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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.

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Latest Episodes

What if a few small changes—like how much vitamin D or fiber you’re getting—could dramatically shift how you feel in midlife? In this bonus conversation with best-selling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver, she shares the practical steps that can instantly... more

Hot flashes? Brain fog? Itchy ears? The symptoms so many women are told to “push through” or shrug off may actually be signals of a major biological transition we’ve barely been taught to understand.

Best-selling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver breaks ... more

What if the most dangerous threat to democracy isn’t hidden — but unfolding in plain sight? Sophia and Congressman Ro Khanna connect the dots between the Epstein files, ICE abuses, and voter suppression, arguing these aren’t isolated crises but part ... more

She thought she was saving her family—now she’s confronting how deeply she helped shape the very beliefs she’s trying to undo. In part two of this brutally honest conversation with ex-MAGA Carter Brown, she admits to indoctrinating her own husband, t... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Claire Haver
Board certified OBGYN, certified menopause practitioner, bestselling author
The New Menopause, The New Perimenopause
Episode: Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Ro Khanna
U.S. Representative, Silicon Valley
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Congressman Ro Khanna
Carter Brown
Individual from evangelical MAGA background who is deconstructing
Episode: Ex-MAGA Carter Brown - part 1
Mira Sorvino
Academy Award-winning actress and guest on the episode
Episode: BONUS: Mira Sorvino
Valerie Bertinelli
Actress, author, and media personality
Various including One Day at a Time, Food Network
Episode: Valerie Bertinelli
Pete Buttigieg
Former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
Episode: Pete Buttigieg
Sarah Shahi
Accomplished actress and author
Author of Life Is Lifey
Episode: Sarah Shahi - Part 1
Kristen Welker
Moderator of Meet the Press, respected journalist
NBC News
Episode: Work in Progress: Kristen Welker Part 1
Danae Hays
Comedian, musician, and content creator known for her fearless honesty and storytelling.
Episode: Work in Progress: Danae Hays

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Sophia Bush
Host of Work in Progress

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • My fav ADHD’r Brain

    This woman is my soul sister. She says everything the way I would say it before I even say it. All of the healing aspects and her pure devotion to activism and love is helping me on my own healing journey. Her guests are fire, too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dardles7
    United States3 months ago
  • Uninteresting

    Uninteresting and bland

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Web Queen
    United States3 months ago
  • Kamala-

    There is HOPE! We must fight and love at the same time. We must.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jj jelled
    United States5 months ago
  • Love

    The pod and Sophie and for the love of all that is good in the universe the music does NOT match the fabulousness of this program 😫😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mooseslk
    United States6 months ago
  • Ya’ll are dumb

    Not everyone, of course. Just the nimrods who don’t know how to skip over episodes of WIP so they can focus on DQ episodes. Mama didn’t teach you if you don’t have something nice/productive to say then keep your mouth shut?

    Keep doing what you do, Sophia! You are a bright light in this chaotic world of ours!

    PS… love the dark hair 🥰🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDawg2
    United States8 months ago

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Overall, the podcast garners positive reviews for its ability to inspire and educate.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and vulnerability shown in conversations.
Some feedback indicates dissatisfaction with political content or cross-promotion with other shows.
Many find the discussions insightful and relatable, particularly around personal and social issues.
There is support for the empowering messages and the promotion of diversity and inclusion.

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Q: What led you to shift from traditional practice to creating a menopause clinic and engaging in documentary projects?
Seeing patients struggle with undiagnosed or misunderstood symptoms over years, plus a desire to tell meaningful stories about women's health, led to building a clinic and collaborating on documentary work that educates and empowers.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Q: How do you approach advocating for patients who feel dismissed by doctors?
Use a symptom tracker, prepare in advance, seek practitioners certified in menopause care, and consider a broad workup to rule out other conditions before discussing hormone therapy as part of a larger plan.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Q: What surprised you the most about what was known and what still wasn't in the science of perimenopause and menopause?
The realization that estrogen's effects are widespread beyond hot flashes, affecting skin, joints, mental health, and brain function, and that prior training largely ignored these systemic impacts; this spurred a more holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Congressman Ro Khanna
Q: What actionable steps can regular Americans take to counter voter suppression and protect democracy?
Khanna emphasizes educating the public with facts, supporting grassroots social movements, and urging people to participate and advocate for measures that secure fair access to the ballot.
Congressman Ro Khanna
Q: What personal experiences influence your stance on civil liberties and accountability?
He references his immigrant family background, his grandfather's sacrifices, and the need to honor that legacy by challenging abuses of power and pushing for policy changes.

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4. Mira Sorvino
5. Valerie Bertinelli
6. Pete Buttigieg
7. Sarah Shahi
8. Kristen Welker

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