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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Dear Sugars episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Dear Sugars for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Dear Sugars episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Encore: The Ugly Truth
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01/27/22 • 34 min
Most of us have days when we don’t feel attractive. But in this episode, the Sugars read letters from people whose faces are at odds with conventional ideas of beauty. Writer Ariel Henley joins to talk about her own facial differences. Henley was born with Crouzon Syndrome, and underwent dozens of surgeries that changed the shape of her face.
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Redux: Trust Your Body
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08/25/23 • 41 min
Her grandmother always introduced her as the “chubby one.” Now, she vacillates between moderation and binge-eating. “It’s only when my pants are nearly impossible to button that I force myself to lose weight,” writes the letter-writer who calls herself Body Negative. “And then the pattern starts all over again.” The Sugars discuss and share their own struggles with body image.
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Encore: The Empty Chair, Part 1
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07/15/23 • 33 min
In the Empty Chair series, the Sugars discuss early childhood death, an absence that can be ever-present. In Part 1, they read letters from siblings who live in the the shadow of their parents’ grief. This episode was originally released on November 4th, 2017.
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Encore: What About The Stepchildren?
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07/01/23 • 40 min
When the Sugars answered a letter from a woman who felt trapped in the role of "wicked stepmother," dozens of listeners wrote in asking the same question: what about the stepchildren, who have no control over the restructuring of their family? This episode, the Sugars respond with an episode devoted to the other side of the story.
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Encore: Rage Is A Red Lesson
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09/10/21 • 40 min
Shortly after the birth of her first child, a letter-writer who calls herself “Tantrum Daughter” lost her mother to suicide. Now, with a second child on the way, Tantrum Daughter is overcome with pain and anger. After reading Morgan Jerkins’s essay “How I Overcame My Anger as a Black Writer... Content warning: episode mentions suicide.
This episode was originally released on May 12th, 2018
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Encore: Just Say It
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04/22/22 • 28 min
Words can be wielded like weapons. On today’s episode, the Sugars hear from people who have something to confess but are afraid to hurt others with the power of their words. This episode was originally released on December 9th, 2017.
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03/09/24 • 25 min
Introducing Beyond All Repair, a new WBUR podcast from producer emeritus of Dear Sugars, Amory Sivertson. This series tells the story of a murder, but also the woman who was accused of that murder, Sophia.
Sophia was newly married and 6 months pregnant when she was charged with murdering her mother-in-law in 2002. She gave birth to a son in jail that she hasn’t seen since, and for the last three years, she’s been telling me her story in hopes of getting justice for her mother-in-law, of having a chance of meeting her son, and of finally being believed.
This is the first chapter of Beyond All Repair. Episode 2 is already waiting for you. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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04/08/23 • 32 min
Our loved ones are the people who are supposed to understand us. But what if they just...can't? Where do we turn then, and how do we fight the feelings of resentment that this lack of understanding can stir up? This episode was originally released November 11th, 2016.
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Encore: The Power of No, Part 1
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06/03/23 • 35 min
There’s incredible power in saying “yes.” It opens up avenues and allows us to be brave. In Cheryl's case, it’s what led to her becoming Sugar. But saying yes to life's opportunities can also have its risks. In this favorite episode from the archives, The Sugars are joined by Oprah Winfrey to discuss when to say no, how to say no, and what happens in the wake of that. This episode was originally released July 15th, 2017.
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02/17/24 • 31 min
Our loved ones are the people who are supposed to understand us. But what if they just...can't? Where do we turn then, and how do we fight the feelings of resentment that this lack of understanding can stir up? This episode was originally released November 11th, 2016.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dear Sugars have?
Dear Sugars currently has 356 episodes available.
What topics does Dear Sugars cover?
The podcast is about Boston, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Relationships and Advice.
What is the most popular episode on Dear Sugars?
The episode title 'Encore: The Ugly Truth' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dear Sugars?
The average episode length on Dear Sugars is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dear Sugars released?
Episodes of Dear Sugars are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of Dear Sugars?
The first episode of Dear Sugars was released on Dec 15, 2014.
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