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How To Hold A Grudge

by Sophie Hannah

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Latest episodes

Grudges at the Funeral

March 15, 2024 · 45 min

Is it grudgeworthy or crass to bring up the subject of someone's funeral plans/post-death wishes? Or is it fine? What about asking a loved one to consider changing their funeral requests, if there's something about them that you know…
Boundary-Mockers, Narcissism and Grudgeworthy Gestures

February 1, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

Sophie starts out thinking she's identified a new kind of grudge. She has, but it's not what she thinks. In fact, the true subject of this episode is the Boundary Mockery Grudge. Luckily, Nic is on hand to help clarify things, and some…
How to Avoid Making Grudgeworthy Decisions

November 7, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min

Sophie and Nic discuss The Double Best Method, Sophie's recently-invented decision-making tool, how to avoid regret, and how most people were trained to think in the wrong way about making choices. Also featuring brilliant poems by Robert…
Grudge Sentencing and White Lies

October 17, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

Sophie and Nic discuss 'Grudge Sentencing', the perfect enhancement both to good grudge-holding and to the ditching of no-longer-wanted grudges. Also in this episode: white lies. When is it grudgeworthy to tell them? You can follow Nic on…
Six Barriers and Two Questions

October 12, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min

Sophie and Nic discuss six possible barriers to discarding a grudge, and two crucial questions we can ask ourselves. Also on this episode: seating plans! Are they inherently grudgeworthy, and if not, what differentiates a grudgeworthy…

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The Strategic Cancellation of Grudges

October 5, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min

Is it possible, or desirable, to cancel a grudge when the benefits of doing so would be considerable, in a situation where you would definitely not annul the grudge in exchange for no upside? Sophie and Nic discuss whether this is the best…
Grudges in the Dock

September 28, 2023 · 40 min

In this episode, Sophie and Nic discuss the recent controversy, apropos the Lucy Letby case, about whether or not convicted criminals should be compelled to come to court for sentencing. You can follow Nic on Twitter @NucAubury or visit…
The Frivolous Grudge-Fest

August 31, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min

Sophie and Nic discuss some frivolous grudges including: portmanteau words (like grudge-fest), conversational interruptors and the concept and practice of 'managing expectations'. You can follow Nic on Twitter @NucAubury or visit his…
Zebras in Heaven

August 17, 2023 · 29 min

Sophie and Nic discuss the complex theological issue of whether or not animals have souls and are eligible for Heaven. You can follow Nic on Twitter @NucAubury or visit his website www.nicaubury.com. For more info about Sophie and her…
Loyalty and Disloyalty Grudges: The Lowdown.

August 10, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min

Is loyalty ever grudgeworthy? And can disloyalty be entirely non-grudgeworthy? Join Sophie and Nic to discuss these knotty problems! You can follow Nic on Twitter @NucAubury or visit his website www.nicaubury.com. For more info about…
Defining Enemies

August 3, 2023 · 22 min

What is an enemy? What is enmity? Does it need to be active, or reciprocated? Can we be someone's enemy without our own consent to the definition? What is the difference between strong dislike and enmity? And most importantly of all, does…
How Are You Helping?

July 27, 2023 · 50 min

Sophie and Nic discuss the common social-conscience-driven practice of acknowledging disadvantage (as defined by the person doing the acknowledging) and whether it's more of a help or a hindrance. You can follow Nic on Twitter @NucAubury…

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About the show

Many of us believe it’s always wrong, and bad for us, to hold a grudge. But what if our grudges, when handled correctly, can be positively good for us and for others? What if grudges are actually great — not a cause for guilt, but exactly what we need to lead a happier, safer, more fulfilled life? Join internationally bestselling crime writer and grudge-holder extraordinaire Sophie Hannah to find out all about the power of grudges to transform your life for the better and to make the world a more peaceful and compassionate place.