help them be successful in their practice (and hopefully avoid any regulatory issues). In this episode, we outline a centralized resource we've created to help them learn about and stay informed on a variety of Board policies and practice specific topics. …

1
Revival Won’t Come Until We Pray - Leonard Ravenhill 57:51

29d ago57:51

57:51

Our nations, cities and homes need the revival of God. We have turned so far away, and calling "evil good and good evil." Our churches need to get serious about prayer. Prayer is the ministry of God that brings about revival. Does your church believe in the power of God through it's prayer ministry?

1
Revival Won’t Come Until We Pray - Leonard Ravenhill 57:51

29d ago57:51

57:51

Our nations, cities and homes need the revival of God. We have turned so far away, and calling "evil good and good evil." Our churches need to get serious about prayer. Prayer is the ministry of God that brings about revival. Does your church believe in the power of God through it's prayer ministry?

1
What to Do When Your Partner Shuts Down 32:23

30d ago32:23

32:23

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode explores one of the most destabilizing relationship dynamics: when a partner shuts down during conflict. Jillian coaches a listener through the emotional toll of being avoided and unpacks how this behavior impacts your mental health, sense of safety, and self-worth. With guidance on emotional r…

1
Part 2: Betrayal Happens to Men Too with Adam Nisenson 25:52

1M ago25:52

25:52

Adam Nisenson and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about betrayed men. They share the worst advice a betrayed man can hear, how to determine if reconciliation is the right next step, and the reality that being cheated on does not justify cheating. Adam shares resources, including The ManKind Project, that have helped him through his own healing …

1
Ep 64 — Rebecca Stone, LCSW — Healing After Betrayal: Understanding Affairs 50:10

1M ago50:10

50:10

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with therapist Rebecca Stone, a specialist in infidelity and affair recovery. Together, we explore the complex and often misunderstood world of affairs—why people cheat, what it means for both the betrayed and the one who strayed, and how couples can navigate the emotional wreckage left behind. …

1
How to Heal Your Relationship With Money and Scarcity with Lewis Howes 1:00:43

1M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Your relationship with money is one of the most emotionally intimate relationships you have—and it’s time to start treating it that way. In this episode, Jillian welcomes bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness, Lewis Howes, to dive deep into what our financial habits, fears, and beliefs really say about us. Inspired by his new book,…

1
Part 1: Betrayal Happens to Men Too with Adam Nisenson 32:07

1M ago32:07

32:07

Adam Nisenson, also known as The Betrayal Shrink, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Together with Dr. Rob he highlights the need for betrayed men to have support and healing just as much as women do. He shares his own healing journey, the support that he offers men who have been betrayed, and why he be…

1
Going with the Flow 30:47

1M ago30:47

30:47

Send us a text There is unambiguous agreement that early humans had to cross open water when they traveled from Sundaland to Sahul before 40,000 years ago. How were they able to do this and would ocean winds and currents have helped or hindered their voyages? In this episode we talk to Kiki Kuijjer and Bob Marsh, both from the University of Southam…

1
The Healthy Relationship: How To Break Destructive Relationship Patterns 45:09

1M ago45:09

45:09

We all have patterns in relationships—some helpful, some destructive. In this solo episode, Jillian breaks down the unconscious behaviors we fall into when we feel out of control—like fighting, fixing, or fleeing—and how they keep us stuck in cycles of disconnection. Whether you're single, dating, or deep in partnership, this episode will help you …

1
Insights Into Treatment from Seeking Integrity Clinical Director Erin Snow 36:25

2M ago36:25

36:25

Erin Snow is the Clinical Director at Seeking Integrity, CSAT, and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She and Dr. Rob discuss a week-by-week overview of residential treatment, the key points of trauma work and treatment, and the hope that she regularly sees as addicts encounter consequences, confront early trauma, and what it really takes to…

1
Water you waiting for? 22:31

2M ago22:31

22:31

Send us a text Sea levels rise and fall in response to complex planetary drivers, including shifts in polar ice caps, land masses, and other factors. Understanding these processes is crucial for studying prehistory in deep time, including human migration from Sundaland to Sahul and the movement of people around the globe. In this episode, Justin Di…

1
Micro-Cheating: Why It Destroys Relationships 45:53

2M ago45:53

45:53

Today, Jillian dives into a topic that’s quietly damaging relationships everywhere: micro cheating. What counts as cheating in the digital age? Is following an ex on Instagram a red flag—or just harmless history? If you've ever questioned whether your partner's behavior is crossing the line—or if you've caught yourself doing something you'd never d…

