We can do hard things by Glennon Doyle
The magic of Glennon’s podcast truly comes from her theme of “We can do hard things.” It’s a phrase she coined in her bestselling book “Untamed,” and truly refers to anything and everything that you’re struggling with.
Glennon hosts the podcast with her wife, world champion and Olympic soccer star Abby Wambach, and her sister Amanda Doyle.
Every episode, they have an excellent guest who brings a fresh perspective to the show. They also answer questions from the Pod Squad, their nickname for listeners of the show.
Plus, the opening song, also aptly titled ‘We Can Do Hard Things’, was written and performed by Glennon’s daughter Tish! If you’re looking for a sweet midweek pick me up, this podcast is a perfect choice. It offers humor, advice, and opportunities for deep reflection on relationships, trauma, family, and life in general. It’s the perfect safe space for anyone who needs it. It seriously feels like an hour of therapy, but also feels like sitting on the couch talking with your closest friends over a bottle of wine.
For a great intro episode, you don’t have to look too far! Try out “How To Get More Joy with Martha Beck.” And for a more intimate conversation on gender identity and sexuality, try out the episode “ALOK: What makes us beautiful? What makes us free?”
Unlocking Us with Brene Brown
Brene Brown is an acclaimed researcher and author, with over 6 bestselling books! Her Ted Talk, “The Power of Vulnerability” is one of the 5 most-watched Ted Talks in the world with over 30 million views. Everyone has something they could learn from her research.
In Unlocking Us, Brene dives into our deep drive for human connection. In the description, she says she “wants this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human.”
Like Brene’s research, she says the podcast focuses on emotions and how they bring purpose to our lives. She features top-tier guests, answers questions, and reminds us that we don’t have to do life alone.
Where should we begin with Esther Perel
This podcast is hosted by therapist Esther Perel. On the podcast, she counsels real life couples and friends as they discuss personal conflicts and their relationships. She dives into difficult topics ranging from infidelity to queer identity to communication styles. It’s a glorious, emotionally raw and educational podcast all in one.
She began the podcast in 2017, so there’s a whole backlog of episodes for new listeners. But, don’t feel you need to listen in order. Most episodes are standalones, so you can listen to whichever titles and descriptions catch your interest. To start off, try the episodes “Esther Calling - My Partner's Privilege” and “I Can Be Strong and Be Taken Care Of.”
And, if you love the podcast, consider ordering her card game “Where Should We Begin?” It’s a card game with a deck of questions of prompt cards and story cards, which allow us to share our stories with those closest to us. Perfect for couples, friends and family to learn more about one another.
