341. Abby: How to Move On after Grief In part two of Abby’s sharing about the loss of her eldest brother, Peter – she opens up more about the revelations that her journey with grief has taught her about life. To hear the first part of our conversation on grief, check out Episode 340. How Abby Survived Her Biggest Loss Discover: -Why Abby now looks at grief like a friend; -The beautiful story of how Peter saved Abby’s life and how that hits her now; and -What was truly underneath Abby’s outsized ...
Aug 29, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 341
Today, we're revisiting one of our favorites. Enneagram Godmother Suzanne Stabile guides us through: What the hell is the Enneagram and why does it matter? -The gifts and struggles each Enneagram type faces; -Why the worst part of you is also the BEST part of you; -The core desire / fear that explains your behavior; and -Why, if Suzanne ever needs brain surgery, she’s finding a doctor who’s an Enneagram 1 And we FINALLY answer the question: Is Amanda a 3 or a 1? To continue with follow up episod...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min
340. How Abby Survived Her Biggest Loss Abby shares an intimate account of the loss of her eldest brother, Peter, at the end of 2023. She describes the emotional turmoil she’s experienced and how she’s coping with her family's grief, the planning of the service, and the overwhelming mix of emotions she continues to feel surrounding grief and death. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
Aug 27, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 340
339. Gov. Whitmer: How to Be Happy AND Win Glennon, Abby and Amanda are joined by Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer during this historic Democratic National Convention to discuss the plot to kill her; her best leadership lessons, why she’s “wompergasted” (and what that means); and the hope she holds for our country. Discover: -Why Governor Whitmer believes the American people are ready for a two women on the presidential ticket; -Her top leadership tools and how you can use them in your own li...
Aug 22, 2024•57 min
1. Brené and Barrett share their parenting strategy that Brené calls “the opposite of raising a child that’s full of shame.” 2. The family of origin roles that Brené (the Protector) and Barrett (the Peacekeeper) had to adjust in order to work together – and the two keys to working well with family. 3. The ways in which a child who grows up living on eggshells becomes an adult who is fearful – and how that fear shows up differently for Brené, Barrett, Glennon, and Amanda. 4. The hilarious moment ...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Amanda, Abby, and Glennon take your questions on raising teenagers, managing your child’s (and your own) anxiety, and decision fatigue. Discover: -The delicate trapeze of parenting teens and how to create openness so your teens come to you when they’re in trouble; -Why Glennon believes we should ditch the ‘story’ of our kids; and -Abby’s take on why the saying, “I’m proud of you,” can be harmful. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min
337. How to Heal Unhealthy Relationship Patterns + Glennon & Abby On Marriage Glennon and Abby are talking about relationships, including the relationship to self, marriage, and how to start dating again post-divorce. Discover: -The three vital steps to heal an unhealthy pattern in your life; -How Glennon truly feels about taking your spouse’s last name; and -Advice on where queer people can go in real life to meet each other! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 337
Today, we bring you an encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes of ALL time! Get ready to laugh as you hear the episode originally titled, 116. Our Most Embarrassing Stories! 1. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda share the most mortifying moments of their lives. 2. Pod Squaders’ hilarious voicemail confessions, which had Glennon, Abby, and Amanda cry-laughing in solidarity. 3. Our new go-to strategy when humiliated (it involves prosthetic penises). 4. We test our hypothesis that sharing our mo...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min
336. How to Create Unbreakable Bonds with Brittany Packnett Cunningham Activist, producer, and on-air political analyst, Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins us to talk about community, sisterhood, and progress in the upcoming election – and in life. Discover: -How we can jump off the invisible “people mover” and into community; -The five different ways to deal with bigotry and the one that works; -Why individualism is the enemy of progress; and -How white women can embrace the power of sisterhood...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Ep 335. Why It’s Different This Time with Brittney Cooper & Rebecca Traister Activists, writers, and organizers – Brittney Cooper and Rebecca Traister – join us to talk about the political landscape, the Kamala Harris campaign, and the state of Democracy. Discover: -The danger of looking for certainty – and what we should cultivate instead; -Why we need to acknowledge our identity and bring joy back in politics; -The types of attacks to anticipate for VP Harris as a Black woman and for other Bla...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Today, it’s our attempt to do some easy things in this encore presentation of the episode originally titled, 175. Life Hacks: Strategies to Suffer Less. Glennon, Abby, Amanda – and the Pod Squad! — share the strategies they’ve used to suffer less – giving us simple Life Hacks for relationships, home, tech, travel, and saving time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoi...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min
334. How to Save The World & Yourself with Prentis Hemphill Glennon, Abby and Amanda welcome back writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer, and therapist, Prentis Hemphill. They will be sharing with you on how to take care of yourself while being informed and doing your part to help the world and your community in the midst of the 2024 election and the crises our world is facing. Discover: -A third way of existing in the current political landscape that isn’t disregulation or escapism...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 334
333. Olympic Magic with Briana Scurry One of the world's most talented and influential goalkeepers and Olympians, Briana Scurry, joins us for an inspiring conversation. Brianna reflects on her historic career as the starting goalkeeper for the United States Women's National Team, sharing her experiences from winning two Olympic gold medals to making the iconic save in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final. About Briana: Named starting goalkeeper for the United States Women’s National Team in 199...
