Stand-up, comedian, writer, and actress Beth Stelling joins us today to chat about her Netflix special "If You Didn't Want Me" special as well as time writing on Rick & Morty. She shares how she overcame a challenging childhood, dating after being in a difficult relationship, and what it's like to get ready to play with the masters women's field US hockey team in the Pan Am games. To no surprise her brilliance, warmth and wit exude every area of her life.

Doing Scary Things -00:03:23

The Pan American Games -00:09:12

The Mental Shift from Stand Up to Field Hockey -00:11:25

Finding Our Essence -00:17:46

Learning to Find the Humor -00:18:32

Beth’s Road from Ohio to LA -00:20:55

Lessons from Our Parents -00:27:59

Compassion and Forgiveness with Our Parents -00:34:48

The Predictability and the Chaos -00:39:01

Finding Comfort and Ease with Yourself -00:42:14

Emotional Relationships with Food -00:46:04

Our Expectations vs the World’s -00:49:38

Working on Healthy Relationships -00:57:48

Finding Inner Peace -01:01:03

What About Instincts -01:03:03

Your Childhood Can’t Be an Excuse -01:04:38

The Creative Process -01:11:20

Dealing with the Old Stuff -01:19:09

Focus on Beth’s Physical Practice -01:24:02

Looking for New Possibilities -01:31:45

A Champion for Strong Women -01:32:33

Parallels with Team Sports and Stand Up -01:41:20

Connect with Beth:

Website: www.bethstelling.com

Specials: HBO, Girl Daddy

Netflix, If you didn't want me then

Instagram: @bethstelling

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