Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"I think as women we know on such a deep level what is right for us and so it's really just a matter of how many layers we've put on top of that and I do think we're socializes as as women in this country to not do that like we don't tune in and really listen to ourselves." — Gwyneth Paltrow
"You get this software upgrade when you turn 40 like you just get an upgrade like you wake up and your software is fucking upgraded and you're like wow this is bizarre like I don't care what anybody thinks of me like I like myself like you click into this thing and that happens again when you're 50 by the way and it's so it's so it feels like you feel whole." — Gwyneth Paltrow
"I think there was a misconception like that I that me and Goop that we together were like wacky or you know like dealing in pseudoscience which is such bullshit and like we're actually so rigorous around like what we're talking about and and sometimes we talk about really cutting-edge things but we really label the content as that so we're not saying this is fact we're saying like this is an emerging theory or something so I think that's a way to keep also the power of the brand down right so it's like if you're threatening the status quo like people used to throw that at us a lot." — Gwyneth Paltrow
The episode features Alex Cooper interviewing Gwyneth Paltrow, revisiting a classic "Call Her Daddy" episode. Paltrow shares insights into her career, including the impact of winning an Oscar at a young age, which led to an identity crisis and a period of intense public attention. She reflects on her upbringing, discussing early standards and potential childhood trauma, contrasting it with modern parenting approaches and the availability of mental health resources. The conversation delves into her past high-profile relationships with Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck, including their beginnings, the circumstances of their endings, and a playful "marry, fuck, kill" game comparing them. Paltrow also discusses her marriage to Chris Martin, the grief she experienced after her father's death, and the eventual decision to end the marriage, emphasizing the importance of self-trust and personal growth, particularly around turning 40. The interview transitions to Paltrow's entrepreneurial journey with Goop, explaining its origins as a newsletter born from her personal interest in sharing recommendations and the challenges of building a wellness brand in a less receptive environment. She addresses misconceptions about Goop's scientific rigor and her personal demeanor, emphasizing her curiosity and warmth. The discussion touches upon raising children in the modern era, conversations about dating and sex, and the normalization of female pleasure, including the use of sexual wellness products. Paltrow also briefly recounts an experience in an airplane bathroom and discusses how she met "normal" men outside of Hollywood.