We Can Do Hard Things
by Treat Media and Glennon Doyle
Latest episode
Wow, This Feels Good: The Blue Wave & What's Next
Wow, This Feels Good: The Blue Wave & What's Next
About this podcast
Come do life with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle.
With more than half a billion plays, We Can Do Hard Things is a hilarious, raw, comforting “support system for braving the everyday.” The Pod Squad goes hard ($56 Million raised in global aid) and stays soft: meet here on Tuesdays to laugh, talk, and cry our way through the pain and magic of being human.
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Episodes
The newest 50 of 655 episodes
- Wow, This Feels Good: The Blue Wave & What's Next · 1 h 8 minWow. This feels good. After years of fear, exhaustion, and wondering whether anything we do can make a difference, the American people just delivered a message. And it was LOUD…
- (BEST OF) Couples Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik · 1 h 5 minDr. Orna Guralnik of Couples Therapy joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda to reveal what’s really underneath our most maddening relationship fights—and how the differences we keep…
- Do You Have a Father Wound? Find Out with Terri Cole · 1 h 1 minWhy do so many of us feel responsible for everyone else's happiness while struggling to believe we're enough? Psychotherapist and Father Wound author Terri Cole joins us to…
- (BEST OF) How to Not Disappear: Chanel Miller · 57 minWhat does it look like to keep showing up when the world gives you every reason to disappear? Writer and artist Chanel Miller joins us for an unforgettable conversation about…
- On Cornell – How to Protect Your Child When Their College Won’t – with Nicole Bedera · 1 h 44 minThe most shocking thing about the Cornell and LSU sexual assault cases? That Cornell and LSU delivered more substantial results to those survivors than that afforded to 95% of…
- (BEST OF) Women at Work with Sarah Spain · 1 h 6 minAfter The Episode That Wasn’t, we received nearly 1,000 voicemails in two days from women saying: This is my life at work. So we invited Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports…
- This Jewish Group Says: Free Palestine — JVP’s Stefanie Fox · 1 h 33 minStefanie Fox, Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace, joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda for an urgent, eye-opening conversation about the fight for Palestinian freedom, the…
- (BEST OF) How to Heal with Allison Russell · 1 h 0 minWhat does it take to survive the unimaginable—and then build a life filled with joy? Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell shares how she survived…
- Finally, Menopause Relief: How Did We Not Know This? with Dr. Rachel Rubin · 1 h 33 minIf you don’t feel like yourself lately, it might not be stress, aging, or “all in your head.” Dr. Rachel Rubin tells us what every woman deserves to know about perimenopause…
- (BEST OF) How to Really Believe Your Body is Good: Carson Tueller · 1 h 0 minWhat if the voice telling you there’s something wrong with your body…isn’t actually yours? Carson Tueller joins us for a radically freeing conversation about disability, desire…
- (BEST OF) Breast Cancer Intel That Could Save Your Life | Amanda’s Surgeon Dr. Lucy De La Cruz · 1 h 48 minThis life-saving conversation is for anyone who has—or loves someone who has—breasts. Amanda shares what to know about breast density, the screenings you actually need (not just…
- (BEST OF) Why Date Nights Don’t Work (and What to Do Instead) · 58 minWhat if the goal of staying in love isn't getting to know your partner better—but learning how to un-know them? Glennon, Abby, and Amanda discuss why the same old dinner date…
- One NYC Subway Killing: An American Rorschach Test with Anand Giridharadas · 1 h 19 minSix minutes on a New York City subway became a Rorschach test for America. Amanda invites Anand Giridharadas back to look beyond the certainty surrounding the Jordan Neely and…
- (BEST OF) CHER: Life Advice We’ll Never Forget · 48 minCher is here!! The one and only icon talks to us about love, money, parenting, leaving relationships, starting over, and the secret to surviving life’s inevitable collisions…
- Stacey Abrams on Midterms: What's Going to Happen? · 1 h 7 minSix weeks from the midterm elections, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader, Stacey Abrams is here with a clear message: You don’t have to do…
- (BEST OF) The Panini Generation: Caretaking Without Losing Yourself with Ai-jen Poo · 60 minCaregivers, you’re exhausted for a reason—and it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. Ai-jen Poo reveals why so many of us are burning out while caring for kids, aging parents…
- Someone Tell G What People Do After Dinner! · 1 h 22 minWhat if the secret to moving forward is getting better at letting go of what just happened? Glennon, Abby, and Amanda catch up on empty nesting, parenting, sports, midlife, and…
- (BEST OF) Hannah Gadsby: Neurodiverence & The Exfoliation of Shame · 58 minWhat if the key to understanding each other isn’t getting better at talking—but getting better at recognizing how differently our brains work? The brilliant and hilarious Hannah…
- Why "We Never Fight" is a Red Flag: How to Fight Well with Priya Parker · 1 h 31 minWhat if the secret to stronger relationships isn’t avoiding conflict—but learning how to do it well? Conflict resolution expert and bestselling author Priya Parker joins us to…
- (BEST OF) Gloria, Gloria Hallelujah: Gloria Steinem on How to Lead · 50 minToday, we remember Gloria Steinem—a woman who spent her life reminding us that we are not broken, just born into systems designed to break us. She taught us how to stay whole…
- (BEST OF) The Surprising Science of Heartbreak | Florence Williams · 53 minHeartbreak isn't just happening in your mind—it's happening in your body. In this Best Of conversation, science journalist Florence Williams joins us to discuss what heartbreak…
- (BEST OF) If Your Mind Won't Be Quiet, Listen to This · 58 minIf you've been living inside your head lately, this conversation is for you. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda talk about the exhausting mental chatter that keeps so many of us anxious…
- (BEST OF) Dolly Parton: Thank You for Everything · 37 minToday, we remember the one and only Dolly Parton. Dolly gave the world so much: her music, her humor, her generosity, her courage, and her unwavering commitment to being exactly…
- Sara Bareilles: The Magic of Grief · 60 minGood Grief, the album, is out everywhere this Friday, and the documentary comes to theaters nationwide September 2! Our dear friend Sara Bareilles joins us to talk about Good…
- (BEST OF) The Advice Every Parent Needs Right Now | Sonya Renee Taylor · 60 minAs another school year begins, many of us are wondering if we're doing enough to prepare our kids for the world. But maybe the most important thing we can give them isn't in a…
- Who Invented Gender? Amanda with ALOK · 1 h 22 minWho invented gender? Who decided the rules, wrote the script, and convinced us it was all just…nature? Amanda traces the wild history of how gender became a system we call…
- (BEST OF) The Financial Advice We Never Get | Tori Dunlap · 1 h 0 minSo many of us are carrying the weight of uncertainty—about our families, our futures, our work, and our communities. Underneath all of that is something we don't talk about…
- Can’t Sleep? 4 Strategies to End The Suffering | Leah Corkum & Marlee Boyle · 1 h 46 minIf you've ever climbed into bed exhausted only to lie awake for hours, you're not alone. After experiencing chronic insomnia, Glennon found the two sleep experts who helped her…
- (BEST OF) The Over-Functioner's Guide to Feeling Alive Again · 1 h 8 minSometimes the hardest thing isn't working harder—it's remembering how to be alive. After Abby and Glennon stage a Relaxation Intervention for Amanda (which immediately goes off…
- (BEST OF) Kerry Washington’s Family Secret · 1 h 6 minSometimes the truth doesn't break a family apart—it finally sets everyone free. Kerry Washington shares the deeply personal story of discovering a long-held family secret…
- (BEST OF) Why You Keep Having the Same Fight | Dr. Alexandra Solomon · 59 minHow much of loving someone is accepting them exactly as they are—and how much is asking them to grow? Relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon unpacks the "Changer" and…
- (BEST OF) Everyone Has a Beige Flag – What's Yours? · 53 minRemember Beige Flags? Today we’re celebrating the quirky little habits that aren't red flags or green flags—just delightfully... huh? In this laugh-out-loud Best Of, Glennon…