1
Helen talks the ACROSS Project 20:55

2M ago20:55

20:55

Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Before Us co-host Helen Farr about her European Research Council project, Australasian Colonisation Research: Origins of Seafaring to Sahul—or simply, ACROSS. This ambitious project dives into oceanographic, geoscience, archaeological, and archaeogenetic data to figure out when and how people first made…

1
Attracting Your Soul Mate and Manifesting Abundance with David Ghiyam 1:20:05

2M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Today, Jillian sits down with David Ghiyam—co-founder of MaryRuth Organics and the leading expert of the wisdom of Kabbalah—for a powerful and candid conversation about manifestation, healthy love, and creating a life that feels aligned with your deepest self. They dive into the difference between attracting love and choosing it, how to move on fro…

1
Jillian LIVE at 92NY: How She Rewrote Her Story & Reclaimed Her Power 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

In this special LIVE episode of Jillian on Love, Jillian sits down with Case Kenny at the iconic 92nd Street Y in New York City during the launch of her new book, It Begins With You. Together, they unpack the nine hard truths about love that can transform your life—starting with the one relationship that matters most: the one you have with yourself…

1
The Power of His Resurrection - Helen Roseveare 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

Missionary to Africa, Helen shares about how we can know the Power of God's resurrection in our life. Being a missionary, you are faced with times you need to depend on the power of God to fight your battles.

1
The Power of His Resurrection - Helen Roseveare 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

Missionary to Africa, Helen shares about how we can know the Power of God's resurrection in our life. Being a missionary, you are faced with times you need to depend on the power of God to fight your battles.

1
Hooked from the start 38:04

2M ago38:04

38:04

Send us a text The rapid dispersal of modern humans across Wallacea to modern day Australia not only required boat technology for long-distance sea travel, but also knowledge about deep-sea fishing. In this episode, we talk to Sue O’Connor about the different routes that people may have taken across Wallacea in the Pleistocene and how the different…

1
Ep 63 — Dating in NYC with Modern Mind 52:43

2M ago52:43

52:43

In this episode, Dr. Simone Humphrey sits down with the expert team of therapists from Modern Mind to discuss the unique challenges and excitement of dating in New York City. The conversation explores how dating culture in the city has been shaped by the rise of dating apps and the impact they’ve had on how people connect. The therapists offer valu…

1
Part 2: Finding Intimacy in Sex with Dr. Erika Schwartz 26:08

2M ago26:08

26:08

Dr. Rob and Dr. Erika Schwartz continue their discussion about the connection between intimacy and sex. She highlights the role of hormones in sex addiction and betrayal, addresses the myths of monogamy, and counters the dangerous statement that too many betraying partners tell themselves, because what you don’t know actually will hurt you, will hu…

1
Before Us+ Erich answers some of our fan mail 20:02

2M ago20:02

20:02

Send us a text In this special bonus episode, Erich answers some of the fantastic questions that we've received from listeners around the world. If you want to send us your own questions about anything you've heard on Before Us, or just comment in general, please hit the "send us a text" button above every episode description. We would love to hear…

1
Why You Attract Emotionally Unavailable People 49:32

2M ago49:32

49:32

If you feel like you're stuck in a loop of dating people who can’t—or won’t—go deep with you, this one’s for you. Jillian is diving into one of the most common relationship patterns: attracting emotionally unavailable partners. This episode is all about increasing self-awareness, challenging the labels we put on others, and learning to recognize pa…

1
Part 1: Finding Intimacy in Sex with Dr. Erika Schwartz 30:16

3M ago30:16

30:16

Dr. Rob and Dr. Erika Schwartz discuss the connection between intimacy and sex – what it is, how it varies based on age, gender, and culture, and what a partner’s betrayal really means about the relationship. The author of The Intimacy Solution, Dr. Erika explores the connection between sex and intimacy at all stages of life and answers the questio…

1
Living large yet so small 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

Send us a text The discovery of Homo floresiensis and Homo luzonensis in SE Asia raises big questions about what happened to some early populations of migrants. Here, John McNabb, explains how these discoveries re-shape our understanding of human evolution and human migrations, but also what the world was like when modern humans began to expand out…

