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: sharing their respective lists of 10 things they no longer feel bad about. The conversation unfolds with warmth and authenticity, covering topics ranging from personal identity—like not being married, embracing gray hair, and accepting a gap between front teeth—to lifestyle choices such as disliking salmon, hating yoga, preferring well-done meat, and valuing time over social expectations. The hosts reflect on how these shifts represent growth, self-acceptance, and the courage to live by one’s own values rather than societal pressure. They also discuss their ongoing novel-writing process, the importance of maintaining momentum, and a new Hollywood Hack: wearing stylish yet comfortable shoes like Crocs at fancy events. The episode is framed by updates on the WGA-AMPTP tentative deal and the reopening of the Paramount Writers Mentoring Program, alongside a heartfelt recommendation for the New York Times’ podcast *The Idiot*, a gripping family story by M. Gessen. The tone is uplifting, reflective, and deeply relatable, emphasizing emotional freedom and authenticity in both creative and personal life.
Embracing self-acceptance is a form of personal growth—letting go of guilt around identity, appearance, and lifestyle choices brings lasting peace.
Setting small, consistent goals (like tracking character arcs daily) helps maintain momentum on big creative projects.
Comfort and authenticity matter—wearing stylish yet comfortable shoes at events is a practical and empowering hack.
Sharing personal lists of what we no longer feel bad about can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and connection.
Creative collaboration works best when structured with regular, bite-sized deliverables and shared ownership.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Mother's Day Gift & Sponsor: StoryWorth
Sarah and Liz promote StoryWorth as a meaningful Mother's Day gift, highlighting its year-long storytelling experience that results in a personalized book of memories from moms or mom figures.
Hollywood Updates: WGA Deal & Paramount Program
The hosts discuss the tentative WGA-AMPTP deal, noting concerns over rising healthcare costs, and share news about the reopened Paramount Writers Mentoring Program with a May 1st deadline.
Novel Writing: Phase Two & Momentum Strategy
Sarah and Liz detail their progress on their novel *Bad Trip*, focusing on phase two: tracking character emotional arcs and planning a collaborative, scene-by-scene writing approach to maintain momentum.
Take a Hike: 10 Things We Don’t Feel Bad About Anymore
“I don't feel bad about the gap between my front teeth. The gap is the gap. It's just who I am.”
Hollywood Hack: Comfortable Shoes for Fancy Events
“Having comfortable shoes that match your fancy outfit is a great thing for an event, especially if you're going to be dancing.”
“I don't feel bad about the gap between my front teeth. The gap is the gap. It's just who I am.”
“Having comfortable shoes that match your fancy outfit is a great thing for an event, especially if you're going to be dancing.”
“I don't feel bad about hating hot yoga. I literally laid down on the floor about 10 minutes in and I was proud that I stayed there the whole class.”
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Liz Craft
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Sarah Fane
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WGA
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StoryWorth
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Lemonada
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Quince
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Mill
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The Idiot
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AMPTP
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Paramount Writers Mentoring Program
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