As Me with Sinéad
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 297 ratingsHow do we unlearn negativity and learn to love ourselves and each other? What’s the first step towards becoming more empathetic? Listening. Academic, TED alum, and advocate Sinéad Burke leads candid conversations to create a classroom in podcast form with diverse, notable guests who explain what it’s like to be them. They challenge us to confront our biases, deepen our humanity, and feel empowered to impact and be ourselves in the world around us. Let’s go!
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33: BONUS: As Gaby Dunn
December 17, 2020 08:30 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBAs the year comes to a close, we’re sharing a conversation between Sinéad and writer, podcaster, and comedian Gaby Dunn from the start of the pandemic, plus, an update from Gaby on her current life in quarantine. The two talk about their shared experience as perfectionists, and how that is coming out amid a global pandemic. Gaby shares openly about how her early experiences as an outspoken kid paved the way to be shameless about her identity, relationships, and work later in life. Transcrip...
Listen to This: Add to Cart
November 17, 2020 08:30 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBIn the very first episode of Add to Cart, Kulap shares her newest book purchase, her recent Christmas splurge (dogs are involved), and why she’s giving up on her home modeling career. Meanwhile, SuChin is investigating how to improve her hand strength and reveals the one beauty product she actually believes isn’t a scam. The two delve into why creature comforts feel so important right now and how to best address the Amazon in the room. For product links and good times, follow @addtocartpod o...
Introducing Add to Cart
November 17, 2020 08:30 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBIn the very first episode of Add to Cart, Kulap shares her newest book purchase, her recent Christmas splurge (dogs are involved), and why she’s giving up on her home modeling career. Meanwhile, SuChin is investigating how to improve her hand strength and reveals the one beauty product she actually believes isn’t a scam. The two delve into why creature comforts feel so important right now and how to best address the Amazon in the room. For product links and good times, follow @addtocartpod o...
Introducing: Last Day Season Two
October 21, 2020 07:30 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBWe open Season 2 of Last Day with a tale of two Kevins. One is Sergeant Kevin Briggs, also known as the guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge. The other is Kevin Berthia, an Oakland native who drove to that bridge on March 11, 2005 with the intent of ending his life. This week, we tell the larger story behind a moment of intervention—what led up to it and what happened in the 15 years since. We’re also joined by Courtney Knowles, our advisor at the Jed Foundation (a nonprofit devoted to emotiona...
As Me Update + Request For Feedback
July 10, 2020 13:21 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBHear a quick update about As Me making waves in Canada, a brand new Lemonada Media podcast that we think you may like, and a request for your feedback about your experience as an As Me with Sińead listener in our Lemonada Media listener survey running in July 2020 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32: The Best of Season 1
May 07, 2020 07:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week on As Me, Sinéad shares some of her favorite moments from Season 1 that reflect the essence of the show. From talking about imposter syndrome with Florence Welch and Riz Ahmed to self-acceptance with Justin Tranter and Akilah Hughes to letting go of perfectionism with Adwoa Aboah. Each of these moments captures the power of connection and vulnerability in every episode, all of which help us to understand and empathize with each other more. Betterhelp.com https://www.weahlthfront.co...
31: As Alessandro Michele
April 30, 2020 07:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBFor the penultimate episode of Season 1 of As Me, Sinéad brings it back to fashion with Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele. He sat down with Sinéad in Milan prior to #stayhome, but much of what Alessandro says feels relevant to these strange times. He shares his zest for life, even in the most tragic of moments, how the unique little boy he once was shaped who he is today. Betterhelp.com/asme functionofbeauty.com/asme Audible.com http://betterhelp.com/asme See omnystudio.com/listen...
30: As Dani Shapiro
April 23, 2020 07:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBNow more than ever, art and content provides solace to so many. That’s why Sinéad spoke with best selling author, Dani Shapiro, from self-quarantine. Dani’s shares how writing helps her process trauma and shape her identity, as well as how her own shocking discovery about her lineage impacted her sense of self. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ betterhelp.com/ASME Batistehair.com blinkist.com/ASME https://www.audible....
29: As Lonnie G. Bunch III
April 16, 2020 07:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBAs another week of quarantine and social distancing goes by, Sinéad catches up with historian and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, Lonnie Bunch from his home in Washington, D.C. The two talk about the importance of history in shaping our identity, Lonnie’s experience as the director of the Museum of African American History and Culture, and the parts of his childhood that shaped his understanding of racism, and led him to cherish history and storytelling. (Note, strong language is used...
28: As Akilah Hughes
April 09, 2020 07:30 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn the midst of the pandemic, Sinéad talks with comedian and reporter Akilah Hughes about how she is balancing her work and mental health right now, including winding down for the day after intense news cycles. Akilah talks openly about her struggles with self image, and her related decision to leave her northern Kentucky home. audible.com/as me or text As Me to 555-555 Imagined Life https://crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27: As Reza Aslan
April 02, 2020 07:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week, we hear a conversation between Sinéad and scholar, writer, and podcaster Reza Aslan. The two talk about Aslan’s relationship to identity, Islamophobia, his self-doubt, and raising his kids to be global citizens. For a three month trial for Reza's talk show go to go.topic.com/AsMe and enter promo code AsMe2020. betterhelp.com/asme https://www.batistehair.com/ In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt The Hilarious World of Depression @monachalabi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Lemonada New Show Alert: In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt
April 01, 2020 15:26 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MB**New Lemonada Media Show Alert** In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt. We are now in the early stages of something we’ve never seen before: a global pandemic. In addition to our health, social isolation and economic uncertainty have left us scrambling to understand our new normal and wondering what the future holds. From his own bubble, health care leader, turnaround expert and #stayhome architect Andy Slavitt is making it his mission to give Americans critical information in real-time but also h...
26: As Negin Farsad
March 26, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBSinéad is joined by comedian Negin Farsad, who shares her early memories as the only Iranian-American at her school, her time working in policy, and how she now uses comedy to continue her activism. betterhelp.com/asme functionofbeauty.com/asme Batistehair.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25: As Allison Raskin
March 19, 2020 07:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBSinéad shares a bit about how she’s coping with staying at home, and what working from home means for disabled people. Then, writer, comedian, and podcast host Allison Raskin joins Sinéad for a long conversation about anxiety and mental health. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ www.batistehair.com Just Between Us betterhelp.com/asme Everything Is Fine www.lemonadamedia.com/shop See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
24: As Samantha Power
March 12, 2020 07:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAuthor and former Ambassador Samantha Power joins Sinéad in Dublin to talk about embracing vulnerability, and the moment that sparked Power’s immense drive to learn about the world. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Dear Young Rocker www.blinkist.com/ASME www.betterhelp.com/ASME Brave, Not Perfect First Contact @joycrookes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23: As Aki Omoshaybi
March 05, 2020 08:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBActor and writer Aki Omoshaybi joins Sinéad in London to talk about how he navigated his Nigerian background in a predominantly white neighborhood, how soccer drove him to excel in drama school, and his struggle to take breaks. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ REAL, released in theatres April 24th rothys.com/sinead functionofbeauty.com/asme audible.com/asme betterhelp.com/asme @roguecollectiv See omnystudio.com/lis...
22: As Briony Williams
February 27, 2020 08:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBGreat British Bake Off (or, Baking Show in the U.S.) semi-finalist Briony Williams joins Sinéad in London to talk about her identity as a teacher, how she practices resilience and kindness, and her choice not to mention or accept special accommodations for her disability while in the tent. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @franklinleonard betterhelp.com/asme wealthfront.com/asme blinkist.com/asme Food Unwrapped Se...
21: As Radhika Jones
February 20, 2020 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRadhika Jones is the first woman of color to serve as the editor of Vanity Fair. She opens up to Sinéad about what moved her to put her hat in the ring, and how she chooses her daily fashion armor. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com @richardmalone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20: As Travon Free (Live)
February 13, 2020 08:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBActivist and comedy writer Travon Free joins Sinéad on stage during a Lemonada live show to share how a knee injury led him leave basketball and pursue writing, how family and friends anchor him, and what it meant to be among the first college basketball players to identify as queer. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Show Notes @gabriellak_j HelloFresh.com/asme10 functionofbeauty.com/asme betterhelp.com/asme See omn...
19: As Mara Wilson
February 06, 2020 08:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBSinéad is joined by writer and actress Mara Wilson to talk about her long-time love for storytelling, breaking out of the shadow of her childhood acting characters, and her experience with self-doubt and OCD. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Audible.com/ASME or text “AsMe” to 500-500 Rothys.com/SINEAD wealthfront.com/ASME betterhelp.com/asme @daniellismore [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
18: As Ruth Madeley
January 30, 2020 08:30 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB18: As Ruth Madeley BAFTA award-winning actress Ruth Madeley joins Sinéad as the first visibly disabled guest to date. She shares how her family empowered her aspirations in the face of her spina bifida, the strange pathway that led to her astounding theater and acting career. Ruth and Sinéad discuss in detail how accessibility in public spaces has improved, but still has a long way to go. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead...
17: As Justin Tranter
January 23, 2020 08:05 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSongwriter and activist Justin Tranter sits down with Sinéad to discuss bullying, what it’s like to write songs alongside the highest profile musicians of our time, Sinéad’s obsession with Semi Precious Weapons, and Justin’s own journey of radical self-acceptance. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @katesowers5 Mouthpeace with Michael & Pele Bennett Stamps.com, promo code SINEAD zola.com/ASME Food We Need To Talk ...
16: As Ronny Chieng
January 16, 2020 08:30 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBComedian and correspondent for the Daily Show Ronny Chieng talks to Sinéad about entering comedy as a foreigner, his disinterest in the spotlight, and growing up in two completely different cultures. Next week: As Justin Tranter. @thumbelulu The Daily Show https://www.netflix.com/title/81070659 HelloFresh.com/asme10 wealthfront.com/AsMe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15: As Angela & Margherita Missoni
January 09, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBFashion mother and daughter duo, Angela and Margherita Missoni, join Sinéad in Milan to talk about their experience leading a family business, making the fashion industry more environmentally conscious, and how motherhood changed them. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @mariyaleniserussell //Rothys.com/ASME Stamps.com, promo code SINEAD (click on the microphone on top right screen) See omnystudio.com/listener for...
14. As Ellen Kempner
December 24, 2019 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMusician Ellen Kempner of Palehound sits down with Sinéad to talk about coming out, how anger fueled her early music, and her journey to body neutrality. Transcripts available under each episode link athttps://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com @theharperwatters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13. As DeRay Mckesson
December 19, 2019 08:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBAuthor, educator, and activist DeRay Mckesson sits down with Sinéad to talk about what teaching taught him about activism, how being an uncle keeps him in touch with his roots, and the computer game that shaped his creativity and organization. Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @phelanvicky Vistaprint.com, promo code: ASME Casper.com/ASME Stamps.com, promo code SINEAD (click on the microphone on top right screen) ...
12. As Kulap Vilaysack
December 17, 2019 08:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBShow runner, writer and director Kulap Vilaysack joins Sinéad in Los Angeles to explore the nuances of Asian American identity, her own Origin Story, and what it means to be a “good dude” in Hollywood today. Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com @elizabday https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Story-Ku...
11. As Florence Welch
December 12, 2019 08:30 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBMusician, producer, poet and performer Florence Welch joins Sinéad to talk about her anxiety, sobriety, eating disorder, what goes through her mind while performing, and how a privileged childhood made it hard for her to accept that she had experienced hardship and trauma. Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ @l...
10: As Kimberly Drew
December 10, 2019 08:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBArt curator writer, and activist Kimberly Drew joins Sinéad in New York City to talk about making the art world more equitable, starting to her Tumblr platform “Black Contemporary Art,” and her how her family nurtured her curiosity and drive. Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com @chellaman http...
9: As Dan Levy
December 05, 2019 08:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWriter and actor Dan Levy joins Sinéad to talk about his personal and professional evolution alongside his most beloved character, David Rose. Sinéad and Dan explore his Leo tendencies and the deliberate ways in which the Schitt’s Creek writing team presents smalltown America, gay love, and the first pansexual character on mainstream TV. Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link a...
8: As Glenda Jackson
December 03, 2019 08:30 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBSinéad joins legendary British stage actress Glenda Jackson in a NYC studio to talk about her aging body and sharp mind, her storied career in theater and Parliament, playing the male lead in Shakespeare’s King Lear on Broadway, and her take on Brexit. Dissect the conversation with other As Me with Sinéad listeners from your phone athttps://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link athttps://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ insidechanel.com https://...
7. As Adwoa Aboah
November 28, 2019 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBFashion model and activist Adwoa Aboah joins Sinéad to talk mental health, sobriety, her fear of the unknown, and letting go of her perfectionism. Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Insidechanel.com Gurls Talk Podcast @ayanaeliza See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6: As Hozier
November 21, 2019 08:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBMusician Andrew Hozier Byrne sits down with Sinéad in a studio in the midst of his global tour to talk about learning to be comfortable in his own skin, overcoming paralyzing stage fright, and about unlearning negative thinking. He also shares the intricacies of his musical process, and how he uses his platform as a tool for building empathy. Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at...
5: As Jameela Jamil
November 14, 2019 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBActress and activist Jameela Jamil joins Sinéad in NYC to swap stories about how teaching prepared them for activism, cancel culture, the official launch of her @i_weigh platform in the new year, and the one time Jameela told the UN to shut up. Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Vitacost.com enter code: NEWCHAPTER10 ...
4: As Jamie Lee Curtis
November 07, 2019 08:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBActress, author and activist Jamie Lee Curtis joins Sinéad to discuss being an artist in residence and a work in progress, struggling in school growing up and then raising a child with a learning difference, and how her biggest lesson to date has been to un-learn self-deprecation. Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ ...
3: As Riz Ahmed
October 31, 2019 07:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSinéad sits down with actor, musician, and activist Riz Ahmed in his private work space in London. Riz reflects on waking up each day with imposter syndrome, being a Muslim man in Hollywood, and how code switching helps him navigate multiple worlds. Discuss each episode with the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone athttps://flick.group/asme Transcripts available under each episode link athttps://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ Show Notes Follow @seemiaroll ww...
2: As Tig Notaro
October 24, 2019 07:35 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBTig Notaro joins Sinéad in Los Angeles to talk about the critical role comedy has played in her life, childhood, career, and cancer diagnosis, plus the drastic ways she’s changed as a result of marriage and motherhood. Join the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ www.newchapter.com @jeremyoharris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1: As Victoria Beckham
October 24, 2019 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn her very first episode, Sinéad sits down with Victoria Beckham in her private office to talk about parenting and marriage, what she’s learned as she’s matured in her life and career, self-preservation in an era of social media, and one of her surprise skills. Join the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone at https://flick.group/asme Transcripts available at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/as-me-with-sinead-burke/ www.newchapter.com @satchellee See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Official As Me with Sinéad Trailer
October 10, 2019 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBAcademic, advocate, TED alum, and cover model Sinéad Burke has frank conversations with a diverse array of extraordinary guests, exploring what it’s really like to be them. Join Sinéad as she travels the globe and sits down in intimate settings with guests like Victoria Beckham, Riz Ahmed, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ruth Madeley, DeRay Mckesson, Hozier, Tig Notaro, Justin Tranter and so many more to understand what it’s like to live in their unique body and mind, building our collective empathy along ...
As Me with Sinéad: The Teaser
June 15, 2019 02:59 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBOfficial trailer on 10/10. First episode on 10/24. What’s the first step towards becoming more empathetic? Listening. Academic, TED alum, and advocate Sinéad Burke leads candid conversations with diverse, notable guests who explain what it’s like to be them. They challenge us to confront our biases, deepen our humanity, and feel empowered to impact and change the world around us. Join the As Me with Sinéad community from your phone athttps://flick.group/asme. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...