Best Michael Clarkson Podcasts (2025)

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Brad Pitt: becoming Sonny Hayes for F1: The Movie 28:48

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For F1: The Movie, Brad Pitt lived the high-speed life of a Formula 1 driver. He drove with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. He learned to race. He spent years shooting scenes at racetracks around the world. The result is what he calls ‘the most visceral feeling you will get in a race car of anything put on film’ - F1: The Movie, in cinema…

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Dawn Staley on Knowing (and Demanding) Your Worth 55:07

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422. Dawn Staley on Knowing (and Demanding) Your Worth Legendary coach and three-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Staley joins us to talk about what it means to lead—with heart, grit, and unapologetic honesty. She shares: -The one lesson from her mother that shaped her entire coaching philosophy -How she stood up to her university and negotiated equ…

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Cheryl Strayed Tells Us What the Hell to Do Next (Best Of) 1:08:14

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How to end a relationship lovingly, how to love an addict, and how to keep surprising yourself in midlife (buy the tap dancing shoes). Plus, why Cheryl decided to cut down her drinking. For our past episodes with Cheryl, listen to ⁠Episode 118 Cheryl Strayed: Don’t Let Your Dreams Ruin Your Life⁠ and ⁠Episode 119 It’s Okay to Want What You Want: Ch…

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CARE-FRONTATIONS: Three Keys for Giving & Receiving Criticism (Best Of) 1:00:36

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1. What happens inside us when we receive criticism–and how our brains ensure we’re always in the right (even when we’re not). 2. The three-ingredient recipe for a positive, productive “care-frontation” exchange. 3. The single biggest relationship killer (it’s not conflict) – and how conflict can bring you closer. 4. Amanda navigates a “care-fronta…

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How to Stop the War, the Bill & the Trump Regime with Sen. Elizabeth Warren 55:21

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421. How to Stop the War, the Bill & the Trump Regime with Sen. Elizabeth Warren If you, like us, have been active in fighting our descent into facism, but are wondering what the Democratic party’s plan is to stop the Trump regime, join us as we ask Senator Elizabeth Warren today what the Democratic party is doing – and what we can do. Listen to th…

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Isack Hadjar: ‘I’m a fighter’ 43:22

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He took some blows on his climb to Formula 1. Now Isack Hadjar is toe-to-toe with the heavyweights. Hadjar’s first F1 race was over before it began, as he slid off the track on a rain-soaked day in Australia. He tells Tom Clarkson how previous setbacks helped him get back on his feet, and establish himself as one of the best young drivers in the sp…

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What Glennon Saw at LA Protests & Immigration Court with Lillian Aponte Miranda 1:08:12

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420. What Glennon Saw at LA Protests & Immigration Court with Lillian Aponte Miranda We’re in the midst of hard things: ICE raids are escalating, fascism is rising—and unaccompanied immigrant children, some as young as two, are being forced to face U.S. immigration court alone. In this urgent episode, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda speak with Lillian Ap…

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Episode 73: Illness: A Lack of Flow 9:07

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Today Michael, Tony and a very special guest explain our connection to divine energy and how that affects our health. Illness - physical, mental and emotional happens to many of us at some point in our lives and we are often encouraged to take medication or experience invasive procedures and treatments to feel better. But is there a better way to o…

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How to Create Your Own Belonging with Michelle Zauner (Best Of) 1:01:17

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Michelle Zauner on how to begin healing our mother wounds, using her sensitivity to deepen her relationships and be a rockstar, why she’s obsessed with sheetcake and winnebagos, and why she is still “afraid of her mental health.” About Michelle: MICHELLE ZAUNER is best known as a singer and guitarist who creates dreamy, shoegaze-inspired indie pop …

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HELP: How to Ask for the Help You Need (Best Of) 1:05:04

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1. Why sharing your messy middle with someone is a gift and connection builder, not a burden. 2. The reasons why we don’t ask for the help we desperately need. 3. “Vague favs” and why are they a hard No for Amanda. 4. Abby, Glennon, and Amanda each share something they need help with right now. 5. The science behind Help as one of the most effectiv…

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How to Stay Human with Suleika Jaouad 1:03:11

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419. How to Stay Human with Suleika Jaouad Artist and New York Times bestselling author, Suleika Jaouad, returns to discuss the importance of creative processes for staying human. -The surprising ways attachment theory shapes our creative expression and self-worth. -Challenges artists face when promoting their work—and how Glennon and Suleika resis…

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LEGENDS: Emerson Fittipaldi’s ‘courage’ + ‘risk’ to become World Champion 50:10

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Emerson Fittipaldi made history with Lotus in 1972 by becoming the first Brazilian to win the Formula 1 World Championship. In 1974, he won the title again with McLaren. Emerson’s achievements on track are legendary, but his actions off track are just as iconic. In a special F1 Beyond The Grid Legends episode, Emerson tells Tom Clarkson why he refu…

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Why You Can’t Pay Attention—And How to Get It Back with Dr. Amishi Jha 1:02:51

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418. Why You Can’t Pay Attention—And How to Get It Back with Dr. Amishi Jha Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami, Dr. Amishi Jha joins us to discuss how we can cultivate and develop our attention in a way that allows us to maximize the meaning, fulfillment, and joy in our lives. -The three ty…

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What’s Your FAMILY DRAMA Style? with Nedra Glover Tawwab (Best Of) 1:01:14

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We all want tools to navigate (and minimize!) family drama. Today, Nedra Glover Tawwab teaches us how we can create drama free families: How to speak up for yourself when it feels like going against the group; Why confrontation is often the kindest thing; When, exactly, we should bring up conflict & when to let it go; The most loving way a parent c…

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How to Get More Joy with Martha Beck (Best Of) 53:12

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1. Why it’s important to prioritize our own needs, wants, and feelings–and how that creates freedom and peace for those we love. 2. What Glennon says was the hardest thing about telling her kids that Craig and she were getting a divorce–and how truth telling frees us all. 3. Martha’s helpful strategy for how to choose freedom over fear when we’re f…

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Living with Bipolar Disorder: Cameron Esposito 58:49

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424. Living with Bipolar Disorder: Cameron Esposito Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and friend, Cameron Esposito joins us for a conversation about being diagnosed and living with bipolar disorder. -Cameron takes us inside a manic episode and shares what it really felt like-The beauty and heartbreak of loving someone with a mental illness-What it m…

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Valtteri Bottas: Cadillac is ‘very interesting project’ 43:44

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This year is the first time Valtteri Bottas isn’t racing in Formula 1 since he started as a rookie in 2013, but the 10-time Grand Prix winner says F1 is ‘still the number one thing in my life’ and his priority is to get back on the grid in 2026. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Valtteri discusses all the options he has for his next move. Would he like to …

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How Their Friendship Became a Revolution | Leisha Hailey & Kate Moennig of The L Word 03, 2025 51:29

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416. How Their Friendship Became a Revolution | Leisha Hailey & Kate Moennig of The L Word Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig, stars of The L Word, discuss their new book, “So Gay for You: Friendship, Found Family, and the Show That Started It All,” an intimate, hilarious memoir of art, friendship and queerness. How Kate and Leisha met; their first imp…

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Episode 72: The Awesome Power of Doing Nothing 7:34

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It's often the case that when faced with a problem or issue, we feel the need to take action. We feel that we need to do something, anything, for resolution. Today Michael provides an insightful and wise alternative to taking action, one that might surprise you!By Michael G. Reccia & Tony Clarkson

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The Best Advice We’ve Ever Received (Best Of) 54:27

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The Best Advice We’ve Ever Received Today, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda remember – and share! – the best advice they’ve ever received: How to honor your needs and become the ultimate expert of you; Why we all need a friend who believes in our greatness; How to encourage your kids to live open-hearted; And why Glennon’s truest thing is that she doesn’t…

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How to Find DELIGHT Today (and Every Day) with Ross Gay (Best Of) 1:02:11

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Ross Gay teaches us how to notice delight and joy in our everyday lives. We discuss: concrete ways to rediscover and capture joy every day; how to rebuild your “delight muscle”; how to dissolve the myth of disconnection between us; and how to “unknow” our people so we can delight in them. About Ross: Ross Gay is an American poet, essayist, and prof…

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Are You Addicted to Drama? How to Know & How to Fix it with Dr. Scott Lyons 59:49

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415. Are You Addicted to Drama? How to Know & How to Fix it with Dr. Scott Lyons Dr. Scott Lyons, a licensed holistic psychologist and author, discusses the concept of drama addiction. He explains the physiological and psychological mechanisms behind this addiction, how to know if you have one, and how we can begin to break free from these cycles. …

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Simone Resta: F1 car designer who swapped Ferrari for Mercedes 39:29

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When he left Ferrari to join Mercedes, Simone Resta took decades of experience with him. In Italy, he worked with Michael Schumacher and designed race-winning cars for Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Charles Leclerc. Now, his task is giving George Russell and Kimi Antonelli the best Mercedes he can. As Deputy Technical Director Simone is focus…

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Candace Parker: WHAT’S THE COST OF GREATNESS? 56:35

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414. Candace Parker: WHAT’S THE COST OF GREATNESS? Basketball legend, Candace Parker, joins Abby and Amanda to discuss her illustrious career, her new book, The Can Do Mindset, and explore themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of greatness. -The surprising reason Candace doesn’t like fame, and what she wants instead -Candace’s distinction bet…

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QUITTING: When is it time to let something or someone go? (Best Of) 1:03:13

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1. The one question to ask yourself when deciding whether it’s time to quit something. 2. Why Glennon actually believes that quitting each day is necessary for her survival. 3. The big quits that led Abby to Glennon. 4. Amanda’s unexpected great relief—and hope for your relief—in learning about how we’re all just as happy as we’re ever going to be.…

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How to Love Your Body Now with Carson Tueller (Best Of) 1:05:55

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1. The question Carson’s sister asked that made him radically reimagine his life. 2. Why Carson is having the best sex of his life. 3. How Carson received sign-off from his Mormon Bishop for his first queer date. 4. The accident that left Carson paralyzed from the chest down at 23. 5. How ableism hurts us all. About Carson: Carson Tueller is a coac…

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7 Questions To Reclaim Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant 1:04:15

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413. 7 Questions To Reclaim Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant Psychologist, author, professor, and minister, Dr. Thema Bryant, joins us to explore how to rebuild a relationship with yourself and why healing that relationship is the foundation for real connection with others. -The essential shift to stop believing your wounded self is your whole self -…

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Dario Franchitti: why ‘F1 dream’ never became reality 1:00:48

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Dario Franchitti has had a sensational racing career in the United States, becoming a four-time IndyCar series champion and a three-time winner of the Indy500. But earlier in his career, Dario had plenty of interest from Formula 1 and tested for a few different teams. So why didn’t he end up racing in the pinnacle of motorsport? Speaking to Tom Cla…

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Trusting Yourself Again with Dr. Hillary McBride 1:01:02

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412. Trusting Yourself Again with Dr. Hillary McBride Psychologist and researcher, Dr. Hillary McBride, joins us to discuss healing spiritual wounds and learning to trust yourself again. -Why every family is a religion—and every adult is healing from it-How we lose touch with our own needs and desires—and the steps to reconnect and trust ourselves …

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Episode 71: Are Our Problems Caused by Memory Loss? 11:11

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What are we talking about? How is memory loss the cause of all our personal and global problems? Well, we aren't talking about medical memory loss, but spiritual memory loss. Michael and Tony discuss the global amnesia that has blighted mankind for such a long, long time and how we can truly remember who and what we really are. For more on this top…

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Glennon and Abby on Finding Family Success, from IMO 1:11:35

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Recently, Glennon and Abby had the pleasure of being guests on a new podcast from our dear friend Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on WCDHT, we have insightful conversations that give fresh perspectives, uplift you and leave you feeling more fulfilled. And on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring candid perspectives to the ever…

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How to Spot a Narcissist with Caroline Strawson (Best Of) 1:07:50

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Trauma therapist (and survivor of marriage to a narcissist) Caroline Strawson joins us to discuss: how to know if someone’s really a narcissist; how to know if you’re more likely to get into a relationship with a narcissist (and avoid it); strategies for parallel parenting with a narcissist; how the brain and body respond to narcissists; and how to…

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Introducing: What We Spend 4:14

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Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …

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Inside Trump’s Personal Profits: His Abuse of Power for Private Deals & Who is Paying the Price | Jessica Yellin & Amanda 59:10

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411. Inside Trump’s Personal Profits: His Abuse of Power for Private Deals & Who is Paying the Price | Jessica Yellin & Amanda Award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin joins Amanda to expose how Trump’s personal profit, political power grabs, and selective immigration policies are reshaping American democracy—and what we can do about it. From the sc…

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Celebrating F1 75 with Mario Andretti 59:22

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Mario Andretti was 10 years old when the first ever Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix took place at Silverstone, on the 13th of May 1950. The 1978 World Champion has seen everything the pinnacle of motorsport has to offer over the past 75 years, and is one of just 34 drivers to win the ultimate prize, so he’s the perfect person to celebrate s…

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Are You a Cynic, Optimist, or Skeptic? Dr. Jamil Zaki Shares Which Type is Happiest 1:01:26

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410. Are You a Cynic, Optimist, or Skeptic? Dr. Jamil Zaki Shares Which Way is Happiest Dr. Jamil Zaki–a Stanford psychologist and director of their Social Neuroscience Lab–discusses how worldviews like optimism, cynicism, and skepticism shape our lives, health, and relationships. -The three lies we tell ourselves about cynicism -Why we need to st…

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Mothers & Sons with Ocean Vuong (and Chase Melton) (Best Of) 1:03:12

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Glennon’s son, Chase, joins Glennon for a special conversation with his hero, author Ocean Vuong, to discuss: 1. Chase shares with Ocean the impact his work has had in his life–and Glennon thanks Ocean for helping mother her son. 2. What Ocean learned from his mother about how to navigate being an Asian boy in America–and Glennon’s recognition that…

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Jenny Lawson is Broken (in the Best Possible Way) (Best Of) 1:07:32