- (BEST OF) Samantha Irby's Survival Guide for Ridiculous Times · 1 h 2 minSome days, survival looks less like hope and more like finding something to laugh about. The brilliant Samantha Irby joins us for a hilarious, wise, and unexpectedly comforting…
- The Wild, Untold Story of How They Made Abortion Political: Witches, Healers & Liars | Amanda with Jessica Valenti · 1 h 31 minAbortion isn't just about abortion—it’s about everything. It's about who gets to decide the course of a woman's life. It's about healthcare, democracy, power, freedom, and the…
- (BEST OF) Ina Garten's Best Life Advice · 59 minIna Garten has spent a lifetime proving that joy is anything but frivolous. In this heartwarming conversation, the Barefoot Contessa shares how following curiosity instead of…
- Free Birds, Empty Nests & Sexy Sue · 58 minWhat happens when life suddenly gets quieter? Glennon, Abby, and Amanda check in on the big transitions happening in their own lives—from the emotions of becoming empty nesters…
- (BEST OF) What Your Sign Says About How You Love | Chani Nicholas · 59 minWhat if the things that happened to you weren't about you? In this beloved conversation, astrologer Chani Nicholas helps us understand why we react the way we do, how childhood…
- Pre-Red Card Debacle: Abby & Julie Foudy Soccersplain the World Cup · 1 h 11 minPod Squad: Please note, this episode was recorded before the trump red card scandal. We were younger, then - and filled with hope. Today, it’s a Welcome to the Party and We Can…
- (BEST OF) Pet Love: The Closest We Come to Unconditional Love? · 1 h 5 minSometimes, when everything feels too big, the thing that brings us back to ourselves is surprisingly small: a paw on our lap, a face waiting at the door, a creature who reminds…
- The Real Minority Rule Conspiracy | Amanda with Rep. Justin J. Pearson · 1 h 26 minAmerica is watching Black political power come under attack in real time—but this story didn't start with today's headlines. In this urgent conversation, Amanda sits down with…
- (BEST OF) The Secret to Surviving Criticism · 59 minIf you dare to create something, say something, do something, or be something, criticism is coming. In this episode, Glennon shares her "Sort Your Mail" strategy for handling…
- (BEST OF) 5 Simple Ways to Feel More Grounded Right Now | Kaitlin Curtice · 1 h 3 minIn a world that wants us to move faster, produce more, and live entirely in our heads, Kaitlin Curtice offers a different path: remembering who we are. Drawing on Indigenous…
- (BEST OF) The Boundary Fix for Burnout with Nedra Glover Tawwab · 1 h 10 minIn a moment when everything feels urgent, this conversation with boundary expert Nedra Glover Tawwab is your reminder: you can care deeply about the world without abandoning…
- (BEST OF) Esther Perel: Protecting Your Relationships During Chaos · 1 h 1 minThe stress, fear, and uncertainty of the world right now are seeping into our closest relationships. When collective pain goes unprocessed, it often shows up as distance…
- Do You Ever Feel Like a Total Loser? · 1 h 7 minToday we’re talking about the thing underneath everything: our feelings—and how hard we work to avoid them. Why is it easier to get mad than admit we’re scared? Why can a…
- (BEST OF) Mothers & Sons with Ocean Vuong and Chase Melton · 1 h 5 minThis conversation will stay with you. When Glennon and her son Chase sit down with his hero, Ocean Vuong, something shifts: mothering reveals itself as more than a role—it’s a…
- He’s Building a Massive Secret Bunker Beneath the Ballroom!! Amanda w Jon Golinger · 1 h 13 minWhy is he building a massive secret bunker?!?! In today’s jaw-dropping deep dive, Amanda follows the money—and the secrets—behind a $400 million White House ballroom, and what…
- (BEST OF) How to Get Your Joy Back: Ross Gay · 1 h 2 minToday, we’re sharing our conversation with poet Ross Gay, who reminds us that joy isn’t denial—it’s connection. Not a way out of the world, but a way back into it. Together, we…
- The Cost of Truth Telling (And Why We Paid It) · 51 minWe woke up to a Webby — and instead of just celebrating, we started asking: What does it mean to actually use your voice right now? Today, we’re talking about what building…
- Who is Enabling Trump? Amanda & (Our Next Pres?) Rep. Ro Khanna Name the Culprits and the Plan · 55 minAmanda is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna for a no-spin, call-it-like-it-is conversation about the dumpster fire of Trump and Congress. We already know who Trump is. The more…
