The goop Podcast Kerry Washington on Rewriting Your Narrative
May 27, 2025
Kerry Washington, an Emmy-winning actor, producer, and advocate, joins for an enlightening discussion. She shares her journey of healing generational traumas and how therapy empowered her to reclaim her voice. The conversation dives into her Hulu series, UnPrisoned, addressing family dynamics shaped by incarceration, and the complexities of love and trust. They also tackle the growing openness of younger generations about mental health, the role of storytelling in personal growth, and the delicate balance of vulnerability in sharing one's narrative.
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Father-Daughter Bond Explored
- Kerry Washington tells a story about her character Paige and her father Edwin, who has been in and out of prison throughout her life.
- Their complicated but loving relationship highlights the complexities of familial bonds after incarceration.
Loving vs Trusting Parents
- Kerry highlights how loving someone does not necessarily mean trusting them, especially in complicated family dynamics.
- She explores the intertwining of love and distrust within parental relationships in the show UnPrisoned.
Using Social Media To Heal
- Kerry shares about using social media with her dad to bring their personal relationship into the public eye.
- She finds freedom and lifts shame by sharing honest moments, which helps destigmatize mental health and family challenges.