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Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best

Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best

144 Episodes • By Kismet Productions •
It's me, your friend Busy Philipps! My creative partner Caissie St. Onge & I love making things that we believe people need & will love & we’ve had so many plans. We had plans to do a TV show that would shake up late night! And we think it kinda did! For six months. We adored our genius, scrappy cre ...more
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Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best
Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best
@busyphilippsisdoingherbest
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Samantha Irby
This week, it’s Caissie’s birthday and she’s finally... more
May 31 2023 3h 22m
The Challenge of Being Right
Chapter 1 9 mins
Parenting and Life Changes
Chapter 2 10 mins
Parenting and Anticipation
Chapter 3 10 mins
Product Promotions and Dog Poison Control
Chapter 4 8 mins
Gina's Chocolate and Mushroom Mishap
Chapter 5 14 mins
Dogs and Chaos in the World
Chapter 6 7 mins
Parenting and Letting Go
Chapter 7 13 mins
Enhancing Pleasure and Finding Love
Chapter 8 12 mins
Love-Hate Relationship With New York City
Chapter 9 9 mins
Step-Parenting and Parental Boundaries
Chapter 10 14 mins
Living With Stomach Issues
Chapter 11 5 mins
EpiPen Abuse and Non-Toxic Cookware
Chapter 12 9 mins
Sakara Life
Chapter 13 8 mins
Success and Failure Pressure
Chapter 14 11 mins
Chicago Hot Dogs and Theater Anxiety
Chapter 15 7 mins
ADHD Stigma in Women's Health
Chapter 16 4 mins
Pivots and Communal Living
Chapter 17 13 mins
Trust and Pivot in Life
Chapter 18 15 mins
Trusting Instincts and Conscious Parenting
Chapter 19 9 mins
Parenting, Accountability, and Accepting Imperfection
Chapter 20 7 mins
Material Possessions and Social Life
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Christa Miller
This week, find out how things went on the Whale Wat... more
May 24 2023 2h 36m
Selling Vocado and Moving On
Chapter 1 12 mins
Public Speaking Anxiety and Recent Events
Chapter 2 9 mins
Wild Coincidences on a Rainy Night
Chapter 3 11 mins
Meal Kit and Nutrition Partnerships
Chapter 4 8 mins
Whale Watching and Remembering Loved Ones
Chapter 5 6 mins
A Memorial Day Celebration
Chapter 6 8 mins
The Struggle of Letting Go
Chapter 7 7 mins
Responsible Donations and Recycling Challenges
Chapter 8 13 mins
Unrelated Topics Mentioned Together
Chapter 9 6 mins
Empathy, Wine, and Pottery Mishaps
Chapter 10 9 mins
Growing Up, Acting, and Overcoming Insecurities
Chapter 11 5 mins
Modeling, Music, and Pivots
Chapter 12 5 mins
Finding and Using New Music
Chapter 13 6 mins
Career Pivots and Finding Joy
Chapter 14 7 mins
Pickleball, Nonsense, and Rock Tumbling
Chapter 15 7 mins
Lumi Deodorant and Honey Love Shapewear
Chapter 16 14 mins
Thyroid Nodules and Treatment Options
Chapter 17 13 mins
Health, Inflammation, and Self-Care
Chapter 18 1 min
The Meaninglessness of Material Possessions
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Ellie Kemper
