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We Can Do Hard Things

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Come do life with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle. With more than half a billion plays, We Can Do Hard Things is a hilarious, raw, comforting “support system for braving the everyday.” The Pod Squad goes hard ($56 Million raised in global aid) and stays soft: meet here on Tuesdays to laugh, talk, and cry our way through the pain and magic of being human.   Subscribe, Follow, and join our social media community here: https://linktr.ee/wecandohardthingsshow
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Episodes

Glennon: Learning to Love without Control

345. Glennon: Learning to Love without Control Glennon shares more about going off of antidepressants including a rock bottom moment, what this time of discovery has revealed about where she still needs to heal and the latest tool she has found that’s helping her through. Please note this episode does not contain medical advice and only serves to share Glennon’s personal experience. To hear part one of this conversation, Ep 344 Glennon: Her New Life Off Meds, click here!...

Sep 12, 202454 min

Loving Your Body Changes Your Life with Sonya Renee Taylor

Sonya Renee Taylor – author of The Body is Not an Apology – explores the personal and global promise of Radical Self Love: Discover: 1. Examining the way we talk to our bodies – and how to change negative self-dialogue. 2. How to shift from a relationship with our body based on dominance and control to a relationship based on trust. 3. The pitfalls of “body positivity.” 4. The full life that is possible only if we stop believing our body is our enemy, and start seeing our body as a teammate. Abo...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 12 min

Glennon: Her New Life Off Meds

344. Glennon: Her New Life Off Meds Glennon shares her experience of going off medication after decades on…the highly personal reason she did it, what it’s been like so far, and what’s next. Please note this episode does not contain medical advice and only serves to share Glennon’s personal experience.

Sep 10, 202454 min

Are You A Cool or Warm Person + What Does That Mean?

343. Are You A Cool or Warm Person + What Does That Mean? Glennon, Abby and Amanda *attempt* to do a ‘fun’ rapid fire but find themselves in deep discussion about setting boundaries, self regulation, and how to find your unique marrow of life. Discover: -How to know if you are a warm person, cool person or a combo of both. -Which type of person Glennon, Abby, and Amanda each see themselves as; and -What you might need to do if you identify as a people pleaser....

Sep 05, 202456 min

The #1 Parenting Strategy with Dr. Becky Kennedy

In this episode, Dr. Becky Kennedy shares how we can connect better with our kids. Discover: 1. How to embody your authority while also validating your kid’s experience. 2. The #1 strategy for building resilience. 3. Why consequences and punishments backfire and don’t work. 4. How to sit with your child on the “benches” of their emotions. 5. One thing you can say to your kids to build connection in any circumstance. About Dr. Becky: Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist and mom of three, ...

Sep 04, 202458 min

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!

342. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson! Today is a big day! Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joins Glennon and Amanda to share her deeply personal journey to becoming the first Black woman Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Discover: How four misspelled words changed her entire world view; How the angel she encountered for 5 seconds at Harvard kept her striving; What her Autistic daughter taught her about living well; Her grandmother’s advice that keeps her undistracted by...

Sep 03, 20241 hr

Abby: How to Move On after Grief

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, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 341

Enneagram: Why Your Worst Traits Are Also Your Best with Suzanne Stabile

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, 20241 hr 4 min

How Abby Survived Her Biggest Loss

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.

Aug 27, 202452 minSeason 2Ep. 340

Gov. Whitmer: How to Be Happy AND Win

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, 202454 min

Brené Brown & Barrett Guillen on Sisterhood & Digging Deep

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, 20241 hr

Our Parenting Advice: Raising Teens, Family Anxiety & Decision Fatigue

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.

Aug 20, 20241 hr 2 min

How to Heal Unhealthy Relationship Patterns + Glennon & Abby On Marriage

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!...

Aug 15, 202457 minSeason 2Ep. 337

Our Most Hilarious Mortifying Moments

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, 20241 hr 5 min

How to Create Unbreakable Bonds with Brittany Packnett Cunningham

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, 20241 hr 22 min

Why It’s Different This Time with Brittney Cooper & Rebecca Traister

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...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 6 min

Our Best Ideas to Make Life a Little Easier

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.

Aug 07, 20241 hr

How to Save The World & Yourself with Prentis Hemphill

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 esca...

Aug 06, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 334

Olympic Magic with Briana Scurry

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, 202456 minSeason 2Ep. 333

How JD Vance Became a "Butler for Billionaires" with Kara Swisher

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, 202446 min

Christen Press & Tobin Heath: THE OLYMPICS! THE SOCCER!

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 ga...

Jul 30, 202457 minSeason 2Ep. 332

On Kamala Harris & What’s Next with Jessica Yellin

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, 202450 minSeason 2Ep. 331

Simone Biles & Laurie Hernandez on Medals, Mental Health and Self-Trust

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, 202454 min

Handling Conflict Right with Amanda Ripley

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, 202458 minSeason 2Ep. 330

Our Conversation with KAMALA HARRIS

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, 202439 min

Mental Load: Find Healing In Your Partnership & Balance Inequality in Your Home with Kate Mangino

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 sho...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 329

Is Biden In or Out? with Jessica Yellin

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, 20241 hr 12 min

How to Stop Avoiding Yourself: Feel The Loneliness, Jealousy & Longing

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 ...

Jul 16, 202455 minSeason 2Ep. 328

Inside Out 2 Review + Our Fav Books & TV Right Now

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 wha...

Jul 11, 202457 minSeason 2Ep. 327

When You Feel Invisible: Photos, Love & Truly Noticing Your Person

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...

Jul 10, 202457 min
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