The goop Podcast

Vicky Vlachonis, an osteopath with a holistic approach to treating pain, joins Gwyneth to explore the wisdom of our bodies. They discuss the transformative power of recognizing pain as a teacher and delve into her three-step program—Reflect, Release, and Radiate—for uncovering discomfort's root causes. Vicky shares insights from her Greek heritage, including the health benefits of high-quality olive oil rich in polyphenols. The conversation also highlights the importance of supportive relationships and wellness rituals in personal healing.

It's a special solo episode with cohost Cleo Wade. She catches up on some of your questions: what she's looking forward to this summer, how to ask a friend for space, tips on becoming more confident, advice on navigating pregnancy anxiety and stepparenting, the books that changed her life, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth is joined by a sought-after dating coach to talk about building a dating strategy based on core values and intentions, why first dates should be less than hour, ways for reframing rejection, what ghosting says about you, and how to know when you've found the right person. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samhita Mukhopadhyay, a former executive editor of Teen Vogue and author, dives into the complexities of workplace culture and feminism. She reflects on the rise and fall of girlboss culture, critiques its ties to capitalism, and discusses the importance of values-based leadership. Samhita also shares her transformative journey as a feminist activist, emphasizing the need for youth voices in politics. The conversation touches on the fatigue from ongoing global crises and the challenges of balancing ambition and personal identity in modern workplaces.

Maggie Smith, a New York Times bestselling author, shares her touching journey through divorce and the evolution of her views on forgiveness. She delves into the complexities of vulnerability in writing, discussing how personal experiences enrich storytelling. The conversation touches on the beauty of imperfection in healing and the metaphor of Kintsugi to find strength in life's challenges. Smith also explores the importance of embracing emotional contradictions and navigating the societal pressures surrounding forgiveness and acceptance.

Author Yasmine Cheyenne and Cleo Wade discuss tapping into inner wisdom, redefining intentions, community healing, personal growth through challenges, spiritual practices, embracing emotions, intention through curiosity, friendship in healing, and holding space for oneself and others.

In a captivating conversation, legendary yoga teacher Eddie Stern shares his insights with Gwyneth Paltrow, a long-time friend. They dive into the transformative power of Ashtanga yoga, discussing the discipline it entails and its impact on personal growth. The duo reminisces about their friendship and the deep emotional significance of weddings they've experienced together. They also explore the evolution of yoga in America, shedding light on its journey from spiritual roots to mainstream wellness, and how it fosters empathy and authentic expression.

Neuroscientist James Doty discusses manifestation, emotional regulation, and happiness. He shares his journey from financial loss to spiritual richness, explores techniques to shift to a parasympathetic state, and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and positive habits in rewiring the brain for manifestation.

Cleo Wade sits down with the Other People's Words author to talk about friendship, grief, and how the words of our loved ones live on—sometimes through us—after they're gone. Soep shares how, after losing two close friends in different ways, she discovered traces of their voices and language through voicemails, letters, and emails, and how these ordinary artifacts take on a different meaning after loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth is joined by the author of Why We Remember to talk about how memory works, how it shapes our identities, and what makes something memorable. Ranganath explains what he's learned from studying the brain and how it processes certain events, and he shares the short- and long-term things we can do to improve our memory.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices