Anna Kendrick, an acclaimed actress known for her roles in "Pitch Perfect" and "A Simple Favor," dives into her personal experiences with toxic relationships. She shares her feelings about gaslighting and discusses effective strategies for managing trauma. The conversation touches on the complexities of friendship apologies, the need for venting, and the dynamics of women as breadwinners. Kendrick also opens up about her travel anxiety and the importance of celebrating personal success amidst self-doubt.
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Dream House
Anna Kendrick moved into her dream house but found it didn't solve her problems.
The house being all on one floor eased her travel anxiety about carrying luggage.
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Father's Funeral
Anna Kendrick's father recently passed away, and she discusses the funeral arrangements.
She and her brother wore a mix of black and navy, while few others wore black.
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Apology to Workers
Dax Shepard yelled at construction workers in his yard, then felt compelled to apologize.
He realized the apology made them more uncomfortable than the yelling.
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Anna Kendrick (Alice, Darling, Pitch Perfect, Trolls) is an actor. Anna joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her experience being in a toxic relationship, how she feels about the term "gaslighting," and her strategies in dealing with a traumatic event. Anna and Dax talk about apologizing after having fights with friends, why people sometimes need to vent about their problems, and the dynamic of women being the breadwinners in relationships. Anna explains why she has travel anxiety, how it's important to accept your own successes, and how some people can truly believe their own lies.
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