Podcasts / self development

We Can Do Hard Things

Treat Media and Glennon Doyle · hosted on Megaphone (Spotify)

Spotify Ad Analytics (Podsights) attributionPodroll measurementPodscribe attributionArtsAI attributionMagellan AI measurementMegaphone (Spotify) host
Sponsors
63
Placements
271
Episodes analysed
42
Dynamic ads
Yes

We Can Do Hard Things is a self development podcast from Treat Media and Glennon Doyle, also published on YouTube as We Can Do Hard Things, released about 2 episodes a week with episodes averaging 1h 6m. podintel has analysed 42 of the last 404 episodes of the podcast and found 271 ad placements from 63 podcast sponsors, led by Alma, ZipRecruiter, ConvertKit, Hungryroot and NetSuite. Every placement below has a timestamp, the promo code and the URL the host read out, and each analysed episode has a full podcast transcript.

Come do life with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle. With more than half a billion plays, We Can Do Hard Things is a hilarious, raw, comforting “support system for braving the everyday.” The Pod Squad goes hard ($56 Million raised in global aid) and stays soft: meet here on Tuesdays to laugh, talk, and cry our way through the pain and magic of being human.   Subscribe, Follow, and join our social media community here: https://linktr.ee/wecandohardthingsshow

We Can Do Hard Things sponsors

BrandCategoryPlacementsEpisodesHost-read / insertedFirst seenLast seen
Almamental health231119 / 4Mar 27, 2026Sep 10, 2026
ZipRecruiterhiring171017 / 0Apr 7, 2026Sep 24, 2026
ConvertKitcreator tools161416 / 0Apr 14, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Hungryrootfood15108 / 7Mar 31, 2026Sep 10, 2026
NetSuiteb2b14104 / 10Mar 27, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Hiltontravel13127 / 6Mar 27, 2026Sep 24, 2026
MasterClasseducation13613 / 0Apr 21, 2026Sep 8, 2026
Midi Healthtelehealth12912 / 0Jul 14, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Wayfairhome1194 / 7Apr 7, 2026Sep 17, 2026
BiOptimizerssupplements10810 / 0Apr 21, 2026Sep 1, 2026
Boxb2b777 / 0Apr 14, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Ritualsupplements767 / 0Apr 14, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Quinceapparel763 / 4Mar 27, 2026Sep 17, 2026
Zennyauto_detected666 / 0Apr 28, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Myskylightauto_detected646 / 0Apr 28, 2026Jun 23, 2026
Indeedhiring653 / 3Mar 27, 2026Aug 25, 2026
NOCDmental health545 / 0Apr 21, 2026Aug 20, 2026
Boll & Branchhome545 / 0Apr 21, 2026Aug 25, 2026
Our Placehome535 / 0Jul 7, 2026Sep 1, 2026
Articlehome444 / 0Jul 14, 2026Sep 8, 2026
Mint Mobiletelecom434 / 0Jul 28, 2026Sep 24, 2026
Helix Sleepsleep434 / 0Jul 28, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Clrbrandsauto_detected323 / 0Apr 23, 2026Jul 23, 2026
Causemeticsauto_detected333 / 0Jul 23, 2026Sep 24, 2026
Strawberryauto_detected333 / 0May 26, 2026Jul 28, 2026
Parallelauto_detected333 / 0Jul 28, 2026Sep 22, 2026
IXLeducation332 / 1Mar 31, 2026Sep 24, 2026
Biologicaauto_detected222 / 0Apr 28, 2026May 26, 2026
Joneseroadbeautyauto_detected222 / 0Jun 30, 2026Jul 21, 2026
Joinmittiauto_detected222 / 0Aug 20, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Jonesroadbeautyauto_detected222 / 0Aug 18, 2026Sep 1, 2026
Z-en-niauto_detected222 / 0Jul 21, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Lolablanketsauto_detected222 / 0Aug 4, 2026Sep 8, 2026
Thrivecosmeticsauto_detected222 / 0Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026
Zenniauto_detected222 / 0May 26, 2026Jun 30, 2026
Fableticsapparel212 / 0Sep 15, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Bluelandhome222 / 0May 26, 2026Jun 9, 2026
IM8healthauto_detected111 / 0Apr 14, 2026Apr 14, 2026
Hairstoryauto_detected111 / 0Apr 21, 2026Apr 21, 2026
Am8healthauto_detected111 / 0May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Imnumber8healthauto_detected111 / 0May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Tumblelivingauto_detected111 / 0May 19, 2026May 19, 2026
Votejustinjauto_detected111 / 0Jun 23, 2026Jun 23, 2026
Justinjauto_detected111 / 0Jun 23, 2026Jun 23, 2026
Webrootauto_detected111 / 0Jul 23, 2026Jul 23, 2026
Sleep-worksauto_detected111 / 0Aug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
Buyoptimizersauto_detected111 / 0May 12, 2026May 12, 2026
Imatehealthauto_detected111 / 0Aug 27, 2026Aug 27, 2026
Wherefigsauto_detected111 / 0Apr 14, 2026Apr 14, 2026
Littlespoonauto_detected111 / 0Sep 8, 2026Sep 8, 2026
Helixleepauto_detected111 / 0Jul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
Fromrebelauto_detected111 / 0Sep 8, 2026Sep 8, 2026
Healthauto_detected111 / 0May 19, 2026May 19, 2026
PepsiCofood111 / 0May 12, 2026May 12, 2026
FIGSapparel111 / 0Jun 9, 2026Jun 9, 2026
Substackcreator tools111 / 0Jul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
OneSkinskincare111 / 0Apr 7, 2026Apr 7, 2026
Armrasupplements111 / 0Jul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
Chasefintech111 / 0Jul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
Olliepets111 / 0Apr 14, 2026Apr 14, 2026
KiwiCokids111 / 0May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
Acornsfintech111 / 0Mar 24, 2026Mar 24, 2026
Warby Parkereyewear111 / 0Sep 24, 2026Sep 24, 2026

Latest We Can Do Hard Things episodes

How ads run on We Can Do Hard Things

Ad load
6.5

ad placements per analysed episode, across 38 sponsored episodes.

Host-read vs inserted
85%

host-read. 15% dynamically inserted through Megaphone (Spotify), confirmed by fetching episodes as different listeners.

Placement
98%

mid-roll · 0% pre-roll · 2% post-roll. First mid-roll usually at 18:33.

Podcast advertising on We Can Do Hard Things is mostly host-read sponsorship: the host reads the ad, usually with a personal endorsement and a podcast-specific offer URL, which is why direct-response brands buy this podcast. We do not estimate CPM or audience size. The sponsor list, the ad load and how long each brand has stayed on the podcast are the public signals of how the podcast monetises.

Promo codes and offer URLs heard on We Can Do Hard Things

The vanity URL and promo code each sponsor reads on this show. These are what listeners type in, and what attribution vendors count.

SponsorOffer URLPromo code
Acornsacorns.com/wecan
Almahelloalma.com/we
Am8healtham8health.com/hardthings
Armraarmra.com/hardthings
Articlearticle.com/hardthings
BiOptimizersbioptimizers.com/wecandohardthingsWECANDOHARDTHINGS
Biologicabiologica.com/wecandohardthings
Bluelandblueland.com/wecandohard
Boll & Branchbowlandbranch.com/we
Boxolie.com/hardthingsHARDTHINGS
Buyoptimizersbuyoptimizers.com/wecandohardthings
Causemeticscausemetics.com/hard
Chasefromourplace.com/hardthingsHARDTHINGS
Clrbrandsclrbrands.com/pep
ConvertKitim8health.com/hardthingsHARDTHINGS
FIGSfigs.com
Fableticsfabletics.com/wecandohardthings
Fromrebelfromrebel.com
Hairstoryhairstory.com/wecandohardthingsDOHARDTHINGS15
Healthhealth.com/hardthings
Helix Sleephelixleep.com/wecandohardthings
Helixleephelixleep.com/we
Hiltonclrbrands.com/pep
Hungryroothungryroot.com/hardthingsHARDTHINGS
IM8healthim8health.com/hardthings
IXLixl.com/we
Imatehealthimatehealth.com/hardthings
Imnumber8healthimnumber8health.com/hardthings
Indeedindeed.com/podcastHARDTHINGS
Joinmittijoinmitti.com
Joneseroadbeautyjoneseroadbeauty.comWECANDOHARDTHINGS
Jonesroadbeautyjonesroadbeauty.comWECANDOHARDTHINGS
Justinjjustinj.com
KiwiCokiwio.com/summer
Littlespoonlittlespoon.com/weWECANDOHARDTHINGS
Lolablanketslolablankets.comWECANDOHARDTHINGS
MasterClassmasterclass.com/hard
Midi Healthjoinmidi.comHARDTHINGS
Mint Mobilemintmobile.com/hardthings
Myskylightmyskylight.com/wecandohardhings
NOCDnocd.com
NetSuitenetsuite.ai/hardthings
Ollieollie.com/hardthingsHARDTHINGS
OneSkinoneskin.co/wecandohardthingsWECANDOHARDTHINGS
Our Placefromourplace.com/hardthingsHARDTHINGS
Parallelparallelhealth.com/wecandohardthingsWECANDOHARDTHINGS
Quincequince.com/hardthingsHARDTHINGS
Ritualritual.com/wecandohardthingsHARDTHINGS
Sleep-workssleep-works.com
Strawberrystrawberry.me/we
Substacksubstack.com
Thrivecosmeticsthrivecosmetics.com/hardthings
Tumblelivingtumbleliving.com/we
Votejustinjvotejustinj.com
Warby Parkerwarbyparker.com/we
Wayfairwayfair.comHARD
Webrootwebroot.com/hardthings
Wherefigswherefigs.comFIGSRX
Z-en-niz-en-ni.com/podcastPODCAST15
Zennizenni.com/podcastPODCAST15
Zennyzenny.com/podcastPODCAST15
ZipRecruiterziprecruiter.com/wePODCAST15

Example ad reads from the transcripts

How the sponsor reads sound on We Can Do Hard Things, quoted from the episode transcript. Click the date to open the full transcript at that timestamp.

“You just need ZipRecruiter. On ZipRecruiter, qualified candidates can add a personal note to tell you why they're interested in your job. So you see the most motivated people right away.”
ZipRecruiter · Sep 24, 2026 · at 19:29
“And this is why I love Warby Parker. The virtual try on is the whole thing. You point your camera and see frame after frame on your face in real time. You can actually tell how they'll look from home. I ended up in these tortoise shell frames I never would have picked off a shelf, and they are a delight. Prescription glasses start at $95 and for every pair they sell, they give a pair to someone in need. Over 20 million pairs so far. So right now, buy…”
Warby Parker · Sep 24, 2026 · at 35:09
“get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com slash hardthings. That's mintmobile.com slash hard things. Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at mintmobile.com slash hardthings. That's it. There's no catch. Upfront payment of $45 for three months, $90 for six months, or $180 for 12 months. Plan required, $15 per month equivalent. Taxes and fees extra. Initial plan term only. Greater than 50 gigabytes may slow down when network is busy. Includes up to 20 gigabytes hotspot. Capable device required. Availability, speed, and…”
Mint Mobile · Sep 24, 2026 · at 36:16
“Upgrade today with Zenny. Go to zenny.com slash podcast and use code podcast for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all U.S. orders over $65.”
Zenny · Sep 22, 2026 · at 39:03

New sponsors

Brands whose first placement on We Can Do Hard Things is within the last 60 days.

Lapsed sponsors

Brands that advertised on We Can Do Hard Things before but have not appeared in the last 60 days.

Latest sponsored episodes

We Can Do Hard Things transcripts

42 episodes of We Can Do Hard Things have a full transcript on podintel (39 from our transcription, 3 from our transcription). Each one is timestamped, searchable, and has the ad segments marked so you can skip or study them. Transcripts are available as JSON, plain text and WebVTT through the API.

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We Can Do Hard Things sponsorship FAQ

Who sponsors We Can Do Hard Things?

podintel has matched 63 advertisers on We Can Do Hard Things in the last six months. The most frequent sponsors are Alma, ZipRecruiter, ConvertKit, Hungryroot and NetSuite. The full list with first and last seen dates is on this page.

How many ads are in a We Can Do Hard Things episode?

On the 42 episodes analysed, We Can Do Hard Things averages 6.5 ad placements per episode. 98% of placements are mid-roll, and the first mid-roll typically starts around 18:33 into the episode.

Are We Can Do Hard Things ads host-read or dynamically inserted?

85% of the ad placements we found are host-read and 15% are dynamically inserted. We detected dynamic ad insertion on this show by downloading episodes as different listeners and comparing the audio, so some ads differ by listener and region.

What promo codes and URLs do We Can Do Hard Things sponsors use?

Sponsors send listeners to vanity URLs such as acorns.com/wecan, helloalma.com/we and am8health.com/hardthings and use promo codes like WECANDOHARDTHINGS, HARDTHINGS and HARDTHINGS. The offer table above lists every one we heard.

How do I advertise on We Can Do Hard Things?

podintel does not sell ads. Sponsorship inquiries go to the show's publisher, Treat Media and Glennon Doyle, and the audio is served by Megaphone (Spotify), which handles dynamic ad insertion for the show. Use the sponsor list and ad-load data here to judge fit and to see which of your competitors already advertise on the show.

Where can I read We Can Do Hard Things transcripts?

Every analysed episode on podintel has a full, timestamped transcript with the ad segments marked. Open any episode from the list on this page, or pull transcripts through the API and MCP server.

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