365. Malcolm Gladwell: Are We at a National Tipping Point? Glennon, Abby, and Amanda welcome Malcolm Gladwell to discuss the concept of the 'tipping point' and its impact on societal change. They delve into how stories shape public perception and behavior, and explore ways we could create a unified narrative for societal progress. Discover: -The shocking statistics that prove we aren’t actually as divided as we’re told we are -The danger of a monoculture and why diversity can literally be life-s...
Nov 21, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 365
Ross Gay teaches us how to notice delight and joy in our everyday lives. We discuss: concrete ways to rediscover and capture joy every day; how to rebuild your “delight muscle”; how to dissolve the myth of disconnection between us; and how to “unknow” our people so we can delight in them. About Ross: Ross Gay is an American poet, essayist, and professor committed to healing the world through observing and articulating joy, delight and gratitude. He won the National Book Critics Circle Award for ...
Nov 20, 2024•59 min
364. Cher is Here! The global icon, Cher is here! Cher talks to Glennon, Abby, and Amanda about: -The truth about the ending of her relationship with Sonny -The advice Lucille Ball gave her that saved her life (and how she paid it forward) -Her regrets from when Chaz came out to her -How she survived emotionally abusive relationships & her advice for how to get out
Nov 19, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 364
363. Glennon: Is it Insanity or Life? Glennon discusses an existential and emotional revelation with Abby and Amanda. Discover: Diving into the abyss; what is the abyss and what does it mean? The time a child’s soccer triumph left Glennon in tears Growing out of coping mechanisms Metabolizing the “muchness” of being alive and big feelings
Nov 14, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 363
Melody Beattie shares the difference between healthy and unhealthy helping: - The daily practice that helps Melody stop controlling others and “Let Life Happen.” - Why no one is able to gaslight you more than you. - The one area of life where Codependence is necessary. - All four of us surrender to the truth that we will never be Codependent No More. About Melody A pioneering voice in self-help literature, Melody Beattie is the author of many bestselling books, including Codependent No More – a ...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr
362. Make Rest Your Revolution with Tricia Hersey Tricia Hersey (artist, theologian, poet, activist) returns; Abby, Glennon and Amanda talk to Tricia about her foundations, philosophies and approaches to resistance through the medium of rest: Discover: Tricia talks about the founding of the Nap Ministry; what she learned from her grandmother Tricia discusses her 2024 book, We Will Rest! The Art of Escape Why trickster/dreamer energy is essential to revolutionary thinking Deconstructing the syste...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 362
361. Post-Election Family Meeting Glennon, Abby, and Amanda speak from the heart the morning after the results of the 2024 election. They share how they’re thinking and feeling, what this means, what comes next, and how we can better show up for each other. We love you, Pod Squad. Thank you for being our community.
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 361
360. Elizabeth Warren: The Election Day Convo Everyone Needs On this important Election day, we’re honored to welcome Senator Elizabeth Warren. She explains why, if you’re voting with your wallet—thinking about your grocery bills, medical bills, childcare costs, rent or mortgage, elder care, or student loans—your vote should go to Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Discover: The real reason egg prices are so high (it’s not just inflation) + Harris’s plan to lower the cost of food The top three ways Kam...
Nov 05, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 360
Hi Podsquad. Today, we’re honored to sit down with Pete Buttigieg to discuss the four magic words that could change the election and the hearts of those you love. Discover: -The powerful antidote to the political tribalism dividing families and communities -How to make love your guiding force in the crucial days ahead -The surprising truth about why even Pete is exhausted by constant political talk—and how to finally move past it -Why politics are personal, and how they impact every part of our ...
Nov 04, 2024•54 min
359. What We Don’t Talk About: Raising Older Kids Glennon, Abby and Amanda discuss the nuances and complexities of being parents to older children. Discover: Glennon’s experience losing herself in parenting Amanda recalls the moment she saw her Dad as a human being How to support your kid’s individuation Finding belonging outside of the parental role
Oct 31, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 359
Glennon, Abby, and Amanda remember – and share! – the best advice they’ve ever received: - How to honor your needs and become the ultimate expert of you; - Why we all need a friend who believes in our greatness; - How to encourage your kids to live open-hearted; and - Why Glennon’s truest thing is that she doesn’t know anything. Plus, we hear from two pod treasures – Sara Bareilles and Glennon’s 7th grade government teacher, Mrs. Yalen – on their best advice....
