We Can Do Hard Things

Life coach Martha Beck shares profound insights and practical guidance on finding purpose in midlife, using longing as a map, and distinguishing real love. They discuss topics like self-sacrifice, attachment, jealousy, listening, self-worth, intellectual analysis, and the compulsion to fix others. A mother and her son also share their near-death experiences of overwhelming freedom, love, and comfort.

Transformational coach and therapist Martha Beck helps Amanda let go in a raw and healing session. They explore Amanda's overfunctioning, resentment, and burnout, uncovering different parts of her that have existed since childhood. The episode delves into finding peace, joy, and enoughness, embracing self-love, and addressing resentment. They also discuss the concept of the self as a community and the power of accessing pure compassionate energy for joy and liberation.

Singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Allison Russell, shares her incredible life story and teaches us how she healed from abuse through music, sisterhood, and returning to her body. This hour is a soul-stirring reminder of the life-saving, cycle-breaking power of truth telling, art, and love. About Allison:Allison Russell has spent her career in multiple bands, including Po’ Girl, Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago. After a career spent as a gifted multi-instrumentalist, backing numerous other artists, she finally dared to release her solo project in 2021. She made her Opry debut and appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame and performed at the 2022 GRAMMY’s Premiere Ceremony.In addition to her four GRAMMY nominations, she has earned three 2022 Americana Award nominations and a win for Album of the Year, two International Folk Music Award wins, a 2022 Juno nomination for ‘Songwriter of the Year,’ and her first-ever Juno Award win for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. Russell received two 2021 Americana Awards nominations, won three Canadian Folk Music Awards, two UK Americana Music Awards, and more. She was recently nominated for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year for the 2023 Americana Awards. TW: @outsidechild13IG: @allisonrussellmusic

Angela Chen, author and journalist, discusses asexuality and how it helps us understand ourselves. Topics include misconceptions about sexuality, the relationship between one's sexuality and themselves, and the shame underlying compulsory sexuality. Chen encourages listeners to consider what asexuality label could free them from.

Learn about seeking advice, significance of solitude, complexities of loneliness and jealousy in relationships, memorable travel experiences, and expressing gratitude in this entertaining podcast.

They discuss the fear of letting things be and controlling the truth. They explore the psychology of seeking approval and parenting. They discuss their different approaches to expressing true feelings. Various individuals share amusing stories about lying or assuming false identities. They delve into personal experiences and the consequences of deceit. They explore the complexity of truth and lies. They emphasize the importance of building honest relationships.

Kerry Washington, actress, shares her personal story of uncovering a shocking family secret and how it led her to reclaim her self-trust. They discuss breaking the cycle of gaslighting, the power of living in truth, and creating an open and honest family culture. The chapter also touches upon reducing plastic waste, expressing gratitude, and empowerment in overcoming challenges.

Ai-jen Poo, an advocate for caregivers, discusses the challenges faced by caregivers, the impact of sexism and racism on caregivers, the devaluation of domestic labor, the importance of living while caregiving, the value of care squads, the need for affordable quality childcare, and the significance of care in society.

Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley join Glennon and Abby for a hilarious double date. They discuss Andrea's cancer diagnosis, their chemistry, and how illness transformed their relationship with their bodies. They also explore navigating worries, love, and miracles. Reflections on relationship, transformation, and self-love are shared, along with anecdotes about offensive language and finding the right words as poets.

In this podcast, Chloé Cooper Jones, author of Easy Beauty, shares her struggle with being dehumanized due to her disabled body. She discusses the connection between desire and disgust, the importance of being seen as whole, and how to overcome negative assumptions. The podcast also touches on the tension between connection and exclusion, personal growth, self-discovery, and work ethic. The episode concludes with expressions of gratitude and a call to action.