In this heartfelt Big Talk, Gabby talks with actress Kerry Washington about her new memoir, Thicker Than Water, and the many personal family secrets it reveals. The episode is filled with emotional vulnerability, powerful admissions, and profound revelations about what it means to really heal. It’s an inspiring discussion about how to fearlessly face—and grow from—owning the whole truth about ourselves. Kerry Washington is an Emmy-winning, SAG, and Golden Globe-nominated actor, New York Times bestselling author, director, producer and activist. Washington received widespread recognition for her role as Olivia Pope on ABC’s hit drama Scandal. In 2016, Washington launched her production company, Simpson Street, whose projects include HBO’s Confirmation, Netflix’s American Son, the Emmy-award-winning ABC special Live in Front of a Studio Audience, The Fight, Street You Grew Up On, and Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere, Reasonable Doubt, and most recently, UnPrisoned. Washington is a lifelong activist and founder of Influence Change (IC21), an initiative that partners with nonprofits to increase voter turnout. For her efforts, she has been honored as one of TIME magazine’s 2022 Women of the Year. Washington is a member of the founding coalition of the Roybal School, aiming to drive change across the entertainment industry for students from underserved communities. In September 2023, Washington released her memoir, Thicker Than Water, earning a spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Thicker Than Water is available wherever books are sold.   Join me for the Manifesting Challenge and attract your greatest desires in 21 days—starts January 1. Here’s what you’ll get: Manifesting practices to supercharge your energy and make you a MAGNET for your desires Easy-to-follow lessons to learn how to master the Law of Attraction and co-create with the Universe in real time High-frequency meditations to raise your vibration and open your heart to receive the gifts of the Universe PLUS a Manifesting Ritual on Day 21 to close out the challenge JOIN NOW! -deargabby.com/meanifestingchallenge Get two of my most impactful meditations to attract your desires: the 15-minute Manifesting Meditation and the 6-minute Vision-Making Meditation. Click here to get your 2 free manifesting meditations. -deargabby.com/freemeditations For more information and resources about healing from trauma, check out my book Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace  If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery and mental health resources. I’m proud of you for your commitment to self-care. bit.ly/3OhVHhy Sponsored by BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/DEARGABBY today to get 10% off your first month. Armra: Go to tryarmra.com/GABBY or enter GABBY to get 15% off your first order. Seed: Visit seed.com/DEARGABBY and use code DEARGABBY to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Jenni Kayne: Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code DEARGABBY at jennikayne.com/DEARGABBY!  #jennikaynepartner Cymbiotika: Visit cymbiotika.com/GABBY for 15% off sitewide or create your custom bundle and get up to 45% off. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices