Today we welcome award-winning actress Kerry Washington to the podcast. Kerry Washington talks about her new memoir, Thicker Than Water, and how the unveiling of a family secret impacted her journey of identity, values, and her sense of belonging. Her personal journey becomes one of resilience, healing, and enduring the power of compassion. Join us in this deeply personal exploration as we discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:59 What Is A Childhood Memory That Shaped You? 02:32 Generational Resilience and Courage 05:55 Having Panic Attacks Since Age 7 08:58 “I wasn’t emotionally safe....” 12:03 How Did You Reconnect With Yourself 13:56 Acting Helped Me Express My Truth 16:55 Wanting To Step Away From Acting 21:29 “I always felt like I was the co-star of my story” 23:45 What Is Your Dharma? 27:23 Getting Closer To Your Truth 31:27 Being Busy Gives Us A Sense Of Control 34:30 Redefining What Success Means 36:30 **Book Spoiler Alert** The Revelation That Changed Kerry’s Life 46:54 Our True Self Deserves To Be Loved 49:10 Trying To Connect & Be Close With Your Parents 56:28 **Book Spoiler Alert** Understanding Your Parents Motivation 58:43 Having Compassion For Others Can Set You Free 1:04:13 What Does The Next Chapter Have In Store For You? 1:06:37 On Being A Private Celebrity 1:11:39 You Need To Trust Yourself 1:13:19 **Book Spoiler Alert** Being Transparent With Kids 1:15:35 On Spending Time In India 1:19:50 On Going On A Book Tour 1:25:28 On India Being A Healing Place 1:29:02 Kerry Washington On Final Five Episode Resources: https://kerrywashingtonbook.com/ https://twitter.com/kerrywashington?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author https://www.instagram.com/KerryWashington/ https://www.facebook.com/thekerrywashington/ https://www.youtube.com/@kerrywashingtonvideo/videos Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here: https://gtly.to/PMlHc6JZw