Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen

Illuminating conversation. Bold introspection. A safe space where the twists and turns of personal growth are embraced and shared openly, one conversation at a time Join inquisitive host Chrissy Teigen in her new well-being podcast from Audible as she explores the cutting edge of personal development with some of the world's leading experts and thinkers. Featuring authors of groundbreaking Audible Originals, exclusives, and bestselling audiobooks, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen provides an inspiring and engaging environment for listeners to expand their self-awareness and gain the insights and practical tools they need to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Each week, Chrissy dives deep with her guests, who span a wide range of expertise and lived experience. Demystify the concept of manifestation with Gabby Bernstein, tap into your hidden potential with Adam Grant, grasp Nedra Glover Tawwab's profound lessons on boundary setting, and understand the freeing power of Mel Robbins’ call to let go of what others think of you as each conversation introduces bold concepts and ushers in new ways of understanding ourselves. Whether you're new to the world of well-being or a lifelong traveler, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen is the must-listen next stop on your journey. Listen to Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen on Audible and explore thousands of titles including bestsellers, new releases, podcasts and exclusive Audible Originals.

  1. 26 MAR

    Andrew McCarthy: Who Needs Friends? The Male Loneliness Wake-Up Call

    Chrissy sits down with actor and writer Andrew McCarthy to talk about the quiet crisis so many men are living inside: friendship drift, isolation, and the shame that keeps them from reaching out. After his son told him, “Dad, you don’t really have any friends,” Andrew drove nearly 10,000 miles across America to reconnect with old friends—and ask strangers a question men almost never talk about: How are you doing with friendship? In this episode, Andrew shares what he learned on the road about why men end up alone, how to restart the friendships that went silent, and how partners can support men without becoming their entire social world.   Key Takeaways A kid’s mirror doesn’t lie: Andrew’s wake-up call wasn’t just “I’m lonely”—it was realizing he wasn’t modeling friendship for his son.Men often treat friends as “background apps”: “I don’t see them, but I know they’re there” feels true—until it isn’t.The friendship skill gap is real: many men have never once talked about their friendship, even with lifelong best friends.Shame is the engine of isolation: the fear of being “not enough” makes men withdraw, go quiet, and disappear instead of reaching out.Providing becomes a prison: the pressure to be the protector/provider can make men feel unsafe admitting they need help—so they go it alone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  2. 19 MAR

    Julia Minson: Disagree Better: Hold Your Ground Without Lighting a Match

    Harvard professor Julia Minson joins Chrissy to break down why most “conflict” isn’t about bad people—it’s about missing skills. She explains how disagreement turns toxic when we slip into judgment, certainty, and a win/lose mindset, and why “good intentions” don’t count if the other person can’t hear them. Then she gives a practical toolkit—naive realism, “listen with your mouth,” and her HEAR framework—to help you say what you mean, lower the temperature, and preserve the relationship for the next conversation.   Key Takeaways Disagreement ≠ conflict: conflict starts when you judge the person (you’re ignorant / selfish / bad) instead of wrestling with the idea.Most fights are “missing skills,” not bad intentions: people aren’t trained to show curiosity, signal respect, or stay regulated when heat rises.Naive realism is the trap: we believe we’re seeing “objective reality,” so if you disagree, something must be wrong with you—and that’s how contempt enters.People don’t want to change their minds—so stop arguing like they do: we assume they’re threatened; really, they’re usually just annoyed you won’t accept their “obvious” truth.A good disagreement builds a bridge to the next one: success = the other person still wants to talk to you after, not “I won.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min

  3. 12 MAR

    Elaine Welteroth: You Were Born Enough

    Elaine Welteroth—bestselling author of More Than Enough and former Teen Vogue Editor-In-Chief—joins Chrissy for a reset on the lie that keeps so many of us small: the belief that we’re not enough. They talk about how confidence gets “chipped away,” how to spot when you’re performing for approval instead of living for yourself, and what it actually looks like to lead (and heal) in public. Plus: Elaine’s “Hell Yes or Hell No” decision framework to help you choose boundaries over burnout—and build a life that fits.   Key Takeaways The “myth of inadequacy”: why feeling “not enough” isn’t personal—it’s learned, and it can be unlearned.Performance vs. belonging: how to tell when you’re chasing applause (external validation) instead of listening to your own compass (intrinsic desire).Confidence peaks early—and how to protect/rebuild it by creating your own “reflections” when the world doesn’t mirror you back.Intent vs. impact: what real accountability looks like when you get something wrong, even with good intentions—and how to lead through it without hiding.Elaine’s “Hell Yes / Hell No” tool: how to decide what deserves your time, and how to negotiate a “no” into a “hell yes” that actually aligns with you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min

  4. 26 FEB

    Sima Taparia: Why Perfection Is Ruining Your Love Life

    World-famous matchmaker Sima Taparia (of Neflix’s Indian Matchmaking and the audiobook Your Perfect Partner Won’t Be Perfect) joins Chrissy to cut through modern dating burnout and unrealistic expectations. She explains why chasing “100%” compatibility keeps people stuck, how to tell the difference between settling and growing, and why flexibility, family context, and real-world connection matter more than apps and endless swiping. This episode is a reset for anyone tired of dating culture—and curious about building love that actually lasts.   Key Takeaways Why no one gets 100% in a relationship—and how chasing perfection quietly sabotages connection.How to tell the difference between settling and healthy adjustment, so you don’t abandon good relationships too early.Why flexibility, patience, and understanding matter more than chemistry alone for long-term love.How modern dating apps fuel burnout—and what in-person connection reveals that profiles never can.Why successful relationships are built, not found, and how shared values and family context support durability over time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min

