We Can Do Hard Things

You’ve been asking for 4 years, and the day is finally here! You can now WATCH all We Can Do Hard Things conversations on YouTube!!! Click over to the We Can Do Hard Things Show YouTube channel and subscribe here now: https://www.youtube.com/@WeCanDoHardThingsShow After you subscribe, click the bell button so you don’t miss new video episodes (every Tuesday and Thursday)! In this FIRST EVER VIDEO EPISODE OF WE CAN DO HARD THINGS—Glennon, Abby and Amanda get extra honest about how they’re holding on to joy, rage, and hope during this American moment. They discuss their breakdowns and breakthroughs, their nationwide tour, and they share their vision of the Freedom Fleet— a united movement that not only organizes and strategizes—but dances and laughs and loves its way toward freedom. Subscribe to the Show on YouTube: @wecandohardthingsshow And follow the show on Instagram — @wecandohardthings & TikTok — @wecandohardthingshow

Pod Squad! Starting tomorrow, you'll be able to WATCH all of our We Can Do Hard Things conversations on YouTube! To make sure you don’t miss tomorrow’s FIRST video show, click over to the We Can Do Hard Things Show YouTube channel and subscribe now: youtube.com/@WeCanDoHardThingsShow After you subscribe, click the bell button so you don’t miss new video episodes—dropping every Tuesday and Thursday! And of course, you’ll still find the audio version wherever you listen. SEE you on You Tube! G, A and A Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@WeCanDoHardThingsShow Follow us on social: https://linktr.ee/wecandohardthingsshow

443. Liz Gilbert on Loving Without Losing Yourself Glennon and Liz Gilbert go deeper into Liz’s relationship with Rayya, into the tender, messy, miraculous place where caring for someone else pushes hard against caring for yourself. They talk about the quiet traps of codependency, the heartbreak of giving away your power, and the transformative freedom that comes when you turn to a higher voice for guidance. Listen to the first part of our conversation here. About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of nine previous works of fiction and nonfiction, which collectively have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, spent more than 250 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and been translated into more than fifty languages. She has been a finalist for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the PEN/Hemingway Award. With more than 20 million views of her TED Talk and 2.7 million followers on her social media accounts, she continues to be one of the most beloved and influential writers of our age.. Her new memoir: ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER: Love, Loss, and Liberation is available now.

442. Elizabeth Gilbert on Losing the Love of Her Life Elizabeth Gilbert comes to Glennon’s home to talk about her love with Rayya Elias—the joy, the devastation, and the truth-telling that came after. Liz opens up about the brutal reality of addiction—Rayya’s drug addiction and her own love addiction—and how their secret lives collided. This is a conversation about intimacy, betrayal, codependency, survival, and recovery. And it’s about how even the hardest truths, once spoken, can set us free. About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of nine previous works of fiction and nonfiction, which collectively have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, spent more than 250 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and been translated into more than fifty languages. She has been a finalist for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the PEN/Hemingway Award. With more than 20 million views of her TED Talk and 2.7 million followers on her social media accounts, she continues to be one of the most beloved and influential writers of our age.. Her new memoir: ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER: Love, Loss, and Liberation is available now.

Enjoy the FIRST EPISODE of Abby's new women's sports podcast co-hosted by Julie Foudy and Billie Jean King... WELCOME TO THE PARTY! In this first episode, track and field legend ALLYSON FELIX joins Abby, Julie, and Billie to get real about the Nike showdown that reset maternity protections, the women-first power plays behind Saysh and Always Alpha, and what’s next for track & field. Plus GOATs Ask the GOAT—Mia Hamm, Coco Gauff, and Mikaela Shiffrin pop in with surprise questions for “The Kinger” Subscribe to WELCOME TO THE PARTY on your podcast app and WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube! Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToThePartyShow Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/welcometothepartyshow/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometothepartyshow Go Deeper Saysh — Allyson’s women-first shoe brand: https://saysh.com/ Always Alpha — Allyson’s management company for women athletes and coaches: https://always-alpha.com/ She Runs the World — Allyson’s documentary (Tribeca): https://tribecafilm.com/films/she-runs-the-world-2025 The Next Day — by Melinda French Gates: https://www.melindafrenchgates.com/ Abby post-game interview vs. Japan: https://youtu.be/kwAMN1-1p_c?si=MZDQ0KkoamVOS6YR Julie’s Party Starter summer highlight: Marta’s two goals in Copa América Femenina — https://youtu.be/tiUWtL0vYVc?si=9Bt9FebPKDeEXwoX Billie’s Party Starter summer highlight: Mboko wins the Canadian Open - https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4336505/champions-reel-how-victoria-mboko-won-montreal-2025 Abby’s Party Starter summer highlight: Katie’s 7th consecutive 800m freestyle gold — https://youtu.be/N1_h787R0_Q?si=SDGkKurSytqWtYiq

Who do we go to for advice? And do we really even WANT advice — or just a good listener? Glennon, Abby, and Amanda tell us who they each go to when they don’t know what to do next — and offer their best advice to Pod Squaders dealing with loneliness and the unexpected jealousy of their partner's affection for a pet. 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/adchoices

441. WELCOME TO THE PARTY! Abby’s Big Secret Reveal with Julie Foudy! Attention Party People! Abby has BIG news—she’s launching Welcome to the Party, a video-first women’s sports podcast with legends Julie Foudy & Billie Jean King!!!! The very first episode of Welcome to the Party drops September 4th. Go follow & subscribe NOW so you don’t miss it. Today, you’re going to hear all about how this party started. Abby and Julie share the full origin story of Welcome to the Party. From a car ride to an Angel City FC game, to Abby realizing Julie Foudy was the only person she wanted to step back into sports with, to teaming up with the legendary Billie Jean King. Together, they’re building an exciting new sports community where everyone belongs, bringing fans highlights, epic sports stories, and live watch parties—while disrupting the old sports media model to build an athlete-owned, fan-powered network. Join the Party! Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube Instagram TikTok About Julie: Julie Foudy had a sensational 17-year career with the US Women’s National Soccer Team, serving as captain for 13 of those years. She represented Team USA in four Women’s World Cups and three Olympic Games, winning two World Cup titles, two Olympic Gold Medals (1996 and 2004), and an Olympic Silver Medal (2000). Following her decorated playing career, Julie became a prominent television analyst and reporter for TNT Sports, NBC Olympics, and ESPN/ABC, as well as the host of the beloved ESPN podcast Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy. In September 2025, she will launch Welcome to the Party, a video-first women’s sports podcast co-hosted with Abby Wambach and Billie Jean King. 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/adchoices

440. Becoming Full of Yourself | Austin Channing Brown Author, speaker, and racial justice leader Austin Channing Brown joins us to share why centering the lives and voices of Black women isn’t just powerful—it’s transformative for everyone. In this conversation about truth-telling, liberation, and reimagining the future, we discuss: -The cost of cultural “belonging” and the radical freedom in refusing it;-Why the difference between justice and fairness matters more than we think;-How embodiment becomes a necessary act of resistance to white supremacy; and-The profound insider knowledge Black women carry that the world desperately needs. Austin Channing Brown is an author and speaker providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. She is the New York Times bestselling author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, a Reese’s Book Club pick. Her writing and work have been featured by outlets such as On Being, Chicago Tribune, Shondaland, and WNYC. Her latest book, Full of Myself: Black Womanhood and the Journey to Self-Possession, is available now. 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/adchoices

368. The Closure Myth: How Do We Really Move On? Abby, Glennon and Amanda delve into your voicemails and discuss matters of the broken heart, closure, self-sabotage, moving toward or away from family, and more. Discover: Glennon’s “magical pessimism” Why creative people do not seek out closure The geographical solution or finding the “right” place to live 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/adchoices

439. Get Free from Perfectionism | Live on Tour For anyone ready to break free from perfectionism and finally choose themselves – join us today, live from our We Can Do Hard Thing tour. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda talk about why we cling to perfectionism, how growth can strain relationships, and what it means to stay true to yourself. Plus, in an unforgettable moment, Abby surprises Glennon on their anniversary in front of thousands. 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/adchoices

438. How to Protect Kids from ICE Right now in America, children are standing alone in immigration court—no lawyer, no advocate, no protection—forced to represent themselves against government attorneys from Homeland Security. Glennon joins immigration justice leaders Lillian Aponte Miranda of the Florence Project and Shaina Aber of the Acacia Center for Justice to reveal what’s happening to immigrant families—and how we can meet this moment with care and action to protect children from ICE. To donate to the entire network of legal service providers serving unaccompanied immigrant children or to find an organization near you, visit protectimmigrantkids.org. To volunteer as a Witness for Justice: VOMO To uplift on your social media platforms: #ProtectKids Toolkit - Google Docs The Florence Project provides free legal services, social services, and advocacy to immigrants facing detention and potential deportation. To learn more about the Florence Project's work, visit: www.firrp.org and follow them on social media: Instagram: @The_FlorenceProject Facebook: Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project The Acacia Center for Justice builds, strengthens, and expands immigrant legal defense programs for adults and children across the country. To learn more about the Acacia Center for Justice’s work, visit: https://acaciajustice.org/ and follow them on social media: Instagram: @acaciajustice Facebook: Acacia Center for Justice 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/adchoices

351. How to Have *Healthy* Conflict with Amanda Ripley Conflict expert and investigative journalist, Amanda Ripley, is back to give us a conflict resolution 101 guide and delve into some real-life examples from Abby and Glennon’s relationship. Discover: -The best way to diffuse a high-conflict person from going further; -The binary thinking that makes fighting with a spouse feel so painful–plus, the antidote; -How to disagree while still holding someone else’s perspective; and -Why it’s important to know your shame responses in order to have better conflicts. For the first part of our conversation, check out ⁠Episode 330 Handling Conflict Right with Amanda Ripley⁠. About Amanda: Amanda Ripley is an investigative journalist and author. Her most recent book is ⁠High Conflict⁠, which chronicles how people get trapped by conflicts of all kinds—and how they get out. Her previous books include The Unthinkable, and The Smartest Kids in the World, a New York Times bestseller which was also turned into a documentary film. IG: ⁠@ripleywriter⁠ ⁠@thegoodconflict 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/adchoices

437. LISTEN TO SAVE PALESTINIAN LIVES w/ Our Friend Dr. Thaer Ahmad This is one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had. Please listen to today’s episode and donate here: https://bit.ly/HealthcareinGaza Our friend Dr. Ahmad is a Palestinian-American emergency medical physician and voice for Palestinian dignity who has provided medical relief in the world’s most devastated conflict zones, including in Gaza during the bombardments. 1. Every penny of our proceeds from this episode is going to the Palestinian American Medical Association, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization providing Dr. Ahmad and his brave colleagues the supplies they need to keep healing and saving Palestinian lives. 2. ALSO, POD SQUAD: IF YOU HAVE ANY DOLLARS TO SPARE, PLEASE GIVE DIRECTLY TO THIS LIFESAVING FUND at https://bit.ly/HealthcareinGaza 3. Glennon is personally matching every dollar you give up to $100,000. These brave medical professionals — all of whom are risking their lives to provide relief, care and healing to the children, men, and women of Palestine — do not have the supplies they desperately need to save lives. We are not helpless in the face of these horrors. Please let us be the ones who say with our voices and money: WE SEE YOU. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WE WILL SHARE WITH YOU WHAT WE HAVE SO YOU CAN CONTINUE TO HEAL YOUR PEOPLE. Follow: @thaerahmad @palestinianama 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/adchoices

436. Are You a Dopamine Addict? | Dr. Anna Lembke Dr. Anna Lembke, the Medical Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Program, join us to discuss why common fixes for feeling better are actually making us feel worse. Dr. Lembke explains the science behind the brain's pleasure and pain processing and the dopamine balance. -The four C’s of dopamine addiction and whether you have one -How to begin to detox from dopamine addiction -The surprising reason you might want to spend an entire day looking forward to nothing Anna Lembke is the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding research in mental illness, for excellence in teaching, and for clinical innovation in treatment. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. 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/adchoices

In today’s beautiful, vulnerable, and funny conversation, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda reveal what each feels most insecure about. Plus, Amanda connects with a member of the Pod Squad on raising a kid with ADHD and her shift that changed everything; Glennon talks about anger as a guard dog and her discovery while rock climbing on “vacation”; and Abby explains why retirement from soccer was one of the hardest times of her life and how she navigated that massive life transition. 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/adchoices

435. Testing Abby: How Well Does She Really Know Glennon? Amanda puts Abby in the hot seat to find out how well she knows Glennon. Find out who WINS and how you can start to use these questions to get to know your people better. Listen to Part 1 here: 434. The Not-So-Newlywed Game with Glennon & Abby: Who Wins? List of Date Qs: 1. What’s your favorite room in your house? 2. Which one of you is most likely to initiate a home improvement project? 3. What is your favorite family tradition? 4. Other than anything related to the kids, what is your proudest achievement? 5. What’s a challenge you’ve overcome as a couple? 6. Who is more likely to burst out laughing at inappropriate times? 7. Who is more likely to forget important dates? 8. What is something you are always right about? 9. What is something you are seldom right about? 10. Who is the better budget keeper? 11. What is a funny habit about your partner that makes you smile? 12 When you’re in the car, who controls the radio? 13. If your partner could have a superpower what would it be? 14. If your partner were an animal, what would she be? 15. What is your partner’s hidden talent? 16. Who said I love you first? 17. How do you decide what to have for dinner? 18. What phrase does your partner use too often? 19. What would your partner say are her best personality characteristics? 20. Who is your partner’s hero? 21. Which one of you is better at self-care? 22. What story does your partner tell over and over? 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/adchoices

434. The Not-So-Newlywed Game with Glennon & Abby: Who Wins? Amanda gets to live out her life-long dream of being a game show host and Glennon and Abby are put to the test! How well DO these two lovebirds really know each other? Listen to part one and find out! This time Glennon’s in the hot seat. Come back for part two to see how Abby does! 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/adchoices

Singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Allison Russell, shares her incredible life story and teaches us how she healed from abuse through music, sisterhood, and returning to her body. This hour is a soul-stirring reminder of the life-saving, cycle-breaking power of truth telling, art, and love. About Allison: Allison Russell has spent her career in multiple bands, including Po’ Girl, Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago. After a career spent as a gifted multi-instrumentalist, backing numerous other artists, she finally dared to release her solo project in 2021. She made her Opry debut and appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame and performed at the 2022 GRAMMY’s Premiere Ceremony. In addition to her four GRAMMY nominations, she has earned three 2022 Americana Award nominations and a win for Album of the Year, two International Folk Music Award wins, a 2022 Juno nomination for ‘Songwriter of the Year,’ and her first-ever Juno Award win for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. Russell received two 2021 Americana Awards nominations, won three Canadian Folk Music Awards, two UK Americana Music Awards, and more. She was recently nominated for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year for the 2023 Americana Awards. TW: ⁠@outsidechild13⁠ IG: ⁠@allisonrussellmusic 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/adchoices

433. How to Parent While You Heal: Live on Tour In today’s episode, we share more from our first-ever live tour where we gathered with thousands of you to celebrate our Indie and New York Times Bestselling book, We Can Do Hard Things. We talk about internalized sexism, what to do when you don’t have a village, how to parent while you’re still healing, how to stay rooted in love in the face of fear–and why friendship might be the most important survival tool we have. 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/adchoices

432. Bad with Money? Get Better with Tori Dunlap Glennon, Abby, and Amanda are doing something they've never done—talk about money. It's one of the most vulnerable topics, especially for women, where silence and shame still dominate. Joining them is Tori Dunlap—New York Times bestselling author and feminist finance expert—to help break the stigma, spark the conversation, and guide us toward financial freedom. -How shame—not numbers—is often the biggest barrier to financial well-being-Why women are conditioned to shrink around money and how to reclaim power-Using money as a tool for safety, agency, and freedom-Practical steps to begin healing your relationship with money, starting today Tori Dunlap is the Author of the instant New York Times bestselling book “Financial Feminist”; host of the #1 Business Podcast, Financial Feminist; and co-creator of Treasury, an investing education platform that has over $82M invested. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. She has helped over five million women negotiate salary, pay off debt, build savings, and invest. 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/adchoices