Busy Philipps discusses resilience, owning your past, and uncomfortable situations. They explore sleep deprivation, parenting expectations, and the power of social media. They talk about the decision to tell their story honestly, the challenges faced by women and people of color in entertainment. They reminisce about Last Comic Standing and recommend a podcast.
Resilience can be built by not letting past experiences define you and finding motivation in proving people wrong and seeking revenge in the face of adversity.
Balancing a demanding career and being a present parent requires prioritizing children's well-being and providing stability and security in their lives.
Deep dives
Finding Strength in Overcoming Challenges
Busy Phillips shares her perspective on finding the motivation to prove people wrong and seek revenge in the face of adversity. She discusses how these driving forces can provide a temporary push, but also highlights the importance of not solely relying on them for long-term success.
The Balancing Act of Being a Working Mother
Busy Phillips emphasizes the challenges of balancing a demanding career with being a present and engaged mother. She opens up about her decision to prioritize her children during their early years and ensure that they have stability and security in their lives.
The Power of Honesty and Self-Awareness
Busy Phillips discusses the significance of being open and honest about one's experiences and feelings, both in personal life and on social media platforms. She stresses the importance of self-awareness and recognizing one's own participation in the world, allowing for authentic connections and relatability.
Embracing Resilience and Overcoming Professional Setbacks
Busy Phillips shares her personal journey of bouncing back from professional setbacks, particularly being mistreated on set. She encourages finding resilience in wanting to prove people wrong, while also acknowledging the limitations of revenge as a sole driving force. She emphasizes the need to channel resilience into healthier motivations for long-term personal and professional growth.
Resilience can be hard-earned characteristic - and Busy Philipps has lived through some tough times and has the tough personality to match it.
In this pre-lockdown chat with Fearne, they discuss how to own your past without letting it define you, and making sense of the uncomfortable situations we end up in.
Content warning: reference to abortion.
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