17 episodes

What do you do when you encounter the unexpected? That make-or-break moment that leaves you crying in front of strangers or quitting your job to pursue your true passion. Now What? with Brooke Shields dives deep into the world of redos, resets, and forward fails: From career pivots and personal missteps to moving through grief (or just plain moving on). Join Brooke as she sits down with authors, experts, and celebrity guests to hear their ‘now what?’ moments and learn what they’ve done (or are still doing) to get through it.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 236 Ratings

What do you do when you encounter the unexpected? That make-or-break moment that leaves you crying in front of strangers or quitting your job to pursue your true passion. Now What? with Brooke Shields dives deep into the world of redos, resets, and forward fails: From career pivots and personal missteps to moving through grief (or just plain moving on). Join Brooke as she sits down with authors, experts, and celebrity guests to hear their ‘now what?’ moments and learn what they’ve done (or are still doing) to get through it.

    Lionel Richie on why it’s good to fail

    Lionel Richie on why it’s good to fail

    Hello… It’s Lionel Richie. The music icon -- and Brooke's longtime friend! -- joins the podcast to share his experiences growing up in Alabama during the civil rights movement, the first song he ever wrote, and his unexpected rise from college freshman to Motown superstar. Plus, Lionel explains the biggest lesson he learned as a co-parent and why he wishes his own children “lots of failures" when they're young.
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    • 33 min
    How Monica Lewinsky found purpose in her past

    How Monica Lewinsky found purpose in her past

    Monica Lewinsky opens up about the fallout from her most famous ‘Now, What?’ moment and how she learned to cope with both the shame of her experience and the weight of decades-old abuse. Then, Brooke and Monica discuss the ways in which public shaming has shaped the 21st Century, and what they wish private citizens understood about life in the public eye.
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    • 33 min
    Alan Cumming on the beauty of change

    Alan Cumming on the beauty of change

    Alan Cumming (The Traitors, The Good Wife) opens up about his difficult childhood and the freedom he felt when he finally parted ways with an abusive parent. Brooke and Alan reflect on lessons learned from past relationships and discuss why they never put their drinks down at Hollywood parties. Plus, all the behind-the-scenes secrets from Alan’s hit new show ‘The Traitors.’
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    • 31 min
    Jenny Slate on being fragile and fearless

    Jenny Slate on being fragile and fearless

    Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Obvious Child) and Brooke talk about their mutual love for Marcel the Shell, what it was like for Jenny to continue working with her ex-husband after their divorce, and how she’s learned to overcome crippling stage fright. Plus, Jenny gets candid about her uncomfortable time as a cast member on 'SNL'. 
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    • 33 min
    Chelsea Handler on knowing when to walk away

    Chelsea Handler on knowing when to walk away

    Chelsea Handler (Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Handler: Revolution) joins Brooke for the final episode of season one! The two chat about the surprising way Chelsea got into comedy, their cringeworthy Bill Cosby stories, and how the death of Chelsea’s oldest brother changed the entire course of her life. Plus, Chelsea looks back at her year of “Now What?” moments, including fighting to get her special sold and deciding to walk away from her relationship with comedian Jo Koy.
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    • 30 min
    A Blue Lagoon Reunion with Christopher Atkins

    A Blue Lagoon Reunion with Christopher Atkins

    Brooke reunites with Blue Lagoon co-star Christopher Atkins to swap stories about their 1980 movie that became a surprising cult classic. Did they ever date? Did a young Brooke make a powerful acting choice or was it just pneumonia? Hear the good, the bad, and the ugly, including how the two really felt about all the nudity on set. Plus, Chris opens up about the life-changing moment when Hollywood broke him and his 36-year sobriety journey that followed.
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    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
236 Ratings

236 Ratings

The Mighty Tojo ,

Awesome

Love this podcast. Brooke is so caring and makes her guests feel like they are her best friend . She is so down to earth and I love that . Enjoy listening!!!!!!

Indyeche ,

Love

Love the way Brooke makes the interviews and make her guest feel welcome and ok

Daniel David ,

This was so delightful to listen to — to mull over.

I’ve enjoyed all of the interviews and musings here. No wonder, they are conducted by such a kind and humble and generous soul.

You can just feel that this is a “safe place” to be / to be open.

Glad I found it.

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