Gillian Anderson: How to Get What You Want (in Bed and in Life)

We Can Do Hard Things

358. Gillian Anderson: How to Get What You Want (in Bed and in Life)

Icon Gillian Anderson joins Glennon, Abby, and Amanda to talk about everything from sexual fantasies to why she says “F you” to wellness culture. With wit, honesty, and an intoxicating spirit of rebellion, Gillian inspires us to ask for what we want—both in the bedroom and in life. This is a conversation that will make you feel bolder and more connected to your own desires.

-How our fantasies reflect the culture we live in;

-Why rebelling against societal norms can be so freeing; and 

-The emotional moments that left Gillian in tears. 

About Gillian: 

Gillian Anderson is an award-winning film, television and theater actor, producer and director. Among other honors, she has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and an Evening Standard Theatre Award. In addition to her acting work, Gillian is also globally recognized as a respected activist and charity campaigner, previously co-authored the Sunday Times bestseller We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere with Jennifer Nadel, and in 2023 founded the wellness drinks brand G-Spot which encourages women to embrace their unique power. In 2016 Anderson was appointed an honorary OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her services to drama. She lives in London with her three children.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada