Gal Gadot
Summary
Dax Shepard and Monica Padman interview actress Gal Gadot about her new film, The Runner, and her surprising openness to astrology. Gadot discusses her use of peptides for health, sharing a harrowing story about surviving a cerebral venous thrombosis during pregnancy. The conversation also covers her early life, including winning Miss Israel, serving in the IDF, and how a Maxim magazine photo shoot unexpectedly launched her Hollywood career.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Gail Godot
Sponsorship: SoFi Wealth
Podcasting dynamics and interview style
Astrology, zodiac signs, and icebreakers
AI, ChatGPT, and personal insights
Peptides, GLP-1, and health trends
Body image and societal expectations
Women in medical research and pain
Birth trauma and medical complications
Pain tolerance and physical resilience
Sponsorship: Allstate Checking
Emotional intelligence and cultural traits
Miss Israel and Miss Universe pageants
Krav Maga and military service
Modeling career and Maxim magazine
Breakout role in Quantum of Solace
Fast and Furious franchise experience
Wonder Woman and superhero roles
Working with Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks
Success, ego, and retrospective realization
The Runner: training and filming
Venice trip, food, and aperitifs
Coco robots and traffic stories
Groot toys and parenting anecdotes
Driving, deliveries, and birthdays
Hygiene habits and historical context
Medication, food, and concert stories
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