The Best People with Nicolle Wallace

Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach: Brokenhearted but Showing Up Anyway

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Jun 30, 2025
Glennon Doyle, a bestselling author and activist, teams up with Abby Wambach, a World Cup champion, to discuss vital social issues. They passionately explore the connection between personal wellness and activism, urging listeners to engage rather than retreat. The couple delves into the emotional toll of deportation policies affecting children and emphasizes the need for empathy and community support. They also reflect on the challenges of parenting and the importance of resilience and connection during turbulent times.
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INSIGHT

Parental Duty and Collective Safety

  • Parenthood brings a complex struggle between staying engaged and protecting family safety amid political turmoil.
  • Their child's view on safety is to fight for maximum safety for the greatest number of people, symbolizing collective responsibility.
INSIGHT

Wellness as Collective Liberation

  • Wellness is not just an individual pursuit but a collective liberation requiring public engagement.
  • True peace and freedom require surrendering to collective action rather than solitary self-care rituals.
ANECDOTE

Immigration Courtroom Experience

  • Witnessing a two-year-old alone in immigration court highlighted the cruelty and dehumanization of family separation.
  • Children are often unaware they're in court, believing they're still heading to a kind America.
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