Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Tarana is a good friend and one of their favorite people on earth. She has been working at the intersection of racial justice and gender equity for nearly three decades, and she started the "Me Too" Movement in 2006. In 2017, when the hashtag went viral, Tarana emerged as a global leader in the evolving conversation around sexual violence. they talk about how her theory of "empowerment through empathy" is changing the way the world thinks and talks about sexual violence, consent, and social justice. And, they also talk/cry/laugh about falling in love, running as fast as they can from love, and the perils of sharing a bathroom with the guys they love.
Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Strap yourselves in. They talk to their dear friend and sister Cheetah, Glennon - author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Untamed. This is an honest conversation about walking away from the lifelong training that keeps them small, quiet, and afraid, and embracing their wild, brave hearts. Glennon is the author of two #1 New York times bestsellers - Untamed and Love Warrior. She's the author of the New York Times bestseller, Carry On, Warrior, an activist, and the founder of Together Rising, an all-women led nonprofit organization that has revolutionized grassroots philanthropy - raising over $25 Million for women, families and children in crisis. She lives in Florida with her wife and three children.
Fri, Mar 27, 2020
They have collectively hit weary. This is especially true for the brave folks on the front lines of this pandemic and for the people who love and support them. And, it's also true for all of them. They talk about strategies for falling apart, staying connected + kind, and giving yourselves permission to feel hard things.
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Grief expert David Kessler takes them by the hand and walks them into what he's learned about love, loss, and finding meaning. As someone who has a lot of fear about grief and grieving, this conversation is not what they expected. The only word they can use to describe what they learned from David is "beautiful."
Tue, Apr 7, 2020
Alicia's book is a masterclass in authenticity and vulnerability. They talk about the quiet, subtle experiences that fuel their need to armor up and self-protect, and the courage behind owning their worth, listening to their own voice, and living with their own "girl on fire" energy.
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
Dr. Marc Brackett has dedicated his life to studying emotions and to teaching them what he's learning. They talk about how emotional literacy - being able to recognize, name, and understand their feelings - affects everything from learning, decision making, and creativity, to relationships, health, and performance.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Have you ever struggled with feeling lonely - even when you're surrounded by people you love? They have. It's painful and confusing. They talk to Dr. Vivek Murthy, a physician and the 19th Surgeon General of the United States, about loneliness and the physical and emotional toll that social disconnection takes on them. They talk about his new book, TOGETHER, and what it takes for each of you to tilt the world toward love and connection.
Wed, May 6, 2020
This two-episode special is based on a course that Dr. Harriet Lerner and they did together on her groundbreaking book, "Why Won't You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts." You can expect authentic, hard conversations (and one helluva role play) about making mistakes, healing hurts, and being brave. Harriet is a friend, mentor, and teacher. Her work has shaped my career and made my life better. During a time of deep uncertainty and anxiety - when many of them have struggled to be your best selves all of the time - apologizing has never been more important.
Fri, May 8, 2020
This two-episode special is based on a course that Dr. Harriet Lerner and they did together on her groundbreaking book, "Why Won't You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts." You can expect authentic, hard conversations (and one helluva role play) about making mistakes, healing hurts, and being brave. Harriet is a friend, mentor, and teacher. Her work has shaped my career and made my life better. During a time of deep uncertainty and anxiety - when many of them have struggled to be their best selves all of the time - apologizing has never been more important.
Wed, May 13, 2020
Jay and Mark Duplass are two of their favorite humans. They are film-makers, writers, directors, producers, actors, and activists. They're also partners, fathers, and brothers who believe in connection, love, and the importance of small moments. they talk about their memoir, Like Brothers, and how so much of what they crave in life comes from straddling the paradoxes inherent in love, creativity, and relationships.
Wed, May 20, 2020
They talk about the Enneagram which he describes as a "compassionate sketch of possibilities that shows you who you can become if you remember what your souls' created purpose was." They think Chris's power as a teacher comes from his compassion, his deep understanding of how fear works in your live, and his own healthy skepticism about things that seem too easy and too reductive.
Wed, May 27, 2020
This conversation with Celeste Ng is the first of two episodes on Little Fires Everywhere, where they'll cover the book and the series. They talked about the writing process, the stories that they tell, and the stories that define them. They also covered how their hometowns shape you, how parenting is a shame minefield, and how they all have the power to mourn moments even while they're in them. Celeste also filled you in on what she thinks about the series and what it felt like watching Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington create a show from her novel.
