Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Dr. Maya Shankar is a world-renowned behavioral scientist who has worked everywhere from Google to the Obama Administration. Dr. Shankar joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about the human experience and how we are so hard on ourselves, how sensitivity is weaponized, moral reframing, and what led her to completely shift life and career paths.Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ProductionsAssociate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica SangiacomoEditor: Josh WindischArtwork by the Hoodzpah SistersThis show is brought to you by Brilliant AnatomySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's bonus episode Sophia checks up on some previous Work in Progress guests to give you an update on what they’ve been up to since you heard them on the show; but first, she tackles a few of the questions she's received in comments and through social media about the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Goldwyn is a phenomenal screen and voice actor, peabody-award-winning director, and an incredibly philanthropic force for good in the world. Tony joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about the family member that inspired him to become an activist, his love for storytelling and how he got into directing, his criteria for taking on a job, and so much more!Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ProductionsAssociate Producer: Samantha SkeltonEditor: Josh WindischArtwork by the Hoodzpah SistersThis show is brought to you by Brilliant AnatomySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Tomlinson is a phenomenal comedian who’s performed on Late Night, Conan, and Last Comic Standing. Taylor joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about going from performing at churches to performing on Conan, being okay with some peoplenot liking you, learning about yourself in your 20's, and her Netflix special, Quarter-Life Crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Gottlieb is a practicing psychotherapist, author of the New York Times bestseller “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” writer of The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column, and co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast. Lori joins Sophia for an intentional discussion about owning our joy and desires, how we're often unreliable narrators, and conversations that have opened up from her TV show that's being developed, based on her book. Lori also dives into things we can do to improve our emotional wellbeing and how we're all living in between "the dash."Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ProductionsAssociate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Samantha SkeltonEditor: Josh WindischArtwork by the Hoodzpah SistersThis show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ibram X Kendi is a professor, columnist, activist, and New York Times Bestselling author of How to be Antiracist. Dr. Kendi joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how to actively challenge racism, the power of banding together and doing what’s best for the community, how people have the capacity to change, what it’s like to host his own podcast, and so much more.Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ProductionsAssociate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Samantha SkeltonEditor: Josh WindischArtwork by the Hoodzpah SistersThis show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's bonus episode Sophia tells you about some of her favorite organizations and activism opportunities; but first, she answers some of your questions about how to give back and about her own journey with activism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julianne Hough is an award winning actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, talent judge, business owner, and wellness coach. Julianne joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about cultivating empathy for yourself, how our experiences transmute in our bodies, as well as some of Julianne’s endeavors with her wellness brand Kinrgy, her production company Canary House, and her wine label Fresh Vine Wine.Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ProductionsAssociate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Samantha SkeltonEditor: Josh WindischArtwork by the Hoodzpah SistersThis show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea Handler is a powerhouse comedian, activist, author, podcast host, and more. Today she returns to the podcast and joins Sophia to talk about making a difference no matter your platform size, her one-month weed detox, accepting the highs and lows of life, and her new special on HBOMax, Evolution.Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ProductionsAssociate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Samantha SkeltonEditor: Josh WindischArtwork by the Hoodzpah SistersThis show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neal Katyal is a Supreme Court Lawyer, Georgetown Law Professor, and has served as National Security Advisor to the Justice department. Today he returns to the podcast and joins Sophia to talk about his passion for law, the notion that if we’re going to fix the legal system, we have to fix it for everyone, pressing issues like gun control, the Chauvin trial, and how true progress comes with honesty. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ProductionsAssociate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Samantha SkeltonEditor: Josh WindischArtwork by the Hoodzpah SistersThis show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.