About this episodeLeslie Mann discusses the realities of motherhood, including managing ADHD, the chaos of parenting toddlers, a…AI summary
Leslie Mann discusses the realities of motherhood, including managing ADHD, the chaos of parenting toddlers, and the emotional journey of raising four daughters. She shares humorous anecdotes from her film career, particularly regarding physical comedy and working with her husband, while also offering practical advice on handling common parenting dilemmas like toilet-dipped stuffed animals.
Key takeaways 5
Leslie Mann has four daughters (ages 28, 23, 6, 5, 3, and 1) and notes that sleep deprivation from her first two children never fully resolved, affecting her sleep patterns permanently.
She manages her ADHD by using specific behavioral hacks, such as keeping shoes on inside the house to maintain momentum and avoid the urge to sit down, and reading books out loud in her head to maintain focus.
Mann emphasizes that marriage is hard work and advises against the expectation of never fighting; she views accepting the difficulty as key to longevity, noting she and her husband have been married for nearly 30 years.
She reveals that during the filming of 'This Is 40,' she made her own prop vomit using strawberry yogurt, kefir, granola, and oatmeal because co-star Judah Friedlander refused to do it.
Mann shares that her husband, Judson, secretly eats fast food (like Wendy's) in his car during pregnancy to avoid triggering her nausea, a secret she could detect by smell alone.
Notable quotes 5AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I never recovered. Like I never I I still don't sleep like the since the day Ma was born. Yes. I it got you know messed up my sleep and I never got it back. It never came back.”
▶ 31:43Leslie Mann discussing the long-term impact of sleep deprivation on her body after having her first two children.
“It's the hardest thing I've ever... Maybe that's the secret. Honestly, it's just you just accepting how hard it is and not trying to fool yourself.”
▶ 54:08Mann's advice on maintaining a long-term marriage, rejecting the idea that successful marriages are easy or conflict-free.
“They were put on this earth to ask questions and create chaos. That's it.”
▶ 19:12Mann's humorous take on why toddlers refuse to answer simple questions directly.
“I went to the craft service table and got h strawberry yogurt or like kefir. And some granola and um you know some other kind of chunky yogurt. Sure. And um maybe some oatmeal and just mixed it up and Yeah. And it worked.”
▶ 27:01Mann explaining how she created realistic-looking vomit for a scene in 'This Is 40' when her co-star refused to participate.
“You have to get a cat. I mean, you have to get a cat.”
▶ 0:06Mann strongly encouraging host Kylie Kelsey to get a cat, despite Kelsey's husband's allergies and preferences.
Chapters & Sections (33)▼
0:00Family Planning and Gender Preferenceschapter1
2:46NGL Show Updates and Promotions
5:56Addressing Gender Bias and Managing ADHDchapter1
7:58ADHD Validation and Management Strategies
11:17ADHD Reading Habits and Dad Prankschapter
15:47Parenting Hacks and Toddler Chaoschapter2
17:47Cleaning Teddy Bear and Toddler Questions
19:12Toddler Head Banging and Parenting Chaos
21:41Leslie Mann Discusses Favorite Comedy Sceneschapter1
24:48Leslie Mann's Favorite Comedy Scene
26:43Knocked Up Blooper Reactions and Motherhoodchapter2
28:12Acting with Child Actors and Outtakes
29:45Hardest Actors to Keep Straight Face
31:09Parenting Sleep Deprivation and Gen Z Slangchapter1
33:56Gen Z Slang and Parenting Language
35:01Parenting Daughters and Empty Nest Feelingschapter6
37:12Navigating Children Leaving Home
40:12Navigating Daughter's College Transition
41:53Preparing Daughters For Independence
44:02Working With Spouse Dynamics
45:33Couples Hiding Junk Food From Each Other
47:14Heightened Pregnancy Smell Aversions
48:34Pregnancy Experiences and Health Tech Adschapter1
51:37Smart Ring and Dove Body Confidence Ads
53:35Secrets to Long-Lasting Marriagechapter1
55:43Navigating Marriage Challenges With Young Children
57:54Ideal Girls Weekend And Knocked Up Sceneschapter2
1:00:14Spa Weekend Cast And Knocked Up Clip
1:02:05Authenticity and Emotional Depth in Knocked Up
1:03:35Prosthetics, Postpartum Bodies, and Cat Ownershipchapter3
1:05:35Kylie's Four Cats and Family Impact
1:06:58Debate Over Getting A Cat
1:08:29Discussing Cat Ownership and Marriage Dynamics
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