Ep. 466: 10 Things We Don’t Feel Bad About Anymore
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In this episode of Happier in Hollywood, hosts Sarah Fane and Liz Craft dive into a deeply personal and empowering exercise: listing 10 things they no longer feel bad about. The conversation unfolds with warmth and humor, as they reflect on letting go of societal pressures around marriage, body image, lifestyle choices, and personal preferences. From embracing gray hair and a gap between their front teeth to rejecting salmon, hot yoga, and the idea that they must be a 'valley mom' or attend PTA meetings, the duo celebrates self-acceptance and authenticity. The episode also covers practical updates, including a tentative WGA deal, the reopening of the Paramount Writers Mentoring Program, and their progress on writing their novel Bad Trip. They share insights on maintaining creative momentum through structured tracking and collaborative writing techniques. The episode closes with a fun Hollywood Hack—bringing Crocs to fancy events for comfort without sacrificing style—and a compelling podcast recommendation: The Idiot by M. Gessen, a gripping family narrative about betrayal and identity.
Embracing self-acceptance means releasing guilt around personal choices like body image, lifestyle, and preferences.
Setting small, incremental goals helps maintain momentum on big creative projects like writing a novel.
Comfort and authenticity should not be sacrificed for appearances—especially at formal events.
Personal growth often involves redefining what 'should' mean, replacing external expectations with internal values.
Sharing personal lists of what we no longer feel bad about can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and connection.
Mother's Day Gift: StoryWorth
Sarah introduces StoryWorth as a meaningful Mother's Day gift that helps moms reflect on their lives through weekly prompts, creating a lasting book of personal stories.
WGA Deal & Paramount Writers Program
The hosts discuss the tentative WGA deal with the AMPTP, noting concerns over healthcare costs, and promote the reopening of the Paramount Writers Mentoring Program with a May 1st deadline.
Phase Two of Novel Writing: Tracking Characters
Sarah and Liz detail their next phase in writing their novel Bad Trip, focusing on tracking emotional arcs and scene layers using tools like color-coded cards in Writer's Room Pro.
Take a Hike: 10 Things We Don’t Feel Bad About Anymore
“I don’t feel bad about not being married anymore. I do not regret not getting married. I do not regret not being married. I’m good.”
Hollywood Hack: Swap Into Crocs for Fancy Events
“Having comfortable shoes that match your fancy outfit is a great thing. It still matches, but you're also comfortable.”
“Having comfortable shoes that match your fancy outfit is a great thing. It still matches, but you're also comfortable.”
“I don’t feel bad about not being married anymore. I do not regret not getting married. I do not regret not being married. I’m good.”
“The things we don’t feel bad about anymore feel like a win in a way. It feels like growth. It feels like kind of conquering something.”
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Happier in Hollywood
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StoryWorth
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Quince
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The Idiot
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Harvard Business School Executive Education
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M. Gessen
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Caro Claire Burke
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Masterclass
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Yesteryear
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WGA
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