In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, basketball legend Shaquille O?Neal sits down with Craig for an honest conversation about the moments that shaped his life on and off the court. From an early turning point that pushed him to take basketball seriously to the values instilled by his parents at a young age, Shaq reflects on the mindset that fueled his success and continues to drive him today. He opens up about the mistakes he made as a husband, the lessons that came from fame and fortune, and why, despite being one of America?s most beloved athletes, he considers himself a glass-half-empty guy.

Glass Half Full is a new podcast from TODAY?s Craig Melvin. Each week, Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian or just plain fascinating person for intimate conversations that feel like catching up with an old friend. With warmth, humor, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs ? and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes everything.

Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective?and your glass half full.

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In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, Shonda Rhimes joins Craig for a revealing conversation that begins with a decision she made to confront her lifelong shyness. She opens up about her inner world and the shock of becoming a writer suddenly in charge of a massive television show. Shonda also shares what she?s looking for in a partner, what could be next for the Bridgerton world, whether there could be a Scandal movie, and why she considers herself more optimistic than most.

Glass Half Full is a new podcast from TODAY?s Craig Melvin. Each week, Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian or just plain fascinating person for intimate conversations that feel like catching up with an old friend. With warmth, humor, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs ? and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes everything.

Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective?and your glass half full.

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On Glass Half Full, TODAY?s Craig Melvin sets out to answer one burning question: What shapes people?

Each week, Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian or just plain fascinating person for intimate conversations that feel like catching up with an old friend. With warmth, humor, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs ? and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes everything.

Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective?and your glass half full.

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