How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Failure Throwback: Glennon Doyle
Aug 20, 2025
Glennon Doyle, Author of 'Untamed' and activist, shares her journey of self-discovery and emotional resilience. She discusses the struggle for approval versus inner trust and tackles body image issues that many face. Glennon reflects on personal failures, relationships, and the impact of societal expectations on women, particularly during the pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, collaboration over competition, and navigating criticism as an artist. Each moment brims with raw honesty that resonates deeply.
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Rewriting Untamed As A Cheetah Run
- Glennon rewrote Untamed after Elizabeth Gilbert told her essays made readers "die" and that she comes alive when Glennon tells stories.
- She restarted to make the book feel like a cheetah running, matching form to message.
Trust Your Inner 'Knowing' Compass
- The "knowing" is an inward, wordless compass you restore by turning inward instead of asking others for permission.
- Glennon used closet solitude to relearn trusting her intuition for one decision at a time.
Leaving A 'Good' Marriage Felt Like Failure
- Glennon calls breaking up her first family a failure because it violated cultural definitions of success, even though it ultimately freed her.
- She describes anger, restoration of boundaries, and eventual tenderness after divorce mediation.
