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We Can Do Hard ThingsWhat Glennon Saw at LA Protests & Immigration Court with Lillian Aponte Miranda420. What Glennon Saw at LA Protests & Immigration Court with Lillian Aponte Miranda
We’re in the midst of hard things: ICE raids are escalating, fascism is rising—and unaccompanied immigrant children, some as young as two, are being forced to face U.S. immigration court alone. In this urgent episode, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda speak with Lillian Aponte Miranda of The Florence Project to explain what’s happening and how we can show up to help.
-Why unaccompanied children are being left to navigate the legal system alone -A firsthand look at what unaccompanied immigrant childr...2025-06-171h 08We Can Do Hard ThingsThe Best Advice We’ve Ever Received (Best Of)The Best Advice We’ve Ever Received
Today, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda remember – and share! – the best advice they’ve ever received:
How to honor your needs and become the ultimate expert of you;
Why we all need a friend who believes in our greatness;
How to encourage your kids to live open-hearted;
And why Glennon’s truest thing is that she doesn’t know anything.
Plus, we hear from two pod treasures – Sara Bareilles and Glennon’s 7th grade government teacher, Mrs. Yalen – on their best advice. 2025-06-0154 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsQUITTING: When is it time to let something or someone go? (Best Of)1. The one question to ask yourself when deciding whether it’s time to quit something.
2. Why Glennon actually believes that quitting each day is necessary for her survival.
3. The big quits that led Abby to Glennon.
4. Amanda’s unexpected great relief—and hope for your relief—in learning about how we’re all just as happy as we’re ever going to be. (And how, as expected, Glennon disagrees.)
5. Rethinking the ending of a marriage as a positive quit and how to talk to friends going through it. To le...2025-05-251h 03
We Can Do Hard ThingsGlennon and Abby on Finding Family Success, from IMORecently, Glennon and Abby had the pleasure of being guests on a new podcast from our dear friend Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on WCDHT, we have insightful conversations that give fresh perspectives, uplift you and leave you feeling more fulfilled.
And on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. In this ep...2025-05-181h 11We Can Do Hard ThingsMothers & Sons with Ocean Vuong (and Chase Melton) (Best Of)Glennon’s son, Chase, joins Glennon for a special conversation with his hero, author Ocean Vuong, to discuss:
1. Chase shares with Ocean the impact his work has had in his life–and Glennon thanks Ocean for helping mother her son.
2. What Ocean learned from his mother about how to navigate being an Asian boy in America–and Glennon’s recognition that she did not prepare Chase for the same realities.
3. Ocean’s new book, Time is a Mother, and why watching his own mother die gave Ocean a deep empathy and connec...2025-05-111h 03We Can Do Hard ThingsWhat Abby Learned On Tour with Tish408. What Abby Learned On Tour with Tish
Last year, Tish went on her very first international music tour. Today Abby, Glennon, and Amanda reflect on what it was like to watch Tish step toward her dream and how they, especially Abby, supported her through her journey.
