Show Notes
Robin Dearden has spent decades building an extraordinary life as an actress, mother and wife to Bryan Cranston.
Robin joins Lisa and Morgan to share the story of meeting Bryan on the set of Airwolf, the hilariously unconventional bathtub proposal that led to their 37-year marriage, and why spending time apart has actually strengthened their relationship. She opens up about stepping back from acting to raise their daughter Taylor Dearden, the identity shift that comes with motherhood, and the joy of watching Taylor emerge as one of television's most exciting young actors on The Pitt.
The conversation also explores parenting teenagers, ADHD, aging, friendship, career reinvention, and what it really means to be someone's "plus one" while holding onto your own identity.
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(00:00) Welcome & Parenting Teenagers
(03:00) The Nintendo Switch Parenting Story
(06:17) Meet Robin Dearden
(07:10) Marriage, Independence & 37 Years with Bryan Cranston
(08:37) Life in London during Bryan's Stage Run
(09:29) Watching Bryan Transform Into His Characters
(11:25) Proud Parents: Taylor Dearden's Breakout Success
(13:08) ADHD, Parenting & Time Blindness
(15:51) Robin's Acting Career Begins
(18:00) Choosing Family Over Career
(18:47) Motherhood & Losing Your Identity
(21:30) Marriage, Timing & Finding Yourself
(26:52) How Robin Met Bryan Cranston
(30:05) The Bathtub Proposal Story
(32:43) Watching Daughter Taylor Shine
(35:35) Bryan's Work Ethic & Life Together
(36:32) Hollywood, Fame & Unforgettable Moments
(39:30) Being a "Plus One"
(40:44) Bryan Cranston Surprises Robin
(53:53) How Robin Hopes To Be Remembered
(56:13) Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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