BONUS: A Lullaby from Hillary

When the book ends, the conversation begins. On Bookends, Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.Bookends does not shy away from difficu ... Show More

We’re sharing something special with you this week: an episode of Pulling the Thread with Elise Loehnen. On her podcast, the New York Times–bestselling author sits down with today’s leading thinkers to try to answer life’s big questions: Why do we do what we do? How can we know a ... Show More

Rachael has worked for years to heal from her own trauma and is now wanting to learn how to let love and affection in. Rachael practices allowing Hillary to care for her. It sounds simple, but as Rachael says, for her and for many of us, it can feel deeply “cringey.” Hillary sing ... Show More

Friends, today’s episode is a powerhouse! We’ve got Sharon McMahon, aka “America’s Government Teacher,” bringing some serious wisdom from her new book, "The Small and the Mighty." Even the drafters of the Constitution worried about chaos, but they hoped for better things—and Shar ... Show More

Iyanla travels to Los Angeles to work with Bonnie, a woman whose weight has spiraled to a staggering 600 pounds, confining her to her home and bed for years. Iyanla helps Bonnie examine the emotional road that led to her health crisis, beginning with the death of her mother, and ... Show More

In this true scary story, Juanita tells us about her experiences living in a home with a secret that was held in order to protect her. The sounds, the shadows... all had an explanation. Share your own story over on TrueScaryStory.com and get in touch with Edwin at @edwincov on Ti ... Show More

On July 19th, Joanna Macy, beloved teacher and past guest, passed away peacefully at home in Berkeley, California. In honor of her legacy, we are rebroadcasting her episode “The World as Lover and Self,” originally released in 2015 when the show was titled Unlearn and Rewild.In t ... Show More

Dr. Hillary McBride is back to continue our thrilling conversation about PSYCHEDELICS — and how folks are using them to enhance their relationships and lives. She helps us understand:  The importance of seeing our partners – and letting ourselves be seen – without any defenses;  ... Show More

Twenty-one-year-old Ohio State senior Reagan Tokes was just months away from graduation when she was shot and killed in a public park. Her parents’ heartbreak soon turned to anger as they learned that Reagan’s killer was wearing an ankle monitor during the attack. Andrea Canning ... Show More

Useful links to books related to the episodes: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by JD Vance https://amzn.to/48ztT22 (Amazon) Explores Vance’s early life, family, and cultural background, offering context for his perspectives on politics and society. Cyn ... Show More

Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who ... Show More

It’s Election week in America! This week, we revisit our chat with Elsa Collins (@elsamariecollins), professional do-er, humanitarian and founder of Poderistas and This is About Humanity. Steph, Mel and Elsa discuss the election, voting and civic duty in this very special remixed ... Show More

This week on PB, the girls are getting down to business with Youtube legend and business-owner, Jackie Aina. As a black creator and entrepreneur, Jackie gives her unique perspective on the pay gap between black and non-black creators, encouraging creators to advocate for not only ... Show More