The Optimist

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jake@thursdaylabs.co

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Why Doing Life Alone Is Killing You

October 06, 2026

Steve White was 57 when he moved home to be with his parents because he thought he was done. Years of unexplained blackouts had turned into weekly seizures. He'd been hospitalized with pulmonary embolisms, weighed 290 pounds, and his cognitive scores had dropped so far he could barely speak. Then one man he respected told him to fight, and he did. Now 65, Steve runs a clinic helping people with chronic and even terminal illness get their lives back, and he recently finished a run of more tha...

Why You Need To STOP Saying “I’m Good” And Ask For Help

October 02, 2026

Steve White was 57 when he moved home to be with his parents because he thought he was done. Years of unexplained blackouts had turned into weekly seizures. He'd been hospitalized with pulmonary embolisms, weighed 290 pounds, and his cognitive scores had dropped so far he could barely speak. Then one man he respected told him to fight, and he did. Now 65, Steve runs a clinic helping people with chronic and even terminal illness get their lives back, and he recently finished a run of more than...

“The Mold In My House Made My 7 Kids Sick”

September 29, 2026

Dan Huber lost the company, the house, the cars and the savings between 2008 and 2011. Then the rental they moved into started making the whole family sick, and it took five years and a flooded crawlspace to figure out why. He gained fifty pounds in six months. His kids had constant sinus infections, two developed asthma, his son's tear duct wept for years, his wife miscarried. Doctors told him he was depressed and had too many kids. The mold was concentrated directly under his home office. ...

male 2 Man Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with The Optimist?

The Optimist is hosted by Jake Hurwitz. Its publicly listed email is jake@thursdaylabs.co. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Optimist?

The publicly listed email for The Optimist: jake@thursdaylabs.co.

How many listeners does The Optimist have?

Podseeker estimates The Optimist reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Optimist?

The Optimist typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Founders and executives, behavioral scientists, psychologists and relationship experts, authors, wellness specialists, and people with credible lived experience of recovery, fatherhood, or major personal transformation. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a company or organization; Published a book or established research-based framework; Built recognized expertise in psychology, wellness, relationships, or personal development. Recent guests include Ben Parens, Michael Chernow, and Deepika Chopra.

How hard is it to get booked on The Optimist?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Optimist cover?

Recent episodes cover Masculinity, Men's Mental Health, Relationships, Fatherhood, and Personal Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.