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Podcast Summary: "Come See Us On YouTube!!!!"

Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things
Hosts: Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Amanda Doyle (Treat Media)
Air Date: September 15, 2025

Overview

In this brief and heartfelt announcement episode, the Pod Squad—Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle—share the exciting news that We Can Do Hard Things is launching video episodes on YouTube. After years of audience requests and 450 audio-only episodes, the team is expanding their platform, inviting listeners to not only hear but also watch their twice-weekly shows. The episode is a warm, enthusiastic invitation into this new chapter, emphasizing connection, community, and continuity.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major Announcement: Going Video

After 450 episodes and over half a billion downloads, the podcast is moving to video.
- Quote:
  
  “After 450 episodes and over half a billion downloads, We Can Do Hard Things is finally going video.”
  — Abby Wambach [00:06]
The first video episode premieres on YouTube on September 16th.
Video episodes will be available every Tuesday and Thursday going forward.
- Quote:
  
  “You'll get Tuesday, Thursday, every week, two new video episodes. And you'll still be able to listen on audio wherever you listen to podcasts.”
  — Amanda Doyle [00:36]

2. The Heart of the Show: Community and Connection

The podcast was initially created during the pandemic to foster connection despite physical separation.
The community formed has provided support, humor, and healing to both the hosts and listeners.
- Quote:
  
  “Out of that decision has come this gorgeous, massive community that has laughed and cried and carried us through every week since then.”
  — Glennon Doyle [01:00]
The world remains challenging, but the Pod Squad is committed to continuing the journey together, both fighting for justice and celebrating the beauty of life.
- Quote:
  
  “We are also going to be doubling down on everything that makes life worth fighting for. Friendship, community, laughter, music, nature, art, healing, all of it. We are going to go hard and we are going to stay soft. And we would love for you to join us.”
  — Glennon Doyle [01:26]

3. How to Join the YouTube Experience

Simple instructions are provided for subscribing to the new YouTube channel:
- Search for “We Can Do Hard Things Show” on YouTube.
- Click 'Subscribe' and the notification bell for updates.
- Quote:
  
  “You’re going to go to YouTube and you are going to write ‘We Can Do Hard Things Show’ on the YouTube search... click subscribe, and then you’re going to click that little bell, which is also going to give you notifications when our two new shows drop every week.”
  — Amanda Doyle [01:43-02:06]
Additional ways to stay connected: follow on Instagram (@wecandohardthings) and TikTok (@wecandohardthingsshow).
All relevant links are included in the episode description for easy access.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

"This is just a bonus, y’all."
— Glennon Doyle [00:48]
"For the first time, we will see you on YouTube."
— Glennon Doyle [02:27]
"That was good." / "Thanks, babe."
— Abby Wambach & Glennon Doyle [02:31-02:32]
(A sweet, lighthearted moment that captures the show’s warmth and camaraderie.)

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:00-00:17] – Announcement of the transition to video
[00:17-01:43] – The evolution of the podcast and community focus
[01:43-02:06] – How to subscribe and follow on various platforms
[02:27-02:33] – Warm sendoff and gratitude

Tone & Takeaways

The episode radiates the empathy, humor, and authenticity that define We Can Do Hard Things. While purely an announcement, it underscores the Pod Squad’s dedication to building intimate, resilient communities—now expanded through a visual medium. Listeners are invited to be part of this evolving journey, not just hearing but seeing the solidarity the show fosters.

Engagement Steps for Listeners:

Watch, subscribe, and set notifications on YouTube for future video episodes.
Continue engaging via Instagram and TikTok.
Stay tuned for twice-weekly doses of laughter, insight, and community-building content.

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[00:00]
A
Hi, Pod Squad. We're here today to share with you some news that is exciting for us to tell you. Do you want to tell them?
[00:06]
B
I do. I want to tell them. After 450 episodes and over half a billion downloads, We Can Do Hard Things is finally going video.
[00:17]
C
That's right. That was athletic talk for this is exciting. We're going to be on video tomorrow, September 16th. Because you have asked for it lo so many years and months, we are premiering our first ever video episode on YouTube. That is tomorrow. And then beginning next week, you'll get Tuesday, Thursday, every week, two new video episodes. And you'll still be able to listen on audio wherever you listen to podcasts.
[00:49]
A
This is just a bonus, y'.
[00:51]
C
All.
[00:51]
A
We started this podcast in the middle of the pandemic because the call of our times was that we needed to find a way to stay connected and also stay in our homes. And out of that decision has come this gorgeous, massive community that has laughed and cried and carried us through every week since then. And now life and in this world is still hard and even messier, possibly, but it is also so beautiful. And in this era when we need each other more than ever, we're going to show up twice a week for you. We're going to double down on fighting against its injustice, but we are also going to be doubling down on everything that makes life worth fighting for. Friendship, community, laughter, music, nature, art, healing, all of it. We are going to go hard and we are going to stay soft. And we would love for you to join us.
[01:43]
C
So, to join us, here's what you're going to do. You're going to go to YouTube and you are going to write We Can Do Hard Things show on the YouTube search, and you're going to press enter.
[01:53]
A
And there's going to be our page.
[01:55]
C
You'll see us there. You're going to click subscribe, and then you're going to click that little bell, which is also going to give you notifications when our two new shows drop every week on Tuesday and Thursday.
[02:06]
B
And while you're subscribing and clicking, if you haven't already, follow us on Instagram at We Can Do Hard things and on TikTok at we can Do Hard Things Show. Also, there's links to our YouTube and social pages that can always be found in the description of this episode. So here we go. Two new videos every week.
[02:28]
A
All right, Pod Squad, for the first time, we will see you on YouTube.
[02:32]
B
That was good.
[02:33]
A
Thanks, babe.
[02:33]
B
See you.