This week, Busy breaks down how she spent her Mother... more
May 17 2023 2h 33m
Navigating Post-Breakup Friendships
Chapter 1 9 mins
Travel Anxiety and Future Commune Plans
Chapter 2 4 mins
Navigating Relationships and Self-Care
Chapter 3 3 mins
Navigating Life Changes and Relationships
Chapter 4 8 mins
Music, ADHD, and Concerts
Chapter 5 15 mins
Celebrity Encounters and Parenting Advice
Chapter 6 9 mins
Baking Show Lessons
Chapter 7 8 mins
Aging, Writing, and Therapy
Chapter 8 6 mins
Workout Woes and Therapist Recommendations
Chapter 9 10 mins
Exercise During Pandemic
Chapter 10 9 mins
Marathons, Motherhood, and Moving
Chapter 11 4 mins
Considering a Move With Small Children
Chapter 12 8 mins
Pivoting During the Pandemic
Chapter 13 4 mins
Navigating Gendered Expectations in Entertainment
Chapter 14 12 mins
The Office, Birthdays, and Acting Careers
Chapter 15 14 mins
Roku, TV, Health Chat
Chapter 16 12 mins
Hospital Experiences and Mother's Day
Chapter 17 7 mins
Self-Care and Prioritizing Yourself
Chapter 18 1 min
TV Obsessions and Growth
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Sofia Black D’Elia
This week, Caissie is wondering what lessons she is ... more
May 10 2023 2h 40m
Balancing Fight and Kindness
Chapter 1 13 mins
Mercury Retrograde and Unexpected Events
Chapter 2 9 mins
The Frustration of Gun Control Advocates
Chapter 3 10 mins
Inability to Admit Mistakes
Chapter 4 11 mins
Living in a Warzone
Chapter 5 5 mins
Balancing Kindness and Giving Back
Chapter 6 11 mins
Selling on Instagram Live
Chapter 7 12 mins
Luggage and Acting Beginnings
Chapter 8 13 mins
Young Hollywood Experiences and Pressures
Chapter 9 13 mins
Physical Affection and Boundaries
Chapter 10 8 mins
Discussion of Single Drunk Female Show
Chapter 11 7 mins
Summer Plans and River Trips
Chapter 12 5 mins
Embracing Freedom in Career Choices
Chapter 13 24 sec
Permanency and Setbacks
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Only This Beautiful Moment with Abdi Nazemian
This week, Busy and Caissie squeezed in an hour of p... more
May 4 2023 2h 24m
Friendship and Support in Difficult Times
Chapter 1 6 mins
Birds and Baby Flips on Planes
Chapter 2 7 mins
Writers' Strike and Daily Life
Chapter 3 5 mins
WGA Support and Gift Preferences
Chapter 4 14 mins
Flowers and Love Languages
Chapter 5 8 mins
Flower Arrangements and Love Languages
Chapter 6 6 mins
Bonding and Future Plans
Chapter 7 10 mins
Drama of Brunch Sandwich Ordering
Chapter 8 14 mins
Hair Care Tips and Kitsch Products
Chapter 9 4 mins
From Screenwriting to Novels
Chapter 10 11 mins
Writing Challenges for Different Audiences
Chapter 11 9 mins
News, Harry Potter, and MyLeo Photos
Chapter 12 9 mins
Friendship, Support, and Humor
Chapter 13 3 mins
Family Relationships and Hollywood Obsession
Chapter 14 12 mins
The Dehumanization of Corporate Control
Chapter 15 13 mins
Bonding With Tori Amos, Revolutionary Artist
Chapter 16 5 mins
Celebrating Progress and Appreciating Crews
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A Blank Page
This week, Busy is making big breakthroughs and some... more
Apr 26 2023 2h 4m
Understanding Timing
Chapter 1 7 mins
Reunited and Refreshed
