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Reviews and Interviews About "The Joy You Make"

MARIA SHRIVER

Katie Couric Media

MARIA SHRIVER

Maria Shriver and Steven Petrow

Maria Shriver, whose Open Field imprint published Steven's "The Joy You Make," spoke with him on publication day in 2024.

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today show

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MARIA SHRIVER

Steven Petrow on TODAY show with Hoda and Jenna

Steven joined Hoda and Jenna on the TODAY show to talk about the 5 keys to finding lasting joy (hint: it comes from within!)

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Katie Couric Media

Katie Couric Media

Katie Couric Media

How Can You Find Joy During Hard Times? This New Book Will Change Your Perspective: An interview with Steven Petrow

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SMITHSONIAN

The Next Big Idea

Katie Couric Media

Steven Petrow on The Not Old - Better Show from Smithsonian Associates

Steven appeared on The Not Old Better Show,  the interview series from Smithsonian Associates, to talk about finding joy in aging.   

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kirkus reviews

The Next Big Idea

The Next Big Idea

Kirkus review of "The Joy You Make" by Steven Petrow

"A manual for finding silver linings. Petrow combines personal stories with actionable advice in this self-help book about increasing joy..."

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The Next Big Idea

The Next Big Idea

The Next Big Idea

The audio version of Steven's 5 key idea, read by Steven himself for the Next Big Idea Club.

Steven shared five key insights from The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Linings–Even on Your Darkest Days on The Next Big Idea. 

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Reviews and Interviews About "Stupid Things I Won't Do"

how to age gracefully

An Evening With Dear Abby

how to age gracefully

New York Times columnist Jane Brody incorporates lessons from "Stupid Things I Won't Do" into her own life

katic couric media

An Evening With Dear Abby

how to age gracefully

Author Steven Petrow's "Hilarious Advice on Embracing Aging"

An Evening With Dear Abby

An Evening With Dear Abby

Addressing Ageism and Age Discrimination

Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old: An Evening w/ Steven Petrow & Jeanne Phillips aka Dear Abby 

Addressing Ageism and Age Discrimination

Addressing Ageism and Age Discrimination

Addressing Ageism and Age Discrimination

Mental Health and Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp

VCCA fireplace series

Addressing Ageism and Age Discrimination

The Secrets to Successful Aging in 2022

Steven appears in the Virginia Center for Creative Arts LGBTQ Fellowship webinar

The Secrets to Successful Aging in 2022

Addressing Ageism and Age Discrimination

The Secrets to Successful Aging in 2022

"Stupid Things I Won't Do" made the list of The Well's most popular columns of the year in The New York Times

In the Media

Print/Online

TV and webinar appearances

TV and webinar appearances

 From The New York Times

The Art of the Thanksgiving Table
Etiquette Returns for the Digital Age
Guidelines to Manners for Today
Etiquette: Is It Back?


From NPR
How to Have Constructive Conversations at a Divisive Thanksgiving

North Carolina Anti-Hate Rally Follows KKK Rally

If Your Medical Information Becomes a Moneymaker, Could You Get a Cut?

Barbershop: The Latest Sexual Harassment Allegations

Barbershop: Talking Politics at the Thanksgiving Table

The Pitfalls of Politics at the Holiday Dinner Table
'He's My Partner, Not My Friend': A Primer On LGBT Etiquette
Watch Out For Bridezilla: Avoiding A Wedding Etiquette Blunder
A Modern Guide to LGBT Manners


From Forbes.com

How to Use Technology to Advance Your Career


From Time.com
Q&A: Etiquette for Gays, Lesbians and Their Straight Friends


From North Carolina Public Radio (NPR affiliate)
The State of Things: 30 Years of N.C. Pride


The Civilist Podcast

Five Ways to Talk With Anyone About Depression  

In the war over pronouns, gender-neutral pronouns are here to stay


TV and webinar appearances

TV and webinar appearances

TV and webinar appearances

An Evening With Dear Abby
Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old: An Evening w/ Steven Petrow & Jeanne Phillips aka Dear Abby


Election Etiquette – Where and when to talk politics in today’s political climate 

(CBS 17 My Carolina)


How to Survive Thanksgiving Politics 

(CNBC)


Murder and Rape Victims Found Through Online Dating Sites

(CBS This Morning)


Hacked Reporter: Don’t Make My Mistake 

(CNBC)


The Rise in Health Data Hacking 

(Good Morning Washington)


How to Avoid Holiday Fights About Politics 

(PBS) 


A Guide to Gay and Lesbian Etiquette 

(Chicago Tonight)

 

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