Fri, May 29, 2020
Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington are true creatives and storytellers, working to make timely art that is honest and vulnerable and truth-telling. Here's part two of my conversation on Little Fires Everywhere. It covers how Reese and Kerry worked with a team of other creatives to bring Celeste's words to life. They talked about the challenges and responsibilities of creating authentic, living, breathing characters with complex internal thoughts. They talked about motherhood and how it connects them, changes them, and changes as it goes. And they talked about creating art that honors ordinary, complicated people from completely different backgrounds, while connecting them all together.
Wed, Jun 3, 2020
They are talking with professor Ibram Kendi, New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and the Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. They talk about racial disparities, policy, and equality, but they really focus on How to Be an Antiracist, which is a groundbreaking approach to understanding uprooting racism and inequality in the society and in yourselves.
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Austin Channing Brown's anti-racism work is critical to changing the world, and her ability to talk about what is good and true about love, about your faith, and about loving each other is transformative. She is a writer, a speaker, and a media producer providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. They connect on her book and talk about her online television show, The Next Question.
Wed, Jun 17, 2020
They talk to artist, advocate, executive producer, and all-around amazing woman and friend Laverne Cox about her new, groundbreaking documentary, Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen, the importance of policy protection for the trans community, and the seismic shifts in the world today. They also discuss the complexities of intersectionality and accountability, the difference between discomfort and safety, and the ultimate power of seeking love and living in the light.
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
Meet Carrie Rodriguez and Gina Chavez, the musicians who created and perform the music you hear every week this podcast. Artists and activists, Gina and Carrie integrate stories, culture, and the heart of past generations into their music to create artful and hopeful futures. You can hear it in their music, and you can see it in their lives. They are so grateful that their weekly conversations begin and end with their soulful sounds.
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
They are talking with Judd Apatow, who has directed, produced, and written many of the biggest comedy films and hit TV shows of the last two decades. They look at what's funny, why it's funny, and why laughter creates connection. They also uncover that thin line between humor and grief and what it means to tell the stories of your live in a way that you recognize yourselves and your shared humanity.
Wed, Jul 1, 2020
They share their thoughts about why accountability is a prerequisite for change, and why you need to get your head and heart around the difference between being held accountable for racism and feeling shame, and being shamed. They share their personal stories of being held accountable and holding yourself accountable, as well as their strategies for pulling their "thinking brain" back online when they are experiencing the flight and fight energy fueled by shame.
Wed, Jul 8, 2020
They said, "Ask Anything," and the community came through with the tough questions. To be honest, they thought they'd get some easy, fun ones-but no, all deep-end questions. In fact, they had hundreds and hundreds of tough, smart, thoughtful questions submitted, and today they answer five of them. They cover 'fake news,' disappointment vs self-pity, religion and shame, when something is shame-worthy, and they're just getting started.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
They received so many thoughtful and tough AMA questions from listeners that it took them two episodes to cover the most popular topics. In Part 2, they unpack one of the most asked questions: How do parents build shame resilience in their children? They're also answering another popular question: Are there TV series and/or films that they think do a great job of accurately capturing emotions and the human experience? While there are so many that do that well, they share a few of their current favorites.
Wed, Sep 2, 2020
So glad to be back. Launching their second season with a conversation on one of their favorite subjects (and least favorite experiences): Day 2. It sounds easy enough, but Day 2 is no joke. It's the messy middle - the point of no return. Join them as they talk about navigating what's next and why it's always best to stumble through the darkness together.
Wed, Sep 9, 2020
Researcher and professor Dr. Scott Sonenshein and them talk about the art and science of being scrappy, why outsiders are sometimes better than experts, and why comparison is truly the thief of joy. This book turned things upside down for me - in the best way. They hope the conversation does the same for you.
Wed, Sep 30, 2020
The Most Rev. Michael Curry is Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, and they talk about love. Messy, hard, complicated love. They ask him how you can transcend fear in a scarcity-based culture and what you can learn from those who came before you. They also talk about the church, how to develop beloved community, and the scrappy, gritty, work of love that is their definition of faith. Plus, Bishop Curry shares his playlist with one song that they really didn't expect.
Wed, Oct 7, 2020
As the self-appointed president of the TLFC (Ted Lasso Fan Club), it was a blast to talk to Jason Sudeikis, the co-creator, writer, and executive producer who plays Ted Lasso, and Brendan Hunt, the co-creator and writer who plays Coach Beard on the hit series. The show follows the adventures of a small-time college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. They talk about the show's interesting origin story, writers' room inspirations, and why intention is critical to the creative process. It's a fun conversation about a show that is unapologetically awkward, brave, and kind.
Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Burnout. You're all experiencing it and you're all desperate for a way through it. They talk to Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagoski about what causes burnout, what it does to your body, and how you can move through the emotional exhaustion. This has been a game-changer for them and for their family.
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
They talk with writer, storyteller, and joy advocate Gabby Rivera, the first Latina to write for Marvel Comics. Gabby penned the solo series America about America Chavez, a portal-punching queer Latina powerhouse. They also talk about her debut novel Juliet Takes a Breath, how important it is to see yourselves in stories about the hero's journey, and how joy is a form of resistance.
Wed, Nov 18, 2020
They get to talk to Dolly Parton about love, empathy, and the power of truth-telling. They talk about everything from her new book, and songwriting, to the challenges of leading organizations and Burt Reynolds. It's amazing to them how Dolly's songwriting and storytelling seems to be driven by a deep calling to turn toward pain and heartbreak so she can shine a light for all of you to find your way.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020
They talk with Priya Parker - a master facilitator, strategic advisor, and the author of The Art of Gathering. They dig into what it means to come together, why connection requires intention, and the often-invisible structures inside the most meaningful gatherings. Priya even helps them deconstruct their wedding and why, decades later, people still tell them how different and fun it was.
Wed, Dec 2, 2020
They talk with David Eagleman, a neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, TED speaker, and Guggenheim Fellow, all about the brain and how it works. It's mysterious, malleable, constantly changing and up for new challenges. They dig deeper into the research in his book Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain on the power of being uncomfortable and trying new things and how important new experiences are for continued brain development and health.
Wed, Dec 16, 2020
It's a podcasters' roundtable. Tim Ferriss, Dax Shepard, and them talk about everything from preparing for podcasts, parenting, and ping pong, to addiction, trauma, and the long, winding road to healing and wholeness. It's fun and hard and messy. Everything you'd expect from three people who consider curiosity a way of life.
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
They talk about shame and accountability. They discussed this a bit last summer, but they are going deeper today in light of the insurrection at the US Capitol building and the resulting calls to unity without accountability. Dehumanization is the most significant driver of insurrection and it always starts with language. You are all responsible for recognizing it, stopping it, and holding people accountable for dehumanizing language and actions.
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
They talk with Emmanuel Acho, creator, host, and producer of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, a web series about racism to drive open and uncomfortable dialogue. His book with the same name is a thoughtful manifesto, a mandate and a playbook that's both generous and full of love. They get personal, and they talk about what these important questions mean in context of history and for culture today.
Wed, Feb 3, 2021
Drs. Julie and John Gottman have taken more than 40 years of breakthrough research and written or co-written more than 40 books on marital stability, divorce prediction, and how science can help people have successful, loving relationships. They talk about the toll the pandemic has taken on couples, their work in the context of current events, and practical shifts that can help you take care of each.
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
A conversation with two unforgettable creators: Debbie Millman and Roxane Gay. Debbie is a designer, author, educator, and the host of the award-winning podcast Design Matters; and Roxane is a writer, editor, cultural critic, and co-host of the podcast Hear to Slay. Roxane and Debbie are newlyweds, and they talk about their love story, creativity, and the power of a dinner party. Their words and art have been very influential in my life - talking to them about the ins-and-outs of ordinary life is, in itself, extraordinary.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
They're talking to clinical psychologist and author Dr. Edith Eger about her books, The Choice and The Gift. Dr. Eger is a Holocaust survivor who has dedicated her career to helping you understand trauma, anger, resilience, and the power of choosing how you see yourselves and how you resist the labels that people put on you.
Wed, Mar 3, 2021
They talk to Dr. Yaba Blay about her new book, One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race. It's an honest and raw conversation about identity, grief, transformation, history, colorism, and taking responsibility for change. They continue to reflect on this quote from Dr. Blay: "Identity is nuanced. It's complicated. They think it's hard to define. Sometimes they think it's dangerous to define, depending upon who's doing the defining."
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
They're talking to Dr. Angus Fletcher, professor and author of Wonderworks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature, about the science behind the great writings of authors across time--from Greek tragedies, to Maya Angelou, to Tina Fey. They look at how the technology of literature can nurture democracy, power personal growth, and improve your mental health and well-being. Weaving together library and laboratory research, they discuss how literature actually changes who you are, helps you understand who you are, and teaches you how to think.