Chapter 2 11 mins
Confronting Fear Urban Living
Chapter 3 11 mins
Toxic Masculinity's Effects
Chapter 4 9 mins
Navigating Difficult Work Situations With Compassion
Chapter 5 10 mins
The Benefits of Replenishing Electrolytes
Chapter 6 4 mins
Escaping Hard Things With Grain
Chapter 7 16 mins
Seeking Self Love and Reflection
Chapter 8 4 mins
The Value of Female Friendships
Chapter 9 7 mins
The Benefits of Good Sleep
Chapter 10 11 mins
Digital Photo Frame Benefits
Chapter 11 10 mins
Attentive Relationships
Chapter 12 8 mins
Radical Honesty and Turning a Page
Chapter 13 8 mins
Balancing Fun and Boundaries
Chapter 14 1 min
Learning Through Life's Challenges
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Patience is a Virtue
After a two-week break, Busy and Caissie are back. F... more
Apr 18 2023 1h 27m
Asking for Help
Chapter 1 5 mins
Interpersonal Communication and Its Impact
Chapter 2 10 mins
Caring for Yourself and Loved Ones
Chapter 3 6 mins
The Power of Showing Up
Chapter 4 5 mins
Theatre and Shapewear Funeral
Chapter 5 12 mins
Finding Medical Advice the Right Way
Chapter 6 6 mins
Eye Contact and Nudity
Chapter 7 16 mins
The Power of Comfort and Technology
Chapter 8 11 mins
Parenting & Vintage Shopping
Chapter 9 9 mins
Dealing With Fear and Flossing
Chapter 10 1 min
The Importance of Compassion in Dentistry
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When We Hit Pause
This week, Busy is on-set working and the podcast wa... more
Mar 29 2023 2h 30m
Life in the 21st Century
Chapter 1 3 mins
Learning From Mistakes and Finding Happiness
Chapter 2 8 mins
Navigating Unaccompanied Minor Airport Protocols
Chapter 3 12 mins
Airport Policies and TSA PreCheck
Chapter 4 7 mins
Exploring Bread Box Curiosity
Chapter 5 5 mins
Benefits of Healthy Cooking With Greenpan
Chapter 6 10 mins
The Unattainable Male Body Standard
Chapter 7 12 mins
Examining Body Standards and Facial Exercises
Chapter 8 14 mins
Unsolicited Adult Diapers
Chapter 9 5 mins
Distraction and Oppression
Chapter 10 4 mins
Sustainable Sneakers for Comfort and Style
Chapter 11 15 mins
Gun Violence and Militarization
Chapter 12 13 mins
The Inevitability of Gun Violence
Chapter 13 7 mins
Resisting the Militarized Zone
Chapter 14 4 mins
Bodily Autonomy and Gun Violence
Chapter 15 11 mins
Combating Gun Extremism
Chapter 16 10 mins
Fighting for Sensible Gun Control
Chapter 17 45 sec
Taking a Win
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BFF MICHELLE WILLIAMS!!!
This week, Busy is headed back to work on Girls5Eva…... more
Mar 22 2023 2h 28m
Planning for the Future With Friends
Chapter 1 13 mins
The Pre-Blockbuster Movie Era
Chapter 2 12 mins
Making Life Nicer
Chapter 3 13 mins
The Art of Keeping Track
Chapter 4 10 mins
Balancing Life, Respect, and Luggage
Chapter 5 10 mins
Honoring Your Authenticity in Relationships
Chapter 6 11 mins
Navigating Chaos in Relationships
Chapter 7 8 mins
The Benefits of Electrolytes
Chapter 8 11 mins
Life and Seasons With Children
Chapter 9 13 mins
Quality Time in a Busy World
Chapter 10 4 mins
Balancing Work, Family and Flexibility
Chapter 11 12 mins
Unplugging and Technology Boundaries
Chapter 12 8 mins
