Gwyneth sits down with Trae Stephens, the co-founder of the AI defense company Anduril, for a wide ranging and honest conversation about how new technologies are shaping our defense system. They talk about the core mission of Anduril, America’s relationship with defense today, Silicon Valley’s evolving relationship to religion, and on how Trae reconciles his Christian faith with an industry built around weapons and warfare.

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Crafting out a breakup text, planning dates, or just creating an entirely new romantic companion: AI has ushered in a new frontier for modern dating. Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with famed psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel to talk about the ways AI is affecting modern dating and relationships, what trust in a relationship means today, and how the institution of marriage has evolved over the past few decades.

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What does it take to build a brand that enters the culture? In this episode of the Pursuit Series, brand strategist Emily Hickey talks with Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler about how they transformed SoulCycle from a single studio into a phenomenon. They revisit the early decisions that shaped the brand, the clarity of purpose that fueled its growth, and the instincts that helped them know they were onto something larger than a workout. Along the way, they reflect on finding inspiration at different stages of life and the value of trusting your own instincts.

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Author and goal coach Abbie Schiller guest-hosts this episode to talk about one of the lesser-known forms of grieving: identity grief. Whether you are a mother whose child just went off to college or someone switching careers, if you have ever felt unmoored after a major life change, this episode is for you. Schiller explains how identity grief shows up across an entire lifetime, not just midlife, why it hits some of us harder than others, and gives a framework for moving through it, not just around it.

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The technology coming out of Silicon Valley–and the people who lead those tech companies–touch every aspect of our lives. Gwyneth sits down with longtime tech journalist Kara Swisher to talk about the past and present state of Silicon Valley; including the increasing presence of AI in our lives, how tech and politics are intersecting right now, and her new series ‘Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever,’ where she investigates the myths and facts coming out of the longevity industry.

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Many people don’t know this, but heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. In 2023, 1 in 5 women died from heart disease. Gwyneth sits down with Tara Narula, MD, a board certified cardiologist  and ABC News chief medical correspondent to talk about some of the lesser-known factors that can make women at-risk for heart disease – and the steps that we can take to protect our heart health.

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Gwyneth sits down with Dr. Dawn Mussallem, the chief medical officer for Fountain Life, a longevity clinic powered by AI. They talk about Dawn’s incredible health journey–from beating stage four non-Hodgkin lymphoma while in medical school to undergoing a heart transplant at 46–and how that experience now informs her work in the medical field and integrating the powers of AI into health care.

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How dangerous are microplastics for us really? And how can we avoid them in our own lives while also working to remove them from our community? Gwyneth sits down with environmental advocate and president of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck to talk about the ways we have been misinformed about microplastics and their true effect on our bodies and the environment.

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Gwyneth sits down with Matthew McConaughey to discuss Poems & Prayers, a collection of personal writings that trace his journey through reinvention, truth, and self-discovery.

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Gwyneth Paltrow takes a solo drive with Polestar and reflects on the rituals that ground her—from “boyfriend breakfast” to self-care.

She shares how these small, intentional practices can bring a sense of steadiness during times of uncertainty, helping us stay connected to ourselves—and, over time, become something we return to again and again, guiding us through some of life’s most difficult moments.

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Gwyneth sits down with Tig Notaro—comedian, writer, actor, and producer—to talk about her Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, which follows poet Andrea Gibson through the final chapter of their life.

They talk about friendship, illness, and mortality—and how everything can shift when you’re faced with what really matters. Tig reflects on witnessing Andrea’s humor, openness, and perspective in the face of stage four cancer, as well as her own experience with illness and loss—and how comedy became a way through it.

They also explore art as a way of making meaning, the strange coexistence of heartbreak and laughter, and why we shouldn’t wait for something devastating to start living more fully.

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