Author Glennon Doyle discusses a range of topics including anger, battles with alcohol and body image, personal journey of sexuality, and parenting woes.
Women should trust their desires and emotions rather than conforming to societal expectations.
Parenting is about modeling vulnerability and authenticity, teaching children to embrace a range of emotions and let go of perfection.
Deep dives
Influential author Glenon Doyle discusses living an untamed life
In this podcast episode, Glenon Doyle, author of bestselling books Untamed, Love Warrior, and Carry On, discusses the importance of living an untamed life. She emphasizes that women need to trust their desires and emotions, rather than conforming to societal expectations. Doyle shares a personal story about watching a cheetah race and realizing that women, like the cheetah, can be tamed into forgetting their true selves. She encourages women to embrace their anger and longing as powerful forces for change. Doyle also opens up about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and body image, and the ongoing process of untaming and accepting oneself.
Parenting as a verb: Being fully human with our children
Doyle challenges the idea that parenting is about being a perfect angelic figure. Instead, she emphasizes that parenting is about modeling what it means to be fully human for our children. Doyle shares that she allows herself to be vulnerable and authentic with her children, apologizing when necessary and showing them that it's okay to make mistakes. She highlights the importance of teaching children that it is natural to experience a range of human emotions and that they should not feel shame for being fully themselves. Doyle encourages parents to let go of the pressure to be perfect and instead focus on being present and genuine with their children.
Navigating the journey of self-trust and untaming
Doyle reflects on her own journey of untaming and self-trust. She shares that it has been a gradual process filled with moments of self-doubt and fear. Doyle discusses how she overcame the belief that she was broken or crazy, learning to embrace her sensitivity and uniqueness. She emphasizes that untaming does not mean constant bravery or wildness, but rather a return to one's true self and a sovereignty over one's own life. Doyle also acknowledges that she still experiences moments of insecurity and body image struggles, reminding listeners that the journey is ongoing and imperfect, but ultimately rewarding.
The power of becoming a confident and fully human woman
Doyle discusses the transformative power of becoming a confident and fully human woman. She highlights the importance of rejecting societal expectations and shame around desire, anger, and ambition. Doyle encourages women to embrace their anger and use it as a catalyst for change in themselves and society. She also shares her insights on the challenges of dismantling deeply ingrained beliefs and shame around the female body. Doyle offers a message of acceptance and self-love, reminding women that they have the power to redefine and embrace their own narratives.
The author of Untamed and Body Warrior has a lot to say - and in this interview with Fearne she packs it all into one podcast. From getting angry, to her battles with alcohol and body image... and on to her personal journey of sexuality... oh, and her latest parenting woes. It's all in here.
Warning: references to body dismorphia
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