Tiffany Haddish: 4 Ways to Navigate Complicated Family Relationships & How to Have Hard Conversations You are Avoiding
from On Purpose with Jay Shetty
by iHeartPodcasts
Published: Mon May 06 2024
Show Notes
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:
Intro
Built to Have Fun
Emotional Hoarder
Celibacy
Being with the Wrong Person
Do You Believe in Past Life?
Who Do You Want to Date?
Growing Your Own Garden
Growing with a Creative Mind
Worst Thing About Being Me
Dealing with Online Hate
She’s Not My Mom Anymore
Processing and Dealing with Grief
Resenting and Forgiving My Father
The Phone Call with My Dad
Let’s Understand People’s Stories
Self Care is a Process
My Father Was Sick
Make Home in Your Childhood Community
The Love to Entertain People
What Would Little T be Proud Of?
Childhood Dreams
TIffany on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Tiffany Haddish | TikTok
Tiffany Haddish | Instagram
Tiffany Haddish | YouTube
Tiffany Haddish | Facebook
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