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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, 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.
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;
-Why rebelling against societal norms can be so freeing; and
-The emotional moments that left Gillian in tears.
About Gillian:
Gillian Anderson is an award-winning film, television and theater actor, producer and director. Among other honors, she has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and an Evening Standard Theatre Award. In addition to her acting work, Gillian is also globally recognized as a respected activist and charity campaigner, previously co-authored the Sunday Times bestseller We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere with Jennifer Nadel, and in 2023 founded the wellness drinks brand G-Spot which encourages women to embrace their unique power. In 2016 Anderson was appointed an honorary OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her services to drama. She lives in London with her three children.
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 one of the conversation, check out episode 356, How to Say No
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 with Amanda, go to: Episode 309 Amanda’s Diagnosis & What’s Next (Pt. 1).
And for more episodes on Breast Cancer Awareness, please also check out:
Episode 316 Amanda Returns Post Surgery: Here’s What She Wants You To Know
Episode 317 What Amanda’s Learned About Life, Love & Community (Post Surgery Pt 2)
Episode 320 Early Detection, Mammograms & Breast Cancer Care with Dr. Rachel Brem
Episode 321 Expert Advice on Genetic Testing, Cancer Prevention & Care Disparities with Dr. Rachel Brem
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.
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.
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 episode resonates, go back and listen to OVERWHELM: Is our exhaustion a sign that we’re CareTicking time bombs?
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 healing ideas in public through writing, music, and podcasts, nurturing Emergent Strategy, Pleasure Activism, Radical Imagination and Transformative Justice. adrienne’s work is informed by 25 years of social and environmental justice facilitation primarily supporting Black liberation. adrienne is the author/editor of Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds; Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good; Grievers; and Maroons.
adrienne’s latest book Loving Corrections is available now.
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 states and the rise in maternal mortality rates.
More on Jessica: Jessica Valenti is an award-winning author and activist. She’s the author of seven books, including the New York Times bestseller Sex Object: A Memoir. Her groundbreaking anthology, Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape, paved the way for legislation of the same name, setting what’s now considered the gold standard for sexual consent. Jessica has also been credited with sparking feminism’s online wave by founding the trailblazing blog Feministing. She’s been a columnist for The Guardian and The Nation, and her writing has been published everywhere from The New York Times and The Atlantic to Bitch magazine and The Toast. After the demise of Roe, Jessica founded Abortion, Every Day, an urgent synthesis of anything and everything happening with abortion rights in the United States. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter.
More about Jessica’s Work:
-https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/772254/abortion-by-jessica-valenti/
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