Glennon Doyle, an acclaimed author and activist, shares her journey through personal transformation as she navigates the complexities of social media and hustle culture. She emphasizes the importance of establishing non-negotiables and self-awareness while letting go of rigid rules. Doyle discusses her recovery from anorexia and critiques societal pressures related to productivity. Through reflections on embodiment and intuition, she urges listeners to embrace their true selves, heal generational trauma, and find a balanced relationship with their bodies and food.
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Embracing Flexibility
Resist the urge to live by strict non-negotiables.
Prioritize checking in with your body and feelings throughout the day.
insights INSIGHT
External vs. Internal Validation
Societal pressures can lead us to prioritize external validation over genuine happiness.
True contentment might come from simpler things, like spending time with loved ones.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Commodifying Joy
Even simple joys get commodified for social media.
Doyle shares how playing with her dog becomes a potential post, essay, or book idea.
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In this book, Sonya Renee Taylor invites readers to reconnect with the radical origins of their minds and bodies and celebrate their collective strength. Taylor argues that body shame and oppression are interconnected with various forms of marginalization such as racism, homophobia, and sexism, which she terms 'body terrorism.' The book emphasizes the need to acknowledge and challenge internalized body shame and societal norms, promoting radical self-love as a foundational tool for social justice and global transformation. It includes personal anecdotes, discussion questions, and reflective prompts to help readers embark on a journey of self-love and social change[1][4][5].
Untamed
Glennon Doyle
In 'Untamed', Glennon Doyle shares her personal journey of breaking free from the societal and cultural expectations that had defined her life. The book is divided into three parts: 'Caged', 'Keys', and 'Free'. Doyle discusses her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and her initial marriage, as well as her transformative experience of falling in love with Abby Wambach, a retired professional soccer player. The memoir explores themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the importance of trusting one's own voice and intuition. Doyle reflects on her experiences with gender roles, mental health, and cultural conditioning, encouraging readers to reject the status quo and live more authentically. The book is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing call to action, urging readers to set boundaries, honor their emotions, and embrace their truest selves[2][4][5].
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The author/podcaster talks about her nonnegotiables at a delicate time in her life.
Glennon Doyle is an author, activist, and the founder of Together Rising. She hosts the We Can Do Hard Things podcast and wrote the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed, a Reese’s Book Club selection, which has sold nearly three million copies.
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In this episode we talk about:
The concept of embodiment
Undoing harmful deep conditioning around hustle and diet culture
The role of Internal Family Systems in Glennon’s life
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