  5. 19 FEB

    Dr. Robert Waldinger: The Real Secret to a Happy Life

    Chrissy talks with Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and author of The Good Life, about what eight decades of research reveal makes life truly meaningful. His answer isn’t money, fame, or achievement—it’s the quality of our connections and how we nurture them across a lifetime.   Five Key Takeaways: Relationships Drive Health & Happiness: Warm connections—not wealth, status, or cholesterol—are the strongest predictors of longevity and well-being.Loneliness Is Toxic: Isolation impacts the body as severely as smoking, fueling stress, inflammation, and chronic illness.Quality Over Quantity: You don’t need hundreds of friends or to be an extrovert—just a few reliable, caring relationships make the biggest difference.Connections Require Effort: The happiest people actively maintain relationships through small, consistent actions like phone calls, texts, and shared rituals.Conflict Can Deepen Bonds: Tools like the WISER model (Watch, Inspect, Select, Engage, Reflect) show how mindful conflict resolution can strengthen relationships rather than damage them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min

  6. 12 FEB

    Darnell Lamont Walker: A Death Doula's Lessons For Dying With Few Regrets

    Death doula Darnell Lamont Walker joins Chrissy for a deeply human conversation about what it really means to show up at the end of life—for ourselves and for the people we love. Together, they unpack why death doesn’t have to be terrifying, how culture and ritual shape grief, and what actually helps families when the moment comes, including the often-misunderstood “death rally.” This episode isn’t about making death easier—it’s about making it shared, honest, and less lonely.   Key Takeaways How presence matters more than saying the “right” thing when supporting someone who is dying.Why death is not an emergency—and how slowing down can reduce panic, regret, and conflict.How the “death rally” works and why a sudden burst of energy near the end is a natural part of dying.Why telling your story before you die matters—and how legacy is built through ordinary moments, not grand achievements.How planning for death can actually help you live better now, with fewer regrets and deeper connection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    49 min

  7. 29 JAN

    Daniel Coyle: How to Flourish - Finding Meaning, Connection, and Aliveness in Everyday Life

    Daniel Coyle joins Chrissy to unpack why so many of us feel productive but disconnected—and what it actually means to flourish. Drawing from his bestselling book Flourish, Daniel explains how joyful, meaningful growth comes not from big life changes, but from small moments of presence, shared rituals, and real connection. Together, they explore simple ways to shift attention, build community, and feel more alive in the life you’re already living.   Key Takeaways Flourishing isn’t happiness or success — it’s joyful, meaningful growth shared with others, built through everyday interactions.Modern life traps us in “narrow attention” (productivity, control, certainty), which can leave us efficient but emotionally undernourished.Wide, relational attention fuels connection — pausing, listening, noticing, and letting go of control restores meaning.Community grows through shared imperfection — messiness, experimentation, and even annoyance are signs you’re doing it right.Look for “yellow doors” — unexpected opportunities just outside your comfort zone that can quietly reshape your life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  8. 22 JAN

    Dr. Jessica Zucker: Pregnancy Loss, Postpartum Grief and How to Ask for Help

    Dr. Jessica Zucker—bestselling author of I Had a Miscarriage and Normalize It—joins Chrissy for a raw and honest conversation about the things women are rarely encouraged to say out loud. They talk openly about miscarriage, terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons, postpartum anxiety, body image, and the pressure to seem “fine” while quietly falling apart. Jessica shares her simple UPEND framework to help listeners name what happened, tell their story without shame, and move toward real self-compassion.   Listener Advised: This episode includes conversations about pregnancy loss, postpartum grief, anxiety, depression, and terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons.   Key takeaways Why silence → stigma → shame is a cycle that quietly harms women’s mental health—and how naming the truth disrupts it.What “Normalize It” really means: making space for the full spectrum of women’s experiences (periods, fertility struggles, miscarriage, TFMR, postpartum, menopause) without secrecy or self-blame.The emotional reality of pregnancy loss: why time speeds up in hospitals, and why people often later regret not taking more time, asking more questions, or having more softness.What not to say to someone grieving (no “at least,” no “God has a plan,” no platitudes)—and what actually helps: presence, consistency, and “I don’t know what to say, but I’m here.”How grief can show up as postpartum anxiety/depression, sometimes months later—and why “looking put-together” can still hide real suffering. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min
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Illuminating conversation. Bold introspection. A safe space where the twists and turns of personal growth are embraced and shared openly, one conversation at a time Join inquisitive host Chrissy Teigen in her new well-being podcast from Audible as she explores the cutting edge of personal development with some of the world's leading experts and thinkers. Featuring authors of groundbreaking Audible Originals, exclusives, and bestselling audiobooks, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen provides an inspiring and engaging environment for listeners to expand their self-awareness and gain the insights and practical tools they need to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Each week, Chrissy dives deep with her guests, who span a wide range of expertise and lived experience. Demystify the concept of manifestation with Gabby Bernstein, tap into your hidden potential with Adam Grant, grasp Nedra Glover Tawwab's profound lessons on boundary setting, and understand the freeing power of Mel Robbins’ call to let go of what others think of you as each conversation introduces bold concepts and ushers in new ways of understanding ourselves. Whether you're new to the world of well-being or a lifelong traveler, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen is the must-listen next stop on your journey. Listen to Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen on Audible and explore thousands of titles including bestsellers, new releases, podcasts and exclusive Audible Originals.

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  • Creator
    Chrissy Teigen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Audible Originals LLC (P) 2025 Audible Originals LLC
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