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Learn how to navigate humor in professional settings with guest Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, a hilarious hedge fund guy. They discuss jokes that flop at the office, handling tense situations, and avoiding offending your boss with humor.

Listen to Courtney Martin and Tami Anastasia provide guidance on supporting loved ones with dementia, finding beautiful moments in the journey, and engaging individuals with purposeful activities. Learn how to navigate the emotional turmoil of caregiving and embrace transformative relationships in dementia care.

A soon-to-be ordained minister struggles with public speaking in small groups, seeking advice on improving communication skills. Expert guidance on becoming a super communicator explores trust, leadership, and battles with anxiety in articulation. Tips on embracing imperfection, creating safe spaces for imperfect conversations, and prioritizing connection in friendships are shared.

Discussing the unexpected emotional journey post-retirement, coping with change and embracing transitions for personal growth, finding professional satisfaction through new hobbies, and navigating life's transitions with kindness and patience.

Our series about friendship ends with a look at, well, how friendships end. Alice and Grace connected when their kids started dating. They became fast friends whose family lives were intertwined—in a good way. They even joked that they might end up raising grandchildren together. When the kids broke up, Alice and Grace broke apart, too. Now, Alice is wondering whether she should fight for her cherished relationship or just move on. On today's episode, Carvell Wallace brings on Carissa Potter, an author and artist who founded People I've Loved and hosts the podcast Bad at Keeping Secrets. Miss last week's episode? Learn how to evolve your friendships. If you're enjoying this series, check out our other friendship episodes: How To Find Your People How To Make Friends as an Adult How To Make Friends… Like a Man How To Talk to Strangers How To Show Up For a Friend With Cancer Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson and Kevin Bendis. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friendship expert Rhaina C helps Michelle navigate evolving a deep friendship from grad school to current life phase, discussing challenges of distance, redefining relationships, importance of outside friendships for healthy marriage, and reviving connections through shared experiences.

This podcast explores intergenerational friendships as a cure for loneliness. An expert guest provides tips on fostering connections across generations. Personal experiences and reflections on age segregation and generational stereotypes are shared. The importance of pursuing hobbies and activities to build meaningful relationships is discussed.

This podcast discusses the concept of mindful drinking as an alternative to the abundance vs. abstinence debate. It features an author who shares her personal experience and provides a plan for achieving mindful drinking. The podcast also explores the challenges of cutting down on alcohol consumption and offers resources for those seeking help.

Planning for your next adventure can be daunting, but in this episode, the CEO of Geographic Expeditions shares tips on picking the right destination, when to splurge, and how to ensure an amazing experience. They also discuss the importance of spontaneity and purpose in travel, finding trustworthy advice for trip planning, and highlight underrated destinations and their future travel plans.

The podcast explores body shame and the societal messaging around body size, shape, and appearance. It challenges the notion of needing to love our bodies and emphasizes self-acceptance. The speakers discuss the challenges faced by fat individuals in a non-inclusive world and navigating body shame in medical care.