Cruel Summer Book Club

Soren and Mirabai were monogamous for 15 years before they opened up their marriage—and polyamory helped their relationship flourish. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York ) talks with the ethically nonmonogamous couple about how they navigated opening up their long-term relationship, the lessons of The Ethical Slut , and why w...

Life coach Catherine Andrews specializes in helping sensitive women overcome fear and achieve their life, love and career goals. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the  Cruel Summer Book Club  newsletter and former Editor of  Time Out New York ) talks about a big lesson she learned from Catherine’s newsletter and podcast, The Sunday Soother: “Lead with your shame.” Plus, the women disc...

Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York ) talks to Nylon ’s astrology columnist David Odyssey. Years ago, Jillian met David when she hired him at Time Out New York —since then, he left 9-to-5 life behind to be a go-go dancer, host the podcast The Luminaries , and give private astrology readings. And he recently entered a sexual a...

Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York ) talks to writer Samantha Stallard (PopSugar, Thought Catalog). The best friends discuss supporting each other along parallel paths of grief and healing, centering friendship in their lives, and how antidepressants changed Samantha’s life for the better. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Instag...

Host Jillian Anthony (author of the  Cruel Summer Book Club  newsletter and former Editor of  Time Out New York ) discusses the massive changes in her life over the last few years, including a breakup, being laid off, and embracing the life of a freelance writer, and recently moving from New York City to Austin, Texas. She shares three of the main lessons she’s learne...