Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe

New York Times bestselling author Yung Pueblo joins Megan to talk about growing up in poverty, hitting rock bottom after years of drug use, and how meditation helped him change his life. He shares what he learned from spending 60 days in silent meditation, why slowing down doesn't mean giving up your ambition, and how to stop letting your past dictate your decisions.

They also discuss his new book, Journey: The Year That Changes Everything, the pressure to constantly improve yourself, and how social media has changed the way we think about happiness and healing. Plus, Yung Pueblo explains why he believes AI could make real human connection more valuable than ever, and Megan opens up about learning to separate her public persona from who she really is.

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Puerto Rican rapper and singer Young Miko joins Megan to talk about growing up gay, playing soccer for the Puerto Rican Youth National Teams, and finding her way into music through tattooing.

She shares how her parents encouraged her creativity and why she copied Megan’s haircut in eighth grade. They also discuss writing openly about women, the friends who keep her grounded, and how comparing herself to other artists led her to lose touch with herself.

Plus, Miko opens up about fearing people would stop caring if she took a break, preparing for her first arena tour, and being a “diva daddy.”

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Comedian and The Daily Show rotating host Josh Johnson joins Megan to talk about growing up lonely, finding connection through comedy, and creating the camp experience he never had through his “Comedy Band Camp” tour. He shares why he deliberately does things the slow way and what gets lost when convenience replaces human interaction.

They also discuss political accountability, his relationship with fans, and why being great doesn’t have to mean being rich or famous. Plus, Megan asks whether starting therapy earlier would have made her a worse athlete, leading them to question whether you really need to be unhappy to have an edge.

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Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn joins Megan to talk about growing up in figure skating, being judged for her body at the age of 12, and the mental health struggles that led her to step away. She shares how coming out and finding a supportive community helped her feel more confident on and off the ice. They also discuss Olympic pressure, her friendship with fellow Blade Angels Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito, and the backlash she’s faced for speaking up for LGBTQ+ rights. Plus, Amber talks about Dancing with the Stars and learning to let someone else take the lead.

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Michael Urie joins Megan to talk about the experiences that shaped him: from growing up shy in Texas and getting into Juilliard to landing his breakout role on Ugly Betty and now starring in Shrinking. They get into imposter syndrome, being openly gay in Hollywood, and the pressure to fit in. They also discuss Michael’s realization that he sometimes changes who he is around other people because he worries they won’t like the real him. Michael also opens up about starting therapy in his 40s, why he still sometimes feels like he doesn’t belong, and what he’s learning about being more comfortable with himself.

After, Megan sounds off about Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox’s comments about their fan base.

00:00 Michael Urie Joins The Show!

05:44 How Michael Started Acting

17:05 Experience at Julliard

22:40 Becoming a Regular on Ugly Betty

30:51 Impact of Ugly Betty

37:55 Being Out and Proud

42:50 Michael’s Relationship with His Sister

45:15 How Shrinking Got Michael into Therapy

55:35 Mommy, Daddy, Baby

1:01:44 Indiana Fever Fans, Are You Serious?

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