We Can Do Hard Things

By Treat Media and Glennon DoyleSociety & Culture Education Self-Improvement Relationships

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March 05, 2024 286. Brandi Carlile & Tish Melton: Behind the Scenes of Making Tish’s New EP
Today, Glennon shares a very special conversation with two of her favorite people on the planet: Brandi Carlile and Tish Melton. In this celebration of music, collaboration, friendship, and community, they take you behind the scenes of how Brandi and Tish created Tish’s debut EP, When We're Older.

Discover:
-What it’s really like having Brandi Carlile as your mentor;
- The happy 3:00 AM accidents that found their way into the album;
- Why we need to take girls’ emotions seriously;
-What it finally took for Glennon and Tish to – just recently – realize they are two different people; and
-Why we should stop justifying who we are.

Download/Stream Tish’s debut EP, When We’re Older, Here: https://ffm.to/whenwereolder

For our other We Can Do Hard Things conversations with Brandi Carlile, check out:
Episode 76. Brandi Carlile: Live From My Couch!
Episode 77. Double Date with Brandi & Catherine Carlile!

Brandi Carlile is an eleven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, producer, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and activist – one of music's most respected voices. Aside from the production of her own work, Carlile has been increasingly in-demand as a record producer – helming albums by Tanya Tucker, Lucius, The Secret Sisters, Brandy Clark, and Tish Melton. Tanya Tucker’s 2019 album While I’m Livin’, co-produced by Carlile with Shooter Jennings, won the GRAMMY for Best Country Album. Last year saw her production talents excel with new album projects from Brandy Clark and Joni Mitchell – both of which took home wins at this year's GRAMMY Awards – as well as her cover of “Home” for the last season of Ted Lasso and her version of “Closer To Fine” with wife Catherine Carlile for Barbie The Album (Best Weekend Ever Edition). Carlile has collaborated closely with Joni Mitchell, Elton John, The Highwomen, Soundgarden, Alicia Keys, Marcus Mumford, Dolly Parton and more. When not on the road, she spends time in her home studio in rural Washington state where she and Catherine raise their two daughters, Evangeline and Elijah.

Tish Melton: 18-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who wears her incredibly perceptive heart on her sleeve. “As a songwriter, I’ve realized you can just tell stories,” she says. “They don’t have to be big, dramatic moments. Personally, I learned how to write songs by simply sharing my journey and feeling how I naturally do.” For her debut EP When We’re Older, she has teamed up with eleven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Brandi Carlile, who is a mentor to Melton and joins as producer. Their musical chemistry is undeniable, rooted in mutual respect, shared taste, and an appreciation for good songwriting and musical catharsis. Inspired by the clear-eyed storytelling and indie rock influences of Taylor Swift and boygenius, Melton chronicles teenage relationships – from the lonely pain of first love, unrequited love, friend crushes, joyous friendships, and the pain, fear and excitement of becoming an adult. She tells these stories as she’s living them, with a sharp eye for detail and lyricism that brings them to life. Her work has received praise from Variety, V Magazine, FLOOD, and Magnet Magazine. When We’re Older is a bold and generous opening statement from a newcomer who is destined to share her stories, and it’s available to stream or download now.
1 hr 5 min
February 29, 2024285. Narcissism vs. Emotional Immaturity: How to Set Boundaries with Family & Work on YOU with Lindsay C. Gibson
Lindsay C. Gibson, is back again to answer even more of your questions about the emotionally immature people in your life!

Discover:
How to know if your family member is a narcissist or emotionally immature + the major difference between the two;
What to do if you realize that you are emotionally immature and the best ways to build up your emotional capacities;
A gentle way forward if you love your family member, but find yourself healthier when you are not around them; and
Abby’s new strategy for self-care in complex relationships with family and how you can implement the same tactic in your own life!
To learn more about the emotionally immature people in your life, check out the last episode – ,How to Deal with Emotionally Immature Partners & In-Laws with Lindsay C. Gibson
– as well as Episode 263. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Lindsay C. GIbson and Episode 264. Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People with Lindsay C. Gibson

About Lindsay:
Lindsay C. Gibson is an author and clinical psychologist, and practicing psychotherapist for over thirty years. She has written several books, including Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People. Dr. Gibson specializes in therapy and coaching with adults to attain new levels of personal growth and confidence in dealing with emotionally immature people. Her books can be found at http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/books.html, and her website is http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/.
59 min
February 27, 2024284. How to Deal with Emotionally Immature Partners & In-Laws with Lindsay C. Gibson
Lindsay C. Gibson is back by popular demand to answer YOUR questions on the emotionally immature people in your life.

Discover:
How to protect your energy when in relationship with emotionally immature people;
Why you might want to pay attention to when and where you use the word “navigate” to describe your relationship with someone;
Practical tools to set boundaries with emotionally immature in-laws (plus a simple practice to get you and your partner on the same page);
Why neglect in romantic relationships is so deeply painful and what to do about it; and
The best thing to do when partnered with someone who has emotional “Walls” up. (It might surprise you!)

Check out our past episodes with Lindsay Gibson:
Episode 263. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Lindsay C. GIbson & Episode 264. Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People with Lindsay C. Gibson.

About Lindsay:
Lindsay C. Gibson is an author and clinical psychologist, and practicing psychotherapist for over thirty years. She has written several books, including Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People. Dr. Gibson specializes in therapy and coaching with adults to attain new levels of personal growth and confidence in dealing with emotionally immature people. Her books can be found at http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/books.html, and her website is http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/.
59 min
February 22, 2024283. How Glennon Transforms Sadness into Power
Glennon, Abby, and Amanda respond to a listener’s question about how to find yourself when you’re at your lowest – diving into how to embrace and move through sadness, the gifts of the low times, and what they tell us about our future selves.

