We Can Do Hard Things The One Who Taught Glennon Friendship: Alex Hedison
Jun 25, 2024
Artist, actor, photographer, filmmaker, and dear friend of Glennon and Abby, Alex Hedison discusses their friendship, the story of how they met, and offers life advice. They share moments like a kitchen mishap and stress the importance of relationships and communication in their chat.
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Unlikely Friendship Beginnings
- Alex Hedison describes an unconventional friendship origin, sparked by Glennon Doyle's podcast and facilitated by Jamie Lee Curtis.
- An initial 7 AM meeting, despite not being night people, led to a five-hour conversation and solidified their connection.
The Friendship Application
- Jamie Lee Curtis championed Alex Hedison to Glennon Doyle, sending a detailed "application" with pictures and stories.
- The application highlighted Hedison's character and included images of a backyard graduation ceremony Jodi Foster orchestrated.
The Post-Mortem
- Alex Hedison suggests "post-mortems" after social gatherings to discuss anxieties or uncertainties.
- This practice fosters vulnerability and strengthens relationships by addressing potential misunderstandings openly.