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This week on The goop Podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down for a special AMA episode to answer all your questions. From hormone therapy and menopause to love, loss, and navigating your thirties, GP shares what she’s learned (and what she’s still figuring out). She reveals her go-to goop Kitchen order, favorite lobster roll, what she’s currently reading, and which of her former co-stars she’d be most...

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...

In this episode from 2021, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with tennis icon, entrepreneur, and creative force Venus Williams to talk about what drives her—on and off the court. They explore the mindset behind lasting success, where her drive comes from, how she’s learned to trust herself under pressure, and why presence—not perfection—has always been her anchor. Williams reflects on her childhood, the v...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Arthur Brooks—a Harvard professor, bestselling author, and happiness expert—to explore the connection between romantic love, emotional well-being, and long-term happiness. They unpack the science behind why falling in love can feel like losing your mind, how anxiety can be a hidden superpower, and why hookup culture skips the step...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, recorded from her hotel room in Naples, Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on the cities, experiences, and cultures that have shaped her. She shares her most memorable travel stories—filming The Talented Mr. Ripley during a period of personal loss, a coming-of-age exchange trip to Spain, summers in the Berkshires, and an unforgettable weekend in Paris with her father. Al...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs—mother, sociologist, advocate, and two-time New York Times bestselling author of The Three Mothers and Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From Us. They talk about the invisible labor of women and the foundational role of mothers—particularly Black mothers—in shaping our world, and how their contributions ha...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with sleep physician and research scientist Dr. Cheri Mah to explore the science—and the subtle art—of truly restorative sleep. From rituals and routines to nutrition and movement, they unpack the quiet power of rest: how to support it, protect it, and finally experience it in a way that actually restores us. Watch the full Sleep Training for...

What if the most profound relationship in your life wasn’t romantic—but a friendship?   In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with actors and longtime friends Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey to talk about their new memoir So Gay for You—a raw, funny, and tender reflection on identity, chosen family, and the kind of bond that holds you through every version of yourself. They talk ab...

In this episode from 2023, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Emmy-winning actor, producer, and advocate Kerry Washington to talk about healing generational patterns, the inspiration behind her Hulu series UnPrisoned, and how therapy helped her reclaim her voice. They explore identity, family dynamics, personal growth, and what it takes to rewrite the story you’ve been told about yourself. It’s a powe...

In this episode, Gwyneth sits down with filmmaker Ky Dickens, creator of The Telepathy Tapes, the podcast that’s sparked a powerful conversation about connection, consciousness, and how we listen. Dickens shares what she’s uncovered after years spent with families of nonspeaking autistic children—many of whom seem to communicate in ways that challenge everything we think we know about language, in...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Emma Grede—the force behind some of fashion’s most influential and cultural shifting-brands. Grede shares her journey from East London to running the boardrooms of billion-dollar companies like Skims and Good American—and how she built it all by rewriting the rules and trusting her instincts. They talk about what it takes to scale with co...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, in honor of Mother's Day, Gwyneth sits down with three of her closest friends—fellow moms she met at school drop-off who’ve since become her chosen family.    Each brings their own unique lens to parenting: Robin Berman MD, a psychiatrist and parenting expert; Tammy Ratner, founder of Mother The Self, holds an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology; and Daun Dees, a form...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with her longtime friend and teacher Michaela Boehm to explore the female relationship to intimacy—how it shifts as we age, and what it really takes to stay connected to ourselves and our partners as we move through the complexities of work, motherhood, and self-discovery. Michaela, a gifted embodiment and relationship expert, shares why intim...

In this episode ofThe goop Podcast, Gwyneth reflects on her lifelong relationship with food—and how it’s quietly shaped the way she loves, connects, and heals. She shares how her father’s deep love of meals—and his eventual illness—transformed her understanding of nourishment and sparked a journey that would go on to define her approach to cooking, healing, and care.    She speaks to the beauty of...

This week on The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Emily Hickey—founder of the growth agency Chief Detective—to talk about what makes a brand unforgettable. They unpack the difference between a business and a brand, why reconnecting with your “why” can unlock your next phase of growth, and how great storytelling builds lasting value. Whether you're building something of your own or simply looki...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down to record a solo episode on the complexities of stepparenting—but is soon joined by a very special guest: her husband, Brad Falchuk. Together, they open up about the messy, beautiful, and often unexpected realities of blending a family—from mistakes they made to the rituals and truths that brought them closer.     They talk about rewriting fam...

In this episode from 2023, Gwyneth is joined by Thomas Curran, a social and personality psychologist, professor at the London School of Economics, and author of The Perfection Trap. They explore the roots of perfectionism, its impact on our culture, and how vulnerability can help us move beyond it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with the hilarious and unfiltered Nikki Glaser. Fresh off hosting the Golden Globes, Glaser reflects on how far is too far when it comes to comedy, her struggles with perfectionism, and what’s underneath our collective obsession with self-improvement. From sex and dating to body image and beauty standards, she shares how she’s learning to trus...

In this special solo episode, Gwyneth reflects on the transitions that shape our lives—big and small. From becoming an empty nester and stepping into a new phase of self-discovery, she explores the feeling of untethering that accompanies change—the loss, the possibility, the discomfort, and the beauty. She talks about the importance of breathing change in, what it means to live life in chapters, a...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with one of her closest friends, Amy Griffin, to talk about her new book, The Tell—a deeply personal memoir about the power of sharing your story and what happens when we finally face the truths we’ve kept buried.   They explore why telling is the simplest, yet hardest thing to do, how holding onto secrets keep us stuck, and what it means to t...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Dr. Mary Claire Haver—board-certified OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner, and author of The New Menopause—to reshape the conversation around menopause.  For too long, menopause has been misunderstood, leaving many women feeling unprepared and unheard. Dr. Haver is working to change that. She breaks down what we should have been taug...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Licensed sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander join Gwyneth to unpack one of the biggest struggles in relationships—why we’re not having as much sex as we want (or thought we would). From carrying too much mental load to not understanding how desire actually works, they break down the biggest roadblocks to intimacy, why sex can feel like another ch...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Cassandra Thurswell, founder and CEO of Kitsch, to talk about how seven failed business attempts, a handful of handmade hair ties, and a one-paragraph business plan led her to building a global beauty empire. Thurswell shares the unfiltered realities of bootstrapping, the secret to creating viral products, and the mindset shifts t...

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Dr. Dan, Harvard-trained functional medicine expert and Co-Founder of Wellbel, to explore the connection between brain health, nutrition, and how we age. They discuss how hair health is a reflection of overall wellness, the role of supplements in optimizing beauty from the inside out, and how small, intentional choices can have a...

In today's episode of The Goop Podcast, Abbie Schiller, goal coach, author, and speaker shares her proven five-step framework for creating a life you like. Drawing from her own experience of transforming her life during a challenging period, Abbie breaks down how to move from feeling stuck to taking purposeful action.  Topics discussed: Decision-making and clarity Goal setting and planning Managin...