Jameela Jamil is an actor, activist, and founder of the I Weigh movement. From teaching English to starring in The Good Place, Jameela shares the highs, lows, and radical honesty that define her journey. This episode first went out in February 2021.
We talk about:
Her struggle to be a "good" celebrity
Body image battles and self-kindness
Financial missteps and learning to thrive
Calling out media hypocrisy and sparking global change
Packed with truth bombs and bold insight, this episode is for anyone navigating life, self-worth, and the pressure to fit in.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
02:35 Challenges and Criticisms
03:35 Embracing Failure and Progress
08:47 Navigating Public Criticism
15:14 The Pressure of Being a Female Celebrity
26:57 Mental Health
30:09 Empathy and Self-Reflection
30:25 Struggles with Body Image
31:21 The Impact of Diet Culture
32:26 Realisations and Recovery
36:55 Navigating Compliments and Criticisms
42:25 Financial Failures and Lessons
47:59 Life in Los Angeles
52:02 Future Plans and Activism
💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:
“I failed at being the kind of woman the media wanted me to be—and thank God for that.”
“I spent years trying to be kind to my body. Now I’m trying to be kind to myself.”
“If you’re not being criticised, you’re probably not saying anything worth hearing.”
🔗 LINKS + MENTIONS:
Elizabeth’s upcoming one-off show at Cadogan Hall on 21 Sep for her new novel One of Us: https://www.fane.co.uk/elizabeth-day
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📚 WANT MORE?
Phoebe Waller-Bridge – The Fleabag creator opens up about creative failure, imposter syndrome, and the messy beauty of storytelling: https://link.chtbl.com/Xr_yQtIZ
Dolly Alderton – Journalist and author who dives into romantic missteps, self-worth, and the chaos of growing up: https://link.chtbl.com/5pFApeKP
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