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IOL News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Exploring Life's Tough Questions: Insights from 'We Can Do Hard Things'
A soulful roadmap for navigating life's toughest questions, 'We Can Do Hard Things' weaves powerful insights, raw vulnerability, and humor into a guide for living with courage and connection. A soulful roadmap for navigating life's toughest questions, 'We Can Do Hard Things' weaves powerful insights, raw vulnerability, and humor into a guide for living with courage and connection. What stood out to me was how each author offered a unique view on strength and healing. Glennon Doyle shows that courage means showing up, even when it's hard. Abby Wambach shares the value of discipline and inner teamwork, drawn from her time as an athlete. Amanda Doyle adds depth by showing how asking tough questions can lead to personal growth and real-world change. Together, their voices offer encouragement to stay brave, honest, and committed. I chose to engage with this book by answering its twenty questions myself because it felt less like a wise friend telling me what to do and more like a mirror reflecting my own thoughts, fears, and hopes back to me. This approach made the experience personal and transformative, allowing me to connect authentically with both the material and my own journey. This powerful guidebook is created by three remarkable women who are not only bestselling authors but also award-winning podcasters and activists. Rather than offering easy answers or advice, this book invites us to explore life's hardest questions through honest self-inquiry. We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle invites us to face those questions head-on with radical honesty and compassion. The 20 Questions and My Honest Reflections 1. Why am I like this? I am the sum of my experiences, choices, and the ways I've learned to cope. Every part of me has a history and a reason for being. 2. Who am I really? I am a person in progress—always learning, always changing, always trying to be true to myself beneath all the labels and expectations. 3. How do I know when I've lost myself? I notice I've lost myself when I stop listening to what I need and start living for what others want. When I feel numb, disconnected, or restless, it's a sign. 4. How do I return to myself? I come back to myself by being still, spending time with my dogs, or doing something that makes me feel alive. I check in with my feelings and allow myself to be honest. 5. How do I figure out what I want? I pay attention to what excites me, what I look forward to, and what brings me peace. Sometimes I ask myself: if no one else had an opinion, what would I choose? 6. How do I know what to do? I rarely know for sure. So I trust the next small step, listen to my gut, and remind myself—clarity loves action, even if it's messy. 7. How do I do the hard thing? I remind myself why it matters, break it down into manageable steps, and let myself ask for help if I need it. 8. How do I let go? Letting go is a process. I practice loosening my grip little by little and remind myself that holding on often hurts more than releasing. 9. How do I go on? I focus on just the next breath, the next step. I let myself believe that things can get lighter, even if only a little. 10. How do I make peace with my body? I treat my body with kindness, listen to its needs, and try to appreciate what it allows me to experience. I remind myself it's my home. 11. How do I make and keep real friends? I show up as myself, try to be honest and present, and make space for others to do the same. I nurture friendships with time, care, and openness. 12. How do I love my person? For me, loving my people such as my dogs, my friends and my family means being present, showing affection and making time for connection. 13. Sex. Am I doing this right? Sexuality is a lifelong experience for everyone. It evolves with age and experience. Desire awakens differently in each of us and there's no single right way—only what feels true and respectful for me. 14. Parenting. Am I doing this right? Though I'm not a parent, parenting weighs heavily on my heart. I care deeply for my nieces and nephews and often wonder if I'm doing enough to support them. I'm reminded that the greatest gift might simply be my willingness to be present, open, and patient, a reminder that love is the foundation even when I don't always know the right move. 15. Why can't I be happy? Happiness isn't constant. I remind myself it comes in moments and it's okay to feel everything else too. I try to notice the small joys. 16. Why am I so angry? Anger often shows up when something matters to me or when I feel unheard. I try to listen to what my anger is telling me about my needs or boundaries. 17. How do I forgive? Forgiveness is a journey. Sometimes it means letting go of resentment for my own peace even if I can't forget or excuse what happened. 18. How do I get unstuck? I get unstuck by changing something small—my routine, my scenery, or my thoughts. Sometimes just taking one step helps me find momentum. 19. How do I feel better right now? I pause, breathe, move my body, or spend time with my dogs. Even a small act of kindness towards myself can help. 20. What is the point? The point is to be here, to experience life fully, to love and be loved, and to keep growing—even when it's hard. How This Book Stands Apart There are countless self-help books out there, but this one stands apart because it doesn't pretend to have all the answers. Instead, it honours uncertainty and invites you into an ongoing conversation with yourself. The authors share their vulnerabilities openly, making their message feel deeply authentic and relatable. The mix of perspectives from writing and sport adds richness and shows how courage and growth can look different for everyone. Simply put: this book doesn't hand you answers; it hands you the courage to keep asking the questions that matter most. The Power of Self-Inquiry Self-inquiry is the heart of this book and the engine behind real change. In a world that pushes quick fixes and external validation, self-inquiry asks you to slow down and truly listen to your inner life. It helps you understand your patterns, needs, and desires without judgment. This deeper awareness allows you to make choices that align with your true self rather than reacting out of habit or pressure. Self-inquiry is not about solving everything once and for all—it's about cultivating a lifelong relationship with yourself based on curiosity, kindness, and courage. Who Is We Can Do Hard Things For? This book is for anyone wrestling with life's big questions, those moments when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for more meaning. If you are tired of quick fixes or motivational fluff and want something real, honest, and reflective, this book is for you. *We Can Do Harding Things is available at Exclusive Books.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Glennon Doyle's antisemitic posts have no place at pride. Reconsider, Nashville