Oct 30, 2024•51 min
358. Gillian Anderson: How to Get What You Want (in Bed and in Life) Icon Gillian Anderson joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda to talk about everything from sexual fantasies to why she says “F you” to wellness culture. With wit, honesty, and an intoxicating spirit of rebellion, Gillian inspires us to ask for what we want—both in the bedroom and in life. This is a conversation that will make you feel bolder and more connected to your own desires. -How our fantasies reflect the culture we live in; -Wh...
Oct 29, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 358
357. The Power of No to Protect Your Peace Glennon, Amanda, and Abby are back with practical tips and tools to help you shift your Yeses and Maybes into Nos, while still being kind and even increasing connections. Discover: -The game-changing shift from "I can’t" to "I don’t"; -How to say No and avoid both current and future FOMO; -Practical examples and phrases you can implement to make saying No easier; and -The shocking statistic on the difference explaining your ‘No’ makes. To listen to part...
Oct 24, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 357
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month – 25 weeks post surgery and outrageously grateful to be cancer free – Amanda revisits an episode from the messy middle of her breast cancer diagnosis. In this raw conversation, she talks candidly through her fears while trying to figure out what really matters for her health and life. This is a powerful conversation to share with any breast cancer survivor anyone in the messy middle of battling it now. To listen to the first part of this conversation wit...
Oct 23, 2024•57 min
356. How to Say No Glennon, Amanda, and Abby tackle an essential life skill: Learning how – and when – to say No. Discover: -The concept of false urgency and why it’s a red flag; -How your values can help you find your Yes’s and No’s; -What you’re really saying when you say, “I should”; and -How to know if you’re being generous in an authentic way or just out of guilt.
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 356
355. Gov. Tim Walz! Governor Tim Walz joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda – with 19 days remaining until the election – to tell us: - WHO should be making decisions about women's bodies; - HOW the Harris-Walz administration plans to protect queer kids and feed all kids; and - WHAT they'll do to make our schools safe from gun violence.
Oct 17, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 355
In this unplanned conversation, Amanda speaks up for everyone who’s been labeled a “Control Freak” – anyone who feels like they have to hold up the entire sky for their families or businesses – when what they really want is to feel supported and safe. Amanda shares vulnerably about: how she became an overfunctioner, the blessings and curses of being one, and the practical strategies she’s using to let go – and what her partner is doing to make her feel like she can finally try to relax. If this ...
Oct 16, 2024•58 min
354. How to Make Loving Corrections with adrienne maree brown adrienne marie brown returns to discuss how to make loving corrections with the people in your life. Discover: -The three essential human needs—and what happens when we don’t get them -How to break free from the need to be “good” and find something better -What defines a loving correction (and what doesn’t) -Why acting as a protector for others reveals deep truths about your own healing journey On the guest: adrienne maree brown grows...
Oct 15, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 354
353. How We’ll Save Abortion: A Must-Listen with Jessica Valenti Amanda, Glennon and Abby sit down with award-winning writer and activist Jessica Valenti to discuss the state of abortion rights in the United States. Discover: -The staggering statistic revealing overwhelming public support for abortion in America -Why the anti-choice movement is desperate to keep abortion off the ballot -Why abortion is a litmus test for the future of democracy in America -The exodus of doctors from anti-choice s...
Oct 10, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 353
1. Jen describes the shock of losing her 26-year marriage overnight. 2. How, looking back, Jen sees that she knew something was wrong in her relationship well before she “knew” something was wrong – and the moment she reached out to Glennon to share it for the first time. 3. Why Jen’s friends told her she was a “human spotlight” and “cleanup crew” in her marriage – and the pain of realizing she was powerful in every role other than wife. 4. How Jen convinced herself that her marriage was enough ...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min
352. Which Day of the Week Are You? Abby, Glennon and Amanda discuss what day of the week they each are, why we do things we don’t want to do, and how to stop giving unsolicited advice. Discover: -Why we should celebrate divorce and endings more; -Unsolicited advice and what to do if you find yourself giving it; -Why you might be engaging in trauma reenactment; and -What’s happening when you feel the Sunday Scaries.