Aug 01, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 333
Glennon, Abby, and Amanda are joined by renowned tech journalist Kara Swisher to expose the deep connections between tech billionaires, like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, with JD Vance and Donald Trump. The conversation explores JD Vance's background, key tech industry players’ influence on the Republican presidential ticket and beyond, and the broader implications for the American people. On Kara: Kara Swisher is host of On with Kara Swisher and co-host of the Pivot podcast. She’s editor-at-large ...
Jul 31, 2024•46 min
332. Christen Press & Tobin Heath: THE OLYMPICS! THE SOCCER! Abby, Glennon and Amanda are talking ALL about The Olympics and US Women’s Soccer with Olympians and soccer legends, Christen Press and Tobin Heath. Discover: -Their take on the impact of not having Alex Morgan on the team; -The Canada cheating scandal and Christen’s solution for it; -What Tobin would have done differently, if anything, in the Germany game; and -How Tobin, Christen, and Abby feel about our chances of winning the games....
Jul 30, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 332
Political expert and founder of NewsNotNoise, Jessica Yellen, is back to discuss the political developments following President Biden's announcement to drop out of the race and endorse Kamala Harris, including the Democratic Party's next steps and strategy moving forward, the impact of the recent events on the Republican campaign, and the upcoming convention. Discover: -The front runners for the Vice Presidential selection: and the benefits and drawbacks of each; -The attacks Republicans are pla...
Jul 25, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 331
In anticipation of the Olympic games, today is a special encore episode of Glennon and Abby’s conversation with Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez. Originally titled: HOW TO SAY NO with Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez. Discover: 1. What we can learn from Simone’s revolutionary decision at the Tokyo Olympics to choose her physical and mental health over the world’s expectations of her. 2. The tiny decisions that helped Laurie practice trusting herself again after surviving a toxic coach. 3. Why ...
Jul 24, 2024•54 min
330. Good vs. High Conflict: Amanda Ripley On Engaging Effectively Conflict expert and investigative journalist, Amanda Ripley, delves into the complex nature of conflict and how it shapes our lives. The discussion challenges the conventional negative view of conflict and explores how 'good conflict' can lead to growth and progress. Discover: -The difference between ‘high conflict’ and ‘good conflict’; -How to avoid the trip wires that lead to high conflict; -The best tool to connect with someon...
Jul 23, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 330
Yesterday, President Biden announced that, for the good of the nation, he would not remain in the race for the Presidency, and instead he offered his full support and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for President. The Vice President shared her gratitude and expressed that it is her intention to earn and win the Democratic nomination. As we look ahead with new energy and excitement toward the grave magnitude and historic hope of the next 107 days, we are l...
Jul 22, 2024•39 min
329. Mental Load: Find Healing In Your Partnership & Balance Inequality in Your Home with Kate Mangino Gender expert Kate Mangino discusses the depths of carrying the mental load in a family–even when you have a partner who wants to be supportive. Listen to this conversation with your partner(s): -The stages of mental load – and why “helping out” or completing a task doesn’t reduce it; -The cost to partners who miss out on fully participating in the mental load of the household; and -The shockin...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 329
Jessica Yellin, founder of the Webby-Award Winning Independent News Brand, News Not Noise, returns to walk us through what is going on right now in the political landscape. Discover: -What happened with the Trump assassination attempt and how it’s affecting the election; -The divide in the Democratic party over Biden’s candidacy and what the options are at this point; -What to know about Trump’s Vice President selection, JD Vance – and what picking him signifies; and -Glennon’s “say what you see...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min
328. How to Stop Avoiding Yourself: Feel The Loneliness, Jealousy & Longing Glennon, Abby, and Amanda discuss how to move through loneliness, longing and jealousy. Glennon and Abby also share their experience at The Gracie Awards and recap their heartfelt speech about breast health and dense breasts dedicated to Amanda. Discover: -What loneliness might be trying to teach us; -How Glennon really feels about jealousy and women supporting women; -Why it’s so hard to remove all the obstacles we crea...
Jul 16, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 328
327. Inside Out 2 Review + Our Fav Books & TV Right Now Glennon, Amanda, and Abby discuss Pixar’s new film, 'Inside Out 2,' exploring its depiction of emotions, particularly focusing on anxiety and its role in our lives. Per Pod Squad request, they also share what they’ve each been reading and watching, so you can add to your list! Discover: -Which emotion from Inside Out 2 they each related to the most; -Glennon’s new morning practice to help ease her anxiety; -Why Glennon rarely shares what sh...
Jul 11, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 327
When You Feel Invisible: Photos, Love & Truly Noticing Your Person Amanda, Glennon, and Abby revisit a powerful conversation about why so many women in heterosexual relationships are missing from family photos and what it signifies about their relationships and humanity. Join us for an encore episode originally titled, "125. WHY ARE THERE NO PICTURES OF US?!?" In this episode, discover: 1. How it feels to not be in any of your family photos, why it happens, and how to change it. 2. A call-in que...
Jul 10, 2024•57 min
326. Why We Can’t Sleep & How to Fix It with Dr. Shelby Harris Psychologist and sleep expert, Dr. Shelby Harris, takes us on a deep dive into our most important pillar of health: SLEEP. From insomnia to night anxiety to revenge procrastination to snoring partners, Dr. Shelby Harris has realistic, concrete advice to help us understand why we struggle – and how to get the sleep we need. How much sleep should we really get – and the signs we’re not getting enough. Realistic sleep wellness for women...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 326
325. Glennon & Abby's Guide to Confronting Crisis with Compassion Glennon and Abby discuss how they have gotten through recent crises, and take your questions on how to get through life’s most challenging moments. Discover: -Why Glennon suspects this time might actually be beautiful and why Abby feels like an exposed root; -From laying on the floor to finding solace in art, what to do tumultuous times; and -A tip for how to start processing when you feel emotionally blocked. To learn more about ...
Jul 04, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 325
324. The Embodied Path to Healing Trauma with Resmaa Menakem Author, therapist, licensed clinical worker, racialized trauma expert, Resmaa Menakem discusses the concepts of somatic abolitionism, and the importance of embodied anti-racist practices. Discover: -The difference between clean and dirty pain; -What white people need to do in order to help create an anti-racist society; and -Why we should shift from looking at the personal to looking at the historical to heal our traumas. On Resmaa: Re...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 324
323. Glennon’s Friendship Contract with Alex Hedison Part two of our conversation artist, actor, photographer, filmmaker and bestie of Glennon and Abby, Alex Hedison! In this episode, Alex talks about what it means to stress a relationship, authentic friendship, and the importance of being authentic in every area of your life. Check out our first episode with Alex HERE: [insert link here] Discover: -Glennon and Alex’s friendship contract and the terms they agreed to; -How to make room for the aw...
Jun 27, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 323
On our third anniversary, we’re taking a look back at our first anniversary when 15,000 Pod Squaders joined us live to discuss: - Why Amanda started taking meds, Glennon keeps taking meds – and why Abby might consider taking meds :) - The brilliant preemptive post mortem strategy to help you emotionally recover from any gathering. - Your most frequently asked question of Abby: How she tracked down her first love connection at the Macaroni Grill. - The pie chart of showing up – and why it’s rarel...
Jun 26, 2024•54 min
322. The One Who Taught Glennon Friendship: Alex Hedison Today is a big day. Artist, actor, photographer, filmmaker, and dear bestie of Glennon and Abby, Alex Hedison is here! Alex is the person who Glennon credits with teaching her how to be a friend. HUGE! In this episode, they share how their friendship started, how they make it work, and Alex offers amazing life advice. It’s like being a fly on the wall in one of their hangouts. You will LOVE this chat between Alex, Glennon, Abby and Amanda!...
Jun 25, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 322
