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Sophia Bush and Jennie Garth compare notes on what it’s like to find fame on hit teen television, growing up on screen and why they were both discouraged from bonding with their female co-stars.Plus, Jennie reveals what it felt like to meet her "Beverly Hills, 90210" castmates for the first time, the reason she spent countless afternoons alone in a cemetery and what unexpected development at age 24 may have saved her life. Her grace is something Sophia is in awe of. You will be too. Tickets for the "I Choose Me" summit are available! Click here to attend virtually and here to attend in-person.Jennie's new memoir "I Choose Me" is available here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Earth Day episode that skips the doom spiral and actually tells you what to do? Yes, please! From nervous system hacks that prevent burn-out, to a climate scientist throwing literal dance parties for solutions, this is the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed. Plus, practical tips to help convince people in your orbit to care about the planet, too.Related reading:Five Simple Shifts for Climate Communication in 2026: https://potentialenergycoalition.org/2026-climate-change-communicators-guide-five-key-shifts/ Later is Too Late: Global report: https://potentialenergycoalition.org/later-is-too-late-global-report/ Potential Energy Coalition That's Interesting newsletter:https://potentialenergycoalition.org/newsletter/ Talk like a human communication guide:  https://potentialenergycoalition.org/talk-like-a-human-save-the-world/ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book, dance parties and create your climate action Venn diagram: https://www.getitright.earth Project Drawdown – an independent nonprofit driving science-based climate action: https://drawdown.orgUrban Ocean Lab – a think tank for the future of coastal cities: https://urbanoceanlab.org Learn more about Kelly Corrigan: https://www.kellycorrigan.com Learn more from Gabby Bernstein: https://gabbybernstein.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old pals Austin and Sophia keep the conversation going for an exclusive bonus chat. Learn what they were doing between takes while shooting "One Tree Hill" and the three-word rule the cast and crew lived by. Plus, Austin reveals some creative workarounds he implemented to successfully direct his first feature film and the surprises behind the songs on soundtrack."The Long Shot" is available to stream on Amazon, Apple and Fandango now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia reunites with "One Tree Hill" co-star Austin Nichols to celebrate the directorial debut of his first indie film, "The Long Shot." While the two happily share secrets from their time on the OTH set, as they discuss his latest passion project, find out why they are both inclined to keep one filming location under wraps! Plus, hear what happened when Austin snuck into a sold-out theater to watch audience reactions to his film one night!"The Long Shot" is available to stream on Amazon, Apple and Fandango now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if a few small changes—like how much vitamin D or fiber you’re getting—could dramatically shift how you feel in midlife? In this bonus conversation with best-selling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver, she shares the practical steps that can instantly make a difference. Plus, find out what every 30-something woman should know about perimenopause even before the first symptom.Learn more about Dr Mary Claire Haver's book "The New Perimenopause" here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot flashes? Brain fog? Itchy ears? The symptoms so many women are told to “push through” or shrug off may actually be signals of a major biological transition we’ve barely been taught to understand.Best-selling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver breaks down the hidden chaos of perimenopause and why millions of women are being misdiagnosed or dismissed. Learn more about Dr Mary Claire Haver's book "The New Perimenopause" here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the most dangerous threat to democracy isn’t hidden — but unfolding in plain sight? Sophia and Congressman Ro Khanna connect the dots between the Epstein files, ICE abuses, and voter suppression, arguing these aren’t isolated crises but part of a deeper “culture of impunity.” Congressman Khanna reveals what even lawmakers aren’t being shown and why public trust is collapsing in real time.With everything on the line, Congressman Khanna answers the trillion dollar question: what can we do about it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She thought she was saving her family—now she’s confronting how deeply she helped shape the very beliefs she’s trying to undo. In part two of this brutally honest conversation with ex-MAGA Carter Brown, she admits to indoctrinating her own husband, the conspiracy spiral they shared, and what she's desperate to get back as she deconstructs the harm this ideology has done to loved ones and strangers alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She voted for Donald Trump and believed the movement was righteous. Now Sophia is reaching across the aisle as this Georgia mother of two is unraveling it all in real time in front of a global audience. Ex-MAGA Carter Brown opens up about the manipulation, gaslighting and guilt she felt as her belief system cracked and crumbled. It's a challenging, painful and raw discussion that just might be the key to understanding how people get sucked in, and what it takes to find a way out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus time with Mira Sorvino as she shares exclusive insights into her most beloved work—from the improvisation and wild fan devotion surrounding "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" to the complex, unfiltered character she created in her latest film, "Signing Tony Raymond."It’s a lively, insider look at the instincts, risks, and unexpected moments that turn a performance into something audiences never forget.   Stream Mira's new movie "Signing Tony Raymond" here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mira Sorvino's story plays out like a movie itself with the resilience, reckoning, and unseen forces that can alter a life overnight. Mira candidly reflects on winning an Oscar for "Mighty Aphrodite" and the fallout that followed her rejection of predatory producer Harvey Weinstein.She also opens up about the profound influence of her father, legendary actor Paul Sorvino, and the twists of fate that nearly altered her path long before Hollywood ever called. To join Mira's fight against human trafficking, go to endht.org or aimfree.org.And learn more about her new movie "Signing Tony Raymond" here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As military strikes bypass Congress, media power rapidly consolidates, and immigration enforcement expands, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker says the guardrails of American democracy are buckling under pressure. But he also reveals what’s giving him hope—and why he predicts the next chapter of American politics could arrive sooner than anyone expects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this exclusive deep dive into Valerie Bertinelli's new memoir "Getting Naked," Val shares insights that all of us ladies need. Plus, she reveals which chapter must be experienced through the audio book and why.And we’ll find out what Valerie really hopes she'll be strong enough to do differently in her next romantic relationship. Order your copy of "Getting Naked" here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, actress and author Valerie Bertinelli was seen by millions—but never quite as herself. And that’s a journey Sophia wants to dive deep on with Val, for herself and for all of you!Find out what this wise woman really means when she says she’s “getting naked,” and the thing she refuses to hide any longer. Plus, Valerie opens up about what she would have done differently with ex Eddie Van Halen if she knew then what she knows now. Her perspective is a gift!Read Valerie's book "Getting Naked" March 10th and learn all about her new digital platform "Valerie's Place" here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rare, deeply personal conversation, former — and perhaps future — presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg opens up about what it’s really like to lead, love, and parent in a country in crisis.From the life-defining decisions that shaped the man behind the headlines, to why he’s willing to put everything on the line when the stakes have never been higher, Pete reveals how he’s rising to the moment while staying grounded in what matters most.Stay updated on all things Pete here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.