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Hosted by Amanda McCracken · society · EN-US
Do you ever find yourself so fixated on longing that you can’t enjoy the present? Longing for a lover, an exotic destination, a lost loved one, or a past time in your life? The Longing Lab takes a deeper look at the science of longing and the culture that drives us to long for what we don’t have. You can expect insightful conversations with individuals uniquely qualified to talk about longing. Host, Amanda McCracken, has written or spoken about her own addiction to longing in national publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, & the BBC. The goal of the Longing Lab is to inspire individuals to make positive changes in their lives. Look for her book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover (Hachette), in February 2026!
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Signup to Generate a PitchDo you ever find yourself so fixated on longing that you can’t enjoy the present? Longing for a lover, an exotic destination, a lost loved one, or a past time in your life? The Longing Lab takes a deeper look at the science of longing and the culture that drives us to long for what we don’t have.
The Longing Lab is hosted by Amanda McCracken. The show has published 43 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Author of Famished Anna Rollins discusses how purity culture can lead to disordered eating" (28 September 2026, 41 minutes), "Meditation pioneer Sharon Salzberg on the difference b/t longing, happiness, and connection" (28 July 2026, 48 minutes), and "First Love Author Lisa A. Phillips on the impact of teen crushes and heartbreaks" (1 May 2026, 51 minutes).
The Longing Lab publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 43 episodes.
Booking probability for The Longing Lab is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Longing Lab requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Longing Lab's contact route on record: verified email.
Amanda McCracken hosts The Longing Lab, a society podcast with 43 episodes published.
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Episode #42
Send us Fan Mail Episode 42: In this episode, Anna Rollins discusses the impact of purity culture on women's desire, body image, and relationships. She shares personal experiences and insights into how religious and...
Episode #41
Send us Fan Mail Episode 41: Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, teacher, and author, explores the nature of longing, love, and happiness through the lens of mindfulness and Buddhist teachings. She explains how to...
Episode #40
Send us Fan Mail Episode 40 Journalist Lisa A. Phillips discusses her new book First Love , exploring the emotional landscape of adolescent relationships, the significance of first loves, and how early experiences shape...
Episode #39
Send us Fan Mail Episode 39 Bobby Stuckey, James Beard award-winning restaurateur and master sommelier, discusses how he finds joy in the mundane, the essential skill of listening in hospitality to understand what...
Episode #38
Send us Fan Mail Episode 38: Flirt coach Benjamin Camras reveals what he's learned about longing, belonging, connection, and self-love, both through his personal dating experience and as a dating coach. He shares ways...
Episode #37
Send us Fan Mail Episode 37: Lana Manikowski (a certified life coach, infertility advocate, and the author of So Now What?) shares her personal journey navigating infertility, how it shaped her life, and practical...
Episode #36
Send us Fan Mail Episode 36 Columbia University Professor of Music Walter Frisch explores how longing is expressed in 19th and 20th-century music, particularly in the works of composers like Schumann, Wagner, and Arlen...
Episode #35
Send us Fan Mail Episode 35 Feminist journalist and author of The Sex Myth, Rachel Hills discusses what she’s learned about sex as a source of power, the sex myths many of us believe, and how the sexual revolution...
Episode #34
Send us Fan Mail Episode 34 Dylan Thomas Doyle (PhD) discusses the use of AI in creating "griefbots," which simulate deceased loved ones. Doyle-Burke emphasizes the ethical considerations, potential harms, and...
Episode #33
Send us Fan Mail Episode 33 Dr. Ravin Alaei explores the relationship between music lyrics and attachment styles. In a study of 500 participants, lyrics of ~4,700 songs were analyzed to quantify avoidance, security, and...
Episode #32
Send us Fan Mail Episode 32 Psychologist Nirit Soffer-Dudek explains maladaptive daydreaming, a clinical phenomenon where fantasy becomes a highly disabling and distressing addiction. She discusses fuels, triggers...
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Send us Fan Mail Episode 31 Journalist Anna Goldfarb discusses the complexities of modern friendships, emphasizing the impact of social media on longing and the grief in losing friends who played specific roles in our...
Episode #30
Send us Fan Mail Episode 30 Centenarian and University of Colorado Super Fan Peggy Coppom shares wisdom about love, friendship, and prayer through stories she shares about her twin sister, Coach Prime, and her faith in...
Episode #29
Send us Fan Mail Episode 29 Steph Hauser shares the miraculous birth story of her son Zev, born at 23 weeks (halfway through Steph’s pregnancy) with a 1% survival rate, and the difficult choices they faced. She explains...
Episode #28
Send us Fan Mail Episode 28 Psychiatrist and mindfulness research leader Dr. Jud Brewer explains the neural mechanisms of longing (i.e. romantic obsession) and the differences between excitement (contraction) and joy...
Episode #27
Send us Fan Mail Episode 27 Feminist author Elissa Bassist discusses her experiences with longing while warping her voice in academia, relationships, and medical settings. She shares her two-year journey with physical...
Episode #26
Send us Fan Mail Episode 26 Alex Stewart, the influencer behind the hit podcast Swipe Fat, discusses how body shaming shapes romantic longing, the polarizing use of words like “fat,” the impact of weight loss drugs on...
Episode #25
Send us Fan Mail Episode 25 Neuroscientist and owner of Livingwithlimerence.com Dr. Tom Bellamy explains what is happening in the brain when one experiences limerence, what makes it scientifically so difficult to...
Episode #24
Send us Fan Mail Episode 24 Travel expert and writer Pauline Frommer illustrates how travel experiences have made her a better seeker, the importance of appreciating the ephemeral moments in travel, why the holy grail...
Episode #23
Send us Fan Mail Episode 23 Social psychologist Ellen Langer, AKA the "mother of mindfulness," explains why our perceived sense of control impacts our mental health, how longing and regret are mindless, why there are no...
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meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, The Insight Meditation Society
Master Sommelier, Frasca Hospitality Group
flirt and dating coach, host of the Flirtations Flirtcast
journalist, author, friendship correspondent
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