Author of Untamed and fierce truth-teller Glennon Doyle joins me for a raw and revelatory episode, first recorded in July 2020. We dive into:
Why we chase approval instead of trusting our inner voice
Her struggles with body image, love, and emotional resilience
The failures that shaped her—from family breakdowns to learning self-protection
Every moment is unscripted and packed with wisdom. No edits. No filters. Just Glennon, exactly as she is.
Listen when you're ready for honesty that hits like a lightning bolt.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Intro
01:59 Glennon Doyle's Early Life and Struggles
02:11 The Journey to Sobriety
02:35 Meeting Abby Wambach and Life Transformation
03:01 The Impact of 'Untamed' and Pandemic Challenges
07:47 Writing 'Untamed' and Embracing Wildness
12:54 Personal Transformation
17:11 Redefining Success and Family Dynamics
35:52 Generational Differences and Parenting
36:38 A Mother's Transformation
38:04 Struggles with Thick Skin
38:58 Navigating Feedback as an Artist
51:10 The Scarcity Mindset Among Women
55:52 Body Image and Control
💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:
"If a cheetah can be tamed to forget who she is, so can a woman."
"This life is mine alone, so I have stopped asking people for directions to places they’ve never been."
"The point of being human is not to feel happy—it’s to feel everything."
🔗 LINKS + MENTIONS:
Elizabeth’s upcoming one-off show at Cadogan Hall on 21 Sep for her new novel One of Us: https://www.fane.co.uk/elizabeth-day
Elizabeth’s Substack: https://theelizabethday.substack.com/
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📚 WANT MORE?
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – On feminism, failure, and the power of storytelling to reshape identity: https://link.chtbl.com/wqGlGUPi
Mo Gawdat – Former Google exec turned happiness expert, sharing his journey through grief and self-discovery: https://link.chtbl.com/fnA5IzTi
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