Hannah Brown [The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars] talks with Rachel and Olivia about moving from beauty pageants to The Bachelor, misconceptions about chemistry and love, and meeting her current partner on a dating app. They also discuss personal insecurities, Jed lying to Hannah on her season of The Bachelorette, and how Jed’s then secret fiancée is now Hannah’s sister-in-law.
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Hannah Brown on The Bachelor, Being Drawn to Chaos, and Soulmates

On Broad Ideas, Rachel Bilson is joined by long-time best friend Olivia Allen to talk about sex, mental health, their belief (or lack of) in ghosts, and so much more. They’ll be joined by old friends, young friends, and some friends they haven’t met yet to have fun, casual conversations about the same kind of broad topics you'd find yourself discussing with your girlfriends.

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Sasha Pieterse [Pretty Little Liars] talks with Olivia and Rachel about how her relationship with sexuality on camera has shifted with motherhood, her experience with PCOS, and the toxicity of comparing yourself with other women. They also discuss the effect of Sasha’s massive social following, gatekeeping among women, and key qualities in a partner.
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Sasha Pieterse on PCOS, toxic comparison, and gatekeeping among women

Actress, model and entrepreneur Molly Sims talks to Rachel and Olivia about her journey as an entrepreneur, skin care, and lack of transparency on social media. They also discuss when it’s OK to lie to your children, and the importance of teaching the value of tenacity and accountability.
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Molly Sims on Entrepreneurship, Skin Care, and Lying to your Children

Sarah Wayne Callies [Prison Break, Colony, The Walking Dead] talks to Rachel and Olivia about her new Prison Break rewatch podcast, her experience with adopting, and giving birth at the same time as her dog. They also discuss remedies for postpartum depression, inner voice, and Sarah getting spat in the face on the set of Prison Break.
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Sarah Wayne Callies on Getting Spat in the Face on Prison Break Set, and Giving Birth with Her Dog

Skeet Ulrich [Riverdale, Jericho, Scream] talks to Rachel and Olivia about being kidnapped by his father and not seeing his mother for 4 years, being the “safe spot” for your children, and his thoughts on marriage. They also discuss what qualities they find most attractive, Skeet’s new show with Giancarlo Esposito, and the volatility of acting.
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Skeet Ulrich on Being Kidnapped, Anger, and Riverdale

Local Natives members Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn visit Rachel’s house for an intimate live performance. They also talk about their new album But I’ll Wait For You, The O.C. and touring.
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Hannah Brown on The Bachelor, Being Drawn to Chaos, and Soulmates

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