440 - Quit the Life That’s Killing You (Before It’s Too Late) with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle

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May 13, 2025

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Glennon Doyle, a bestselling author and founder of Together Rising, joins retired soccer star Abby Wambach and businesswoman Amanda Doyle for an empowering discussion. They tackle the emotional toll of living inauthentically, the liberating art of saying no, and how quitting can usher in self-discovery. They emphasize the hidden costs of control and the importance of embracing change for personal growth. With relatable personal stories, they encourage listeners to prioritize authenticity and navigate grief, ultimately reconnecting with their true selves.

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INSIGHT

Power of Purposeful Quitting

Quitting can be the most empowering act to protect yourself and honor your needs.
Choosing to disappoint others is often necessary to reappoint yourself as the leader of your life.

ADVICE

Quit Control for Growth

Let go of control when it no longer serves you to find new, easier ways of being.
Embrace uncertainty and release old protective habits to grow and thrive.

ANECDOTE

Abby's Grief Commitment

Abby Wambach sustained grief after her brother's death by committing to feel and process it for a year.
This allowed her to emerge lighter and begin healing rather than powering through denial.

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Ever feel like you're barely surviing the life you're "supposed" to want? In this deeply honest episode, Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle explore the emotional toll of living a life that no longer aligns with your truth. From grief and self-abandonment to the liberation of saying no and quitting with intention, this conversation is a permission slip to put yourself first.

Whether you're navigating loss, burnout, or the quiet ache of living out someone else's expectation - this episode is for you.

@abbywambach, @glennondoyle, and Amanda Doyle (@the_life_of_doyle) are founders of Treat Media, and the award-winning podcast, "We Can Do Hard Things." Abby Wambach is a retired American soccer player, coach, author, and activist. Glennon Doyle is a New York Times bestselling author, activist, and founder of Together Rising. Amanda Doyle is a successful businesswoman, author, and producer. Their new book, We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions, is available here.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

00:51 The #1 sign you're stuck in a life that no longer serves you
05:54 The 20 questions that will reconnect you to your truth
09:05 How to make hard choices without abandoning yourself
12:01 Why quitting can be the most empowering thing you'll ever do
17:58 The hidden cost of control - and how to finally let go
40:46 How movement and embodiment can reconnect you to yourself
52:58 Why social media might be sabotaging your well-being
1:06:52 The mission behind Treat Media - and how it's changing the game

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