We Can Do Hard Things

1. Five signs that you might have a boundary problem.2. Why each of us should stop pretending we’re not a needy person.3. How to stop arguing like a lawyer – and start communicating like a kindergartener – to get what you need. 4. How to know when to end an argument, how to exit a friendship, and how to respond to passive aggressiveness. About Nedra:Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others.Nedra earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She has additional certifications in working with families and couples and in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, plus advanced training for counseling adults who've experienced childhood emotional neglect.Nedra has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning Show to name a few. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vice and has appeared on numerous podcasts, including Good Life Project, Sofia with an F, and Therapy For Black Girls. She runs a popular Instagram account where she shares practices, tools, and reflections for mental health and hosts weekly Q&As. TW: @NedraTawwabIG: @nedratawwab

1. Tig and Stephanie’s highly effective and hilarious ways to diffuse their marital feuds.2. Stephanie’s experience figuring out her sexuality (years after she married Tig)–and how Tig knew Stephanie was the one.3. Why Tig’s deep in “Towanda-ing” right now–and how that affects their marriage.4. The power of knowing what you DON’T want in your life.5. Tig, Stephanie, Abby, and Glennon each share something they’ve discovered they don’t want.About Stephanie: Stephanie Allynne is a writer, actor, producer, and director. Her acting credits include THE L WORD: GENERATION Q, ONE MISSISSIPPI, ROOM 104, DREAM CORP LLC, LOVE, and TWIN PEAKS. Stephanie also starred in the Sundance hits PEOPLE PLACES THINGS and Lake Bell’s IN A WORLD. Stephanie wrote on the critically acclaimed Amazon series ONE MISSISSIPPI, and co-directed the 2022 Sundance film AM I OK? starring Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno. Stephanie is currently set to write and direct the feature film TIME AND SPACE that will star Tig Notaro. She will produce alongside Notaro and Judd Apatow. IG: @stephanieallynneAbout Tig: Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Rolling Stone named her one of the "50 best stand-up comics of all time." Notaro appears in "Army of the Dead" and “Star Trek: Discovery”; wrote and starred in the groundbreaking TV show “One Mississippi”. and recently released her second HBO stand-up special, "Tig Notaro: Drawn." In 2021, Tig co-directed, with wife Stephanie Allynne, the feature film 'Am I OK?', available later this year. She hosts the advice podcast "Don't Ask Tig", and cohosts the documentary film podcast "Tig and Cheryl: True Story."IG: @therealfluffnotaro

1. Abby’s new nightly ritual of 80’s parties and Amanda’s wild adventure at a crawfish boil.2. Glennon’s transition out of depression, and how she’s moving off “The Landing.”3. Why our parents are so triggering – and how we can see them differently.4. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda answer pressing Pod Squad questions.5. Amanda pays tribute to a particular Pod Squader, Lexi – and to all women of her generation.  

1. What is Polyamory – and how Martha, Rowan, and Karen make their relationship work. 2. How Martha felt – after years of marriage to Karen – when Karen told her she was in love with Rowan, too. 3. The hilarious moment Martha, Karen, and Rowan told their friends they were now a throuple.4. A huge lesson for couples based on the revolutionary ways they deal with conflict, jealousy, and daily rituals to stay close.  About Martha:Dr. Martha Beck is a New York Times bestselling author, life coach, and speaker. She holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one of the smartest women I know.” Her newest book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller.TW: @TheMarthaBeckIG: @themarthabeckAbout Rowan: Rowan Mangan is a writer, podcaster and mom to a vivacious toddler. Salty, klutzy and Aussie, Ro co-hosts the Bewildered podcast with her wife, Martha Beck. She also runs the Wild Inventures newsletter and community on Substack. Ro is currently pursuing publication for her first novel, a magical realist thriller set on the west coast of Ireland.TW: @rowanmanganIG: @rowan_mangan

1. Why Jen believes none of us is safe from betrayal – but how she knows with certainty it will never happen to her again.2. The useful part of unforgiveness, the worst thing about forgiveness, and how to know when it’s time to forgive. 3. Brené Brown’s advice to Jen for how to begin rebuilding brick by brick after the life you built implodes. 4. The steps Jen took to learn to trust her body for the first time – and what she calls her body now. 5. What Jen would go back and tell her kids about marriage and divorce if she could do it differently.About Jen: Jen Hatmaker is the New York Times bestselling author of For the Love and Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire, along with twelve other books. She hosts the award-winning For the Love podcast, is the delighted curator of the Jen Hatmaker Book Club, and leader of a tightly knit online community where she reaches millions of people each week. Jen is a co-founder of Legacy Collective, a giving organization that grants millions of dollars toward sustainable projects around the world. She is a mom to five kids and lives just outside Austin, Texas.TW: @JenHatmakerIG: @jenhatmaker

1. Pod Squad Qs about co-parenting after infidelity, setting boundaries with friends, and reconciling an estranged parent relationship.2. How to know when it’s time to leave, and whether your partner deserves to be free of you. 3. Why every problem Cheryl’s ever had has been solved by a list–and how to use her strategy. 4. Ways to be a better advice-giver, and how to keep “floating in the direction of your own life.”5. How to gather the courage to know a truth thing–and to live by it.About CherylCheryl Strayed is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Wild, as well as the bestsellers Tiny Beautiful Things, Brave Enough, and Torch.Wild was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern.Tiny Beautiful Things is currently being adapted for a TV show for Hulu and will star Kathryn Hahn.In addition to writing her widely acclaimed essays, stories and scripts, Strayed has hosted two hit podcasts for the New York Times — Sugar Calling and Dear Sugars, which she co-hosted with Steve Almond.She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband Brian Lindstrom and their two teenagers.TW: @CherylStrayedIG: @cherylstrayed

Cheryl Strayed opens up about the significance of her chosen last name and the profound impact of losing her mother. She shares invaluable lessons from her transformative hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, alongside her mother's timeless advice. The conversation navigates the challenge of finding happiness amid worries for her children's well-being and the importance of making peace with our inner critic. Through personal anecdotes, Cheryl emphasizes resilience, embracing mediocrity, and the pursuit of beauty and complexity in everyday life.

Carson Tueller, a coach and activist navigating life with a disability and queer identity, shares his transformative journey. He reflects on a pivotal question from his sister that reshaped his life and discusses how he found love and intimacy despite challenges. Carson candidly recounts the accident that left him paralyzed and explores how ableism affects everyone. With humor and vulnerability, he emphasizes body positivity and the importance of authentic connections in both relationships and personal acceptance.

This episode dives deep into the hilariously mortifying moments of life. The hosts share their most embarrassing tales, including epic Zoom blunders and parenting mishaps. Voicemail confessions from listeners spark laughter and solidarity. They explore the humor in vulnerability and how sharing these awkward stories can alleviate feelings of shame. A funny airport encounter adds to the list of relatable travel blunders, reminding us that life’s mishaps can bring joy and connection.

Chelsea Handler, a celebrated comedian and best-selling author, opens up about her recent breakup with Jo Koy and her journey of self-acceptance. She dives into the emotional aftermath, reflecting on personal growth through loss and understanding love. Chelsea shares insights on vulnerability, the role of friendship in healing, and how childhood trauma shapes adult relationships. Her candid approach emphasizes honesty, compassion, and the transformative power of embracing one's worth beyond romantic ties.