We Made It Weird #261
Summary
Pete Holmes and Valerie Janney discuss humility, aging, and the tendency to judge past behaviors while ignoring one's own history. They explore themes of "transcending and including" through references to Richard Rohr, Carl Jung, and personal anecdotes about relationships and dreams. The conversation also touches on pop culture critiques, such as *Jurassic Park* and *The 40-Year-Old Virgin*, alongside stories about Pete’s daughter Lila’s theater performance.
Topics discussed
Intro, tour dates, and episode number correction
Co-host dynamics and the 'People's Reggie' Watts
Richard Rohr, biases toward women, and shame
Dream analysis: directing films and Jurassic Park
Dating compatibility, ergonomics, and friend conflicts
Carl Jung, humility, and the 'bag of sand' bit
Jimmy Kimmel, 40-Year-Old Virgin, and past embarrassment
Transcending beliefs, aging, and neuroplasticity
Lila's play performance and parenting instincts
Neurodivergence, masking, and social norms
Service industry masking and emotional regulation
The Odyssey, nervous system regulation, and Slice ad
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