Jonathan Van Ness, the multi-talented grooming expert best known for their breakout role on Queer Eye, has officially relaunched their beloved podcast Getting Better—this time with a bold new direction and a fresh home on Patreon. The move signals an exciting new chapter for Van Ness and their global community of fans who are eager to go deeper into topics like self-improvement, mental health, beauty, politics, and all things joyful.
With Getting Better now hosted on Patreon, Van Ness is offering fans a more intimate, unfiltered experience. This refreshed version of the show continues to focus on personal growth and emotional wellness, but with a revamped format that invites listeners behind the scenes like never before. Through bonus episodes, video vlogs, exclusive interviews, and live chats, Van Ness is cultivating a digital space where authenticity, vulnerability, and optimism shine.
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“Getting Better” Gets Personal—And More Accessible Than Ever
For years, Getting Better has served as a sanctuary of encouragement and empowerment for fans of Van Ness. Now on Patreon, the show invites listeners into a deeper experience—one that includes behind-the-scenes access to Van Ness’ life, career, and passions.
“News! I’m so excited to launch a Patreon,” Van Ness shared with fans on social media. “This platform will allow me to cultivate space for more joy, connection, and share the fullness of my life with our community. I will be more unfiltered, give you BTS moments of my life and career, and you’ll have access to content that you won’t see on my other channels.”
That content will include everything from unseen podcast segments to live conversations with fans, sneak peeks of Queer Eye shoots, and updates on their beauty brand JVN Hair. But more importantly, the Patreon platform allows Van Ness to speak candidly, freely, and in full color—without the constraints of traditional podcast distribution models.
“No censoring and second guessing myself here!” Van Ness added. “Just all things fun.”
A New Era of Community Building
Van Ness’ move to Patreon is also about more than just content—it’s about creating a dedicated space for a community that shares in the values of kindness, growth, curiosity, and healing. As Van Ness continues to be a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, mental health awareness, and body positivity, Getting Better offers a softer, safer digital ecosystem for fans to come together.
Listeners who join Patreon at the free or paid levels will gain access to curated episodes and direct engagement opportunities, including:
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Exclusive vlogs and bonus episodes
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Behind-the-scenes content from Queer Eye and JVN Hair
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Unaired podcast segments
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Live chats and Q&A sessions with Van Ness
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Guest interviews with inspiring voices in wellness, politics, and entertainment
This more direct-to-community model mirrors a growing trend among creators, particularly queer creators, who are turning to Patreon and other subscription-based platforms to build lasting relationships with their audiences—on their own terms.
Bringing LGBTQ+ Joy to the Forefront
Van Ness, who identifies as nonbinary and uses they/he/she pronouns, has always embodied joyful queer visibility in everything they do—from hair tutorials and red carpet moments to political activism and wellness discourse. With the new Patreon format, Van Ness now has the creative freedom to dive into nuanced conversations that don’t always make the cut in mainstream media.
Whether they’re breaking down trans rights issues, sharing their personal fitness journey, or gushing about the latest skincare must-have, Van Ness does it all with a combination of vulnerability and enthusiasm that continues to inspire.
In past episodes of Getting Better, guests have included everyone from Tan France and Brandi Carlile to mental health experts and sex educators—each one contributing to Van Ness’ mission of making self-care accessible, celebratory, and inclusive.
And now, with full creative control and a growing Patreon community, that mission only gets stronger.
How to Join the “Getting Better” Patreon
Fans can subscribe to Getting Better on Patreon via free or paid tiers. The free tier gives users access to select bonus content and community updates, while paid memberships unlock full access to Van Ness’ exclusive video content, early podcast releases, live chats, and more.
