Good Is In The Details

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Jeff Cortese (law enforcement analyst) to discuss his book on Public Corruption. What is corruption? Where and how does it occur? What is the FBI perspective? How can learning about corruption make us better citizens? Learn more about Jeff Cortese's work: https://www.jeffcortese.com Thank you to our sponsor: Avonmoreinc.com Join our Patreon and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with award winning author, Lisa Moore Ramee (A Good Kind of Trouble). Lisa gives an indepth discussion about authorship and the ideas underscoring her debut book. We also delve into book banning culture and what it means for authors, education, society, and publishing. Learn more about Lisa: https://www.lisamooreramee.com Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with author/speaker/podcaster, Mari Naomi. We learn about the author's point of view on banned books, how to navigate creativity in a culture ready to ban books, and the process of publishing. Learn more about Mari Naomi: https://marinaomi.com Check out Mari's talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmdalIsUkss&t=26s Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Communications Professor, Dr. Darius Benton (University of Houston-Downtown). What makes a hero? A villain? Dr. Benton breaks down the lessons and moral complexities in the film Black Panther. Learn more about Dr. Benton: https://www.uhd.edu/academics/humanities/undergraduate-programs/communication-studies/Pages/bio-Darius-Benton.aspx Support the Pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Dr. Kate Madorin talk with Dr. Kate Valenton Azurin (Obstetrician/Gynecologist). What is PMS, and what symptoms are actually normal? How does the menstrual cycle affect mood, energy, and mental health? And why do so many people feel confused or dismissed when trying to understand premenstrual symptoms? In this episode of Good Is In The Details, we explore Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and the broader conversation around women's hormonal health, normalization, and medical understanding. While there is growing encouragement to "normalize your cycle," many people are left asking an essential question: what does normal even mean when it comes to menstruation? Joined by Dr. Catherine Madorin and a longtime family health expert, we discuss: What PMS is and how it is medically understood Common physical, emotional, and cognitive PMS symptoms Why PMS looks different from person to person The difference between typical cycle changes and when symptoms may signal a health concern How cultural silence and misinformation affect women's health care This conversation addresses why many women struggle to get clear answers about their bodies—and why experiences of PMS are often minimized, misunderstood, or framed as "just part of being a woman." Rather than offering simplistic advice, this episode emphasizes education, self-awareness, and informed advocacy. Understanding PMS is not about labeling women as unstable or overly emotional; it is about recognizing hormonal patterns, supporting mental and physical health, and improving communication between patients and healthcare providers. If you're searching for what PMS is, PMS symptoms explained, women's hormonal health, or understanding the menstrual cycle, this episode offers an accessible, thoughtful introduction grounded in medical insight and lived experience. 🎧 Good Is In The Details explores health, ethics, and human experience through conversation—helping listeners better understand themselves and the systems that shape their lives. Thank you https://www.thesoulsworkpodcast.com Support the Pod on https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with long time friend Dr. Anthony McCanta (Pediatric Cardiologist) about the humanity in medicine. What goes into data interpetation? How are decisions made? What do we know and don't know about the heart? Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske continues this mini-series on highlighting the journey of pregnancy. Dr. Jena Margalit Kravitz joins the pod to discuss her experience. What's it like having twins? Thank you to our sponsor: https://www.kindredbravely.com Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Professor Phil Rosenkrantz (Cal Poly Pomona) about his book: Letters From Uncle Dave. We learn about the process of finding a missing family member who served in WWII, the healing process, the writing process, and what we can learn about the good life by recognizing the strength of a soldier. Learn more about Phil's book: https://philrosenkrantz.com Thank you to our sponsor: https://www.kindredbravely.com Support the pod on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Dr. Dahlia Schweitzer to the pod to discuss her book Haunted Homes. What are the tropes of the horror genre? What does it tell us about American Culture? Why is Rudy afraid of demons? Learn more about Dahlia: https://www.thisisdahlia.com Check out Rudy's Forbes article Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Learn about CCEP

