We Can Do Hard Things

1. How to recognize when you’re dysregulated – so you can slow down and help yourself.

2. The beauty and wisdom in being judgmental, and how that saved Chani’s life. 

3. The liberating idea that “The things that happened to me weren’t about me.”

4. How to set and trust boundaries in order to finally rest.

About Chani:

Chani Nicholas is a Los Angeles-based New York Times bestselling author of You Were Born For This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance.

She has been a counseling astrologer for more than 20 years, guiding her community of over 1 million monthly readers to discover and live out their life’s purpose through understanding their birth chart.

Chani runs her company with her wife and business partner, Sonya Passi. Together they launched the CHANI app, which offers a personalized, daily understanding of their birth chart.

TW: @chaninicholas

IG: @chaninicholas

385. The Science of Healing Heartbreak with Florence Williams 

Author and journalist, Florence Williams discusses the science of heartbreak and the key to healing. 

-The four crucial steps to take when recovering from heartbreak 

-What is actually happening in our bodies when we are heartbroken

-Glennon’s surprising revelations about her own heartbreak 

-How heartbreak and awe are intrinsically connected 

Florence Williams is author of "The Nature Fix" and, most recently, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. Florence explores the connections between humans and the natural world, and reveals the profound psychological and physiological benefits of rewilding our lives.

Calm News with Jessica Yellin: Stay Sane AND Informed

By popular demand, we present Calm News with our dear friend, and Award-Winning Journalist, Jessica Yellin. Together, we explore a new approach to consuming the news that keeps you (and us) informed without winding up our nervous systems. 

-What to do if you find yourself on “the ride” of the news cycle

-Why calming your nervous system before consuming the news is crucial—and an effective way to do it

-The two top news stories you need to know about—and how to respond proportionately

-How to have a witnessing mindset when engaging with the news

On Jessica: Jessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a pioneering Webby award-winning independent news brand. Over 1M+ subscribers and followers across Instagram and other digital media rely on Jessica and News Not Noise to understand what matters, which experts to trust, and to manage their “information overload.” She is the former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy and Gracie Award-winning political correspondent for ABC, MSNBC and CNN. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @JessicaYellin. You can also find the News Not Noise Newsletter on Substack here: https://newsnotnoisejessicayellin.substack.com/

384. Date Nights: Why they Suck & How to Make them Great

Glennon, Abby and Amanda delve into the nuances of salvaging a relationship’s spark or excitement and discuss the role of “date nights” in healthy relationships. 

Discover: 

-Why “date night” is NOT a panacea; 

-Jealousy’s role in our relationships; 

-Why many people have affairs; and

-How to “unknow” your partner and what that means.

At the end of our first full year together, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda reflect on We Can Do Hard Things, this community, some of their favorite episodes, and they reshare the very first show:

1. The original idea for the podcast and how it’s evolved.

2. Glennon describes how an anxiety attack feels – and the 3 strategies that help her find calm.

3. Amanda shares some special “thank you” messages to Glennon, Abby, and the Pod Squad.

383. Let Our Sundance-Winning Film Remind You What Love Is with Megan Falley

Glennon, Abby and Amanda sit down with poet and friend, Megan Falley, to discuss the magic that is their Sundance Award-Winning documentary film, Come See Me in The Good Light. The documentary follows Meg and her partner, Andrea Gibson, as they navigate a year of life, love, and living through an incurable cancer diagnosis. 

-How to make a gift of your suffering

-Why seeing yourself through the loving eyes of another can be life-changing

-Why frat guys are finally relating to queer poets

-What this movie has to do with body image and loving yourself

On Megan Falley: Megan is a nationally-ranked slam poet and the author of three full-length collections of poetry – most recently her book “Drive Here and Devastate Me”. Since transitioning to writing prose, excerpts from her memoir-in-progress have won several first- and second-place national prizes. She runs an online writing workshop called “Poems That Don’t Suck” which has been heralded as “a degree’s worth of education in 5 short weeks.”

On Andrea Gibson: Andrea is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Andrea has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Andrea’s poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health, and social justice. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”. 

Previous appearances on the pod: 

215. The Bravest Conversation We’ve Had: Andrea Gibson

245. An Unforgettable Double Date with Andrea Gibson & Megan Falley

265. Megan Falley Knows What Love Is

1. Mae, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda each explore their sexuality by delving into what sexually attracts each of them. 

2. The sex-positive way Mae’s parents taught them about sex – and orgasm(!) – and how they never made assumptions about Mae's sexuality. 

3. Gender as creative expression and a way to have fun.

4. Simple ways to switch up the monotony of routine; to transform boredom into exploration; and dopamine-infused alternatives for addictive personality types.

5. How fear of abandonment / fear of dependence can take over our lives. 

About Mae:

Mae Martin is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and producer who can be seen starring in Feel Good, which they also created and co-wrote. Mae is currently in development with their upcoming scripted project Programmed for Netflix and stars in season 2 of The Flight Attendant on HBO Max.

Mae Martin's Guide To… series about sexuality and addiction are available to listen to on BBC Sounds. Mae is also the author of Can Everyone Please Calm Down?: A Guide to 21st Century Sexuality.

TW: @TheMaeMartin

IG: @hooraymae

382. What If My Partner’s Jokes Hurt My Feelings?

Abby, Amanda, and Glennon get to forget their problems for a while as they answer your questions on relationships and anxiety. 

-How to know if your words are a hit or a hug

-What malicious joking reveals in a relationship

-Whether anxiety fuels art

-How Amanda and John have identified and dealt with off-limit topics in their marriage

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1. Sam’s life-changing strategies for (reluctantly) interacting with humans.

2. How we use humor to hide the lava of rage churning beneath our surface.

3. Sam’s friendship theory and why she doesn’t need a deep soul connection with every “lowercase f friend.”

4. Sam’s embrace of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)–and why she genuinely believes no one else is having a better time (except maybe Abby).

5. The behind-the-scenes story of the “Fat Babe Pool Party” Shrill show–and why that episode was one of the most important things she’s ever written.

About Samantha:

Samantha Irby writes the "Bitches Gotta Eat" blog, and is the author of WOW, NO THANK YOU; WE ARE NEVER MEETING IN REAL LIFE; and MEATY. She has been a writer and/or co-producer for TV shows including And Just Like That, Work in Progress, Shrill, and Tuca & Bertie.

IG: @bitchesgottaeat

381. Glennon: You Can’t F With Art & Other Parenting Lessons

In the midst of the LA Fires, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda take a moment to pause and reflect on a cozier time. In part two of this holiday discussion Glennon shares the life-changing lesson she got about love, control and parenthood and how that culminated in her gift from Abby. Amanda shares the unexpected way she learned more about her children this holiday season. 

-Why there is a safety net for your kids—and why (Spoiler Alert) it’s not you

-Why your kids may need a reminder of who you truly are—and that you’re okay

-The vibe Glennon is bringing into 2025—and how you can embrace it, too

-The surprising reason a road trip could be exactly what your family needs right now