Alive with Steve Burns

[Original air date: September 17, 2025] Steve and Jamie discuss what it means to be real and be human in a world of manufactured authenticity.

Jamie Lee Curtis is an actress, producer, and children’s author. She has won numerous awards (Academy Award, BAFTA, Primetime Emmy, among others) and is considered one of the original scream queens. She is known for her iconic roles in the Halloween franchise, A Fish Called Wanda, Perfect, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

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In this episode, Steven talks with death doula Alua Arthur about how to prepare for the end of life before it becomes an emergency, and why doing so is one of the most generous things you can do for the people you love.

They walk through what end-of-life planning actually entails: wills, advance directives, healthcare proxies, power of attorney, medical decisions, and how to have these conversations with your family before a crisis forces them. Alua breaks down what matters most, what’s often misunderstood, and where people tend to get stuck.

This grounded, honest conversation about mortality also explores grief, regret, family dynamics, and why so many end-of-life choices are made for the comfort of the living rather than the wishes of the dying. Alua explains how you can find peace from planning, break through this award subject with loved ones, and maybe even live life a little more mindfully.

** if you like this episode, then check out these **
What is Dying https://youtu.be/DXMdWpFTNhY
Why Money Stresses Us Out https://youtu.be/-F7hR9k4EiI
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Alive with Steve Burns - Season One Episode 18 | Alua Arthur

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What does masculinity actually mean in a world where the old rules no longer seem to apply?

Social scientist Richard Reeves joins the show for a clear-eyed, data-driven conversation about why so many men feel untethered - and why the loudest online answers are mostly wrong. From “strength under control” to the quiet crisis facing boys and young men, this is a conversation about purpose, identity, and what masculinity is for, not what it’s against.

We explore why rapid economic and social change has left many men without a clear script, how online culture amplifies extreme reactions, and why boys and young men are quietly struggling in education, work, mental health, and social connection.

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Why are we so easily persuaded by charisma? In this episode, historian and writer Molly Worthen talks about the strange, magnetic force we call charisma and why it’s having such a moment right now.

Why aren’t facts more persuasive?

When does inspiration slide into manipulation?

How do you know when a story is moving you or using you?

This isn’t about charm or “rizz.” It’s about storytelling, certainty, and the deep human need to feel part of something bigger.

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What does happiness mean and why do negative emotions matter more than we think?

In this thoughtful conversation, Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and host of the Happier podcast, joins Steven Burns to explore what it really means to live a meaningful life. Rather than chasing constant positivity, Gretchen makes the case for embracing the full emotional spectrum - sadness, envy, regret, and melancholy - as essential tools for insight, growth, and wisdom.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not happy all the time, this episode is for you.

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