Best Linda Marigliano Podcasts (2024)

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Any Minute Now 33:09

1M ago33:09

33:09

While Linda waits for her new arrival, she excitedly checks in with her Australian family and receives a dry dose of long distance reality from her parents. Meanwhile, Linda’s best friend shares her very recent birth story and the hilariously unplanned nuances of new motherhood. In the short moments before her life changes, Linda and Magnus also ne…

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Israa Nasir: Reclaim Your Time 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

What is your relationship like with productivity? In an effort to leave her "To Do List" behind, Linda is in New York this week and takes a moment to meet psychotherapist & author Israa Nasir (Toxic Productivity) to talk through some real tough love lessons about equality & equity in our day-to-day relationships, and ways we can learn to chill out …

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Jing Gao: Culture and Comfort Food 34:30

2M ago34:30

34:30

On a warm summer LA morning, Linda is fired up to welcome the Sichuan chili crisp queen Jing Gao (Fly by Jing) to talk about how she reclaimed her Chinese identity through her entrepreneurship and (in spite of adversity) created one of the most popular modern condiment companies in the United States. They discuss misconceptions about international …

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DeAnne Smith: My Own Worst Heckler 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

Have you experienced negative self talk? For comedian and writer DeAnne Smith dealing with hecklers is an everyday job, but what happens when it’s your own voice doing the heckling? Linda catches up with DeAnne and a sweet chihuahua called Rudy to talk about being terrified of everything, and how they’ve learned to reframe nervousness and anxiety t…

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Genie Bouchard: Rethinking Perfection 33:36

3M ago33:36

33:36

This week, Linda has been rethinking her relationship with perfection and has invited the perfect player over for afternoon snacks. Professional tennis and pickleball player Genie Bouchard has spent her lifetime aiming for the top, and is in constant reassessment with the sacrifices and the discipline it has taken to be such a high achiever. Linda …

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Naomi Shimada: Anything Can Happen 33:19

3M ago33:19

33:19

On the precipice of a big life change, Linda jumps into the car for a roadtrip to the desert with bestie, model & author Naomi Shimada. They explore the various chapters in their lives, the courage to face challenges and deal with loss and the ever evolving relationship we have with ourselves. How do we choose relationships that nourish us? How do …

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Blair Socci: Beach Bodies & Love Bombs 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

One LA morning, Linda lounges on her couch and welcomes Comedian & Voice Artist Blair Socci (Bob’s Burgers, Aqua Teen Forever) to talk about finding her voice in her life and work. They talk about body image, how weirdly lopsided dating is for her, and how she has realised the balance of masculine & feminine drives of career demands and wanting a f…

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Sequoia Holmes: Not Your Stereotype 30:10

4M ago30:10

30:10

Have you ever felt stereotyped? Before she stops off to buy snacks, Linda catches up with award-winning podcaster Sequoia Holmes (Black People Love Paramore) to dive into a long running theme through Sequoia’s life; being introverted and encountering stereotypes around her blackness and womanhood. The two chat about how important it is to shed thes…

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Vienna Pharaon: The Way You Live And Love 43:50

4M ago43:50

43:50

While shopping at a flea market, Linda gets distracted by some big questions and heads home to seek out some advice from one of NYC’s most sought after relationship therapists, Vienna Pharaon (The Origins of You, This Keeps Happening). Vienna outlines the five origin wounds that you may be affected by, and discusses why it is so important to unders…

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Sophie Ansari: Long Distance Loves 39:54

4M ago39:54

39:54

Linda’s friends and family are starting to feel even more far away. As we live increasingly global lives, Linda is wondering, how do we maintain these homegrown relationships while setting down roots elsewhere? Linda spends an afternoon with illustrator and podcast host Sophie Ansari (Podcrushed & @scribbledbysophie) and hears about her life living…

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Osher Gunsberg: Dating Shows, Addiction & Dadhood 41:49

4M ago41:49

41:49

On a leafy street in Sydney, Linda arrives at the home of Aussie TV Icon Osher Gunsberg (The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer). They have a candid conversation about the darker times in his life: dealing with depression, addiction, OCD and suicidal ideation all while maintaining a smiling public profile on television. Osher reveals the…

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Andrea Jin: Comedy & Critical Mothers 36:00

5M ago36:00

36:00

What do we really know about our parents' lives and the decisions they make? Comedian, actor and writer Andrea Jin was often left wondering where her strong emotions came from, and in her 20s, she discovered a deep family secret that made sense of it all. Linda meets Andrea in downtown LA where Andrea intimately shares her unconventional life story…

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Dr. Jenny Cook: Freezing Fertility 30:49

5M ago30:49

30:49

Linda’s been thinking about the F-word again. Fertility. It can be confronting to plan ahead when it comes to your own fertility but in recent years, women have more access and awareness with TTC AKA ‘trying to conceive’. Today, Linda pays a visit to her fertility specialist who helped freeze her eggs and the two discuss how much the process improv…

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Mini Episode: A Lil Slice 5:25

5M ago5:25

5:25

We’re taking a lil break this week to chomp on a NY pizza slice, but wanted to share what’s been happening in our Tough Love members-only community! If you sign up, you’ll get the weekly episodes, ad-free, and before anyone else! Plus my newsletter and members only episodes! Like the one I’ve just shared, titled BONUS EPISODE: How To Win Your Life.…

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Chelsea Devantez: I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This 42:48

5M ago42:48

42:48

Linda spends an afternoon with Emmy-nominated TV writer, comedian, podcaster and author Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5Eva, Not Dead Yet). They nestle on Chelsea’s couch to talk about the ugly side of relationships; from friendship breakups to Chelsea’s traumatic experience in her first relationship which lingered for decades…

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Chloe Badawy: F*ck A Trend 35:03

6M ago35:03

35:03

Linda is back in Los Angeles and heads straight to the best food court in Koreatown with LA based fashion stylist Chloe Badawy to talk about finding confidence and living unapologetically. They dig into the complex mental load of motherhood, plus Chloe gives you the hottest tips for nailing your personal style and the key to longevity in her relati…

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Real Talk on Mother’s Day 37:01

6M ago37:01

37:01

Magnus and Linda head back to Australia to visit family before the baby pops out in a few months. It’s Mother’s Day so Linda’s mum, Janet, reminisces about becoming a mum and then Linda seeks out a best friend to talk about her experience of new motherhood, how parenting changes your relationship, and especially those first few challenging weeks of…

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Aaron Chen: The Importance Of Ice Cream 26:42

6M ago26:42

26:42

It’s a bustling afternoon in New York and Linda hops on the subway to meet up with Australian comedian and actor, Aaron Chen (Taskmaster Australia, Koala Man). Aaron has recently moved from Sydney to the US, and Linda asks him about his decision to move overseas. While lounging in his Brooklyn apartment, Aaron reveals what his Chinese family has ta…

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Jess Damuck: A Perfect Health Nut 39:10

6M ago39:10

39:10

Linda continues to eat her way around LA and drops by the queen of dinner parties; food journalist, cook & best selling author Jess Damuck (Health Nut, Salad Freak, Benny Blanco’s Open Wide). As Jess and Linda slap some clay in Jess’ home pottery studio, they talk about how Jess is a self-proclaimed control freak who has learned to let go of perfec…

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Gabrielle Stone: The Self Love Cocktail 34:22

6M ago34:22

34:22

Linda is easing into LA life and visits new mum Gabrielle Stone. Gabrielle is a best-selling author who has picked up the ingredients for a Self Love Cocktail after catching her husband cheating, living through a divorce in her 20s and then getting dumped by a high profile celebrity before their European vacation. How do you learn to trust again af…

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Leslie Liao: How To Be Cool 35:04

7M ago35:04

35:04

On a rainy day in LA, Linda meets comedian Leslie Liao (Central Intelligence) at her apartment. Leslie reflects on her Asian American upbringing in The OC and how she tried to fit in. She gives Linda her current rules on dating, feelings after freezing her eggs and what her needs are in a relationship. And we love a girl who f*cking loves a to-do l…

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Life Will Never Be The Same 34:48

7M ago34:48

34:48

It’s been over a year since Linda moved to LA. Now, she is calling her family with life-changing news about her relationship. That’s if her mum, Janet, will pause to ask how Linda’s doing to find out herself. After her big confession, Linda catches up with one of her oldest friends who understands exactly what she’s going through. Join Linda on her…

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Cute Announcement! 1:39

7M ago1:39

1:39

Tough Love is back April 9, 2024! And right now, I have a sweet update with an opportunity for you if you enjoy this podcast series. We are launching an official community with some super perks. By signing up, you’ll get weekly episodes, ad-free, before anyone else! You’ll also receive my personal newsletter, plus access to extended interviews and …

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Last Goodbye (ft. Jessie Ware) 38:07

1y ago38:07

38:07

This is it. It’s taken years, but Linda is finally leaving Australia and moving to LA for good. Before she goes, Linda spends quality time with each of her loved ones, including Nonna Carmelinda. This series finale culminates in a tough and tender full circle moment. Tough love lessons on all the shit that counts. A huge thanks to YOU for joining t…

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A People Pleaser’s Guide To Life w/ Benny Blanco 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

30:50

It’s the night of Linda’s book launch, and emotions are flying. For the last two years, Linda’s been writing a memoir about family and relationships. While getting stuck into the process, Linda’s been digging into a big part of her personality: she is a life-long people pleaser. Linda turns to two close friends for guidance on how to live a more ho…

