“I grew up with this intense fear of failure,” says Cathy Park Hong. “And in retrospect, I can understand why my parents instilled that in me—because for them, there was no safety net.” Hong is a writer, a professor at Rutgers-Newark University, and the author of Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning. It’s a book about family, identity, culture, and se ... Show More
Apr 7
Matthew McConaughey (best of)
Gwyneth sits down with Matthew McConaughey to discuss Poems & Prayers, a collection of personal writings that trace his journey through reinvention, truth, and self-discovery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2021
Untigering with Iris Chen
<p>Parenting shouldn’t be synonymous with control, but for my guest, Iris Chen, this was her reality while growing up in an Asian-American household. Our childhood experiences can shape what kind of parents we’ll become to our kids; but as their parents, it is our role to guide a ... Show More
25m 52s
Oct 2021
Julie Lythcott-Haims On How To Be An Adult
I love my parents. I grew up with a world-class education. And yet, nobody actually ever taught me how to be an adult. As a result, I made a ton of avoidable mistakes. I suffered far more than necessary. And I fumbled in the dark for years until eventually, I figured a few things ... Show More
2h 19m