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Author and goal coach Abbie Schiller returns to guest-host this episode, this time with a provocative question: What if happiness isn’t the goal? Schiller explains why so many of us are really chasing relief, how our phones and overscheduled days get in the way of enjoyment and meaning, and why the heavier emotions matter, too. Plus: nine small shifts to start living more fully today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with music producer, musician, and author benny blanco for a live conversation about his path from a behind-the-scenes producer to a global star, his new book ‘F*ck Failure’ and how he’s learned to tune out the noise– plus his favorite thing to do with goop Kitchen leftovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The goop podcast is going on a summer break. Thank you so much to everyone who tuned in for conversations with thought leaders, creatives, and experts. I’m so grateful to everyone who has been part of this community. Our show will return soon with a new look, new guests, and even bigger conversations. I can’t wait to show you what we have in store. Stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode reshaping how we think about AI, Joan Nguyen and Sarah Willersdorf take over the podcast to talk about what's possible right now. Joan Nguyen is the co-founder and CEO of Bümo, the first AI family assistant to help parents instantly book care and handle the logistics of family life. Sarah Willersdorf is the former Head of Luxury, Fashion & Beauty at Boston Consulting Group, and a former CMO who now advises boards and CEOs on where AI actually drives value. They explore how execution is being democratized, why women are positioned to win in this shift, and what fundamentally can't be automated. They discuss how they're building in their lives every day, and why this moment is real—and closing. Key highlights: How they actually use AI in their lives every day—from household admin to building companies Why women have a unique competitive advantage right now: communication, judgment, strategy What builders are genuinely creating in this moment when execution costs have dropped What AI can't…

This week on The goop Podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Gregg Renfrew, founder and former CEO of cult-favorite clean beauty brand Beautycounter. Renfrew shares her story of building—and selling—a billion-dollar business, being unexpectedly sidelined, and ultimately pulled back in when things began to unravel. She opens up about letting go of ego, redefining success, and beginning again with clarity and purpose. Now, through her new venture, Counter, she’s rewriting the rules—focusing on product, transparency, and building with integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Erin and Sara Foster—writers, producers, and Favorite Daughter cofounders—for a candid conversation about sisterhood, navigating IVF while building a career, and how humor and honesty, and trusting that it will all work out have carried them through reinvention, unexpected love, and success in their forties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can we use esoteric systems–astrology, numerology, tarot, manifestation–to better improve our lives? In this next episode of The Pursuit Series, Emily Hickey sits down with Gwyneth to talk about what esoteric systems are, why we are drawn to them, and the systems like Human Design that Gwyneth and Emily have used to improve their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Trae Stephens, the co-founder of the AI defense company Anduril, for a wide ranging and honest conversation about how new technologies are shaping our defense system. They talk about the core mission of Anduril, America’s relationship with defense today, Silicon Valley’s evolving relationship to religion, and on how Trae reconciles his Christian faith with an industry built around weapons and warfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crafting out a breakup text, planning dates, or just creating an entirely new romantic companion: AI has ushered in a new frontier for modern dating. Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with famed psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel to talk about the ways AI is affecting modern dating and relationships, what trust in a relationship means today, and how the institution of marriage has evolved over the past few decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to build a brand that enters the culture? In this episode of the Pursuit Series, brand strategist Emily Hickey talks with Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler about how they transformed SoulCycle from a single studio into a phenomenon. They revisit the early decisions that shaped the brand, the clarity of purpose that fueled its growth, and the instincts that helped them know they were onto something larger than a workout. Along the way, they reflect on finding inspiration at different stages of life and the value of trusting your own instincts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author and goal coach Abbie Schiller guest-hosts this episode to talk about one of the lesser-known forms of grieving: identity grief. Whether you are a mother whose child just went off to college or someone switching careers, if you have ever felt unmoored after a major life change, this episode is for you. Schiller explains how identity grief shows up across an entire lifetime, not just midlife, why it hits some of us harder than others, and gives a framework for moving through it, not just around it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The technology coming out of Silicon Valley–and the people who lead those tech companies–touch every aspect of our lives. Gwyneth sits down with longtime tech journalist Kara Swisher to talk about the past and present state of Silicon Valley; including the increasing presence of AI in our lives, how tech and politics are intersecting right now, and her new series ‘Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever,’ where she investigates the myths and facts coming out of the longevity industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many people don’t know this, but heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. In 2023, 1 in 5 women died from heart disease. Gwyneth sits down with Tara Narula, MD, a board certified cardiologist and ABC News chief medical correspondent to talk about some of the lesser-known factors that can make women at-risk for heart disease – and the steps that we can take to protect our heart health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Dr. Dawn Mussallem, the chief medical officer for Fountain Life, a longevity clinic powered by AI. They talk about Dawn’s incredible health journey–from beating stage four non-Hodgkin lymphoma while in medical school to undergoing a heart transplant at 46–and how that experience now informs her work in the medical field and integrating the powers of AI into health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How dangerous are microplastics for us really? And how can we avoid them in our own lives while also working to remove them from our community? Gwyneth sits down with environmental advocate and president of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck to talk about the ways we have been misinformed about microplastics and their true effect on our bodies and the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Matthew McConaughey to discuss Poems & Prayers, a collection of personal writings that trace his journey through reinvention, truth, and self-discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth Paltrow takes a solo drive with Polestar and reflects on the rituals that ground her—from “boyfriend breakfast” to self-care. She shares how these small, intentional practices can bring a sense of steadiness during times of uncertainty, helping us stay connected to ourselves—and, over time, become something we return to again and again, guiding us through some of life’s most difficult moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Tig Notaro—comedian, writer, actor, and producer—to talk about her Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, which follows poet Andrea Gibson through the final chapter of their life. They talk about friendship, illness, and mortality—and how everything can shift when you’re faced with what really matters. Tig reflects on witnessing Andrea’s humor, openness, and perspective in the face of stage four cancer, as well as her own experience with illness and loss—and how comedy became a way through it. They also explore art as a way of making meaning, the strange coexistence of heartbreak and laughter, and why we shouldn’t wait for something devastating to start living more fully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Amanda Knox to reflect on life after global scrutiny—rebuilding her identity, processing the years she lost, and the extraordinary strength it takes to choose forgiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Andrew Huberman—neuroscientist, Stanford professor, and host of the Huberman Lab podcast—to explore the science behind some of the most talked-about topics in health right now, from protein intake and gut health to the emerging world of peptides. Huberman breaks down what the research actually says about how much protein we need, why the gut microbiome plays such a powerful role in inflammation and overall health, and how new therapies—from peptides to the latest metabolic treatments—are reshaping the conversation around recovery and weight loss. They also discuss circadian rhythms, sleep, and the everyday habits that help regulate the nervous system and allow us to work with our biology rather than against it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Advice That Will Change How You Think About Success In this episode from 2025, Gwyneth sits down with Emma Grede — founder of Good American, co-founder of Skims, and author of Start With Yourself — to talk about what it really takes to build an empire. Emma opens up about growing up in East London with no money, dropping out of school at 16, and betting on herself when no one else would. They get into why women need to stop being polite about money, what it really takes to lead with intention, and the daily gratitude practice she swears by. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Hickey—marketer and brand strategist—sits down with Gwyneth Paltrow to talk about personal codes, the inner principles that shape how we move through the world. They discuss reinvention, self-expression, and how aligning with your values can transform how you show up and bring clarity in moments of change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Mike Blue—CEO of HistoSonics—to explore histotripsy, a breakthrough noninvasive ultrasound technology designed to destroy tumors without surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. He shares the 25-year journey behind the technology, the patients already benefiting from the FDA-cleared treatment for liver tumors, and how this approach could challenge decades of invasive cancer care—signaling a profound shift toward safer, more precise treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Dr. Paul Savage—integrative medicine pioneer and founder of MD Lifespan—to explore the hidden impact of environmental toxins on our health and longevity. He shares the health crisis that shifted his path from emergency medicine to advanced detoxification, and breaks down everything you need to know about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) and how it might reshape the way we think about detox. Free Copy of Avoiding Toxins: https://mdlifespan.com/goop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Chelsea Hirschhorn—founder and CEO of Frida—to unpack the invisible chapters of motherhood, from conception and postpartum recovery to the cultural pressure to bounce back. They discuss the myth of being ready, grieving who you were before kids, and how becoming a mother reshapes who you are and how you move through the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Scott Galloway—entrepreneur, NYU professor, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Notes on Being a Man—to unpack why boys in America are struggling, what it means to redefine modern masculinity, and how to raise sons in a world of economic pressure, digital addiction, and shifting expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Hickey—growth strategist and coach—sits down with beauty founder and makeup artist Bobbi Brown for a conversation on reinvention and self-worth. Together, they reflect on what it means to keep growing through different seasons of life, from motherhood and empty nesting to aging, leadership, and learning when to let go—and the question Bobbi always returns to: why not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaitlyn Kaerhart—bestselling author and numerologist—guest hosts to walk us through the 2026 numerology forecast and why this year marks one of the biggest collective transitions we’ll experience. She unpacks why 2025’s universal Year Nine felt like an emotional purge, marked by closures and identity shifts, and why the transition into early 2026 can feel so disorienting. She then explores the core themes of 2026 as a Year One: the shift from release to initiation, the slow return of motivation after burnout, and how to plant seeds with intention—choosing direction over certainty as you begin the next chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Beatrice Dixon—co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Co.—for a conversation about what it takes to move an idea from instinct to action. They talk about listening more closely, building momentum without losing yourself, and the long game of creating something that lasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Jennifer Freed, psychological astrologer, sits down with Enneagram coach Courtney Smith for a 2026 forecast focused on fire energy, disruption, and growth. Together, they explore what that means across the zodiac and how each Enneagram type can work with what’s coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Isabelle Boemeke—nuclear energy influencer better known as Isodope and author of Rad Future—to explore why nuclear energy is often misunderstood and how it compares to other energy sources. They explore how fear and misinformation have shaped public perception, and what rethinking nuclear can teach us about innovation in a rapidly changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Nikki Glaser—sharp, unfiltered, and refreshingly honest—for a conversation about the societal pressures around beauty, sex and desire, and the shame so many of us carry quietly. They talk about the tension between self-worth and external validation, and what it’s taking for Nikki to build a relationship with her body that feels less punishing and more real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the goop podcast, goal coach, author, and speaker Abbie Schiller returns to help us make sense of the years that feel like a lot—the ones that move too quickly, stretch us thin, and leave us wondering what, exactly, just happened. She shares a gentle way to look back without collapsing into self-blame, and to trace the threads of meaning woven through even the most difficult seasons. Abbie’s tools for building mental strength are practical, human, and surprisingly doable—small shifts that help us meet whatever comes next with a little more steadiness and hope. For more support, she created a free end-of-year reflection guide available at https://www.abbieschiller.com/guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down for a Holiday AMA to wrap the season—reflecting on what this year has taught her, the intentions she’s bringing into 2026, and answering your questions on everything from gifting and cooking to family dynamics and creating space for yourself amid the chaos of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth hosts Kathryn Hahn—and all her chaotic, magnetic brilliance—for a conversation recorded in a home on Airbnb. They talk about her instinctual approach to building characters, her pull toward complicated women, and how she’s navigating the emotional portal of kids leaving home and the strange, disorienting beauty of aging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Dianna Cohen—founder of Crown Affair—for a conversation about building a beauty brand rooted in ritual and intention, and her mission to make haircare something you actually look forward to. She opens up about stepping away from the CEO role and how that shift has enabled her to reconnect with the work she does best—and, most importantly, why clean beauty doesn’t have to come at the expense of experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down for a special live AMA episode recorded at goop x Audemars Piguet’s time out retreat in upstate New York. Moderated by Zanna Roberts Rassi—journalist, entrepreneur, and cofounder of Milk Makeup—they discuss how to create space for self-care in a world that rewards overdoing, instinct versus intuition, and how slowing down and reconnecting are