Finding Hope and Balance Through Change
Chapter 13 14 mins
Finding Transformation Through Change
Chapter 14 2 mins
Managing Emotional Responses
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This Is All a Trolley Problem
This week, Busy gives us an update on Birdie’s medic... more
Mar 15 2023 2h 13m
A Look at the Predictable Oscars
Chapter 1 12 mins
Advocating for Yourself
Chapter 2 7 mins
Insurance & Malpractice
Chapter 3 14 mins
Delivery Services and Hospital Care
Chapter 4 12 mins
Claiming Health and Go Bag
Chapter 5 13 mins
Carpet Color and Fashion
Chapter 6 14 mins
Diabetes Drug Shortage
Chapter 7 15 mins
Lawyers and Entertainment Industry
Chapter 8 12 mins
Navigating Adult Life Alone
Chapter 9 10 mins
Exploring the Trolley Problem
Chapter 10 13 mins
Selfishness in a Post-Truth World
Chapter 11 5 mins
Finding Positivity in Everyday Challenges
Chapter 12 1 min
Love in the City
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You Don’t Have to Get Over It…
This week, Busy is shooting her dream role in “Mean ... more
Mar 10 2023 2h 2m
Caring Driver Stress
Chapter 1 14 mins
Juggling Life and Work
Chapter 2 4 mins
Caring Compassion and Vomiting
Chapter 3 7 mins
Supportive and Sustainable Sneakers
Chapter 4 13 mins
Trauma Bonding and Health Advice
Chapter 5 6 mins
Living in the Present Amidst Uncertainty
Chapter 6 4 mins
Getting Unstuck
Chapter 7 5 mins
Working With Kimberly and Eric Greer
Chapter 8 14 mins
Celebrating Women's Day
Chapter 9 6 mins
Exploring New Options for Pet Medication
Chapter 10 4 mins
Finding Gratitude in Unexpected Places
Chapter 11 17 mins
Civil War and Getting Ahead
Chapter 12 9 mins
Creating a Better World
Chapter 13 12 mins
Get Your Shit Straight
Chapter 14 1 min
Living Best Life in Time
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It’s a Whale Watch, Not a Whale Show
This week, Busy and Caissie have returned from their... more
Mar 1 2023 2h 47m
Understanding Isolation
Chapter 1 8 mins
The Hellscape of Controlling Our Bodies
Chapter 2 15 mins
The Complexities of Teen Mental Health
Chapter 3 7 mins
Gaslighting and Credit-Stealing
Chapter 4 5 mins
Standing Up for Yourself on-Set
Chapter 5 14 mins
Cleaning and Reducing Waste
Chapter 6 6 mins
The New Yorker Experience
Chapter 7 9 mins
Living in New York City
Chapter 8 4 mins
Managing Finances With Rocket Money
Chapter 9 9 mins
Meeting Social Media Friends
Chapter 10 11 mins
Algorithms and Social Media
Chapter 11 9 mins
Raising Two Different Kids
Chapter 12 11 mins
Lumi & Athletic Greens Benefits
Chapter 13 5 mins
The Passion of a Whale Watcher
Chapter 14 10 mins
Whale Watch and Surprise
Chapter 15 8 mins
Calculated Risks in the Post-Covid World
Chapter 16 6 mins
Risking Going Out During COVID
Chapter 17 10 mins
The Cost of Socializing During Lockdown
Chapter 18 11 mins
Positive Changes in Habits
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Eugene Mirman, Lou Barlow & Will Dailey
This week, Busy and Caissie are visiting Boston, dre... more
Feb 22 2023 2h 35m
The NEPO Baby Phenomenon
Chapter 1 0 sec
Greeting
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Phoebe Robinson & Ted Leo - live in NJ!
