SOLVED with Mark Manson

Mark Manson and Drew rank 17 of the most common anti-anxiety interventions from worst to best, based on the current science. From supplements and breathwork to therapy and psychedelics, they break down what actually works, what's placebo, and why the most effective solutions are the ones nobody wants to hear.

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. Plus, big announcements about the show's future format, the return of episode guides, and what's coming in summer 2026.

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? Drawing on psychology research, personal experience, and examples from J.K. Rowling to Kurt Cobain to Jane Goodall, they unpack why the real answer is more nuanced than either side admits.

Mark Manson and Drew revisit the back half of their deep dive on happiness, unpacking why chasing it backfires, how the hedonic treadmill and social comparison quietly sabotage us, and what the U-shaped curve of happiness across the lifespan actually means for where you are right now.

Mark Manson and his research team reviewed over 2,600 studies to rank 19 of the most popular self-improvement techniques from worst to best. Mark and Drew break down what the science actually says, what's placebo, and what might be making things worse.