1
How to Become a Master Communicator with Jefferson Fisher 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

In this episode of Jillian on Love, Jillian sits down with renowned trial attorney and communication expert, Jefferson Fisher, to discuss the art of navigating difficult conversations with confidence, clarity, and connection. Whether it’s a tough discussion with a romantic partner, responding to gaslighting, a workplace negotiation, or a friend dis…

1
Ep 62 — Hadassah Damien & Pippi Kessler — Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Career and Financial Coaching for a Good Life 50:31

3M ago50:31

50:31

In this episode, we talk with career coach Pippi Kessler and financial coach Hadassah Damien about navigating career and financial shifts to create a more fulfilling life. We explore expanding your sense of possibility, embracing change, and breaking the myth that work only counts if it’s a grind. If you’re feeling stuck and ready for a change, Pip…

1
Not just wanderers, also wonderers 26:49

3M ago26:49

26:49

Send us a text Why did humans migrate out of Africa? This question has long puzzled archaeologists. Were they driven by unknown pressures, drawn by opportunities, or was it something else entirely? Best-selling author and researcher Clive Gamble explores how curiosity may have fueled the human expansion out of Africa and how the development of the …

1
The Red Flag You Must Never Ignore 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

In this episode of Jillian on Love, Jillian answers three listener questions. She unpacks the red flags when a partner still longs for their ex, challenges a listener’s fixation on finding their "ideal" partner, and offers a fresh perspective on dealing with an overbearing mother-in-law. If you’ve ever struggled with relationship uncertainty, this …

1
Developing Transparency - Larry Coy 59:50

3M ago59:50

59:50

The enemy loves for us to live in secrecy. Do you have hidden areas of your life that are filling your life with shame and guilt? Being transparent is a gift of God to be living in the light with God and others.

1
Developing Transparency - Larry Coy 59:48

3M ago59:48

59:48

The enemy loves for us to live in secrecy. Do you have hidden areas of your life that are filling your life with shame and guilt? Being transparent is a gift of God to be living in the light with God and others.

1
In deep time, in deeper waters 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

Send us a text Sea levels have risen and fallen repeatedly over the last 2 million years. During low sea levels, large tracts of land were exposed along coastlines around the world, creating new habitats for plants, animals, and people to inhabit and new routes for people to move around the world. Now, many of these places are underwater, but evide…

1
Masculine and Feminine Energies Explained with Dené Logan 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Today, Jillian welcomes couples therapist and author Dené Logan to explore how true healing in relationships begins within. Drawing from her new book, Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within, Dené shares powerful insights on taking 100% responsibility for our own energy, embracing shadow work…

1
Ep 61 — Michael Sloyer — Coaching Through a Spiritual Lens 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

Michael Sloyer is a leadership and organizational coach at Upbuild. He helps people understand how their ego influences their actions, discover their true selves, and make choices from a more authentic place. As a former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Michael knows the pressures and ego-driven challenges often found in the workplace. In this i…

1
Waves of Change 28:44

3M ago28:44

28:44

Send us a text Around 170,000 years ago people living in sea caves on South Africa’s south coast were repeatedly collecting and eating shellfish from the nearby coastline. It marked an important behavioral shift from the occasional collection of aquatic resources to systematic relying on aquatic resources for survival. In this episode, travel to th…

1
How To Master Self-Awareness & Growth in Relationships with Yung Pueblo 1:08:13

3M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Jillian sits down with Diego Perez, known as Yung Pueblo, to explore themes from his upcoming book, How to Love Better. They discuss how self-love and healing directly impact relationships, the power of meditation, and finding harmony with your partner. Diego shares his personal journey from a tumultuous past to a thriving marriage, offering practi…

1
The Omega-th wonder of the world 26:02

4M ago26:02

26:02

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how aquatic foods shaped human evolution? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating role of seafood in our development with world-renowned experts Michael Crawford and Stephen Cunnane. As leading researchers in brain-selective nutrition, they explore how iodine, fatty acids, and other essential nutrients ha…

1
The Dark Night of the Soul: How to Move Forward After Life’s Hardest Moments 50:12

4M ago50:12

50:12

Today, Jillian explores the profound and often painful experience of the dark night of the soul—a period of deep existential crisis triggered by major life changes such as breakups, loss, or a sense of stagnation. She breaks down the misconceptions around this challenging phase, explaining that it is not a punishment but a natural part of life’s ev…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Helen Fisher Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide