Abby opens up about starting therapy and the work she’s been doing to unearth and express uncomfortable emotions like anger and sadness. She shares her long-held fear that if she feels and expresses her full self, people will leave her.
In a profound moment, Abby shares a deep longing to truly love herself. She explains that this love has been clouded by me ... Show More
Jan 13
Martha Beck Changes Lives With This Question
What happens when your mind makes a convincing case for staying safe—but your body is quietly asking you to move toward something warmer? In this beloved conversation, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda return to their very first talk with Martha Beck, whose work has helped them come home ... Show More
58m 28s
Jan 6
Have We Ruined Fun? (And the Future of the Pod!)
We start the year by asking a simple question: Why does something that’s supposed to be fun—like youth sports—feel so awful? After a scary incident at their daughter’s soccer game, Glennon and Abby talk honestly about how pressure, performance, and social capital have overtaken w ... Show More
59m 26s
Apr 2023
Cheryl Strayed on Being Brave Enough to Break Your Own Heart
“So much of life is staying open to our own bewilderment,” says Cheryl Strayed. This week, Cleo Wade sits down with the Wild author to talk about the origins of her beloved advice column, Dear Sugar, and what she’s learned through writing about loss, connection, and self-forgiven ... Show More
55m 47s
Jan 2025
Encore: S02 Ep. 15 - Melissa’s Stifled Emotions
Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Melissa, who has trouble identifying her emotions until they all pour out at once, leaving her kids and husband scared and confused. We help Melissa to get in touch with her feelings and use them to form stronger, healthier r ... Show More
59m 56s
Sep 2025
Encore: S04 Ep. 05 - Emily’s Shaky Marriage
This week, we’re in session with Emily, whose relationship with her long-distance fiance blew up the moment they got married. We help her to see how her impatience to not “waste time” prevents her from making sound choices, and why slowing down is the key to making healthy decisi ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2023
#125 How To Heal & Let Go Of Trauma: Ella Mccrystal
**TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast mentions s*xual abuse, r*pe and su1cide**
This week I sit down with Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR CERT and Business Coach Ella Mccrystal who opens up about her journey and how she has transformed the lives of so many.
We discuss ... Show More
1h 19m