-How this tour changed and solidified Abby and Tish’s relationship forever
-What this tour taught Glennon and Abby about the power of community
-How it felt to Abby and Glennon to watch Tish on stage every night alone with her guitar
...2025-05-061h 03We Can Do Hard ThingsWhat Anxiety Feels Like (Best Of)At the end of our first full year together, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda reflect on We Can Do Hard Things, this community, some of their favorite episodes, and they reshare the very first show:1. The original idea for the podcast and how it’s evolved.2. Glennon describes how an anxiety attack feels – and the 3 strategies that help her find calm.3. Amanda shares some special “thank you” messages to Glennon, Abby, and the Pod Squad. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...2025-02-091h 13We Can Do Hard ThingsGlennon: You Can’t F With Art & Other Parenting Lessons381. Glennon: You Can’t F With Art & Other Parenting LessonsIn the midst of the LA Fires, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda take a moment to pause and reflect on a cozier time. In part two of this holiday discussion Glennon shares the life-changing lesson she got about love, control and parenthood and how that culminated in her gift from Abby. Amanda shares the unexpected way she learned more about her children this holiday season. -Why there is a safety net for your kids—and why (Spoiler Alert) it’s not you-Why your kids ma...2025-01-3050 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsLA Fires: Jessica Yellin Reports From Glennon’s Home376. LA Fires: Jessica Yellin Reports From Glennon’s HomeJessica Yellin was forced to evacuate the LA Fires, and is sheltering at Glennon and Abby’s home. She sits down with Glennon and Amanda to report what is really going on with the wildfires raging across Los Angeles. -Why there wasn’t enough water to fight the Palisades Fire -How to decide what to put in your “go bag” and how Jessica packed up her house to evacuate -Misinformation and lapses of leadership and what LA needs right...2025-01-141h 13We Can Do Hard ThingsGlennon’s Dramatic Social Media Plan with Amelia Hruby367. Glennon’s Dramatic Social Media Plan with Amelia HrubyToday, we’re finally doing it: talking about leaving social media. On the episode you’ll hear Glennon, Abby and Amanda chat with their guest, Amelia Hruby about the challenges and impacts of social media on mental health, personal relationships, community building, and self-worth. Glennon shares her experience of stepping away from social media and possible next steps. Discover: -How social media is linked to codependency and anxious attachment -The two must-do practices to evaluate your current r...2024-12-031h 01We Can Do Hard ThingsStart a Daily Delights Practice with Abby, Glennon & Amanda! (Best Of)Glennon’s hilarious misunderstanding with a TSA agent she’ll remember 'til she dies; Amma’s delightful response when Abby rushed onto the soccer field; and the delight Amanda experienced the day she switched it all up by not freaking out.This episode was inspired by our conversation with Ross Gay – if you missed it, check out: Episode 216 How to Find DELIGHT Today (and Every Day) with Ross Gay. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...2024-11-2758 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsGlennon: Is it Insanity or Life?363. Glennon: Is it Insanity or Life?Glennon discusses an existential and emotional revelation with Abby and Amanda.Discover:
Diving into the abyss; what is the abyss and what does it mean?
The time a child’s soccer triumph left Glennon in tears
Growing out of coping mechanisms
Metabolizing the “muchness” of being alive and big feelings
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...2024-11-141h 01We Can Do Hard ThingsThe Advice That Changed Our LivesGlennon, Abby, and Amanda remember – and share! – the best advice they’ve ever received:- How to honor your needs and become the ultimate expert of you; - Why we all need a friend who believes in our greatness;- How to encourage your kids to live open-hearted; and- Why Glennon’s truest thing is that she doesn’t know anything. Plus, we hear from two pod treasures – Sara Bareilles and Glennon’s 7th grade government teacher, Mrs. Yalen – on their best advice. 2024-10-3055 min
Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#82| Why Does Other People's Relaxation Feel Offensive and Overwhelming?Ever find yourself annoyed by someone relaxing while you’re hard at work? If you struggle with the pressure to stay productive 24/7. Even when we try to relax, guilt creeps in, making it feel impossible to enjoy downtime. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by someone else's chill attitude, this episode will give you the perspective shift you need to stop taking it personally and find balance.In this episode you'll learn: How to uncover the beliefs you’ve developed about rest and productivity.How you might be secretly judging people. How to reframe your thou...2024-10-1704 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsThe Cycles We’re Breaking: Abby, Amanda & Glennon347. The Cycles We’re Breaking: Abby, Amanda & GlennonAbby, Glennon, and Amanda discuss Tuesday’s conversation with Dr. Mariel Buqué about intergenerational trauma. Each share examples of how they’re working on healing it in their lives and families. Discover:-Abby’s hilarious and heartbreaking breakdown that revealed how deeply she’s into her healing work.