Discover:
Why feeling anything depends on an understanding of its opposite;
The true colors of sadness;
Why Abby has come to believe that sadness is “kind of cool,”& how she’s navigating her current grief;
How to find joy and love yourself the most through a time of sadness; and
Why sadness is an open floor plan.
46 min
February 20, 2024282. Your “Stuff” Personality Type: What Being a Keeper or Clearer Says About You
In this episode, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda dive into the deeper meaning of their individual relationships with 'stuff', asking: Do we have stuff, or does stuff have us?
Discover:
Sister and Glennon’s extremely different views on stuff and what it might mean about their subconscious mind and yours!
A test to find out if you are a Keeper or a Clearer;
Gen Z’s take on stuff…does it reveal a more evolved spiritual perspective?
A simple visualization to help you decide what your stuff REALLY means to you; and
The unbelievable (but true) Storage Wars story that forever changed Abby’s relationship to stuff.
1 hr 1 min
February 15, 2024281. How Amanda Finally Calmed Her Brain & Her Letter from Love with Liz Gilbert
In this beautiful episode, we hear Amanda’s incredible breakthrough in quieting her brain, and how she finally heard from Love with the help of Elizabeth Gilbert.

Discover:
The breathtaking and very odd way that Love ultimately showed up for Amanda;
Taylor & Travis’s love lesson for Amanda
How to avoid what Liz Gilbert calls “taking a monkey survey” when making important life decisions;
The “big thing” we are all missing & how it makes us dissatisfied with everything else; and
How to get your brain and perfectionism to step back so your greater wisdom can speak.

On Liz:
Elizabeth Gilbert is author of the international bestseller, EAT PRAY LOVE, which has been translated into over thirty languages, and sold over 12 million copies worldwide. The book became so popular that Time Magazine named Elizabeth as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2010, Elizabeth published a follow-up to EAT PRAY LOVE called COMMITTED—an instant a #1 New York Times Bestseller, as well as BIG MAGIC: CREATIVE LIVING BEYOND FEAR. She is the author of three novels: STERN MEN, THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS, and CITY OF GIRLS. Elizabeth is the creator of the Onward Book Club, which takes place on her Instagram via a live chat, as a way of spotlighting, studying, and celebrating the work of Black women authors. You can also find her on Substack and subscribe to her newsletter: “Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert.” Subscribe here: https://elizabethgilbert.substack.com/

Don’t miss Abby and Glennon also sharing their Letters from Love on We Can Do Hard Things episodes 268 and 269:
Elizabeth Gilbert On Her Most Important Daily Practice (Abby)
Glennon Shares Her Love Letter with Liz Gilbert
1 hr 3 min
February 13, 2024280. Valentine’s Day: You Must Listen to This–Huge Surprise!
Glennon, Abby and Amanda battle over their very different views of Valentine’s Day, and absolutely shock the pod squad with a MASSIVE Surprise at the end—stick around, you do not want to miss it!

Discover:
Abby, Amanda and Glennon’s clashing perspectives on V-Day and what your take says about YOU;
The simple tool to get exactly what you want, whether you’re in a relationship or not;
How did Valentine’s Day start and is it satisfying to anyone?; and
Possibly the most exciting thing that has ever happened on the pod! Listen until the end for a MASSIVE surprise you don’t want to miss!
1 hr 1 min
February 08, 2024279. Amanda’s “Rebuilding Year” + Playfulness + Your Questions
Glennon, Abby, and Amanda answer your questions and attempt to do ‘easy’ things – sharing about their personal lives and on topics like parenthood, personal growth, and playfulness.

Discover:
Why Amanda’s declaring a “Rebuilding Year,” what it means, and whether you might want one too;
Abby’s advice on how to unlock playfulness;
Why trying to be ‘good’ is a waste of time and what to strive toward instead; and
What your preferred roller coaster seat reveals about your personality.
56 min
February 06, 2024278. The Power of Child-Free Women with Ruby Warrington
Ruby Warrington joins us to discuss the often overlooked experiences of women who do not have children - by choice or circumstance.

How the deeply ingrained belief that womanhood is synonymous with motherhood can be a tool to suppress women's sexuality and autonomy.

The reasons women may choose to be child-free – and the myriad ways women can define their lives and identities outside of motherhood; and

Why we need community and conversation for everyone on the motherhood spectrum.

For the episode referenced by our Pod Squader, check out: 44. Gabrielle Union: Infertility, Bonus Parents & Free Families.

About Ruby:
Ruby Warrington is a British-born author, editor, podcaster, and the founder of Numinous Books. She is the author of Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood. Recognized as a true thought leader, Ruby has the unique ability to identify issues that are destined to become part of the cultural narrative. Her previous books include Material Girl, Mystical World; Sober Curious; and The Sober Curious Reset, and her work has been featured in global outlets, including the New York Times, The Guardian, and Good Morning America. She lives in Miami.

IG: @rubywarrington
1 hr 9 min
February 01, 2024277. What Happened Last Weekend: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun & We DID!
Glennon, Abby and Amanda take you behind the scenes into the magic of their recent adventure at Brandi Carlile and Catherine Carlile’s GIRLS JUST WANNA Weekend in Mexico.

Discover:
Glennon’s triumphant – gyrating – return to the stage (and why it scared her nephew);
The breathtaking moment between Tish and the Pod Squad that brought the house down;
The magic of centering: why every marginalized community needs its space;
How to recreate the magic of LETTING GO and being out of control; Plus:
Amanda’s pantless debut!
1 hr 2 min