117. Beth Stelling Returns: Two Skeletons Telling Jokes
Dec 18, 2023
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Beth Stelling returns to the podcast. They discuss her desire to be authentic on stage, touring together, and the parallels between stand-up comedy and professional field hockey.
Learning how to gracefully handle rejection can lead to better personal relationships.
Finding healthy and authentic connections requires ongoing self-awareness and constant learning.
Deep dives
The Importance of Learning How to Take Losses
The speaker discusses the idea that if people were taught how to take an L (loss) in sex ed or health class, it would improve their lives. They give the example of a rejection scenario and how responding with grace and understanding can be attractive. The speaker also shares personal experiences of navigating relationships and the challenges of finding healthy and authentic connections.
Finding Love and Changing Perspectives
The speaker reflects on their journey of finding love after a period of being clean and sober from relationships. They share their experiences of feeling drawn to someone who is a good parent and the complexity of navigating new relationships. The speaker also explores the concept of healing and personal growth, emphasizing that it's an ongoing process that requires constant self-awareness and learning.
The Analogy of Falling in Love
The speaker uses humorous analogies to depict the power and unpredictability of falling in love. They share examples of how love can make individuals feel out of control, as well as the challenges of compromising and adjusting to another person's preferences. Through their jokes, they explore the vulnerability and intensity of romantic relationships.
Supporting Abortion Access
The speaker mentions their involvement with the nonprofit organization Abortion Access Front, formerly known as Lady Parts Justice League. They highlight the importance of contributing to causes that support abortion access rights and encourage listeners to contribute as well.
Mike welcomes back to the podcast comedian Beth Stelling, whose Netflix special If You Didn’t Want Me Then is on seemingly everyone’s best of year lists, including Mike’s. Mike and Beth discuss touring together, Beth’s desire to be authentic on stage, and Beth’s dad feeding raccoons out of a trough. Plus, they explore the parallels between stand-up comedy and Beth’s new venture: professional field hockey.