How to Stay Sane and Useful In Chaos

How to Stay Sane and Useful In Chaos

Author: Treat Media and Glennon Doyle February 3, 2026 Duration: 44:32
Everything is chaotic and overwhelming. The news is relentless.  So we did the only thing that felt honest: we showed up, unprepared, and talked about how we’re actually feeling–and what helps us stay engaged, grounded, and human in this moment. In this conversation, we talk about why overwhelm is a strategy, how to stop spiraling in fear, and why real change doesn’t come from doomscrolling or waiting for a government hero–but from finding grounded leaders in our communities, organizing locally, and trusting ourselves to respond to what today is asking of us. If you’re exhausted, scared, angry, or unsure what to do next–this episode is for you. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠ TikTok — ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@wecandohardthingsshow⁠

Life is rarely simple, and the conversations on We Can Do Hard Things reflect that beautiful, messy reality. Hosted by Glennon Doyle, her wife Abby Wambach, and her sister Amanda Doyle, this podcast creates a space where the difficult, tender, and triumphant parts of being human are examined without flinching. The dynamic between the three hosts-their laughter, debates, and shared vulnerability-turns each episode into a genuine conversation you’re invited to overhear. They tackle topics spanning relationships, societal expectations, personal growth, and the quiet struggles often faced alone, all with a blend of raw honesty and unexpected humor. This isn’t about abstract advice; it’s about real people navigating real life, which is why the community around this podcast, known as the Pod Squad, has become such a powerful force for connection and tangible change. The title is a mantra put into practice, a reminder that strength isn’t about avoiding hardship but about moving through it together. Tuning in feels like joining a candid kitchen-table talk where pretense is left at the door. You’ll find a unique mix of comfort and challenge in every episode, a combination that has resonated deeply, leading to an incredible collective impact far beyond the audio itself. For anyone looking for a thoughtful, unvarnished, and compassionate take on modern life, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

We Can Do Hard Things
Podcast Episodes
Our Oscar-Nominated Andrea Gibson Film: Meg Falley and Sara Bareilles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:32
Megan Falley takes over the mic to interview Glennon, Abby, and Sara Bareilles about Come See Me In the Good Light—their Oscar-nominated documentary honoring poet Andrea Gibson and the last year Meg and Andrea spent toge…
In Honor of All Survivors: Tarana Burke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:48
At this moment, as the Epstein horrors are being revealed and many survivors are carrying fresh grief and reopened wounds, we wanted to return to one of the most grounding conversations we’ve ever shared. This is Part 1…
Why G & Abby Made Out on Stage at Brandi’s GJWW! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:24
What really happened at Girls Just Wanna Weekend? (Short answer: joy, gyrations, no restraint.) Glennon and Abby take you inside Brandi Carlile’s Mexico gathering—a wildly safe, queer weekend beaming with music, connecti…
HOW WE ALL BECOME MINNESOTA: BRITTANY PACKNETT CUNNINGHAM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:59
In this special, urgent, must-listen conversation, Brittany Packnett Cunningham helps us understand what’s happening in Minnesota right now—and why it’s not an isolated moment. She explains how years of organizing made M…
Follow the Tingle with Justina Blakeney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:11
By the end of January, most of us have realized the truth: our resolutions didn’t fail—we just never needed them. Instead of trying to fix ourselves (again), this conversation invites us to do something braver: get curio…
Martha Beck Changes Lives With This Question [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:28
What happens when your mind makes a convincing case for staying safe—but your body is quietly asking you to move toward something warmer? In this beloved conversation, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda return to their very first…
Have We Ruined Fun? (And the Future of the Pod!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:26
We start the year by asking a simple question: Why does something that’s supposed to be fun—like youth sports—feel so awful? After a scary incident at their daughter’s soccer game, Glennon and Abby talk honestly about ho…