We Can Do Hard Things released a new episode on May 18, 2026, titled "Do You Ever Feel Like a Total Loser?," centering on the mechanics of emotional avoidance.
The show also recently revisited its archives for a "Best Of" installment featuring Ocean Vuong and Chase Melton. During the retrospective, Glennon Doyle noted the podcast's unique trajectory, remarking, "Ocean, even though we're nearing our 90th recording of We Can Do Hard Things, you are the first man we've interviewed outside of Chase's dad."
While the podcast continues to lean into intimate, vulnerable storytelling, the shift toward featuring more male voices—or specifically noting their absence—signals a subtle evolution in the show's curation. Critics of the format suggest that the repetition of "hard things" can occasionally border on the predictable, yet the audience engagement surrounding the latest episode on emotional avoidance proves that Doyle retains a tight grip on her listeners' emotional landscape.
Moving forward, the focus will likely remain on maintaining this balance between "Best Of" retrospectives and raw, present-day processing. Whether the show expands its guest list beyond the usual inner circle will be the next litmus test for its growth.
