When Life Falls Apart: Lake Bell on Parenting, Divorce, and Choosing Peace

When Life Falls Apart: Lake Bell on Parenting, Divorce, and Choosing Peace

In this raw and deeply human conversation, Kristin sits down with actor, writer, and director Lake Bell to talk about the side of motherhood no one prepares you for. Lake opens up about her daughter’s medical challenges, what it feels like to parent through crisis, and how those moments have reshaped her perspective on life. She shares the truth about co-parenting after divorce, the hard, messy, often uncomfortable parts, and the radical choice to navigate it with peace instead of resentment.


They also dive into:

  • How motherhood strips you down to your most honest self
  • The silent weight parents carry when their child is sick
  • Life after divorce and how to co-parent peacefully
  • Why starting over, again and again, is actually its own superpower
  • The beauty of neurodiversity in her family


This isn’t a Hollywood interview. This is Lake Bell unscripted, unguarded, and profoundly real- talking about resilience, healing, and what it means to rewrite the script of your life when the plot takes an unexpected turn.


Find Lake Bell's new book All About Brains here!


Actress, writer, director Lake Bell stars in HBO’s upcoming series of THE CHAIR COMPANY opposite Tim Robinson. She was awarded the Hollywood Critics Association Award for directing episodes of the Emmy-Nominated limited series PAM AND TOMMY. Last year, Bell authored and voiced her audiobook INSIDE VOICE: MY OBSESSION WITH HOW WE SOUND for Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Media, which received critical accolades. In 2013, Bell received acclaim at the Sundance film festival when she premiered her debut feature, IN A WORLD… in which she wrote, directed, and acted. The film received rave reviews and Bell won a myriad of awards including the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance. The film was named one of the Top 10 Independent Films of 2013. In 2017, Bell directed her second feature film, I DO… UNTIL I DON’T, which she also wrote and starred in opposite Ed Helms, Mary Steenburgen, Paul Reiser, Amber Heard, Wyatt Cenac, and Dolly Wells. Acting films credits include MOTHER COUCH, NO ESCAPE, MAN UP, IT’S COMPLICATED, WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS, HOME AGAIN, BLACK ROCK, NO STRINGS ATTACHED and MILLION DOLLAR ARM. In TV, her credits include BLESS THIS MESS, HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, and WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER. Bell currently stars as Poison Ivy in DC Universe’s HARLEY QUINN and as Black Widow in Marvel’s WHAT IF series. Bell completed her four years of drama conservatory training at The Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in London. For nearly 10 years, she has served as an active board member of WOMEN IN FILM, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote advocacy and special programs to support the success of female peers in the entertainment industry. Bell currently serves as a global ambassador for WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL championing the voices of female survivors of war.


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MORE Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED: Q&A No. 3

MORE Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED: Q&A No. 3

By popular demand, we are back with another episode where we answer all of YOUR burning questions that you’ve sent in to us! On this episode we cover:  The No. 1 key to preventing potty pushback (and all other kinds of pushback, too!) How to STOP the pushback and negotiating from your tiny toddler How to teach “stranger danger” and keep our kids safe *without* making them scared of all new people Our number one hack for preventing tantrums A spicy round of “Eff, marry, kill” featuring some of our favorite Bravo-lebrities Alllll the hot tips and tricks for getting out the door for school with preschoolers and toddlers (and why Kristin chooses to ignore them!) The transcript of this episode can be found here To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Dec 202338min

Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED: Q&A Episode 2

Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED: Q&A Episode 2

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13 Dec 202329min

Andy Cohen on Parenting Housewives AND Toddlers + Which One is Harder 😂

Andy Cohen on Parenting Housewives AND Toddlers + Which One is Harder 😂

Today we welcome toddler dad, fellow BLF Bestie, and absolute LEGEND, Andy Cohen!!!! (IS THIS REAL LIFE?!) The King of Bravo himself joins Kristin, Deena, and Tyler as we chat all things Housewives, dad life, and how he juggles it all. This episode is sheer fun *and* will leave you feeling so empowered as a parent! PLUS: Learn how Andy blazed his own path in life and totally transformed reality TV as we know it today (Spoiler alert: It’s inspiring AF)  Find out how Andy balances a busy career and QT time with his kids  Andy gets vulnerable and shares about guilt and tough parenting moments  We reveal the No. 1 thing that all toddlers *and* Housewives really want Andy gives us the inside scoop on how Watch What Happens Live came to be We pay homage to Watch What Happens Live and play a spicy round of “Plead the Fifth”  The transcript of the episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Dec 202351min

An IVF Journey: Kristin’s Struggle with Secondary Infertility

An IVF Journey: Kristin’s Struggle with Secondary Infertility

On today’s episode, Kristin and her husband Tyler get vulnerable and share their IVF journey. From their secondary infertility diagnosis to a devastating pregnancy loss to the IVF that led to their third baby, be prepared for a raw and emotional look at what SO many couples go through trying to conceive. If you’re going through this right now, or you’ve been through it before, we hope this episode is the warm hug that reminds you that you’re NOT ALONE and there is *absolutely nothing* shameful about infertility! PLUS: A detailed look at the IVF process from injections to egg retrieval to embryo transfer What to *avoid* saying to someone struggling with infertility How to support a friend or family member going through the IVF process Why secondary infertility doesn’t get proper airtime and deserves WAY more attention The No. 1 hardest thing about the IVF process for Kristin and Tyler Pineapple cores, McDonald’s French fries and more - rituals and old wives tales that Kristin picked up from the infertility community along the way To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Nov 202348min

Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED!

Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED!

By popular demand, we’re devoting a whole episode to answering YOUR burning questions. Join us as we answer your Q’s on: How to end parent preference struggles for good! Get your life back, girl! Why using rewards for potty training *doesn’t* work—and how to potty train quicker and easier  Our No. 1 tip to potty train your toddler in three days  How to handle YOUR OWN big feelings *while* parenting your kids and supporting them through THEIR big feelings (spoiler: this sh*t is hard) A real-time update from Deena on where her marriage stands today The ONE thing you want to *avoid* when your toddler is hitting The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Nov 202341min

Besties in Business: How We Turned Sheer Passion into a Thriving Business (and You Can Too!)

Besties in Business: How We Turned Sheer Passion into a Thriving Business (and You Can Too!)

For the first time ever, we’re sharing *exactly* how we turned sheer PASSION into a real, thriving business. If you have a big dream and you’re feeling stuck, this episode will leave you fired up and feeling empowered to turn that crazy dream into a thriving business! PLUS: A step-by-step playback of how we launched and grew our business into what it is today The power of dreaming big and how being wildly, authentically *YOU* leads to big success Why traditional business advice doesn’t apply when you’re shaking up the space Our top 3 tips for anyone who wants to pursue their own business dreams An honest take on the pros and cons of running a business with your best friend The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Nov 202351min

Shyness is a Superpower: The Secret to Raising Secure, Confident Kids

Shyness is a Superpower: The Secret to Raising Secure, Confident Kids

We’re talking about why being shy isn’t a bad thing—in fact, “shyness,” aka listening to your inner voice that tells you to pause before blindly following the pact, can be a real SUPERPOWER as your kid gets older! Join us as we bust through the myth that only outgoing kids are the confident ones and share why shy kids are actually incredibly self-assured and self-aware. PLUS: Game-changing tips to help your child feel comfortable in new situations What to do EXACTLY in the moment when your kid is feeling nervous or scared How to build your kid’s confidence and foster resilience while preserving their inner voice 5 easy strategies you can start using TODAY to support “shy” kids and shift them into full-on thriving mode The *secrets* to raising secure, confident, self-assured children A surprise guest joins us mid-episode! Any guesses? The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Nov 202345min

Pushing Past Perfection: The Parenting Tool That Will Save Your Life

Pushing Past Perfection: The Parenting Tool That Will Save Your Life

If you’re struggling with burnout, this episode will literally change your life. Child Therapist Deena Margolin and Parent Coach Kristin share their number one parenting tool: the 80/20 rule. This parenting strategy is so easy you can start it TODAY, and will instantly take the pressure off, leading to a happier, healthier you. On this empowering episode, you'll learn how to: Transform your happiness levels, TODAY using the 80/20 rule Take 20% of your mental and physical load off your plate right away  Stop hitting your breaking point by proactively using the 80/20 rule *before* you burn out Set your kids up for a lifetime of success by watching you be a healthy, happy caregiver Change the way you and your family approaches/views motherhood Release the guilt and lower the pressure that comes with parenting The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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