Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen

56 episodes

Julia Minson: Disagree Better: Hold Your Ground Without Lighting a Match
2026-03-19 | 48 mins.
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.”

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Elaine Welteroth: You Were Born Enough
2026-03-12 | 46 mins.
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.

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Dan Harris: Even You Can Meditate (And Be Less Reactive)
2026-03-05 | 38 mins.
Dan Harris—journalist, former Good Morning America anchor, and author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics—joins Chrissy to demystify meditation for people who think they “can’t” do it. After a panic attack on live TV, Dan found a practice that helped him quiet the mental chaos, stop taking his thoughts so personally, and become “less of a jerk” to himself and others. In this episode, he delivers a no-gurus, no-jargon toolkit: one-minute meditation, straw breathing, self-compassion, and a guided loving-kindness practice you can actually use today.

Key Takeaways
Start absurdly small: the brain isn’t built for long-term habit change—one minute counts and compounds.
Meditation isn’t clearing your mind: getting distracted is the point; noticing it and starting again is success, not failure.
Default Mode Network 101: mindfulness quiets the self-judging, future-tripping mental “default setting,” even briefly—and that’s liberating.
Straw breathing for instant regulation: inhale through the nose, exhale long through pursed lips (3–4x longer than the inhale) to settle your nervous system.
A five-minute guided practice is enough: breath focus + “start again” reps build attention and create distance from the harsh inner narrator.

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Sima Taparia: Why Perfection Is Ruining Your Love Life
2026-02-26 | 23 mins.
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.

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Dr. Robert Waldinger: The Real Secret to a Happy Life
2026-02-19 | 43 mins.
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.

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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 timeJoin 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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