We Can Do Hard Things

361. Post-Election Family Meeting 

Glennon, Abby, and Amanda speak from the heart the morning after the results of the 2024 election. They share how they’re thinking and feeling, what this means, what comes next, and how we can better show up for each other. We love you, Pod Squad. Thank you for being our community.

360. Elizabeth Warren: The Election Day Convo Everyone Needs

On this important Election day, we’re honored to welcome Senator Elizabeth Warren. She explains why, if you’re voting with your wallet—thinking about your grocery bills, medical bills, childcare costs, rent or mortgage, elder care, or student loans—your vote should go to Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

Discover:

More on Senator Warren: Elizabeth Warren, the senior Senator from Massachusetts, is a fearless consumer advocate and one of the nation’s leading progressive voices, fighting for big structural change that would transform our economy and rebuild the middle class. Before becoming the first woman ever elected to the Senate from Massachusetts in 2012, Elizabeth led the fight to create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency established in the aftermath of the financial crisis to protect consumers from predatory financial practices. Elizabeth lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband Bruce and their golden retriever, Bailey.

Hi Podsquad. Today, we’re honored to sit down with Pete Buttigieg to discuss the four magic words that could change the election and the hearts of those you love.

Discover:

-The powerful antidote to the political tribalism dividing families and communities

-How to make love your guiding force in the crucial days ahead

-The surprising truth about why even Pete is exhausted by constant political talk—and how to finally move past it

-Why politics are personal, and how they impact every part of our lives

More on Pete: The first openly gay person confirmed to serve in a president’s Cabinet, Buttigieg previously served two terms as mayor of his hometown, South Bend, Indiana, where he worked across the aisle to transform the city’s future. Household income grew, poverty fell, and unemployment was cut in half.He also served for seven years as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, taking a leave of absence from the mayor’s office for a deployment to Afghanistan in 2014.The son of Joseph Buttigieg, who immigrated to the United States from Malta, and Jennifer Anne Montgomery, a fifth-generation Hoosier, Buttigieg is a graduate of Harvard University and Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar and completed a degree in philosophy, politics, and economics. He lives with his husband Chasten, their two children, Gus and Penelope, and their dog.

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. 

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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.