This is a continuation of a mini-sode series that delves into the physical, emotional, and cultural sides to pregnancy. This episode features April, one woman with three radically different pregnancies. Support the podcast and get extra content on https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Erin Darling (Hot Pizza Ass podcast) back to the pod to talk about her latest show Popspiracy. We chat about some episodes and the research that goes into the show. What is the inspiration? The work? Thank you to our sponsor: https://www.genxthisiswhy.com Join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Dr. Michaela O'Donnell about her book Make Work Matter. What can theology teach us about our approach to work? How has the pandemic shaped our ideas of work? What is the role of empathy? Learn more about Dr. O'Donnell: https://depree.org/profile/michaela-odonnell/ Become a Patron of the pod: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor! https://www.genxthisiswhy.com

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo kick off Season 3 with Dr. Michael Bess (Vanderbilt University) to discuss his book Our Grandchildren Redesigned. What are the implications of genetic engineering? Learn more about Professor Bess: https://as.vanderbilt.edu/history/bio/michael-bess Become a Patron of the pod! https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo are back with Season 3 and more learning what we didn't know we didn't know.

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo reflect on Season 2. A special guest joins the pod! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails https://www.jeffcortese.com https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizfarmer/?sh=31f78c5245ae https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/people/3063/tracy-drain/ https://www.jacksonkatz.com https://michael.cholbi.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overthink/id1538249280

Part II with Dr. Tom Keith. Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo continue their conversation with Professor Keith about his latest documentary "How Does It Feel To Be A Problem?" We discuss otherness in American discourse and the process of filmmaking. Learn more about Tom's work: http://www.tomkeith.com Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Dr. Tom Keith to discuss his latest documentary "How Does It Feel To Be A Problem?" What is systemic racism? We delve into a conversation about race, culture, and the role of social media. Learn more about Professor Keith's work: http://www.tomkeith.com Become a patron of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Dr. Michael Cholbi (University of Edinburgh) about his book Grief. A Philosophical Guide. What does Philosophy offer for our understanding of grief? Why do we grieve? Is grief a good? And, what are Rudy's plans to live forever? Learn more about Dr Cholbi's work: https://michael.cholbi.com/grief/#gpg Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Life Coach/Podcaster/Time Hacking Expert, Vikki Louise. We learn about optimizing our time, valuing our time, and reflecting on the intention we put into our activities. Learn more about Vikki Louise: https://www.vikkilouise.com Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Dr. David Pena-Guzman of Overthink Podcast to discuss the relationship between philosophy and science. How does science impact cultural understandings and inform our notion of being? Check out Overthink: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overthink/id1538249280 Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske sits down with Dr. Kate Madorin to learn about the journey of IVF, pregnancy, and some myths regarding delivery. We're discussing the emotional, medical, and physical realities of maternity. Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Oliver Traldi (University of Notre Dame) about social epistemology, expertise, and how the internet has altered/shaped arguments. Oliver Traldi Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Rudy's recommendation: "The New Puritans"

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back journalist Liz Farmer to talk about all things infrastructure. What is the scope? Impact? What is social infrastructure? Learn more about Liz Farmer: https://www.farmersfieldonline.com Ready Rudy's work: Forbes.com Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with poet/novelist Christina Strigas. What is role of poetry in culture? The romance novel? What are some tips for writing? Follow Christina on Twitter: @christinastriga Learn more about Christina Strigas: https://christinastrigas.com Become a patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back to the pod Josephti Cruz (Wealth Garden Financial Services). What does it mean to respect money? What is the importance of credit? How to budget? How do women invest/spend differently? Learn more about Josephti: https://thewealthgardenfs.com Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Professor Neil McArthur (University of Manitoba) about his work on the ethics of sexbots. What are some of the moral and legal implications regarding robot sex? What can we learn about ourselves and the role of AI? Learn more about Professor McArthur: https://neilmcarthur.com Get your copy of The Raffle by Randy Smith Become a patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo team up with Overthink Podcast hosts Dr. Anderson and Dr. Pena-Guzman to discuss public philosophy and the role of philosophy in podcasting. We also cover topics such as free speech in university, Critical Race Theory, and the evolution of relationships. Check out Overthink Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overthink/id1538249280 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk about some of their favorite moments on Good Is In The Details. Read Rudy's work on Forbes.com Support the Show: Patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with actor/producer/musician John F Thomas about his work in film and production. We learn about he importance of storytelling and the work behind the creative process. And... who was Mansa Musa? Check out John's work: https://www.johnfthomas.com View the trailer for The Director Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with History Professor Dr. James Paligutan. We discuss the origins of Asian Immigration, the laws shaping citizenship, and how that impacts cultural narratives and society today. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Dr. Gelareh Solomon about the nature of anxiety. How is it defined? How is the pandemic impacting us? What are some tools for dealing with anxiety? Learn more about Dr. Solomon: http://psychologyplease.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo learn about the business of matchmaking with Tammi Pickle of Elite Connections. What is it like to be a professional matchmaker? Elite Connections: https://www.eliteconnections.com/elite-advantage Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with NASA engineer Tracy Drain about her work at the Jet Propulsion Lab. We discuss the meaning of space exploration, what we can learn from engineering projects, and Rudy gets some answers about his pressing question: are there aliens? Watch Tracy Drain's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFSPr_Spu8U Support the show https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Alexandra Beattie (creator of Divide and Thrive) and financial advisor Josephti Cruz about the emotional and financial aspects of divorce, and how to flourish post divorce. We discuss goal setting and learning to see the world anew. Learn more about Divide and Thrive: https://www.divideandthrive.net/aboutus Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell to the pod to discuss her book Always On. How can we navigate the social media landscape? How does our online life reflect our character? How can we be better with the way we interact on social media? Learn more about Professor Gorrell: https://www.angelagorrell.com Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Philosophy Professor Richard Greene about his book Spoiler Alert! We learn the definition and nuance of spoiling. Many films are discussed in this episode so...Spoiler Alert! Get Professor Greene's Book: The Philosophy of Spoilers Check out Professor Greene's Podcast: I Think Therefore I Fan Become a patron of the show: Patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo discuss the portrayal of young girls and women in the media with Professor Gigi Durham (School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Iowa). We focus on her book The Lolita Effect. Learn more about Dr. Durham: https://clas.uiowa.edu/sjmc/people/meenakshi-gigi-durham Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Elizabeth Wydra, President of the Constitutional Accountability Center. We discuss the event at the capital on January 6th, the impeachment, and the history of the constitution. Learn more about Elizabeth Wydra: https://www.theusconstitution.org Get your copy of The Raffle. Support the show: Patreon.com/Goodisinthedetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with long time real estate investor, Mark Farrelly (Mark Brian Realty). How do trends in real estate reflect values? What are steps to achieve financial goals? How has Covid-19 impacted the way we view home/work life? Learn more about Mark Farrelly: https://markbrianrealty.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Outro music: "Giddy Up," by Left Out.

Gwendolyn Dolske and Konstantin Hatcher talk with sex educator, Cindy Scharkey. What is good sex education? How can we better understand female pleasure? What are desire styles? How can parents talk to their children about sex? Learn more about Cindy's work (and upcoming podcast Permission for Pleasure): Cindyscharkey.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Break Up coach, Kendra Allen, about her work and insight into breaking up with grace. What do we learn about ourselves? How can we heal? How can we be a supportive friend to someone going through heartbreak? Kendra's Website: https://www.breakupbestie.com Become a patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails q5I5j3Y7neNk1dyGQJPV

Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back to the show law enforcement analyst, Jeff Cortese. Jeff discusses his take on the issue of voter fraud and why we should examine the issue (setting bias aside). https://www.jeffcortese.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with journalist Liz Farmer about the new dynamics of work in the gig economy. What are the legal implications? How will this impact cities? https://www.farmersfieldonline.com Rudy Salo's Forbes article. Prop 22. Support the Show on Patreon.

