This week, Gigi talks to perfectionism expert and Stanford clinical professor Dr. Jen Douglas. Jen explains the origins of perfectionism and how it can create problems that affect nearly all of us in our daily lives. She talks us through the most effective ways to begin letting go of your perfectionist tendencies and debunks myths surrounding it. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Dr. Jen on Instagram: @drjenofficial A Type7...

This week, Gigi talks to actress, singer-songwriter and model Suki Waterhouse. She explains the importance of de-cluttering your life and why consistency is the key to calmness. They also delve deep into relationships; Suki talks about why taking time for yourself is the key to a successful relationship, the red flags to look out for to avoid a toxic one, why breakups are wildly energizing, and the lessons she learned from her past relationships with narcissists. Suki also shares her...

This week, Gigi talks to iconic relationship coach Jillian Turecki. She explains what a healthy relationship actually looks like, her most-heard millennial dating complaints, tips to identify when your relationship is unhealthy, and what the non-negotiable red flags are. She gives us other useful tips like how to avoid being blinded by a partner’s potential and most importantly, a step-by-step guide to extricate yourself from a bad relationship! Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys...

This week, Gigi talks to poet Rupi Kaur. We learn how her Punjabi heritage affects her identity, the mental toll of viral fame, how she got to the other side of debilitating depression, and tactics to get over heartbreak. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Rupi on Instagram: @rupikaur_ A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi is joined by Brooke DeVard - a childhood friend and host of the Naked Beauty podcast - to talk to fashion expert and Queer Eye host Tan France. Together, they cover everything from his skincare and self-care routines to the psychological power of what we wear and how Queer Eye is really a non-urgent mental health intervention. Tan opens up about his struggles with depression, his advice for getting through difficult times, and why you should stop buying clothes that will fit...

This week, Gigi talks to singer and actress Michelle Williams. We learn how she joined Destiny’s Child and the insecurities that came with joining an established group. She also talks about her long-running struggle with depression and how she sought help. Gigi and Michelle discuss that “one terrible year” that led them both to check into psychiatric clinics, what it was like inside, and how small steps pave the way to healing. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on...

This week, Gigi talks to actress and singer Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (aka MJ). They discuss why queer representation can be so divisive, why crying is essential, and how she kept going when the odds were against her. Michaela shares the significance her Golden Globe win has on her life’s mission, how she picks her battles with transphobes, and why the Sims is one of her favorite forms of therapy. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow...

In the first episode of our fourth season, Gigi talks to actress, singer, and dancer Kat Graham. Kat explains why she was sleeping on an inflatable mattress even after The Vampire Diaries was huge, how she channels the traumatic elements of her upbringing into her acting, and why her relationship with Prince still feels so present. They go deep on birth control, and why going into a rage room is absolutely necessary sometimes. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian...

In this live episode recorded at Porsche SCOPES festival in Tel Aviv, Gigi talks to Eliran Dahan, an interdisciplinary artist who exhibited his installation at the festival. Gigi and Eliran discuss their shared sleep issues, why he will never call himself an artist, how being drafted into the Israeli army helped him deal with loss, and how simple repetitive tasks - like doing your boss’s taxes - can calm your nerves. In the episode, we mention Tara Brach, an author and meditation teacher...

Dr. Mariel Buqué is a holistic psychologist and intergenerational trauma expert who holds both a PhD in psychiatry and a professorship from Columbia University. In this episode, we learn about intergenerational trauma, why therapists need therapists, and the neuroscience behind the emotions that can make us feel paralyzed. Gigi and Dr. Mariel discuss why understanding our trauma, no matter how small, can radically change our lives, and identify the trauma responses we all tend to write off...

This week, Gigi talks to the legendary alpine skiing Olympic champion, Lindsey Vonn. Lindsey talks about near-death crashes, the mental toll that comes with starting from ground zero after an accident, how she weathered insomnia and anxiety on the slopes, and why she has no regrets. Lindsey also gives us tips to cultivate mental resilience and how to keep our cool under pressure! Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow...

This week, Gigi talks to photographer and filmmaker Harley Weir. We learn why Harley didn’t post any photos of herself until recently, why she dressed as a “brown mouse” for so long, and what it’s like to shoot for Urban Outfitters after shoplifting there just a few years earlier. Gigi and Harley discuss the power of art as therapy, share their struggles with physical anxiety, try out their attempts at each other’s accent, and agree vehemently that anyone who does their homework is incredibly...

This week, Gigi talks to Christina Ricci, our favourite actress who has been starring in hit movies and TV shows since she was nine. We learn how she dealt with life in a fishbowl as a teenage star, the impact that her role in Prozac Nation had on her psyche, and why boundary setting is a game changer. Gigi and Christina delve into psychedelic therapy, struggles with anxiety and food, their mutual fear of bureaucracy and the DMV, and how kindness is the underrated key to a lifelong...

This week, Gigi talks to Kade Gottlieb aka Gottmik: the first openly trans man to compete on RuPauls Drag Race. We learn how Kade discovered his trans identity, the mental process of becoming Gottmik, why we should all do drag, and the life changing advice RuPaul gave him. Kade also discusses his struggles with depression and where cis people need to do better when it comes to discussing trans identity! Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter:...

This week, Gillian talks to existential therapist and writer Sara Kuburic aka The Millennial Therapist. We get an hour of free therapy, going deep into all the things we never talk about, like whether it’s okay to be “needy”, how to navigate infidelity, whether it makes sense to date for potential, what on earth “healing” actually means and so much more. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Sara on Instagram:...

We’re kicking off Season 3 with the acclaimed stand-up comedian, actress, activist and musician Margaret Cho. We talk about how her upbringing in San Francisco shaped her sexuality, nineties nostalgia, her recovery from addiction, sexual assault, and some reassurance that everything - especially sex and relationships - gets better as you get older. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Margaret on Instagram:...

Our Season 2 finale guest is supermodel and former Victoria’s Secret Angel Monika “Jac” Jagaciak. Since starting out at thirteen, Jac has seen the fashion industry transform from the pre-MeToo dark ages to a more conscious one. We talk about health issues, our most embarrassing moments, how she manages anxiety and why she’s happy to be a follower. Produced and edited by Michael Lane Research by James Harper Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram...

Our guest this week is Sophia Roe, the highly-regarded cook, writer and Emmy-nominated TV host, known for her distinct lens on honesty, diversity and inclusivity. Her passion for food has always been connected to a visceral understanding of what it means to be hungry and lack access to nutrition. Sophia and Gigi dig into her story, touching on trauma, health scares, why she’s a “cook, not a chef”, and what fun means in your thirties. Produced and edited by Michael Lane Mixed and mastered by...

Golden Landis Von Jones - AKA 24kGoldn - is a hip-hop and R&B artist who has racked up over a billion plays on Spotify all before celebrating his 21st birthday. His remarkable success comes down to what he describes as ‘delusional confidence’ and cracking the SoundCloud game back in high school. But, in achieving wild success, Golden has had to confront an entirely new landscape, which includes uncomfortable feelings of imposter syndrome and anxiety, and what's next in the...

Today we’re expanding our minds with Rick Doblin, a man who has been on a 40-year journey to bring therapeutic psychedelics into modern medicine. We are living in what has been termed the 'psychedelic renaissance', an extraordinary moment where medical research is dropping long-held prejudices around psychedelics that stemmed from the war on drugs in the 1960s. Rick has been at the epicentre of this shift, and shares anecdotes ranging from hilarious college experiences to enlightening...

This week we talk to the iconic techno musician Richie Hawtin, who never plans his live performances. He crafted his dark, rhythmic tracks in the early days of Detroit’s techno scene and today collaborates with artists and designers, such as Anish Kapoor and Raf Simmons. His journey to mastering his craft required him to confront his shy, introverted nature, find routines to stave off nerves that could derail his performances, and nurture his energy flow. Produced and edited by James...

Elladj Balde is a Guinean Russian professional figure skater who has traded in a conventional career for wild ice skating routines - i.e. back flips and dance moves you normally see on land. He has amassed over a million followers across Tik Tok and Instagram for his infectious videos which turn ice skating on its head. But in finding his path, Elladj has battled racism, undiagnosed ADHD, show stopping injuries, and an inner journey in which he learned to accept himself on his own terms. ...

This week, we are joined by Canadian singer/songwriter Charlotte Cardin, who gives us the lowdown about the toxic effects of modelling, why you should never be scared of your darkest thoughts, what she does when she draws a blank on stage, her tricks to overcoming performance anxiety, and the hit song she wrote about her ex that she hopes he'll never find out about! Produced and edited by Michael Lane Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram and...

Produced and edited by Michael Lane Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Julien on Instagram: @bleumode A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.