-Why Glennon no longer believes that she has a debilitating mental illness; and-The shocking study that made Amanda feel a kinship with mice (literally).Ch...2024-09-1942 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsGlennon: Learning to Love without Control345. Glennon: Learning to Love without Control Glennon shares more about going off of antidepressants including a rock bottom moment, what this time of discovery has revealed about where she still needs to heal and the latest tool she has found that’s helping her through. Please note this episode does not contain medical advice and only serves to share Glennon’s personal experience. To hear part one of this conversation, Ep 344 Glennon: Her New Life Off Meds, click here! To learn more a...2024-09-1257 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsGlennon: Her New Life Off Meds344. Glennon: Her New Life Off MedsGlennon shares her experience of going off medication after decades on…the highly personal reason she did it, what it’s been like so far, and what’s next. Please note this episode does not contain medical advice and only serves to share Glennon’s personal experience. 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/adchoices2024-09-1056 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsHow to Heal Unhealthy Relationship Patterns + Glennon & Abby On Marriage337. How to Heal Unhealthy Relationship Patterns + Glennon & Abby On MarriageGlennon and Abby are talking about relationships, including the relationship to self, marriage, and how to start dating again post-divorce. Discover: -The three vital steps to heal an unhealthy pattern in your life;-How Glennon truly feels about taking your spouse’s last name; and-Advice on where queer people can go in real life to meet each other! To learn more about listener data and our priv...2024-08-1559 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsHow to Stop Avoiding Yourself: Feel The Loneliness, Jealousy & Longing328. How to Stop Avoiding Yourself: Feel The Loneliness, Jealousy & LongingGlennon, Abby, and Amanda discuss how to move through loneliness, longing and jealousy. Glennon and Abby also share their experience at The Gracie Awards and recap their heartfelt speech about breast health and dense breasts dedicated to Amanda. Discover: -What loneliness might be trying to teach us; -How Glennon really feels about jealousy and women supporting women; -Why it’s so hard to remove all the obstacles we create to connection and love; and2024-07-1654 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsInside Out 2 Review + Our Fav Books & TV Right Now327. Inside Out 2 Review + Our Fav Books & TV Right Now Glennon, Amanda, and Abby discuss Pixar’s new film, 'Inside Out 2,' exploring its depiction of emotions, particularly focusing on anxiety and its role in our lives. Per Pod Squad request, they also share what they’ve each been reading and watching, so you can add to your list! Discover: -Which emotion from Inside Out 2 they each related to the most; -Glennon’s new morning practice to help ease her anxiety; -Why Glennon rarely shares what...2024-07-1156 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsGlennon & Abby's Guide to Confronting Crisis with Compassion325. Glennon & Abby's Guide to Confronting Crisis with CompassionGlennon and Abby discuss how they have gotten through recent crises, and take your questions on how to get through life’s most challenging moments. Discover: -Why Glennon suspects this time might actually be beautiful and why Abby feels like an exposed root;-From laying on the floor to finding solace in art, what to do tumultuous times; and-A tip for how to start processing when you feel emotionally blocked. 2024-07-0446 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsGlennon’s Friendship Contract with Alex Hedison323. Glennon’s Friendship Contract with Alex HedisonPart two of our conversation artist, actor, photographer, filmmaker and bestie of Glennon and Abby, Alex Hedison! In this episode, Alex talks about what it means to stress a relationship, authentic friendship, and the importance of being authentic in every area of your life. Check out our first episode with Alex HERE: [insert link here]Discover: -Glennon and Alex’s friendship contract and the terms they agreed to;-How to make room for the aw...2024-06-2751 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsThe One Who Taught Glennon Friendship: Alex Hedison322. The One Who Taught Glennon Friendship: Alex Hedison Today is a big day. Artist, actor, photographer, filmmaker, and dear bestie of Glennon and Abby, Alex Hedison is here! Alex is the person who Glennon credits with teaching her how to be a friend. HUGE! In this episode, they share how their friendship started, how they make it work, and Alex offers amazing life advice. It’s like being a fly on the wall in one of their hangouts. You will LOVE this chat between Alex, Glennon, Abby and Amanda!Disc...2024-06-2553 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsAbby On Healing From Religious TraumaIn honor of Pride month, Glennon shares an encore conversation that she and Amanda had with Abby about how she healed from religious trauma and found spirituality again.Originally titled, QUEER FREEDOM: How can we be both held and free? Abby, Amanda and Glennon discussed: -How Abby learned from church as a child to hate herself—and the healing moment she realized that God and religion are not the same.