bringing GP back to center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Charli xcx—fearless pop icon and rule breaker—about what it takes to create a world, not just a record. They talk about her leap into acting, her new film The Moment, how the best collaborations often starts at parties, and the freedom she’s found in embracing chaos, complexity, and transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Emily Hickey—growth strategist, coach, and trusted collaborator—to explore the “why” behind our work and our lives. They talk about how to lead with purpose, dismantle the quiet glass ceilings we set for ourselves, and find the courage to step into the arena as our whole selves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Erin and Sara Foster—writers, producers, and Favorite Daughter cofounders—for a candid conversation about sisterhood, IVF, and how humor, honesty, and trusting that it will all work out have carried them through reinvention, unexpected love, and success in their forties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Brad Falchuk—Emmy-winning writer, producer, and her husband—to talk about his new Netflix series Famous Last Words, why death remains the ultimate taboo worth breaking, and the message he hopes will outlive him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Cody Rigsby—Peloton star and pop-culture enthusiast—for a special episode recorded live in NYC, as he shares his journey from growing up with a single mom to finding his voice through fitness and therapy, and how humor and lightness have shaped the way he shows up in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Kelly Rutherford—beloved Upper East Side matriarch and style icon—as she reflects on reinvention, resilience, and the beauty of allowing yourself to not be okay, sharing how gratitude and grace have carried her through life’s hardest transitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Matthew McConaughey as he shares the poems and prayers he’s written throughout his life—life lessons collected in his newest book Poems & Prayers—reflecting on reinvention, truth, and his fearless pursuit of becoming his best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gwyneth sits down with Amanda Knox—whose wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration made international headlines—to talk about resilience, reclaiming her voice, and what it means to live beyond the narratives others write for you. During the conversation, Amanda mentions her meditation lectures on the Waking Up app: www.wakingup.com/AmandaKnox You can also follow her writing here: amandaknox.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode from April, Gwyneth is joined by her husband, Brad Falchuk, for an intimate conversation on the complexities of stepparenting. Together, they reflect on the unexpected realities of blending a family - from the challenges that tested them, to the growth that followed, and the rituals that kept them connected. At the center of it all is the ongoing practice of showing up with love, even when it’s uncomfortable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode from 2023, Gwyneth sits down with longtime friend and board-certified plastic surgeon Julius Few, MD, to talk about what it really means to age well. They explore how our ideas of aging have shifted—from dramatic interventions later in life to a gentler, earlier focus on prevention, preservation, and restoration. Few shares the tools he’s most excited about today, from thoughtful skin care to minimally invasive techniques, and how they can support vitality, elasticity, and confidence over time. Together, they consider what it looks like to embrace age while still wanting to feel vibrant—and what the future of aging gracefully might look like for the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode from 2021, Gwyneth talks with integrative physician Taz Bhatia, MD, about what’s really going on in our bodies during perimenopause and menopause. They explore the hormonal shifts that shape this transition, the symptoms we don’t always talk about, and how integrative and conventional medicine can work together to support women through it. Bhatia shares practical tools, from lifestyle shifts to medical options, that can help us feel more grounded, resilient, and vibrant as we move through this stage of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode from 2021, licensed counselor and Mother Hunger author Kelly McDaniel offers a compassionate look at adult daughters and their longing for maternal love, and how understanding this longing can open the door to healing and more fulfilling connections. She explores how early dynamics with our mothers can influence everything from our friendships to our romantic relationships and careers. McDaniel shares practical ways to break old patterns, nurture ourselves, and build the deeper, healthier relationships we all deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode from 2019, manifestation advisor Lacy Phillips, founder of To Be Magnetic, explains why manifesting isn’t about forced positivity or endlessly visualizing your goals. Today marks the final day of the annual Lions Gate Portal, a rare cosmic alignment between the sun and Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, believed to be a gateway for heightened clarity and a chance to reset your energy and amplify your manifestations. It’s the perfect moment to revisit Phillips’s teachings on how self-worth shapes what we can attract, whether in love, career, or money. She shares how to reprogram old patterns, expand your sense of what’s possible, and strengthen your “trust muscle” so you can claim the life you were always meant for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices