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Episode 388

EMILY DESCHANEL: Life After Bones, Putting Family First & Strength in Vulnerability
2025-10-14 1:13:45 With Michael Rosenbaum
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Emily Deschanel (Bones, Animal Kingdom) joins us this week for a heartfelt and revealing conversation about stepping out of the shadow of a legacy role, balancing family with career, and embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Emily talks about the highs and lows of working on Bones for over a decade, the unexpected adjustments of life after the series, and her evolving relationship with fame. We also dive into motherhood, grief, mental health, and why she believes putting family first has grounded her in an industry that can easily throw you off balance