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Sex and Relationship Therapist Dr. Rossana Sida about dating in the time of coronavirus. We discuss dating apps, intimacy, and relationships. http://www.rossanasida.com https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

She was hired by Yale University to study joy. Then she lost three family members in four weeks. There is perhaps no more honest setup for a conversation about what joy actually is, and what it is not. In this episode of Good Is In The Details, Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo sit down with Dr. Angela Gorrell (theologian, author, speaker, and former research scholar at the Yale Center for Faith and Culture) for one of the most moving, honest, and genuinely profound conversations this show has ever had. Gwendolyn read Dr. Gorrell's book in one sitting. She cried. This episode will help you understand why. Shortly after being hired at Yale to work on the Theology of Joy and the Good Life project, Dr. Gorrell received word that a close family member had died by suicide. Less than a month later, she lost her father to fatal opioid addiction and her nephew — only twenty-two years old — to sudden cardiac arrest. Three deaths in four weeks. The theoretical joy she was being paid to research suddenly felt shallow, distant, and completely unreachable. But joy, it turned out, was closer than it seemed, and it arrived from the most unexpected direction. As Dr. Gorrell began volunteering at a women's maximum-security prison, she met people who had suffered enormously and yet still showed a tremendous, unmistakable capacity for joy. What she discovered changed everything she thought she understood about what joy is, where it comes from, and what it requires of us. The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost and Found — called "searingly honest, devastatingly painful, profoundly wise, and beautiful" by reviewers, and described by Booklist as a book anyone can connect with regardless of faith background — is the record of that discovery. And this conversation brings it to life. What we explore in this episode: What joy actually is, and what it definitively is not (it is not happiness, not the absence of pain, and not something you manufacture through positive thinking) Why joy doesn't obliterate grief, and why it has a mysterious capacity to be felt alongside sorrow, and even most especially in the midst of suffering What Dr. Gorrell found at a women's maximum-security prison that she couldn't find anywhere else, and what incarcerated women taught a Yale theologian about resilience, community, and joy The philosophy and theology of joy as a "counteragent to despair" and why America's crises of addiction, suicide, and isolation make this one of the most urgent questions of our time What the simple things, the ones we overlook, have to do with the most profound experiences of joy The difference between seeking joy and becoming postured toward it, open to its possibility even in the unlikeliest places What community has to do with joy, and why we can drink from each other's wells when our own runs dry How to find meaning when grief has taken hold, and what it looks like to keep going anyway This is the episode for anyone who has ever wondered whether joy is still available to them. The answer, Dr. Gorrell argues with her whole life, is yes. Guest: Dr. Angela Gorrell — theologian, author, speaker, and consultant. Former research scholar, Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Author of The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost and Found and Always On: Practicing Faith in a New Media Landscape. Her research has been highlighted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and NPR. She has provided thought leadership for organizations including the US Army and the NBA. Good Is In The Details is hosted by Gwendolyn Dolske, Ph.D. and Rudy Salo — a philosophy, books, and ideas podcast exploring the examined life in the spirit of Socrates. Learn more about Angela's work: https://www.angelagorrell.com Get your copy of Interview with Intention on Amazon. Be part of our community, support the pod, and get behind-the-scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Get in touch: https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Dr. Cori Wong (Meta Level Love Podcast) about her work in public philosophy, her Ted Talk on Feminist Friendship, and the art of living. https://coriwong.com https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back comedian Erin Darling Torralva to the pod! We discuss comedy, the documentary The Social Dilemma, and her podcast Hot Pizza Ass. Erin also answers a few questions from Professor Dolske's students. Check out Hot Pizza Ass: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-pizza-ass-with-erin-darling-torralva/id1483236066 Become a patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with scholar-activist-author, Jackson Katz Ph.D. (The Macho Paradox and Man Enough?). How can the narrative regarding violence be reframed? What is the role of culture and media in our understanding of masculinity? Learn more about Jackson Katz: https://www.jacksonkatz.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

How are our habits changing because of social distancing? Our moods? Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Psychology Professor Maire Ford (Loyola Marymount University) about her research on the psychological impact of social distancing. To learn more about Dr. Ford's work: https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/psychology/faculty/?expert=mireb.ford Rudy's article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rudysalo/2020/07/31/has-covid-19-and-its-accelerated-work-from-home-experiment-permanently-changed-the-future-of-cities/#2eab486b3ba9 https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-08-14/coronavirus-pandemic-sex-birth-rate-population-demographics Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Professor Jack Fong (Cal Poly Pomona) about the study of groups and how that helps us navigate being in the world. Dr Fong explains the meaning of existentialism as a way to approach sociology, and we discuss his book The Death Cafe. Learn more about Professor Fong here: http://www.csupomona-fong.org Become a patron of the show: Patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails