Tuesday People

That push and pull.. The feeling of anxiety we all get when we are placed between a situation that is what it is, and our wish for a different situation or outcome. Morrie called this "The Tension of Opposites." And that's what host Mitch Albom discusses on today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast. Find out how to accept "living in the middle" the next time you're faced with an either/or situ...

To cohabitate or not cohabitate - that is the question. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom, inspired by a family wedding, delves into the subject of living together before marriage. What are the risks? What are the benefits? Is an extra drawer and a space for your toothbrush on the sink enough to justify sharing a living space without a marital contract? We hear Mor...

A chance encounter: That perfect moment in time when planets align. You're walking in one direction, someone else is coming toward you from the other, and a look or an action brings you together for what might end up being one of the most memorable moments in your life. On this week's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom shares a moment he had during a recent vacation in France...

Sometimes it's not the big issues between us and the ones we love that cut to the core. Often, it's an accumulation of the little things that we do to one another that can really damage relationships. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses these microinsensitivities, and how being mindful of the little breadcrumbs we leave behind can go a long, long way. Learn...

On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about time. The time we have, the time that has passed, and what we do with the (finite) time we are given in this life. The beauty and folly of youth is that we believe we'll go on forever. As we get older, we realize the time between now and the end of our lives is what is truly important. What does spending your time wisel...

At the age of nineteen, this week's Tuesday People guest, Maggie Doyne, used her babysitting money to build a home for orphaned children in war-torn Nepal. In 2010, she and her team opened a school for five hundred of the region's most impoverished children. Her grassroots community development efforts continue through her BlinkNow Foundation, as her impact on this region of the world continues to...

The dirty laundry of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's marriage has been hung to dry on TVs and social media for nearly a month now. Sides are being taken, lines are being drawn, and judgement is being cast by people all over the world. On today's Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about marriage, exploring Morrie Schwartz's views of this sacred bond, and how we can all learn to focus on w...

History is full of stories that tell tales of people reliving memories from their lives moments before dying. Hollywood has portrayed this scene in many movies throughout the years. But only recently was this moment observed by science, as an 87-year-old patient, who was receiving an EEG for seizures, died during the test. What followed was an accidental discovery that may shed light on what reall...

We are a culture that celebrates youth. But is being young really all it's cracked up to be? As Morrie Schwartz said during one of his Tuesday interviews with host Mitch Albom, "I know what a misery youth is, so don't tell me it's so great...cause I know better." For centuries, humans have chased after the Fountain of Youth. How to look younger, act younger, feel younger. But when we shine a spotl...

Are you a person who embraces change? Or are you a person who fears it? On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich discuss how impending life changes can either leave us frozen with fear, or catapult us to new levels of life experiences and joy. We also share some of Morrie's thoughts about change, and how he saw the transitions experienced in his fi...

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast we discuss the topic of caregiving. When is a caregiver not a caregiver? When there are alternatives available, and the primary person has other roles to play in their loved one's life: the role of wife, the role of husband, the role of child. Who will be your caregiver when you are in need? Would you make a good caregiver for the loved ones in your...

Looking through the lens of war, we can often see our own problems in a different light. If we can learn one thing from this horrible situation in Ukraine, perhaps it is some perspective on our complaints, our injuries, and our perceived wrongs that we believe to have suffered. Let's take a step back from our micro-aggressions and realize that real aggression is taking place right now in the world...

Today is a day of celebration for our Tuesday People Community as this episode releases on Tuesday, 2.22.22 (also known as TWOsday!). And today, host Mitch Albom discusses two subjects that converged in his life this week: both dealing with human touch, both with very different end results. Regular listeners to the Tuesday People podcast know that Morrie Schwartz spoke often about the importance o...

Worrying about things we can't control isn't a productive way to spend our days. Yet most of us worry about things that are happening in the future, or things that may never happen at all . Tuesday People podcast host, Mitch Albom (a self-admitted worrier), dives deep into the topic and gives some sage advice handed down by his mother - and our beloved Morrie Schwartz - about using worry to enable...

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses fame, and what it means for those who live their lives in the public eye. With fame comes scrutiny. Yet everybody wants their 15 minutes without thinking about the consequences of how fame can change lives. And not always for the better. We hear from Morrie as he talks about what it was like to receive his first taste of...

Even in the best of relationships, we mess up. We say and do things we deeply regret later on. So we need to make things right. But just saying you’re sorry isn’t enough. That’s only the first step on the road to restoration. On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, author and psychologist, Dr. Jen ​Thomas joins Mitch Albom to discuss her book, "The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Heal...

What is a barometer of real friendship? It's a lot like wedding vows: For richer and poorer, for better or worse, in sickness and in health. A friend is someone who wants you to do well, even if they're not doing that well themselves. In today's Tuesday People episode, host Mitch Albom talks about friendship, and - along with wisdom from Morrie Schwartz - how the absence of envy can make for a bet...

In August of 1995, Mitch Albom approached his literary agent about an idea he had for a book. Mitch's agent asked him to put his thoughts down in the form of a letter to the agent, and he would, in turn, share the letter with publishers who might be interested in the story. While going through notes recently, Mitch ran across that letter. A letter he hadn't seen for nearly 30 years. And until toda...

Society and the media love to stir the pot and make us believe we're living in an "us against them" world. There is "our side" and "our enemies' side," and no middle ground in between. While common enemies can sometimes bring a country together, more often than not, they are thrown in our paths to divide us. On today's Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses how love, understanding of o...

Happy New Year, Tuesday People! On today's episode, host Mitch Albom talks about resolutions. In particular, the need for all of us to be more inclusive when it comes to welcoming "others" into our lives. Instead of excluding those outside of our immediate circle - those who may not mirror our beliefs or lifestyle - embrace them. The more we objectify outsiders as "others," the less we're going to...

We all are afraid of something. Fears can keep us from following our dreams, from trying new things and - for some - from living a full and balanced life. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the Top Fears of 2021, and how you can turn those fears around and conquer them. Tune in to see where yours fall on the list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Holidays and children go hand-in-hand. On today's Christmas week episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom interviews author and speaker, Arlene Pellicane on raising children in a social media world, parenting, the importance of refueling, alternatives to "screen time" for kids, and more. Arlene teaches us how dialing back to a simpler life can lead to a happier home for you and your...

Taking a trip down memory lane by way of photos has its pros and cons. The pros? Revisiting family and friends who have been a part of your life through the years, seeing the faces of those who have passed on, and reliving happy memories you've had along the way. The cons? Seeing yourself 10 years ago and wondering how you've aged so quickly. On today's Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and...

In light of the most recent school shooting in Michigan, today's Tuesday People podcast episode discusses the parent/child relationship, and how much parents really know about what goes on in their children's lives. From the friends they hang out with, to the websites they visit online, how much do you know about what fills your child's eyes, ears and impressionable brains when you're not watching...

We are living in the era of instant reaction. Reaction to anything that you do, anything that you say, anything that you post, anything that you put out there in the world. How much should you care about the outside noise? How much should you worry about what others think of you? Particularly strangers in the cyber universe? Morrie never had to face this, but in his own way, he had an interesting...