-The miraculous letter Glennon received from a reader the day after she came out.-Glennon’s res...2024-06-121h 13We Can Do Hard ThingsJealousy: Glennon & Abby Share It All314. Jealousy: Glennon & Abby Share It All Glennon and Abby candidly discuss their personal experiences with jealousy. They explore how jealousy manifests, its implications on their connection, and the steps they've taken toward understanding and addressing it.Discover:-Abby and Glennon’s jealousy origin stories;-Abby’s confession to Glennon about her jealousy;-Why self trust might be the key to overcoming jealousy; and-How Glennon and Abby protect each other’s hearts AND wounds in their relationship. ...2024-05-281h 10We Can Do Hard ThingsPotholes & Productive Conflict in Relationships with Abby & Glennon312. Potholes & Productive Conflict in Relationships with Abby & GlennonAbby and Glennon answer ALL of your relationship questions. We get into juicy topics like how to fight better, the balance of individuation and connection in relationships, and how to take ownership of your own feelings vs. judging your partner’s behaviors. Discover: -What introverts and extroverts have to learn from each other and how they can be in a relationship effectively;-Abby and Glennon’s unbelievable golf cart fight and tips on how to have more produc...2024-05-2259 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsPost Diagnosis: Glennon & Abby Reflect and Decide What Needs to Change311. Post Diagnosis: Glennon & Abby Reflect and Decide What Needs to Change Glennon and Abby reflect on the dynamics of love, control, and support in relationships in the wake of Amanda’s diagnosis. Discover: -The simple sentence that Tish said to Glennon that shattered her reality;-Glennon’s creative way of reading books & what it has to do with controlling others; and-Why Glennon didn’t speak for a week after finding out sister’s diagnosis & what it felt like inside. T...2024-05-2157 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsHow to Make The Ordinary Come Alive with Amanda DoyleGlennon shares an encore conversation that she and Abby had with their favorite person and co-host: Amanda Doyle!This episode, originally titled, How to Face Your Biggest Fear with Amanda Doyle, examines the relationships, decisions, and travels that led Amanda to today – from hitchhiking across Ireland, to prosecuting child sex offenders in Rwanda, to making the biggest decision of her life in an Ethiopian airport – they dive into Amanda’s lifelong fear of the ordinary.About Amanda:Amanda Doyle is Glennon Doyle’s Business Manager and co-host of the W...2024-04-241h 07We Can Do Hard ThingsHow to Survive Your 20s, Abby On Bonus Parenting & IS Anyone TRULY Toxic?298. How to Survive Your 20s, Abby On Bonus Parenting & IS Anyone TRULY Toxic?Amanda, Glennon and Abby give an update about things they’re thinking about including: Glennon’s favorite memes, Amanda’s realization about leadership in her family, and Abby’s exhaustion turned to joy. Plus, we answer questions from the Pod Squad on surviving your 20s, and how to navigate bonus parenthood.Discover: -The simple, three-step process that revolutionized the way Amanda thinks about leadership and parenting; -Abby’s heartfelt advice to a Pod Squader...2024-04-1148 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsInside an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Session with Glennon & Richard C. Schwartz295. Inside an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Session with Glennon & Richard C. SchwartzYou don’t want to miss this riveting deep dive into Internal Family Systems (IFS) – the revolutionary therapy model that Glennon has been using in her recovery – with IFS founder Dr. Richard C. Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz even does an on-air IFS session with Glennon! Discover: -Finally, the answer to the question “Why do I do what I don’t want to do?” -How our parts get exiled or locked away and the path to free them...2024-04-021h 00We Can Do Hard ThingsDr. Ford Debrief: Glennon & Amanda are Fired Up!Episode 291. Dr. Ford Debrief: Glennon & Amanda Are Fired UpGlennon, Abby and Amanda dive into their questions, struggles, and reactions to yesterday’s powerful interview with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford – including asking Why Are We Asked to Do the “Right” Thing for a System that Refuses to do Right by Us?
How Amanda opened the dialogue with her kids about consent, sexual violence, and what happens when our leaders do the wrong thing – and how you can do the same;
How those in power exploit our innate willingness to sacrifice; and
Wheth...2024-03-2047 minWe Can Do Hard ThingsHow to Rethink Being “Left Out” & Glennon’s Top 3 Embarrassing Mishaps Going OutIn this follow up to our previous episode on Being Left Out – Episode 241 Being Left Out: Navigating that Lifelong Ache – Abby, Amanda and Glennon dive into a listener question about being left out and having to leave people out: Why it hurts so much; advice for listeners on a kinder, more honest way to leave someone else out; and some of the times Glennon has felt wildly left out at big, scary, fancy events. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...2024-03-1354 minWe Can Do Hard Things283. How Glennon Transforms Sadness into PowerGlennon, Abby, and Amanda respond to a listener’s question about how to find yourself when you’re at your lowest – diving into how to embrace and move through sadness, the gifts of the low times, and what they tell us about our future selves.Discover:
Why feeling anything depends on an understanding of its opposite;
The true colors of sadness;
Why Abby has come to believe that sadness is “kind of cool,”& how she’s navigating her current grief;
How to find joy and love yourself the most through a time of sadness; and
Why...2024-02-2245 minWe Can Do Hard Things269. Glennon Shares Her Love Letter with Liz GilbertGlennon FINALLY UNDERSTANDS FORGIVENESS! She reads a gorgeous letter about her newfound, hard-earned understanding of forgiveness and it helps us all breathe deeper.What happened when Glennon finally surrendered to the “Letters From Love” experiment. The dance of forgetting and remembering – a cycle that holds the essence of what's worth living for;How to overcome fear and blocks that get in the way of creative expression; andLiz challenges Amanda to try doing something without being attached to the outcome.About Elizabe...2024-01-041h 01We Can Do Hard Things255. Glennon on One Year of Recovery!Glennon tells three stories that reveal how recovery from anorexia has changed who she is and how she experiences the world.Together in G’s home, recording for the first time, Abby and Amanda respond with their reflections and the impacts that G’s recovery work has had on the entire family. 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/adchoices2023-11-0250 minWe Can Do Hard Things243. Oprah Shares “The Letter from Glennon that Freed Me”
The moment Oprah finally knew who she really was;
The hidden gift of criticism, and the image to remember when you’re envious;
Why “Slugging It Out” is a losing game;
How to let go of outcomes – and make peace with what you have to offer; and
Oprah reads the letter Glennon wrote to her after her mother died – which she says changed her life.
Read Oprah’s newest book BUILD THE LIFE YOU WANT.TW: @OprahIG: @Oprah To learn more about listener data and...2023-09-211h 06We Can Do Hard Things234. Glennon’s Diagnosis & What’s NextGlennon reflects on the episode that has been the biggest marker of change in her life in the last five years. Glennon shares from the messy middle about her new diagnosis and what’s next for her recovery.If talk about eating disorders and mental illness helps: Listen today.If it triggers: Skip today.CW // eating disordersIf you have an eating disorder, you may find the National Alliance for Eating Disorders a helpful resource: https://www.alli...2023-08-081h 05We Can Do Hard Things233. What’s Next for We Can Do Hard ThingsJoin Glennon, Abby, and Amanda in celebrating, and closing out, the first season of the pod – and help them write the next chapter:
What it felt like for Glennon to listen – for the first time – to her anorexia diagnosis episode;
How their parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary party showed Glennon how to stop performing and just BE;
The crucial distinction Amanda is exploring between tension and conflict;
Abby’s recent decision to explore her relationship with anger; and
How to join in shaping the future of the pod.
For the other conversations mentioned in this...2023-08-031h 12Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#17| How to Feel Your Feelings (& Why You Should), To Find Your Calm & Stop People PleasingLet's talk about our feelings!If that makes you want to run away, I get it. I used to not want to talk about my feelings either. But not feeling our feelings cuts us off from information about our lives, makes it hard to connect with others, and ultimately robs us of joy. In this episode we'll talk about why we should feel our feelings, and how to do that if it doesn't come naturally to you. I have some great tools for you that will help you navigate and deal with your emotions more...2023-07-3119 min