Are you struggling with initiating difficult conversations?
Are you struggling with having difficult conversations with family members?
Today's guest is the hilarious and incredible story teller Tiffany Haddish, Emmy and Grammy-winning actress, comedian, and author. Known for her breakout role in "Girls Trip" and her New York Times bestselling book "The Last Black Unicorn," Tiffany has become one of the most influential voices in comedy with her sharp wit, resilience, and authentic storytelling.
Tiffany and Jay have a vulnerable conversation with a candid look into Tiffany’s life, showcasing her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. Tiffany shares the emotional and often tumultuous experiences she faced growing up in foster care. Despite these challenges, she credits these early adversities for instilling in her a resilience that later became instrumental in her career. Tiffany discusses how humor became her coping mechanism and how it eventually became a tool for empowerment.
Jay and Tiffany also talk about relationships and the lessons she has learned from her experiences. She opens up about her past relationships and how they shaped her understanding of love, vulnerability, and self-respect. We get to listen to the healing power of laughter, the importance of community, and the role of faith in overcoming life’s challenges.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to overcome adversity
How to turn pain into humor and use it as fuel
How to embrace vulnerability
How to handle criticism
How to advocate for yourself
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
03:08 Built to Have Fun
04:19 Emotional Hoarder
07:16 Celibacy
12:11 Being with the Wrong Person
15:41 Do You Believe in Past Life?
18:06 Who Do You Want to Date?
20:10 Growing Your Own Garden
22:48 Growing with a Creative Mind
25:05 Worst Thing About Being Me
29:11 Dealing with Online Hate
31:36 She’s Not My Mom Anymore
37:46 Processing and Dealing with Grief
43:36 Resenting and Forgiving My Father
48:46 The Phone Call with My Dad
55:24 Let’s Understand People’s Stories
57:59 Self Care is a Process
01:02:15 My Father Was Sick
01:05:07 Make Home in Your Childhood Community
01:10:29 The Love to Entertain People
01:18:07 What Would Little T be Proud Of?
01:20:24 Childhood Dreams
01:25:09 TIffany on Final Five
Episode Resources:
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