We Can Do Hard Things

The New Era: LOVE, FURY, FREEDOM (Watch on YouTube!)

September 16, 2025

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  • The podcast "We Can Do Hard Things" has transitioned to video format on YouTube due to popular demand, allowing for a more embodied and conversational experience with listeners. 
  • The hosts advocate for embracing our humanity, including finding joy and engaging in "irresistible revolutions" like simple acts of self-care and community building, as a vital form of resistance against forces that seek to dehumanize us. 
  • The concept of the "Freedom Fleet" is introduced, encouraging listeners to identify their role in collective liberation movements, find their "captains," and actively participate in building a more just and loving world by inviting others aboard. 

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Podcast Goes Video
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(00:01:03)
  • Key Takeaway: The podcast “We Can Do Hard Things” has launched a video version on YouTube, fulfilling a long-standing request from listeners and aiming for a more embodied connection.
  • Summary: The hosts announce the launch of their podcast in video format on YouTube, explaining it’s a response to listener requests and a way to practice being more embodied. They assure listeners that the audio version remains available.
Embodiment and Disembodiment
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(00:06:10)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts explore the concept of embodiment, questioning if it’s being overdone and considering the benefits of disembodiment for artists and writers to communicate ideas without physical presence interfering, while also acknowledging the political implications for women.
  • Summary: The conversation delves into the idea of embodiment, with one host questioning if it’s a trend being overdone and making a case for disembodiment as a way for artists to share thoughts without their physical selves being perceived or judged. The other host counters by discussing the political aspect of how women’s bodies are perceived.
The Freedom Fleet Metaphor
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(00:34:01)
  • Key Takeaway: The “Freedom Fleet” metaphor frames collective action for justice as a fleet of diverse ships, emphasizing collaboration and welcoming new members to combat hopelessness and division.
  • Summary: The hosts introduce the “Freedom Fleet” metaphor, where individuals are encouraged to join various “ships” (movements for justice) working together. The emphasis is on collective action, mutual support, and making the “fleet” irresistible to draw in more people from the “shore.”
Maintaining Humanity in Hard Times
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  • Key Takeaway: Preserving one’s humanity, including finding joy and caring about both global issues and personal “petty” concerns, is crucial for survival and resistance against forces that aim to dehumanize us.
  • Summary: The discussion centers on the importance of holding onto one’s humanity amidst difficult times, acknowledging that it’s okay to care about both large-scale issues and smaller personal joys. This is presented as a vital act of resistance against forces that seek to make life feel gray and devoid of emotion.