Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen

What if the reason you're always overwhelmed isn’t because you’re doing life wrong—but because you’re following a plan that was never made for you? In this episode of Self-Conscious, Chrissy sits down with Kendra Adachi, bestselling author of THE PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius, to dismantle the hustle, perfectionism, and guilt so many women carry when it comes to managing time, energy, and expectations.Chrissy opens up about her own internalized pressure to “do it all,” her fear of being seen as lazy, and how small acts of presence—like saying yes to her kids' invitation to play outside—can feel more meaningful than any perfect plan.Key Takeaways:Start with what matters to you right now—not a fantasy future—and build small, sustainable actions from that place.Let go of the myth of being behind: your life doesn’t need a “catch-up plan,” it needs compassion.Energy, not time, should guide how you plan your day—honor your body and your bandwidth.The five-step Lazy Genius Method (prioritize, essentialize, organize, personalize, systemize) can help you solve real problems without burning out.Small things aren’t just enough—they are the point.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a deeply vulnerable conversation with therapist and KC Davis, author of Who Deserves Your Love, Chrissy opens up about the emotional complexity of her relationship with her mom: the years of silence, the heartbreaking attempts to reconnect, and the weight of carrying unmet needs into adulthood. It's not about blame—it’s about honesty, grief, and the quiet hope that healing might still be possible.Together, Chrissy and KC explore what it means to love someone who can’t always love you back the way you need—and how to stop losing yourself in the process.Key TakeawaysHow to tell the difference between a hard relationship and an unsafe oneWhat real boundaries look like—and why they’re not about controlWhy “being the good daughter” sometimes means betraying yourselfHow to grieve the parent you wish you had while still showing up for the one you doSimple tools to regulate your nervous system in the middle of emotional overwhelmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the biggest barrier between you and the life you want isn’t discipline or willpower, but how well you understand your own feelings? Dr. Marc Brackett, the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, joins Chrissy to explain why emotions are data—not drama—and how learning to recognize, name, and regulate them can completely change your life. In this conversation, he shares tools like the Mood Meter, the Meta-Moment, and the RULER framework to help you respond as your best self, raise emotionally healthy kids, and build relationships rooted in safety, clarity, and compassion.KEY TAKEAWAYS• How learning to accurately name your emotions can shift your decisions, relationships, and daily life.• Why treating emotions as information—not problems—gives you more clarity and control.• How the Mood Meter and Meta-Moment help you pause, regulate, and respond as your best self.• Why most adults never learned emotional skills—and how you can build them at any age.• How offering non-judgment, empathy, and calm to others (and yourself) creates real emotional safety and connection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tik Tok storyteller and bestselling author Elyse Myers joins Chrissy to talk about overthinking, anxiety, neurodivergence, and why sharing the most awkward parts of our lives can actually bring us closer to each other. In this conversation, Elise opens up about doing things scared, rewriting old survival patterns, and learning to stay present in the moments she once ran from. If you’ve ever replayed an embarrassing memory on loop or wondered why your brain works the way it does, this episode offers practical tools, gentle humor, and a reminder that you’re not as alone as you think.KEY TAKEAWAYSHow embracing your awkward, anxious moments can turn shame into genuine connection.Why understanding your neurodivergence helps you design a life that actually works for your brain.How doing things scared builds confidence faster than waiting to feel “ready.”Why showing your messy, in-progress creative process makes other people feel seen instead of inadequate.How simplifying routines—from meals to clothes to work habits—can reduce overwhelm and protect your mental health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert joins Chrissy Teigen for a raw, unfiltered conversation about codependency, emotional addiction, and the journey behind her new memoir, All the Way to the River. She opens up about love, loss, boundaries, and the spiritual surrender that helped her rebuild her life from the inside out. If you've ever lost yourself in a relationship or struggled to feel “enough,” this episode offers powerful insight, practical tools, and a path back to yourself.Key TakeawaysHow to recognize the early signs of codependency before they quietly reshape your life.Why surrender—not control—creates deeper emotional stability and real inner peace.How to break people-pleasing habits and rebuild a stronger, steadier sense of self.Why emotional sobriety matters and how to sit with hard feelings without acting on them.How Liz’s “Letters From Love” practice can ground you and transform your daily self-talk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.