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3 days ago
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Glennon Doyle reacts to Ivanka Trump reading her Donald Trump criticism
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Author and podcaster Glennon Doyle tackles life's biggest questions, the 'self-help' label – and the Trumps. Stellar: Your new book We Can Do Hard Things was created with the backdrop of a very difficult time for yourself, your wife Abby Wambach and your sister Amanda Doyle, who co-wrote this book and host the popular podcast of the same name with you. You were dealing with an anorexia diagnosis. Abby had lost her beloved brother. Amanda had a breast cancer diagnosis. What was navigating that time like for you? Glennon Doyle: My sister and my wife are my people. Maybe because I depend on the two of them [so much], I don't actually have many friends in a wider circle. I'm used to one of them being steady. When I got my new anorexia diagnosis – I've been dealing with eating disorders since I was 10 – I felt humiliated. Embarrassed. I couldn't believe I'm still dealing with this. I felt like everyone in my life was gonna be like, get over it. But it felt like I was drowning and I looked over at the shore and both the lifeguards were passed out. My lifeguards were also having their own moment. US podcaster and author Glennon Doyle has addressed Ivanka Trump's recommendation of one of her books. Picture: Getty Images Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US President Donald Trump. Picture: AFP Glennon Doyle (continued): It feels like a very bad design of life that when trauma comes, that's the time that we can't remember anything we know. That's the time we can't call up all the wisdom we've learnt about how to make it through. That sucks. Trauma causes this little mini dissociation. Unfortunately Abby felt the same way and so did Amanda. So we were just kind of staring at each other blinking. And this cool thing happened. I started writing down little sentences or quotes or paragraphs that we had said to each other on the podcast and sending them to my sister to help her through the cancer thing. Listen to the full interview with Glennon Doyle on Something To Talk About below: Then she started writing down things about grief for Abby. And we had this little file going around. And Abby started writing things down for me about bodies. We kept this file that we were just using as an anchor outside of ourselves, which is funny because I've spent my entire life telling people that they have all the answers inside of them. I'm no longer positive that's true. Three months later, my friend was going through this horrible break-up and I sent her the file we had about grief. And she wrote back and said, 'Glennon, can you make me this for all the categories of life? This is what I need.' And I thought, yeah. I actually can do that. And that's how it started. That's how the book was born. Glennon Doyle, right, with wife Abby Wambach pictured in Beverly Hills last November. Picture: Getty Images Stellar: The book is an exploration of 20 questions that we all wrestle with throughout our lives, and features conversations you've had with 118 'of the world's most brilliant wayfinders'. How did you pull that off? Glennon Doyle: Some of the passages are from texts between friends, but most of them are from conversations that we had on our podcast. Over time the conversations we had on that podcast really rewired our minds and hearts and the way we saw the world. As we pored through those conversations, we realised people are really talking about the same 20 questions over and over again from their particular slice of life. So all I had to do was to wrangle all these people and say 'How about this incredible, brilliant thing that you said be put in print?' And most of them were like, 'Great. I sound very smart in that.' The people in this book are some of the most open-minded, justice-minded, love-minded and community-minded people on earth. We've got a lot going on in this country [the US] right now. It really feels like the whole idea of self-help and individual optimisation has failed us. And so what I'm very proud of is that this book is about collective wisdom. It's about: we can't figure this out by ourselves, we have to look at the world from as many different perspectives as there are people. And I just think that's why it's resonating so much here. It's about the collective. 