In Nashville — a city I love and call home — Pride Month is supposed to be a celebration of inclusion, safety and truth. Instead, Music City is platforming ignorance and hate. Glennon Doyle, a best-selling author and social media icon with millions of followers, was recently named Grand Marshal of Nashville Pride. This honor is meant to reflect the highest values of the LGBTQ+ community. But Doyle's platform has become a megaphone amplifying disinformation that endangers Jews — and distorts the truth about Israel. On May 16th, Doyle posted on Instagram: 'For the love of all humanity: FREE PALESTINE.' Four days later, she reposted a viral claim — since retracted by the United Nations — that 14,000 babies in Gaza had 'less than 48 hours to live.' She closed her caption again with the words: 'Free Palestine' Let's stop pretending this is harmless. On May 25th in Washington, D.C., two young people — Sarah Milgrim, a Jewish woman, and Yaron Lischinsky, a Christian Israeli man — were targeted and murdered at a Jewish peace event. The gathering, hosted by the American Jewish Committee and attended by Israeli embassy staff and young American delegates, focused on humanitarian aid for Gazan civilians. After pulling the trigger, the shooter shouted: 'Free Palestine.' On June 1st in Boulder, Colorado, another violent attack took place. Molotov cocktails were hurled at Jews in broad daylight — including a Holocaust survivor. The assailant screamed 'Free Palestine' as he lit Jewish bodies on fire. Let's be clear: 'Free Palestine' — a political slogan tied to the Iranian-backed BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement — is doing exactly what it was designed to do: morph into an open call for violence. More: A surge in antisemitism on campuses is changing how Jewish students pick universities These are not innocent reposts. These are narratives that demonize Jews, erase Zionism, call for the destruction of Israel and undermine American values. From Instagram captions to the final words of murderers, this is no longer just a chant. It's a weapon. And this isn't just a Jewish problem. This is an American problem. Islamist radicalization — fueled by online propaganda, spread through campus activism and now cloaked in the language of influencer 'empathy' — is here. And it is deadly. The irony is hard to ignore: Doyle champions a cause whose militant factions would criminalize her very existence as a gay woman — an identity that, in most all of these regimes, is punishable by death. Yet whether knowingly or not, she continues to echo slogans rooted in movements hostile to LGBTQ+ rights and women's freedoms. I write this not just as a Jew, but as a Nashvillian. I recently returned from a post-war delegate mission to Israel, my third since the war. I've walked through the ashes of October 7th. I've spoken to survivors. I've embraced released hostages. I've met with those on the physical front lines of this conflict as well as foreign ambassadors brokering solutions. I've attended foreign-policy conferences focused on peace and accountability. And I've seen how disinformation spreads online before the truth can take a breath. What Doyle may see as compassion is functioning as accelerant — fueling age-old antisemitic tropes and justifying hate on American soil. Her followers are not extremists. They're American women, moms, activists, authors, dreamers and influencers — many of whom now echo phrases like 'genocide,' 'apartheid' and 'settler-colonialism' without context, education or accountability. This isn't empathy. It's a polished, pastel-wrapped form of hate — and it's metastasizing. More: Nashville Jewish community reflects on Israel support since Oct. 7, rallies for road ahead It flattens geopolitical complexity into clickbait and repackages extremism as virtue. It radicalizes soccer moms in yoga pants, sipping green juice and posting 'sham spirituality' between affiliate links while chanting BDS slogans they don't understand. Chief among them: 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' — a call for the erasure of Israel and the Jewish people. Worse, it's being celebrated. Instead of confronting the harm Doyle's posts have caused, Nashville is rewarding her with the Grand Marshal title — a role that symbolizes community trust, visibility and shared values. We know false claims travel faster than truth. And their damage lingers. Nearly 70% of people still believe misinformation even after it's been debunked. And nearly half the world's population — 46%, according to the ADL — harbors antisemitic views. In this climate, elevating someone like Doyle isn't just irresponsible. It's reckless. Jewish safety is everyone's safety. What begins with the Jews never ends with us. A society that tolerates antisemitism invites violence, radicalization and collapse — for all. This isn't a call to cancel. It's a call to wake up. Doyle must take responsibility. She must meet with Jewish leaders, learn the truth behind the slogans she's amplified and publicly acknowledge the damage done. Silence is complicity. Influence is never neutral. And Nashville Pride must reconsider its decision. You cannot fight for one group's dignity by standing on the neck of another. You cannot celebrate love while platforming hate. Let this be a moment of intellectual courage and civic clarity. Because when slogans become weapons and lies go viral, our only defense is truth. And who we choose to elevate reveals who we are. Alyssa Rosenheck is a bestselling author and photographer who uses her lens to advocate for our collective home. Through her forthcoming book, White. Blonde. Jew. (Spring 2026), and firsthand insights from post-war delegations to Israel, she confronts modern antisemitism while inspiring truth-tellers and cultural clarity. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville Pride Grand Marshal Doyle is complicit in hate | Opinion
The Independent
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Ivanka Trump promotes book by author who criticized her dad by saying ‘if Trump wins, we lose'
