Rhea Seehorn (Revisit): I Set My Best Friend Up With My Ex-Husband

Rhea Seehorn is up for an Emmy this weekend for her extraordinary performance in Pluribus, so we're bringing back one of our most personal, most-loved episodes. Because to Mary Alice, Rhea isn't just an award-winning actress. She's her best friend, and the stepmom to her two boys.In this conversation, Mary Alice and Rhea tell the wild (and very true) story of how they met, and how Mary Alice ended up setting Rhea up with her own ex-husband. They get honest about building a thriving blended family over twelve years, co-parenting after divorce, dating in your 30s, the female friendships that hold everything up, and the health scare a dozen doctors waved off as "probably hormonal" before Rhea pushed for a real answer. She closes with five pieces of hard-won advice every woman needs to hear, starting with "you're already enough."Whatever happens on Emmy night, we could not be prouder of her.A companion to our episode with parenting coach Betsy Brown Braun. Follow SheMD and share this with a woman navigating divorce, dating, or a blended family of her own. @SheMDPodcast ·shemdpodcast.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Some products or services discussed may involve sponsorships or paid advertising.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women’s health and well-being.SponsorsMidi Health: It's time to get back to feeling like you again. Visit joinmidi.com  right now to book your first visit today.Huel: Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code SheMD at Huel.com/SheMD. Acely: Visit Acely.com and use code SHEMD for 20% off. Toothpillow: For a limited time, SheMD listeners can get a free video assessment. Just head to toothpillow.com/shemdorshemdpod and use code SheMD at checkoutGusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/shemd and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Key Timestamps00:00 Welcome to SHE MD Podcast04:24 Rhea’s Dating Advice08:17 Choosing Not to Have Biological Children11:52 Building a Blended Family16:45 Friendship, Confidence & Supporting Other Women18:38 The Hardest Part of a Blended Family21:37 Missing Moments With Your Kids23:17 Becoming a “Bonus Mom”24:52 Balancing Motherhood & a Career27:09 How Rhea Seehorn Became an Actress30:00 Building a Career in Hollywood33:42 Better Call Saul & Career-Defining Roles37:18 Rhea’s Career, Family & Life Today40:15 Final ThoughtsKey Takeaways How to co-parent without chaos: Whether biological or step-parent, your love and presence matter.Making a blended family work: boundaries, respect, and lots of grace. Accept that blended families require flexibility and compromise.Women need to stop apologizing for ambition: Working moms can be great role models by pursuing their passions.Speak up at the doctor’s office: Push for proper medical care, especially when facing dismissive responses.Open communication: Express needs and boundaries to strengthen relationships.Guest Bio: Rhea SeehornRhea Seehorn is an Emmy-nominated actress and director best known for her acclaimed performance as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul. She currently stars as Carol Sturka in Pluribus, earning a 2026 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Before acting, Rhea studied visual art and discovered theater through an acting elective in college, eventually building a career across theater, comedy, television, and drama. In this episode of SHE MD, Rhea joins her close friend Mary Alice Haney for a deeply personal conversation about dating, becoming a stepmother, building a blended family, choosing not to have biological children, balancing motherhood with a demanding career, and the path that ultimately led her to acting.

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