'I think she probably didn't get all the way through.' Glennon Doyle on Ivanka Trump (pictured). Picture: AFP Stellar: You're often referred to as a self-help guru. Would you agree with that assessment? Glennon Doyle: Don't get me started on the self-help. I have so many male counterparts who write about the same things that I write about, who write about power and power dynamics and life and relationships even, and politics and community. Do you think that any of them are ever labelled 'self-help'? My books will be in the self-help aisle. My counterparts, men, will be in leadership. Do you ever hear a man's work described as self-help? No, no, no. Because men, they're good to go. They just need some leadership skills. Women are just a mess, and they just need help with their little selves. That distinction is in every area, right? That's the literary version, but even, [with] our bodies, men are taught to bulk up [and get] bigger, bigger, bigger and women are taught to get smaller. Money. Men are taught to invest. Women are taught to save. Every single category is about men. Just get bigger, get bolder, go for it. And women … Self-help. You're not even ready to leave the room. Just get smaller and smaller and fix yourself before you can even approach the world. So yes, I have many issues with the self-help title and I think it has a lot to do with gender. The whole navel-gazing thing is so interesting. Like, God forbid a man do a little bit of self-reflection. I would like some men to look harder at their navels. Honestly, I think that would do us all a little bit of good. Stellar: In your home country of the United States, does it feel like a time when people are searching for answers and feeling more isolated than ever? Glennon Doyle: It's a nightmare here. It's awful. We're seeing our neighbours be rounded up in front of us. I see it with my own eyes all the time. I was just in children's immigration court watching two-year-olds represent themselves, separated from their families. My family and every LGBTQ family I know is terrified. Parents with trans kids are leaving if they can. It's a really scary time here. With this book, we did a tour. I didn't want to do that. That's so much 'leaving of my house'. Not just answering my door, but standing on the actual stages. The incredible thing was, I think we have this feeling in the States right now, a lot of media is being suppressed and so it can feel like you're the only one who cares or the only one who's afraid or angry or wishes for something better. And this tour was so important to me because it was auditoriums and theatres full of people who were so hopeful and so angry and so united and so beautiful. They say hopelessness is just the feeling that nobody else cares, that you're alone. And so that tour that we did with the We Can Do Hard Things book, I think reinvigorated a lot of us and just reminded us there are still a lot of people here who care, and who will not stand for what's going down right now here. Listen to the full interview with Glennon Doyle on Something To Talk About below: Stellar: You have used your platform to advocate for many causes, including speaking out against the Trump administration, particularly during the election campaign in 2024. Recently Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka posted on Instagram a picture of herself holding your memoir Untamed. How did that moment sit with you? Glennon Doyle: You're the first person to ask me about that. My team sent it to me. I was stunned. I just didn't process it completely. I can tell you honestly that my best guess is she didn't read it all the way through. There's an entire essay about her dad in it that is about how unbelievable it is that this man is being seen as a leader of what is supposed to be Christian nationalism. So I think she probably didn't get all the way through. But all I can say is, I hope that she does read it. I hope she reads it really, really carefully. That's what I'll say about that. We Can Do Hard Things: Answers To Life's 20 Questions ($36.99, Penguin Random House) is out now. Listen to the full episode of the Stellar podcast Something To Talk About featuring Glennon Doyle out now, wherever you get your podcasts. Originally published as 'You're the first person to ask me about that': Glennon Doyle on body image, resilience and Ivanka Trump
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gabrielle Union gets real about marriage pressure as Dwyane Wade tries to balance two families
Gabrielle Union gets real about marriage pressure as Dwyane Wade tries to balance two families (Image Source: Getty Images) In the house of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union recently, something noteworthy happened. Often seen smiling in public, the couple had more to share. Gabrielle was frank about a personal struggle, whereas Dwyane had arranged a joyful day for their family. This event revealed that even well-known people face actual family problems. Still, what truly took place backstage? A special day turns into a moment of truth On Saturday, May 25, Dwyane Wade reunited his family in Los Angeles, California, for a special day. The afternoon was sunny. Wade threw a small gathering in a private park close to their residence. It was just a quiet evening with close family and friends, not a major celebration. Along with their kids, Zaya Wade and young Kaavia James Union Wade, his wife, Gabrielle Union, was there. From both Gabrielle's and Dwyane's families, a few close family members also joined. Wade posted short videos on his Instagram story under the title, "Family is everything." Everybody grinned and chuckled. Zaya helped Kaavia play with bubbles. Gabrielle and Dwyane were seated beneath a tent, savoring excellent cuisine and fresh beverages. The event occurred at a time when both Dwyane and Gabrielle had hectic schedules. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Dwyane Wade, though, saw to it that they stopped to savor family. It was his method of maintaining tight ties. Gabrielle Union talks about in-laws Just two days later, on May 27, Gabrielle Union revealed something honest during an interview on Glennon Doyle's podcast "We Can Do Hard Things." She spoke about in-laws and the difficulty in preserving calm between two households. Gabrielle stated, "It's difficult to decide on a vacation destination. Someone always feels neglected. We attempt, but it's difficult. She clarified how, behind the scenes, life is not always happening. Sometimes, the couple will occasionally have to extend conversations to determine how best to please both families. Gabrielle additionally said that therapy is beneficial. She said it makes things simpler. 'We don't have all the answers,' she added, 'but we keep speaking and studying.' Fans responded online. Many claimed that they had the same problems. Some acknowledged Gabrielle for her honesty. This scene revealed that Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are not just celebrities. Just like everyone else, they are striving their hardest. Also Read: Karl-Anthony Towns' girlfriend Jordyn Woods reacts to New York Knicks' shocking defeat
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity Stepparents Who Are Close With Their Stepkids
Being part of a blended family is incredibly common these days, and many celebrity stepparents are normalizing having a tight-knit bond with their stepkids. From Gabrielle Union-Wade and Jennifer Lopez to Kurt Russell and Jason Momoa, some of the biggest stars in entertainment frequently show the world what it looks like to foster a close stepparent-stepchild relationship. For the Bring It On star, she was fully aware that her signature on the dotted line represented an agreement to more than just her marital vows to NBA icon Dwyane Wade. The former professional basketball player had three kids from previous relationships by the time he and Union-Wade tied the knot, and the actress shared on a 2021 episode of the We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast, 'I knew that when I married him, I was married to them.' Like Union-Wade, Jada Pinkett Smith was determined to show up as a positive parental figure for Will Smith's son Trey. The Girls Trip actress wrote on Facebook in 2014, 'When I married Will, I knew Trey was part of the package. Period! If I didn't want that, I needed to marry someone else.' And though Blake Shelton has no kids of his own, his relationship with his own stepdad influenced how he perceives his bond with Gwen Stefani's three sons. The country singer told People in 2021, 'I love my stepfather and I look up to him and he's like a father to me, so I have a good inspiration in my life for how to do this and the kind of stepdad I want to be, and I take it very serious.' Scroll on to read more on stepparenthood from these stars and many more. More from SheKnows Diddy's Twins Jessie & D'Lila Make a Statement at Prom Amid Father's Legal Issues Best of SheKnows I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About The Best Bras for Your Teen — & How to Shop Together Without Dying of Embarrassment Heather Rae El Moussa is stepmom to husband Tarek El Moussa's kids Brayden and Taylor whom he shares with ex-wife Christina Haack. The TV personality — who is also mom to son Tristan is constantly fawning over her stepkids, and it's so sweet to see. In 2024, she wrote the most heartfelt birthday tribute to Taylor. 'You have grown up to be such a beautiful, driven, sophisticated young lady,' El Moussa said. 'I love watching you with Tristan and I am so lucky that I get to have you as my beautiful bonus daughter, I've loved every moment with you. I love you so much, happy birthday sweet girl. 💗🥳' Before she welcomed her daughter Kaavia with Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union-Wade was stepmom to the NBA icon's daughter Zaya and sons Zaire and Xavier. The Bring It On alum said on a 2021 episode of the We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast, 'I knew that when I married him, I was married to them.' Union-Wade continued, 'What I realized very quickly is you will never, ever — I don't care if the other parent is dead — you will never be able to replace the other parent. Don't try to replace the other parent. That is not your job.' The movie star asserted, 'Your job is to be consistent. If you're a disciplinarian in your own life, continue to be that. Just be consistent so they know who you are.' Time and again, we've seen Union be a huge cheerleader for her stepkids, especially Zaya. She is constantly complementing the teen's new looks on Instagram, and the two even 'gossip' about love interests together. Before Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly welcomed their two children, Connelly welcomed a son named Kai with her ex. Despite the couple being private about their family life, Bettany did reveal that he got Kai's name tattooed on him, alongside his two other children and Connelly's first names. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn share a son of their own, Wyatt, but the Guardians of the Galaxy alum is also dad to his son Boston and stepdad to Hawn's movie star kids, daughter Kate Hudson and son Oliver Hudson. Russell is famously close with Kate, who shared an incredibly touching Father's Day post in his honor in 2022. Alongside a sweet throwback photo, The Knives Out: Glass Onion star wrote on Instagram, 'Fun, adventurous, passionate, determined, honest, devoted, amazing father and the best head of hair in Los Angeles! Lucky us! Love you Pa! Happy Fathers Day.' Hawn responded in the comments, 'Honey I showed this to daddy. Here's his message …' Russell wrote, 'Birdie, mommy just showed me this picture, this perfect Father's Day present. I've never seen it before. Wow … it's a killer.' The Christmas Chronicles actor continued, 'Lotta water under the bridge … it's kinda hard to see it though cause all that water seems to somehow have found its way into my eyes … thanks for making me the luckiest father in the world sweetheart. I love you, Pa.' By the time Cardi B and Offset began dating, the Migos rapper was already dad to a daughter, Kalea, and two sons, Kody and Jordan. The 'Money' rapper has always embraced being a stepmother, even after she and Offset welcomed a daughter, Kulture, followed by a son, Wave, and another daughter whose name hasn't been revealed. Cardi occasionally shares photos of their blended family, and in 2022, Offset sang her praises as a stepmom. 'It's a blessing to be able to have [the kids] altogether, and to have a wife who's open and treats them as if they're her kids,' he said during an interview with Essence before he and Cardi B split in 2024. 'It could be an issue, but I don't have to go through that, and that's beautiful.' When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck married, they each had several children from previous relationships. Lopez shares twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner are parents to daughters Violet and Seraphina and son Samuel. Modeling top-tier blended family dynamics, the Shotgun Wedding actress sang the praises of the Justice League star's parenting abilities. During a 2023 appearance on Today, Lopez said, 'He's a wonderful, wonderful father. And a father figure to [Max and Emme] as well, because he has his own three beautiful children, and then there's us.' The entertainment multi-hyphenate continued, 'He's fantastic. He really steps up to the challenge of what [stepparenthood] is and what that means, and they love him. They love him. And they appreciate him, and so do I.' Likewise, it's important to Jennifer Lopez to be a pillar of support and source of love for Ben Affleck's children. She told Vogue in 2022, 'What I hope to cultivate with our family is that his kids have a new ally in me and my kids have a new ally in him, someone who really loves and cares about them but can have a different perspective and help me see things that I can't see with my kids because I'm so emotionally tied up.' Lopez filed for divorce in 2024, and the A-listers finalized the divorce in 2025. Just two months after Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady got together, the former supermodel learned her new boyfriend was expecting a baby with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. The trio came together to welcome Jack into the world. The NFL quarterback and Bündchen had a daughter, Vivian, and a son, Benjamin, a few years later. In 2018, Bündchen explained the dynamic between herself, Brady, and Moynahan to People. 'It wasn't the ideal situation for anyone — there's no manual to prepare you for that,' she said. 'But I'm so grateful for [Bridget]. I know this was hard, but I couldn't imagine my life without [Jack]. I call him my bonus child.' Bündchen added, 'He opened my heart in ways I didn't even know my heart could expand. I fell in love with him.' Bündchen and Brady divorced in 2022, and the model welcomed a baby with boyfriend Joaquim Valente in 2025. Jada Pinkett Smith has always prioritized a close relationship with her stepson Trey. In 2014, the Matrix star wrote about the dynamic between herself, her husband Will Smith, and Trey. Pinkett Smith shared on Facebook, 'When I married Will, I knew Trey was part of the package. Period! If I didn't want that, I needed to marry someone else.' She added, 'I can't support any actions that keep a man from his children of a previous marriage … We can't say we love our man and then come in between him and his children. THAT'S selfishness — not love.' The now-estranged couple also share a son and a daughter, Jaden and Willow. Russell Wilson is stepdad to Ciara's son Future. Of stepparenthood, the NFL player said during an appearance on Good Morning America, 'Being a stepdad … has taught me, really, what love is like, what life is really