Ivanka Trump appeared to distance herself even further from the MAGA movement after promoting a book written by an author who actively campaigned against her father during the 2024 election cycle. The president's eldest daughter, who served in an advisory role in Trump's first administration, posted a shot of Untamed, Glennon Doyle's 2020 memoir, amongst a collection of photographs documenting the highlights of her week. The post appeared on Ivanka's Instagram story. Doyle, a well-known self-help author who is married to the retired U.S. soccer star Abby Wambach, previously took to the same platform just before last year's presidential election to warn, 'If Trump wins, we lose,' also expressing her fears that 'our daughters will have fewer rights than our mothers' under the current administration. Since working closely with her husband, Jared Kushner, in Trump's first administration, the couple has chosen to spend time away from Washington DC and played little to no part in Trump's election victory in 2024. Election Day 'will determine whether we will – or will not – have the right to make decisions about our bodies and our lives,' she wrote in the October post. 'And whether future generations will have fundamental freedoms.' That followed Doyle's attendance at last August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. 'When the votes are being counted, we will watch knowing we did everything, everything in our power to keep our children, your children, all children protected from Donald Trump and JD Vance having any power at all over their planet, their families, their bodies, their futures,' she wrote in another post at the time. Doyle also provided regular updates about her fundraising efforts to support Harris and Tim Walz in the latter stages of last year's election, and even hosted Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren on her podcast, "We Can Do Hard Things," on Election Day, while wearing a Harris-Walz camouflage cap. Her memoir recounts how she 'learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live.' According to The Daily Mail, Ivanka Trump is an avid reader with broad tastes, which perhaps explains her willingness to overlook Doyle's political affiliation. Her recent reading list has included Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, The Women by Kristin Hannah, The Tell by Amy Griffin, The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell, Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, and The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Duran. While in 2024, she told podcaster Lex Fridman that she had recently read and appreciated Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, Lady Chatterley's Lover by DH Lawrence, and The Creative Act by record producer Rick Rubin.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ivanka Trump promotes book written by top foe of her father
Ivanka Trump promoted a book on Instagram that was written by an author who has been critical of her father, President Donald Trump. In a post captioned 'This week in Miami,' the first daughter shared photos of her workouts, her food, her family, her friends and a book she is reading: Untamed by Glennon Doyle. Doyle, a popular self-help author, is a massive critic of the president's. She campaigned heavily against him last year. 'If Trump wins, we lose,' Doyle wrote on Instagram a few weeks before the November election, adding 'out daughters will have fewer rights than our mothers.' She used the post to blast Donald Trump's record on women's rights and abortion rights. And, in August, Doyle shared a photo on Instagram at the Democratic National Convention voicing support for Kamala Harris. Doyle's memoir 'Untamed' recounts how she 'learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live.' In the book, the host of the 'We can do hard things' podcast also discusses her coming out as a lesbian. She is married to soccer player Abby Wombach. Publisher Weekly noted of Doyle's memoir: 'This testament to female empowerment and self-love, with an endearing coming-out story at the center.' Ivanka Trump does not share a lot of book recommendations on her popular instagram account, which as 8.3 million followers. DailyMail reached out to Trump's office for comment. Ivanka Trump has distanced herself from politics in her father's second term unlike his first, where she moved to Washington DC and worked as a senior adviser in the White House. Currently, she lives with her husband Jared and three children in Miami. Shortly before Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term, Ivanka had a candid conversation with The Skinny Confidential podcast, where she said she just wanted be her father's emotional support this time around. 'I'm most looking forward to just being able to show up for him as a daughter and be there for him, to take his mind off things and like watch a movie with him or watch a sports game, to know that he can be with me and be himself, and just relax,' she said. 'It's the world's loneliest position, the enormity of the decisions you're making on a daily basis, how transactional everyone is with you,' she added. 'So it's a very lonely perch.' 'I went through years of craziness,' she said of her first tenure in the White House and noted she couldn't stand the 'darkness' of the political world. 'Unfortunately, the two are not, you know, there is a darkness to that world that I don't really want to welcome into mine,' she said. Author Glennon Doyle is a fierce critic of President Donald Trump Ivanka Trump told podcast hosts Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick that her experience in the White House was a 'very emotional time.' 'You become a little bit calloused,' she said. 'It's a very dark, negative. And some people love like the gladiator aspect of it,' she noted. 'The fight - that was never me.' 'Oh my gosh, I don't think I saw sunlight for four years,' she said of being an adviser to the president. But she said the main reason she's not returning to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is her children Arabella, Joseph And Theodore. 'The main reason I am not going back to serve now is, I know the cost. And it's a price that I'm not willing to make my kids bear,' she said. 'My primary goals were just to like, be the best freaking mom,' she said. 'Every time I had to miss something, I'm like, I will never let this happen again in the minute I leave the White House.'
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.
