Podcast Summary: We Can Do Hard Things
Episode: Our New Book & Tour! The Secret’s Out
Release Date: March 11, 2025
Hosts: Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Amanda Doyle
Platform: Audacy
Introduction & Exciting Announcement
At the outset of the episode, hosts Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle express their immense excitement about unveiling their latest collaborative project.
Amanda Doyle [03:35]:
"You haven't been this excited for this long. I have never kept a secret for this long. I am not a secret keeper. I am a truth teller."
Revealing the New Book: "We Can Do Hard Things"
The trio announces their new book titled "We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions." This guidebook aims to address the myriad challenges individuals face daily by compiling wisdom, stories, and insights from their collective experiences and those of their podcast community.
Amanda Doyle [03:51]:
"This is our big beautiful guidebook for being alive."
The Motivation Behind the Book
The hosts delve into the personal struggles they endured simultaneously, which served as the catalyst for creating the book.
- Glennon Doyle was diagnosed with anorexia.
- Amanda Doyle battled breast cancer.
- Abby Wambach coped with the loss of her brother, Peter.
These overlapping hardships led them to realize the necessity of having a centralized repository of wisdom to navigate life's challenges.
Amanda Doyle [13:21]:
"The harder life gets, the more clueless we feel. All our wisdom is gone. And we learned that together."
Creating a Communal Journal
To combat the overwhelming feelings during their crises, they began documenting every piece of wisdom and insight they could recall. This collaborative effort evolved into a communal journal, which eventually became the foundation for their book.
Glennon Doyle [28:17]:
"It's like a communal journal. A guidebook for being alive."
The 20 Life Questions
The book is structured around 20 fundamental questions that recur in everyone's lives. These questions serve as anchors, providing guidance and clarity during tumultuous times.
Some of the Key Questions Include:
- Why am I like this?
- Who am I really?
- How do I know when I've lost myself?
- How do I return to myself?
- How do I figure out what I want?
- How do I do the hard thing?
Amanda Doyle [34:23]:
"Why am I like this? Who am I really? How do I know when I've lost myself?"
The Importance of Community and Shared Experiences
A significant theme throughout the episode is the power of community. The hosts emphasize that while personal struggles are isolating, sharing these experiences fosters a sense of unity and collective strength.
Glennon Doyle [31:39]:
"This is part of being human to struggle together in a way where we can use each other as lighthouses through it."
Tour Announcement: Bringing the Community Together
In addition to the book release, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda announce a nationwide tour to bring their message directly to listeners. This tour aims to create spaces where the community can gather, share, and support one another in person.
Abby Wambach [40:13]:
"This is a love letter to every one of us. That's why the tour is going to be so beautiful."
How to Pre-Order the Book and Get Tour Tickets
The hosts provide detailed instructions on how listeners can pre-order the book and secure tour tickets. Priority access is given to members of Glennon's newsletter community to prevent price gouging and ensure affordability.
Glennon Doyle [07:03]:
"If you're signed up for the newsletter, you already have that code in your inbox... The code is thetour."
Code for Tickets: thetour (all lowercase, no spaces)
Personal Reflections and Impact
Throughout the episode, the hosts share personal anecdotes about how the book has already served as a grounding tool in their lives, offering clarity and reducing chaos during challenging times.
Glennon Doyle [32:15]:
"The good news is it's not you. It's life. The other good news is, wow. Are these beautiful, beautiful stories that help us feel less alone and find our way."
Acknowledgments and Final Thoughts
The trio extends gratitude to their team members, especially Alison, Valerie, and others who played pivotal roles in bringing the book and tour to fruition. They reiterate the importance of community support and encourage listeners to engage by pre-ordering the book and attending the tour.
Amanda Doyle [45:00]:
"We are going to have a blast. It's going to be so fun. Pre order the book, buy the tickets, code the tour, anything else."
Closing Call to Action
As the episode concludes, hosts urge listeners to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to continue fostering the supportive community they’ve built together.
Glennon Doyle [50:51]:
"If this podcast cast means something to you, it would mean so much to us if you'd be willing to take 30 seconds to do these three things... follow, subscribe, give a five-star rating."
Notable Quotes:
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Amanda Doyle [14:05]:
"I have beginner's mind, but what that means is, I can't remember shit." -
Glennon Doyle [13:59]:
"Just keep swimming." -
Abby Wambach [27:58]:
"How do I make peace with my body? How do I make and keep good friends? How do I love my person? Sex. Am I doing this right?"
Key Takeaways:
- "We Can Do Hard Things" is a collaborative guidebook addressing 20 universal life questions.
- The book is a product of the hosts' shared struggles and the collective wisdom from their podcast community.
- Accompanying the book release is a nationwide tour aimed at strengthening community bonds.
- The hosts emphasize the importance of remembering one's wisdom and the power of shared experiences in overcoming life's challenges.
Next Steps for Listeners:
- Pre-Order the Book: Available at treatmedia.com/hardthings or any major book retailer.
- Secure Tour Tickets: Use the code
thetouron treatmedia.com to access early ticket sales. - Engage with the Community: Subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes with friends.