like, [and] how God intends us to love.' Wilson and Ciara share three additional children, daughters Sienna and Amora, and a son named Win. Though he and Melanie Griffith separated in 2015, Antonio Banderas forged a lasting bond with her children, son Alexander and Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson. In fact, Johnson presented her former stepdad with the Hollywood Actor Award at the 2020 Hollywood Film Awards, and she gave a touching speech in his honor. Johnson told the crowd, 'He loved my mother, and my siblings and I so big, and so fiercely and so loud, that it would change all of our lives together.' Afterward, Banderas told E! News, 'I thought and felt that all of those years.' The Spy Kids alum added, 'But I knew that it was a confirmation that all of those years that Melanie and I spent together, they were years that was not only just about Melanie and me, they were about the family. They were worth it all.' Blake Shelton doesn't have any kids of his own, but he adores being stepdad to Gwen Stefani's three sons Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. In 2021, the country singer told People, 'I have a stepfather in my life who's one of my heroes. I love my stepfather and I look up to him and he's like a father to me, so I have a good inspiration in my life for how to do this and the kind of stepdad I want to be, and I take it very serious,' Shelton explained. The Voice judge added, 'But I also have a blast with it, I'm not gonna lie. I don't take it so serious that I'm not enjoying this time because I really am, especially now that we're five years into this thing … I can't imagine my life without these kids now.' Before Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso welcomed three daughters together — Isabella, Gia, and Stella — the Good Will Hunting star became stepdad to Barroso's daughter Alexia. Damon and Alexia are so close that, when the movie star got the names of his younger three daughters tattooed on him, he also got his stepdaughter's name inked into his skin. Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet decided to part ways after 14 years of marriage, but the Aquaman star is still close with his stepdaughter Zoë Kravitz. In fact, when Bonet couldn't attend The Batman premiere, Momoa took their daughter and son, Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, to support their big sister's debut as Catwoman. On the red carpet, the Game of Thrones alum said, 'We're just so proud. Lisa couldn't be here so we're representing, me and the babies. We're very excited to just be here … It's still family, you know?' Before Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas had their son Dylan and daughter Carys, the Wednesday actress was stepmom to the Ant-Man star's son Cameron. Zeta-Jones made sure to start on the right foot with Cameron — he told the Daily Mail in 2009, 'When she came into our family it could so easily have gone another way. You hear stories all the time about the younger stepmother pushing away the kids from a previous marriage, but from the first day I met her, she said, 'I want us to be friends, and I want you to know that you are a huge part of our family and are welcome any time.'' He added, 'She has been as good as her word … I've never seen my father as happy as he is with her. It's cool to see.' Though Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish are no longer married, the actress is still very close to his daughter Jasper, whom Bosworth has been stepmom to for over a decade. During a 2022 appearance on The Talk, Bosworth shared, 'I have watched her grow up from about 12 years old until, she's 24 now, and she is the light of my life. She really is. I'm so proud of her.' Of her relationship with Jasper's mom, she added, 'We kind of shattered the stereotype of like evil stepmother pitted against biological mother. I'm very close to Jasper's biological mom … and I think it's really all about love.' Before they welcomed a son, Santiago, Eva Longoria was solely stepmom to José Bastón's kids: daughters Natalia and Mariana and son José. The Desperate Housewives alum told E! News in 2017, 'Right now I am a stepmom to three amazing kids, and I've had my hands full, and they are amazing and wonderful … It's been a lot of fun, a lot of fun being a stepmom.' In addition to her mega-star daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, Tina Knowles-Lawson is also stepmom to Richard Lawson's actress daughter, Bianca. Knowles-Lawson frequently cheers for Bianca's accomplishments, once calling her 'my beautiful bonus daughter' on Instagram. When Barbra Streisand married James Brolin, she became stepmom to his three kids: daughter Molly and sons Jess and Josh. Avengers star Josh Brolin spoke to Good Morning America in 2018 about Streisand's excitement over his baby on the way. He told the hosts, 'She's, like, in our face. She's calling all the time, emailing all the time, she has name suggestions. We got her a bracelet that says 'Grandma' on it, she started crying. She's into it, man, really, really into it. It's great.'
