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We Can Do Hard Things
Treat Media and Glennon Doyle
300 episodes
Come do life with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle.
More about the show
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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On Cornell – How to Protect Your Child When Their College Won’t – with Nicole Bedera
The 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 college women brave enough to report their…
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(BEST OF) Women at Work with Sarah Spain
After 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 journalist Sarah Spain to talk about what…
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This Jewish Group Says: Free Palestine — JVP’s Stefanie Fox
Stefanie 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 powerful forces keeping America…
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(BEST OF) How to Heal with Allison Russell
What 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 childhood abuse, found lifelines in music and…
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Finally, Menopause Relief: How Did We Not Know This? with Dr. Rachel Rubin
If 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, menopause, and the hormones that can affect…
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(BEST OF) How to Really Believe Your Body is Good: Carson Tueller
What 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, and refusing to postpone your life…
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(BEST OF) Breast Cancer Intel That Could Save Your Life | Amanda’s Surgeon Dr. Lucy De La Cruz
This 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 what’s offered), and how self-advocacy…
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(BEST OF) Why Date Nights Don’t Work (and What to Do Instead)
What 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 can leave us feeling stuck, why novelty is…
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One NYC Subway Killing: An American Rorschach Test with Anand Giridharadas
Six 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 Daniel Penny case—and toward an…
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(BEST OF) CHER: Life Advice We’ll Never Forget
Cher 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: Don’t give up. Just keep moving. - The…
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Stacey Abrams on Midterms: What's Going to Happen?
Six 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 everything—but you do have to do something.…
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(BEST OF) The Panini Generation: Caretaking Without Losing Yourself with Ai-jen Poo
Caregivers, 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, partners, and everyone in between—and…
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Someone Tell G What People Do After Dinner!
What 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 the stories we tell ourselves when we…
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(BEST OF) Hannah Gadsby: Neurodiverence & The Exfoliation of Shame
What 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 Gadsby joins us to talk about…
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Why "We Never Fight" is a Red Flag: How to Fight Well with Priya Parker
What 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 teach us how to fight with more courage,…
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(BEST OF) Gloria, Gloria Hallelujah: Gloria Steinem on How to Lead
Today, 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 anyway, how to tell the truth, get free,…
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(BEST OF) The Surprising Science of Heartbreak | Florence Williams
Heartbreak 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 does to our brains, bodies, and nervous…
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(BEST OF) If Your Mind Won't Be Quiet, Listen to This
If 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, overwhelmed, and disconnected from our…
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(BEST OF) Dolly Parton: Thank You for Everything
Today, 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 who she was—and letting everyone else…
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Sara Bareilles: The Magic of Grief
Good 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 Grief—her deeply personal new album and…
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(BEST OF) The Advice Every Parent Needs Right Now | Sonya Renee Taylor
As 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 backpack. Maybe it's our willingness to…
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Who Invented Gender? Amanda with ALOK
Who 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 “natural,” “biological,” and “just the way it…
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(BEST OF) The Financial Advice We Never Get | Tori Dunlap
So 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 nearly enough: money. Financial educator…
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Can’t Sleep? 4 Strategies to End The Suffering | Leah Corkum & Marlee Boyle
If 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 sleep again. In this conversation, Sleep…
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(BEST OF) The Over-Functioner's Guide to Feeling Alive Again
Sometimes 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 the rails), the conversation becomes…
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(BEST OF) Kerry Washington’s Family Secret
Sometimes 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, reclaiming her self-trust, and realizing she…
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(BEST OF) Why You Keep Having the Same Fight | Dr. Alexandra Solomon
How 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 "Accepter" dynamic that shows up in nearly every…
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(BEST OF) Everyone Has a Beige Flag – What's Yours?
Remember 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, Abby, and Amanda confess their own…
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(BEST OF) Samantha Irby's Survival Guide for Ridiculous Times
Some 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 conversation about making it through…
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The Wild, Untold Story of How They Made Abortion Political: Witches, Healers & Liars | Amanda with Jessica Valenti
Abortion 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 stories we've been taught to believe. In…
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(BEST OF) Ina Garten's Best Life Advice
Ina 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 convention helped her build a life—and…
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Free Birds, Empty Nests & Sexy Sue
What 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 to the unexpected opportunities that…
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(BEST OF) What Your Sign Says About How You Love | Chani Nicholas
What 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 survival strategies shape our adult…
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Pre-Red Card Debacle: Abby & Julie Foudy Soccersplain the World Cup
Pod 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 Do Hard Things World Cup crossover! If…
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(BEST OF) Pet Love: The Closest We Come to Unconditional Love?
Sometimes, 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 us that we are still here and still…
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The Real Minority Rule Conspiracy | Amanda with Rep. Justin J. Pearson
America 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 Tennessee Representative Justin J.…
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(BEST OF) The Secret to Surviving Criticism
If 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 criticism without letting it quiet you.…
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(BEST OF) 5 Simple Ways to Feel More Grounded Right Now | Kaitlin Curtice
In 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 wisdom, Kaitlin shares practical ways to…
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(BEST OF) The Boundary Fix for Burnout with Nedra Glover Tawwab
In 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 yourself. Because burnout isn’t always a…
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(BEST OF) Esther Perel: Protecting Your Relationships During Chaos
The 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, resentment, or disconnection with the people we…
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Do You Ever Feel Like a Total Loser?
Today 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 feeling that lasts 90 seconds keep us stuck…
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(BEST OF) Mothers & Sons with Ocean Vuong and Chase Melton
This 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 force that finds our kids through books,…
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He’s Building a Massive Secret Bunker Beneath the Ballroom!! Amanda w Jon Golinger
Why 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 is hiding beneath it. What starts as a…
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(BEST OF) How to Get Your Joy Back: Ross Gay
Today, 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 explore how to keep noticing what’s still…
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The Cost of Truth Telling (And Why We Paid It)
We 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 Treat Media has really meant — why we chose…
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Who is Enabling Trump? Amanda & (Our Next Pres?) Rep. Ro Khanna Name the Culprits and the Plan
Amanda 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 urgent question is—why is Congress too…
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(BEST OF) Jane Fonda: How to Not Lose Yourself Right Now
Today we’re sharing our electric conversation with Jane Fonda. This one feels especially right for this moment—because so many of us are asking the same questions Jane has been answering with her life: How do we keep…
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Our Oscars Stories & How to Stay Steady with Life Changes
The world is on fire—but we still have each other. This week, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda step away from the overwhelm to talk about what actually holds us: love, family, friendship, and truth. From their Oscars…
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(BEST OF) Our Most Hilarious Episode EVER: Embarrassing Stories Comic Relief!
Pod Squad, we’ve been doing a lot of hard things—so today, in the midst of all of it, we’re offering a little comic relief to keep us laughing, keep us dancing, keep us going. In this episode, we’re sharing our most…
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Special Birthday Drop in Honor of G’s 50th!!!
It's birthday month for Glennon and Amanda, and if you’ve ever had a birthday that made you want to crawl into bed and also throw a parade and also cry in the shower and also text every person you’ve ever loved like:…
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