We Can Do Hard Things

This life-saving conversation is for anyone who has—or loves someone who has—breasts. Amanda shares what to know about breast density, the screenings you actually need (not just what’s offered), and how self-advocacy helped lead to her own breast cancer diagnosis—and helped save the lives of Pod Squaders who listened to our episodes.

Then, Amanda’s renowned surgeon, Dr. Lucy M. De La Cruz, walks us through the choices you may face after a breast cancer diagnosis—including the options you may not even know are options.

For more on Amanda’s Breast Cancer journey:

- Amanda's Diagnosis and What's Next (Part 1)

- Amanda’s Diagnosis and What’s Next (Part 2)

- Amanda Returns Post Surgery: Here’s What She Wants You to Know

- What Amanda’s Learned About Life, Love & Community (Post Surgery Pt 2)

- Early Detection, Mammograms & Breast Cancer Care with Dr. Rachel Brem

- Expert Advice on Genetic Testing, Cancer Prevention & Care Disparities with Dr. Rachel Brem

About Dr. De La Cruz:

Dr. Lucy M. De La Cruz is an internationally recognized breast surgical oncologist and the youngest Latina Chief of Breast Surgery in an academic institution in the United States. She serves as Chief of Breast Surgery and Director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a nationally ranked center of excellence in breast cancer care. Dr. De La Cruz specializes in nipple-sparing mastectomies with structural preservation and resensation, with a focus on highly specialized single-stage implant reconstruction. Patients describe her not only as a world-class surgeon, but as a fierce advocate and mentor—especially for women navigating the complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

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What if the goal of staying in love isn't getting to know your partner better—but learning how to un-know them?

Glennon, Abby, and Amanda discuss why the same old dinner date can leave us feeling stuck, why novelty is one of the biggest predictors of lasting connection, and how small shifts can make your relationship feel new again.

- Why date nights aren't enough

- The science behind keeping the spark alive

- How to create more curiosity, play, and adventure together

- The "date bowl" idea you'll want to steal immediately

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Six minutes on a New York City subway became a Rorschach test for America.

Amanda invites Anand Giridharadas back to look beyond the certainty surrounding the Jordan Neely and Daniel Penny case—and toward an uncomfortable truth: We may not be as divided as we think. Across the political spectrum, Americans are crying out with the same fear: No one is coming. We’re on our own.

Amanda and Anand dig into how that shared sense of abandonment can push us toward vigilantism, what we lose when we reduce complicated human beings to heroes and villains, and why reclaiming curiosity, complexity, and each other’s humanity might be essential to democracy.

About Anand:

You know Anand Giridharadas from our WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES?!? episode. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Persuaders, the international bestseller Winners Take All, The True American, and India Calling. A foreign correspondent and columnist for The New York Times for more than a decade, he is an on-air political analyst for MSNBC, and publisher of the newsletter The Ink. Today we dive into Anand’s spellbinding book, out today – MAN IN THE MIRROR – reporting on Jordan Neely's life and death, Daniel Penny's life and trial, and the way six minutes on the NYC subway holds a mirror to the city and the nation. Don't miss Anand's Man in the Mirror docuseries, too.

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Cher is here!! The one and only icon talks to us about love, money, parenting, leaving relationships, starting over, and the secret to surviving life’s inevitable collisions: Don’t give up. Just keep moving.

- The advice Lucille Ball gave Cher about leaving Sonny—and Cher later passed on to Tina Turner

- Why Cher says, “I wasn’t ready till I was ready”

- Her regrets about how she responded when Chaz came out—and what she learned

- The iconic story behind “Mom, I am a rich man”

- Cher’s bumper-car philosophy for getting through life when you hit a wall

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Six weeks from the midterm elections, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader, Stacey Abrams is here with a clear message: You don’t have to do everything—but you do have to do something.

Leader Abrams breaks down where we are in the fight for democracy, what’s at stake in this election, and exactly how each of us can use our power right now.

- The 10 steps to authoritarianism—and the 10 steps to fight back

- What to do now to make sure your vote is cast and counted

- Why the midterms are only the beginning—and what we must do the day after

- Abrams’ plan for anyone who has just two hours a week to give

- Why we need to stop asking “Is there hope?” and start asking: “Did I do hope today?”

Learn more about:

10 Steps Campaign: https://10stepscampaign.org/

Stacey Abrams’ New Book: Coded Justice

About Stacey Abrams:

STACEY ABRAMS is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader. She served as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, and she was the first Black woman to become gubernatorial nominee for a major party in United States history. Abrams has devoted her career to democracy protection, voting rights, and effective public policy. She is the founder of Fair Fight, Fair Count and the American Pride Rises Network and is the lead organizer of the 10 Steps Campaign, a nationwide mobilization and education effort against competitive authoritarianism.

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