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1. Content warning: Discussion of suicide. 2. Jenny puts words to her experience of ADD – "being a kitten on cocaine" – and her anxiety – seeing "rainbow fire.” 3. How Jenny felt guilty for years about a way her mental illness impacted her mothering – only to later learn it was her child’s favorite memory. 4. The moment she decided to be honest abo…

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The Woman Who Spoke Truth To Trump: Bishop Budde 57:43

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409. The Woman Who Spoke Truth To Trump: Bishop Budde Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, during President Trump's inauguration service, delivered a powerful sermon on unity and directly appealed to the President for mercy on behalf of vulnerable communities. Today, she joins us to discuss her courageous stand and explore how we can embody both strength an…

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Claire Williams: proud of Williams' progress 59:21

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When Claire Williams sold the Williams F1 team at the end of 2020, a very special 43-year association between the Williams family and Formula 1 came to an end. Founded by Claire’s father, Sir Frank Williams, in 1977, the team have won 16 World Championships – a feat only bettered by Ferrari and McLaren. Claire rose through the ranks – starting as p…

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What Abby Learned On Tour with Tish 1:03:44

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408. What Abby Learned On Tour with Tish Last year, Tish went on her very first international music tour. Today Abby, Glennon, and Amanda reflect on what it was like to watch Tish step toward her dream and how they, especially Abby, supported her through her journey. -How this tour changed and solidified Abby and Tish’s relationship forever -What t…

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Episode 70: Living a Spiritual Life - a Surprise Revelation 10:33

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What does living a spiritual life mean to you? Does it mean talking to God? Meditating frequently? Doing good deeds? Today, Michael argues that, as spirits, we are all living a spiritual life regardless of what we believe and there is no separation between our spiritual and material realities. An interesting episode which might just have you thinki…

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How to Survive This Absurd Life with Samantha Irby (Best Of) 1:04:00

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1. Sam’s life-changing strategies for (reluctantly) interacting with humans. 2. How we use humor to hide the lava of rage churning beneath our surface. 3. Sam’s friendship theory and why she doesn’t need a deep soul connection with every “lowercase f friend.” 4. Sam’s embrace of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)–and why she genuinely believes no one else i…

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Pet Peeves: What Do Our Biggest Annoyances Say About Us? (Best Of) 1:01:42

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1. Glennon explains her “soundaries”—and why a lack of audiorial yield in public places is her biggest peeve. 2. Abby’s struggle, as a bonus parent, adjusting to a kid-filled life with zero personal space and personal property boundaries. 3. Why Amanda is allergic to the word “fine”—and why she’s stopped saying “I didn’t have time. To learn more ab…

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100 Days of Trump: What to Know, What to Do & What’s Coming Next | Jessica Yellin 56:11

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407. 100 Days of Trump: What to Know, What to Do & What’s Coming Next | Jessica Yellin Amanda and Webby Award Winning Journalist, Jessica Yellin, dive deep into the first 100 days of Trump's second term in office, discussing the implications of his administration's actions and policies. -The importance of the first 100 days in a presidency—and what…

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Jonathan Wheatley: leading Sauber forward into Audi era 53:27

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As the new Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley is taking on one of the most exciting projects in Formula 1. With Benetton, Renault and Red Bull Racing, Jonathan has won 19 World Championships over the last 34 years. Now, after nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, he’s in a very different role with a very different team. And n…

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Let Kids Play: Fixing Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan 1:27:00

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406. Let Kids Play: Fixing Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan Why have youth sports become a pressure cooker of competition, money, and burnout instead of fun, growth, and play? Journalist and author Linda Flanagan joins us to break down: -The three biggest reasons kids' sports have changed for the worse—and what we can do about it.-How parents can r…

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Jia Tolentino: The 1% of Life that Makes It All Worth It (Best Of) 1:02:21

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Jia Tolentino joins us to discuss how to finally accept all sides of you: Why your un-productivity matters most; When your shame is good; How to make your real life bigger than your internet life; How to let motherhood energize you instead of drain you; and How to stop scrolling in the middle of the night. Plus, we talk acid trips, the sorority rus…

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Five Criticism Survival Strategies (Best Of) 1:00:07

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In this bonus episode, Glennon shares her “Sort Your Mail” rules for dealing with the inevitable criticisms you will receive from daring to say anything, do anything, or be anything. Learn to sort your mail so you can keep showing up! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m…

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Finally Democracy Fighting Back! | Jessica Yellin on Hope from SCOTUS & Harvard 56:09

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405. Finally Democracy Fighting Back! | Jessica Yellin on Hope from SCOTUS & Harvard This week, Amanda is back with friend of the show, Webby Award Winning Journalist, Jessica Yellin, to break down what’s happening in America and why this week there are a few stories to feel good about. -The alarming deportation case making headlines and how the co…