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1. Amanda shares the story of Séamus, the newest addition to her family–and how he has ruined her “religion” of the spreadsheet.
2. Why Glennon says that Honey and Hattie are the only “people” who truly understand her–and what each of them teach her about love.
3. The ways we hilariously project emotions onto our pets–and how Abby has fallen for Tish’s pet hamster, Biscuit.
For their first (of hopefully many) podcast double dates, Abby and Glennon sit down with the icons, activists, and Olympians Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird. In this honest and hilarious conversation, we find out:
1. The delightfully awkward moment Megan and Sue first met;
2. What’s hard for each of them right now;
3. The boundaries they’re working on together;
4. How they communicate and deal with jealousy; and
5. How they help each other show up in the world as champions for change.
About Sue:
Regarded as the world’s premier point guard, Sue Bird is the WNBA’s All-Time Leader in Assists and known for being selfless, driven, encouraging, funny and smart. Bird is a seasoned veteran and a born leader who has dominated at every level. She is one of only seven women to win an Olympic Gold Medal (she’s won five), a World Championship Gold Medal (she’s won four) an NCAA Championship (she’s won two), and a WNBA Championship (she’s won four – the last just weeks before her 40th birthday). Sue is also a five-time Euroleague Champion, a twelve- time WNBA All-Star, was voted by the fans as one of the WNBA’s Top 15 Players of All Time. Off the court, Sue spends time as a basketball analyst for ESPN and as an outspoken and visible activist advocating for Black Lives, equality, health and wellness and expanding opportunities for girls and all marginalized people.
TW: @S10Bird
IG: @suebird10
About Megan:
Two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Megan Rapinoe is a fan favorite and one of the team’s most technical and craftiest players. A vocal leader on and off the pitch, Megan helped lead the USWNT to the 2019 Women’s World Cup Championship scoring some of the biggest goals of the tournament. Megan took home the tournament’s two top honors – the Golden Boot for top scorer, and the Golden Ball for the best player in the tournament. Megan is an advocate for equality for all and has been able to intersect her passion for humanity and authenticity.
TW: @mPinoe
IG: @mrapinoe
Today, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda continue their conversation about Glennon’s eating disorder relapse and the Next Right Thing for their family.
CW // eating disorders
Today, Glennon shares about her recent eating disorder relapse.
If talk about eating disorders and mental illness helps: Listen today.
If it triggers: Skip today.
CW // eating disorders
1. Glennon explains her “soundaries”—and why a lack of audiorial yield in public places is her biggest peeve.
2. Abby’s struggle, as a bonus parent, adjusting to a kid-filled life with zero personal space and personal property boundaries.
3. Why Amanda is allergic to the word “fine”—and why she’s stopped saying “I didn’t have time.”
1. Glennon reenacts her first emotional and hilarious email exchange with Sarah Paulson about the Untamed TV show.
2. Sarah contemplates how she will prepare for the role of Glennon–and why she’s “never been more excited about anything truly ever. ”
3. Glennon, Sarah and Abby discuss who will play Abby–and how they will recreate the “There She Is” moment.
About Sarah:
Sarah Paulson’s acting work includes lead roles in FX’s anthology series "American Horror Story,” and playing Marcia Clark in "The People v. O. J. Simpson,” for which she won an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics’ Choice Award, and a Television Critics Association Award.
Her film credits include the Academy Award-winning "12 Years a Slave,” as well as “Carol,” "Ocean’s 8,” and many others.
She can be seen in the FX miniseries "Mrs. America,” Lionsgate’s "Run,” in the title role in the Netflix series "Ratched,” which she executive produces, and most recently in the third installment of American Crime Story: Impeachment as Linda Tripp.
TW: @MsSarahPaulson
1. Why it’s important to prioritize our own needs, wants, and feelings–and how that creates freedom and peace for those we love.
2. What Glennon says was the hardest thing about telling her kids that Craig and she were getting a divorce–and how truth telling frees us all.
3. Martha’s helpful strategy for how to choose freedom over fear when we’re faced with a tough decision.
About Martha:
Dr. Martha Beck is a New York Times bestselling author, life coach, and speaker. She holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one of the smartest women I know.” Martha is a passionate and engaging teacher, known for her unique combination of science, humor, and spirituality. Her newest book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller.
Book: The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self
Instagram: @themarthabeck
Twitter: @marthabeck
1. How do we tap back into living by our inner compass after living by consensus and following outer voices for so long?
2. What Martha said to Glennon and Abby when they told her they were in love but scared to move forward—and how that advice changed their lives.
3. How to make a plan to cultivate joy when it feels like you are army-crawling through life.
About Martha:
Dr. Martha Beck is a New York Times bestselling author, life coach, and speaker. She holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one of the smartest women I know.” Martha is a passionate and engaging teacher, known for her unique combination of science, humor, and spirituality. Her newest book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller.
Book: The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self
Instagram: @themarthabeck
Twitter: @marthabeck
1. How chronic social isolation throughout the pandemic has impacted our friendships–and why that’s affecting our mental health and cravings for connection.
2. Glennon, Amanda, and Abby each make a Next Right Thing plan for prioritizing friendship in their lives.
3. How we grieve a friendship ending when there’s no cultural template or ritual to acknowledge that deep loss.
1. Why the connection of friendship is emerging as the single best thing for your wellness—and three things that define a healthy friendship.
2. How friendship has changed for Abby since retiring from soccer—and why Glennon fears commitment in friendships more than other relationships.
3. How to recognize ambivalent relationships—and why they can be just as bad for us as toxic ones.
CW // eating disorders
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