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How To Let Go Of Control w/ Brigid Delaney 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

27:03

Linda heads out of the city to check in on her fertility journey with a close ‘egg freezing’ friend. She makes a happy discovery while realising an important emotional lesson on control and expectations. How do we let go of things outside of our control? A new friend teaches us the philosophy of stoicism as Linda asks, how do we remain stoic in tim…

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Tough Love Live Show w/ Becky Lucas & Kumi Taguchi 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

29:55

We’re halfway through Season Two of Tough Love! So we’re taking a hot minute to catch our breath and share part of the one off Live Show we did at the Sydney Opera House in March 2023. It was sold out and part of the esteemed All About Women festival. This conversation is about Making Tough Decisions. Linda is joined by some fascinating & funny fri…

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Help, My Parents are Getting Older 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

Back in Australia, Linda is shocked when her dad shares some life-changing news about his health. Then, her mum confesses a personal secret from her childhood. Faced with the reality of her parents getting older, Linda realises that their time together is limited. With her move to the US on the horizon, Linda asks how can we navigate duty and loyal…

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Lessons I Learned From Being Stressed w/ Steph Claire Smith 27:47

1+ y ago27:47

27:47

Linda finally gets on a plane to LA, but she discovers there’s a larger issue at hand causing her body breakouts. Stress. How do we handle it in changing times? How do our bodies manifest stress? What the f*ck is an exhaustion funnel? Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and (sometimes) sad journey towards self-reflection and growth in a time of uncert…

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Never Too Late To Reset w/ Anna Lunoe 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

29:13

After a long awaited reunion with her boyfriend Magnus, Linda remains in Australia to finalise immigration paperwork as he heads back to LA. But, with extra stress piling up, something has happened to Linda’s face. As her mum Janet tries to intervene, Linda seeks answers with close friends - restaurateur Samantha Lim and DJ Anna Lunoe. Can these fr…

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Are We Still Worth It? 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

30:56

Everything has led to this moment. Linda is about to see her boyfriend IRL for the first time in a year and a half. On her way to pick him up, Linda reminisces on the time apart and the tough love lessons she's faced. She answers the most important question so far - after all this time, are they still worth it? Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and …

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Linda Marigliano’s Tough Love S2 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

2:20

The story continues. Will Linda and Magnus be reunited? How do we deal with tough stuff? Did Linda’s mum ever finish cleaning the bathroom? Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and (sometimes) sad journey towards self-reflection and growth in a time of uncertainty. Tough love lessons on all the shit that counts. Host @LindaMarigliano with guests @Benny…

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Finding Peace (Just a Little Bit) 27:08

3+ y ago27:08

27:08

When a lawyer gives Linda some hard truths about reuniting with Magnus, the future feels more uncertain than ever. Linda turns to her brother who dishes up some grounded advice and later reminisces about how she first met Magnus. Determined, Linda asks how do we remain hopeful while embracing the unknown? An expert gives her real talk on finding pe…

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Everything I Learned About Egg Freezing 35:07

3+ y ago35:07

35:07

Linda’s life lately has been revolving around the F-word. Fertility. Have you ever thought about your fertility? Or if you want to have a baby? Linda has always felt uncomfortable hearing these questions over the years, but with the pandemic bringing around so much uncertainty, she took matters into her own hands. You’ll find out everything you nee…

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Going the Distance 25:27

3+ y ago25:27

25:27

It’s been exactly one year since Linda left her boyfriend Magnus and her new home in LA, so she reflects with a bestie on another year of long distance love before getting back to work. Later, Linda checks in with a friend on speed-dial — a relationship therapist and psycho-sexologist — meanwhile the Tough Love community is growing and they share t…

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How To Win Your Life 30:47

3+ y ago30:47

30:47

Linda visits her dad at work and realises they are both facing the same problem, while catching up with a friend brings more questions about her identity. How closely tied is what you DO to who you ARE? What actually feeds your self esteem and happiness? And will Linda discover the tools to becoming a successful human? Join Linda on her hilarious, …

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It Won't Be Forever 24:16

3+ y ago24:16

24:16

It’s a rewind to the holidays and Linda spends another Christmas away from her boyfriend Magnus but finds a fresh direction thanks to a new friend who leads her back to her family. Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and (sometimes) sad journey towards self-reflection and growth in a time of uncertainty. Tough love lessons on all the shit that counts.…

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Because We're Worth It 20:16

4y ago20:16

20:16

Introducing the first episode of Tough Love. Linda had some Big Plans for 2020 and now - back in her teenage bedroom - she reflects on what went wrong and what she can do to get things back on track. Follow Linda's story as she audio-journals her days figuring out life's toughest love lessons especially looking at the challenges women face together…

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