Good Inside with Dr. BeckyAnorexia, Zillow, and the Search for Self with Glennon Doyle
Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- April 29, 2025
- Duration
- 35m
- Channel
- Good Inside with Dr. Becky
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Dr. Becky sits down with bestselling author and truth-teller Glennon Doyle for a candid conversation about anorexia, the messy process of recovery, and the emotional baggage they’re determined not to pass on to their kids. Glennon also opens up about her Zillow scrolling—and to her surprise, Becky totally relates. Together, they explore what this search for the “perfect home” reveals about our deeper longing for safety, belonging, and peace. As the saying goes, *“Wherever I go, there I am.”* *This episode is inspired by Glennon’s upcoming book,* *We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions*, *written with Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle—available May 6, 2025. Pre-order now wherever books are sold.* **Content Warning:** In this episode, we discuss eating disorders, including personal experiences with anorexia. If this topic is sensitive for you, please take care while listening. You can skip this episode or return to it when you're in a safe and supported space. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4cxuT94 Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you by Midi. ****Two things are true: There are great things that come with age *and* there are some not-so-great things. If you’re a woman in mid-life, you know what I’m talking about: insomnia, brain fog, mood changes, sleep disruptions. It feels hard *because* it is hard, and you deserve resources and support through this phase of life. That's where Midi Health comes in. Midi Health clinicians are specialized perimenopause and menopause experts. They get it. They're not going to tell you it's "all in your head." They’re not going to dismiss your concerns or struggles. Instead, they offer real solutions: safe, effective, FDA-approved medications when needed, plus guidance on supplements, lifestyle changes, and preventative healthcare. Midi is covered by most major insurances —plus, you can connect with their clinicians through convenient telehealth visits and 24/7 messaging. You deserve to feel great. Book your virtual visit today at JoinMidi.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Great Wolf Lodge. As a mom of three kids, I’m always on the lookout for family adventures that offer something for everyone (including myself!). That’s why Great Wolf Lodge is high on our list of future destinations! They offer a world of fun, all under one roof, including water slides, a lazy river, a massive wave pool, arcade games, mini golf and nightly dance parties! With 23 locations all across North America, and more on the way, chances are there’s a Great Wolf Lodge just a short drive away from you. You can save up to 40% off on any stay at Great Wolf Lodge from now through August 31st when you book at participating lodges. Just visit [GreatWolf.com](http://GreatWolf.com) and enter the promo code “GoodInside” – when you book.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Becky
hostClinical psychologist and parenting expert, host of the Good Inside podcast.
Glennon Doyle
guestAuthor and speaker known for memoir and essays on recovery, identity, and family life.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Becky and Glennon Doyle, Anorexia, Zillow, and the Search for Self with Glennon Doyle explores embodiment over external fixes: anorexia, control, parenting, and uncertainty Glennon describes using compulsive Zillow browsing and frequent moving fantasies as signals of internal discomfort, reframing them as unmet needs for solitude or connection rather than problems to solve externally.
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