Glennon Doyle is Rethinking Her Relationship to Social Media, Hustle Culture, Intuition, Her Body, and Her Parents
Jan 19, 2024
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In this episode, author and activist Glennon Doyle discusses her relationship with social media, hustle culture, intuition, and her body. They explore the concept of embodiment and undoing harmful conditioning around hustle and diet culture. They also touch on the role of Internal Family Systems in Glennon's life.
Glennon Doyle is rethinking her relationship to hustle and diet culture, emphasizing the importance of embodiment and undoing harmful deep conditioning.
She advocates for intuitive living, letting go of self-imposed rules, and embracing desires and needs through recovery from an eating disorder.
Deep dives
Glennon Doyle's Journey to Self-Discovery and Transformation
Glennon Doyle, a popular author, podcaster, and activist, reflects on her journey of self-discovery and transformation. Facing a tough year, Doyle reconsiders her relationship with social media, hustle culture, her parents, her intuition, and her body. She shares her experiences with recovery from anorexia and discovering the power of intuitive eating. Through embodiment and listening to her body's wisdom, Doyle is learning to let go of external expectations and embrace a more authentic, joyful life. She also discusses the importance of reflecting on family dynamics and generational trauma, and how internal family systems therapy has been helpful in understanding her own journey.
Overcoming Performance-driven Culture and Finding True Happiness
Doyle challenges the performance-driven culture perpetuated by hustle culture and social media. She discusses how she used to base her worth on external validation and constantly sought approval from others. Focusing on productivity and projecting a certain image online took her away from living in the present moment and truly experiencing joy. Doyle shares her realization that true happiness comes from being in touch with oneself and embracing the small moments of life rather than constantly striving for more.
Embracing Intuition and Letting Go of Self-imposed Rules
Doyle opens up about her journey towards intuitive living and letting go of self-imposed rules and expectations. She discusses how she used to live her life by non-negotiables and strict routines, particularly related to food and exercise. However, through recovery from an eating disorder, she has learned to listen to her body's intuitive signals of hunger, fatigue, and emotions. Doyle emphasizes the importance of trust in oneself and the process of embodiment, allowing oneself to be fully present in the moment and embracing desires and needs.
Discovering the Illusion of Self and Embracing Impermanence
Doyle explores the concept of self and the liberation that comes from realizing its illusory nature. She acknowledges the fear and discomfort that arise when one realizes that there is no solid, permanent self. However, she also reflects on how letting go of the idea of a fixed self can bring a sense of freedom and beauty to life. Doyle connects this notion to the teachings of Buddhism and highlights the importance of acknowledging impermanence and embracing the present moment.
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.
Photo Credit: Alexandra Hedison
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