The goop Podcast

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Arthur Brooks—a Harvard professor, bestselling author, and happiness expert—to explore the connection between romantic love, emotional well-being, and long-term happiness. They unpack the science behind why falling in love can feel like losing your mind, how anxiety can be a hidden superpower, and why hookup culture skips the steps that matter most. Brooks also shares what decades of research reveal about how to be truly happy—and why the happiest people aren’t the most successful, but the most loved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this episode of The goop Podcast, recorded from her hotel room in Naples, Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on the cities, experiences, and cultures that have shaped her. She shares her most memorable travel stories—filming The Talented Mr. Ripley during a period of personal loss, a coming-of-age exchange trip to Spain, summers in the Berkshires, and an unforgettable weekend in Paris with her father. Along the way, she explores how travel has expanded her worldview, deepened her appreciation for thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and quality, broadened her palate, and inspired her to live more presently. From Italy to Indonesia, London to Long Island, Gwyneth traces a map of memory, healing, and becoming— and the places still calling her name. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs—mother, sociologist, advocate, and two-time New York Times bestselling author of The Three Mothers and Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From Us. They talk about the invisible labor of women and the foundational role of mothers—particularly Black mothers—in shaping our world, and how their contributions have been systematically erased from our history. Tubbs shares what it means to mother beyond the traditional definition, the power of reclaiming intuition, and why sharing these stories isn’t just about the past—it’s about reshaping the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with sleep physician and research scientist Dr. Cheri Mah to explore the science—and the subtle art—of truly restorative sleep. From rituals and routines to nutrition and movement, they unpack the quiet power of rest: how to support it, protect it, and finally experience it in a way that actually restores us. Watch the full Sleep Training for Grown-Ups series, in partnership with Westin Hotels, at goop.com/sleeptraining [http://goop.com/sleeptraining] or youtube.com/goop [http://youtube.com/goop]. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

What if the most profound relationship in your life wasn’t romantic—but a friendship?   In this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth sits down with actors and longtime friends Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey to talk about their new memoir So Gay for You—a raw, funny, and tender reflection on identity, chosen family, and the kind of bond that holds you through every version of yourself. They talk about finding their voices on and off screen, and how friendship—especially queer friendship—can be just as intimate, complicated, and transformative as any great love story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]