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bill Belichick's tell-all book becomes a bestseller after much-discussed age-gap relationship drama grabs headlines
Bill Belichick's new book explodes in popularity following headline-making relationship controversy (Credit: Getty Images) Bill Belichick is writing a brand-new chapter of his life—quite literally. After parting ways with the New England Patriots , the legendary coach took on an unexpected role by joining the North Carolina Tar Heels, a program that struggled to a 6–7 finish last season. But even more intriguing than his latest coaching gig is his foray into the world of literature. Bill Belichick's off-field drama becomes the reason behind his book's surprising best seller status Bill Belichick's memoir, The Art of Winning : Lessons from a Life in Football, released on May 6, immediately stirred attention across sports and literary circles. Despite a sweeping media tour—including an interview that gained viral momentum due to his girlfriend Jordon Hudson—the book debuted at No. 5 on the New York Times Best Sellers list in the Advice, How-to & Miscellaneous category. It landed behind crowd favorites like The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook and Glennon Doyle's We Can Do Hard Things. Still, for a first-time author whose fame has mostly come from grit and gridiron, the reception is significant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Inside the 280-page memoir, Belichick offers fans a reflective look at his football journey, spanning over 49 years. 'My life in football over the last 49+ years involved a lot of winning, losing, and more than anything: learning,' Belichick wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. He touches on formative influences, from his early days with his father at the U.S. Naval Academy to his storied run with the Patriots. Notably, the book is filled with tributes to names that shaped his career—Lawrence Taylor, Bill Parcells, and of course, Tom Brady. In fact, Brady—his on-field partner in building a dynasty—pens a blurb that captures the essence of the book: 'Coach Belichick brought out the best in me. His book will do the same for you.' That endorsement alone might be enough to draw NFL fans and leadership enthusiasts alike. What makes The Art of Winning stand out isn't just the stories—it's the honesty. Belichick opens up about leadership, discipline, and sustained success, blending locker room tales with deep personal acknowledgments. Among them is a nod to Hudson, whom he refers to as his 'idea mill and creative muse,' showing a softer side of the coach not often seen under the headset. As for what lies ahead, Belichick's next season with UNC kicks off in September against TCU. Whether he can turn the Tar Heels into contenders remains uncertain. Whether his book maintains its place on the bestseller charts is also a question only time can answer. Also Read: Legendary NFL player follows Tom Brady's way, steps into ownership role with minority stake in Cleveland Browns Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
New York Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Glennon Doyle and the ‘We Can Do Hard Things' on the Inspiration Behind Their New Book
Susan Hagen, 48, was practically vibrating with excitement. She would soon be in the same room with three women who had helped her through some of the shakiest, most vulnerable moments in her life, even though they didn't know it. Hagen, a New Jersey resident, had braved the pouring rain and Times Square crowds to attend a sold-out talk by the best-selling memoirist Glennon Doyle; her soccer Hall of Famer wife, Abby Wambach; and Amanda Doyle, Glennon's sister and co-founder of the women's media company — hosts of the podcast 'We Can Do Hard Things.' 'The podcast has gotten me through so many things,' Hagen said, noting that she had read Glennon's 2020 memoir, 'Untamed,' no less than four times. Much like the author, Hagen got divorced and came out as gay in her 40s. The books, the podcast, all of it helps her feel as if she is not alone, she said. It's a sentiment I heard again and again when speaking to fans (mostly women) who filled the Town Hall theater in Manhattan on Monday — the woman in her 70s who, like Glennon, has been in eating disorder recovery for years; the queer woman in her 40s who, like Wambach, is navigating the ups and downs of stepparenting; the lawyers who give 'Untamed' to clients reeling from the messiness of divorce.