Oct 08, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 352
351. How to Have *Healthy* Conflict with Amanda Ripley Conflict expert and investigative journalist, Amanda Ripley, is back to give us a conflict resolution 101 guide and delve into some real-life examples from Abby and Glennon’s relationship. Discover: -The best way to diffuse a high-conflict person from going further; -The binary thinking that makes fighting with a spouse feel so painful–plus, the antidote; -How to disagree while still holding someone else’s perspective; and -Why it’s importan...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 351
Today, we’re sharing our first conversation with one of our favorite teachers – Martha Beck. We talk about letting go of control, cultivating joy, strategies for making hard decisions when we’re scared, and learning to recognize and pursue what feels like freedom. Discover: -How do we tap back into living by our inner compass after living by consensus and following outer voices for so long? -What Martha said to Glennon and Abby when they told her they were in love but scared to move forward—and ...
Oct 02, 2024•55 min
350. Secrets to a Joyful Life with Ina Garten Ina Garten – the iconic Barefoot Contessa – shares her best life and business advice and her tips for how to host a successful dinner party. Plus, the details behind an unforgettable night with Abby, Ina, Taylor Swift, and beer pong; Discover: -Ina’s surefire way to silence the inner-critic; -Why satisfaction has everything to do with not settling; and -What the key to having a fun dinner party can teach us about life. About Ina: Ina Garten has hoste...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 350
349. How to Stop Pleasing and Start Living Amanda and Glennon answer your questions about friendship, mental health, people pleasing and the difference between boundaries and control. Discover: -Why if you’re a person who “goes with the flow” you might want to reconsider; -What to do when you feel the loss of a friend getting into a new relationship; -The truth about married men who refuse to socialize with women who are not their wife; and -The healing power of getting a mental health diagnosis...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 349
Do you remember where you were? On September 27, 2018, as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford raised her right hand and testified in the hearings of Brett Kavanaugh—who would go on to be confirmed to a lifetime appointment on the highest court in the nation. This week marks six years since we were eyewitnesses to her historic, courageous patriotism. In honor of her bravery and resolve, today we reshare our powerful conversation with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford—about the heartbreak, and hope, of being an Ame...
Sep 25, 2024•59 min
348. How to Quiet Your Inner Critic with Dr. Kristin Neff Dr. Kristin Neff shares the secret to self-compassion and how to lessen our inner critic’s voice in order to build self-worth. Discover: -The 20-second daily practice you need to increase your self-compassion; -How to use your compassion for others as a template for how to treat yourself; -How to give your inner-critic a software update; and -The “fierce” self-compassion and what it has to do with drawing boundaries. On The Guest: Dr. Kri...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min
347. The Cycles We’re Breaking: Abby, Amanda & Glennon Abby, Glennon, and Amanda discuss Tuesday’s conversation with Dr. Mariel Buqué about intergenerational trauma. Each share examples of how they’re working on healing it in their lives and families. Discover: -Abby’s hilarious and heartbreaking breakdown that revealed how deeply she’s into her healing work. -Why Glennon no longer believes that she has a debilitating mental illness; and -The shocking study that made Amanda feel a kinship wi...
Sep 19, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 347
Today, we’re resharing a special one. Dear Sugar herself – Cheryl Strayed – joined us to do what she does best: offer her best advice in response to your questions on co-parenting after infidelity, setting boundaries with friends, reconciling an estranged parent relationship, and so much more. Discover: - Why Cheryl says every problem she’s ever had has been solved by a list. - The question Cheryl gets asked over and over again–and how she just helps advice seekers understand what they’re really...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
346. How to Break Family Cycles: Dr. Mariel Buqué Psychologist, Dr. Mariel Buqué, joins us to discuss intergenerational trauma – and how understanding the generations that came before us can lead to profound healing. Discover: -The symptoms that signal that you might have inherited trauma; -The most powerful sentence to say to your child to provide them healing; -How to reframe family loyalty – and why it’s never too late to do this work. About Dr. Buqué: Dr. Mariel Buqué is a first-generation, ...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min