This week, Busy and Caissie are live in beautiful Ne... more
Feb 15 2023 2h 25m
Trauma and the Need to Overexplain
Chapter 1 13 mins
The Power of Self Love
Chapter 2 12 mins
Navigating Parental Negotiations
Chapter 3 3 mins
The Benefits of Polygel
Chapter 4 10 mins
Do Good and Eat Good
Chapter 5 7 mins
Experimenting With Life and Love
Chapter 6 14 mins
Friends Discuss Life and Experiences
Chapter 7 6 mins
Base Bags and SAKARA Life
Chapter 8 11 mins
The Benefits of Sakara
Chapter 9 15 mins
Saving the World Dating
Chapter 10 4 mins
Making Life Better With Books
Chapter 11 11 mins
Dreams Come True
Chapter 12 14 mins
The Terminator and Sweaty Butts
Chapter 13 9 mins
Making Music Digitally
Chapter 14 7 mins
Remembering Bert Thackrack Together
Chapter 15 1 min
Valentine's Day Valor and Gratitude
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BPIDHB LIVE! From San Francisco
This week, Busy and Caissie are doing the podcast li... more
Feb 8 2023 2h 28m
The NEPO in the Blood
Chapter 1 11 mins
Living, Loving, and Learning
Chapter 2 11 mins
The Effects of Time
Chapter 3 8 mins
Friendship and Shopping
Chapter 4 7 mins
Reclaiming Health With Athletic Greens
Chapter 5 13 mins
The Benefits of Co-Parenting
Chapter 6 9 mins
Scaring People and Chanting
Chapter 7 6 mins
Saving Money With Rocket
Chapter 8 12 mins
The Power of Show Business
Chapter 9 7 mins
The Buddy Comedy Adventure
Chapter 10 4 mins
Releasing Ourselves From Binary Thinking
Chapter 11 20 sec
Examining Family Records
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Adam Pally
Trigger Warning: This episode contains references vi... more
Feb 1 2023 3h 38m
Pop Culture and Mistakes
Chapter 1 4 mins
The Impact of Streaming on Creators
Chapter 2 12 mins
Linked Fate and Violence
Chapter 3 6 mins
Challenges of Modern Policing
Chapter 4 8 mins
Empowering People to Experience Better Sex
Chapter 5 16 mins
Selfless Acts - Mister Beast
Chapter 6 11 mins
Louis CK and Marie Kondo
Chapter 7 5 mins
Music in Storytelling
Chapter 8 11 mins
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
Chapter 9 12 mins
Mindfulness and Luggage Benefits
Chapter 10 10 mins
Male Friendship and Comedy
Chapter 11 10 mins
The Benefits of Pursuing Your Dreams
Chapter 12 8 mins
TV Acting and Writing
Chapter 13 45 sec
Discount Offer for Blue Leand Fans
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What’s One Thing You Want to Celebrate This Week?
This week, Busy is celebrating the Oscar nomination ... more
Jan 25 2023 2h 25m
How to Cope With Pain
Chapter 1 8 mins
Michelle Williams Gets an Oscar Nomination
Chapter 2 3 mins
Snubs
Chapter 3 12 mins
Bouncing Back Up
Chapter 4 11 mins
Apple Jacks and Other Memories
Chapter 5 7 mins
Blue Land's Mission to Eliminate Plastic
Chapter 6 13 mins
The Dangers of Gaslighting Yourself
Chapter 7 9 mins
Resetting Your System With Saqqara
Chapter 8 16 mins
How to Be Your Best Self
Chapter 9 4 mins
See Us Perform, Special Guests
Chapter 10 16 mins
Loyalty vs. Sarah Morales
Chapter 11 4 mins
Importance of Taking Time for Yourself and Family
Chapter 12 5 mins
The Impact of a Bad Father
Chapter 13 7 mins
Men, Guns, and Violence
Chapter 14 12 mins
The Importance of Taking Time for Yourself
Chapter 15 11 mins
Recovering Shopaholics
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Harvey Guillén
This week, Busy accompanied BFF Michelle Williams to... more
Jan 19 2023 2h 50m
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Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath
This week, Busy and Caissie are ready to put some of... more
Jan 11 2023 3h 20m
First Concert Experiences
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You’re An Orphan, Caissie
This episode was pre-recorded on New Year’s Eve, 202... more
Jan 4 2023 2h 12m
The Journey of a Wild Night
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Ship Happens
This week, Caissie confesses a strange addiction, wh... more
Dec 21 2022 3h 6m
The Importance of Being Compassionate
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Lake Bell
This week, Busy talks about consuming the entirety o... more
Dec 14 2022 3h 13m
The Dilemma of Doing What You Love
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Michael Ausiello and Atsuko Okatsuka
This week, Busy and Caissie share what they got each... more
Dec 8 2022 3h 32m
How to Deal With Your Anger
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Howard You Doing?
This week, Busy & Caissie are squeezing in the p... more
Nov 30 2022 3h 15m
There's Too Much TV.
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Theresa Caputo
This week, Busy and Caissie are together on the west... more
Nov 23 2022 2h 54m
Seeing Those Comments
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